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What is ruling of taking picture when person passed away
There is a trend for people take snaps of miyat when they pass away to send someone who’s aboard and cannot see passing one at last moment. Mostly in state of funeral or when they pass away. What is Islamic ruling as mobile is 20+ years technology with camera. All I know pictures are not allowed but...
There is a trend for people take snaps of miyat when they pass away to send someone who’s aboard and cannot see passing one at last moment. Mostly in state of funeral or when they pass away.
What is Islamic ruling as mobile is 20+ years technology with camera. All I know pictures are not allowed but to what extend?
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Is Charging High Fees for Hajj Guidance by a Muallim Permissible in Islam?
Can anyone provide insights into the following statement regarding Islamic teachings? **Statement:** Taking a tax, extra fee, or charge from pilgrims intending to perform the obligatory duty of Hajj is impermissible. *Narrated by Ad-Diyaa with sahih isnaad.* --- In my country, and possibly across th...
Can anyone provide insights into the following statement regarding Islamic teachings?
**Statement:**
Taking a tax, extra fee, or charge from pilgrims intending to perform the obligatory duty of Hajj is impermissible.
*Narrated by Ad-Diyaa with sahih isnaad.*
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In my country, and possibly across the Indian subcontinent, it's common for an ***"Alim"*** to accompany pilgrims. This individual, known as a *Muallim*, helps ensure the pilgrimage is performed correctly by finding mistakes and assisting throughout the process. However, they often charge significantly more than the usual cost.
For example, a ***Muallim*** might charge an additional 100,000 BDT per person on top of the usual cost, making the total for a married couple approximately 1.4 to 1.5 million BDT, which is extremely high.
My question is: Is this practice halal in Islam? Is it permissible to earn money in this way, which might seem exploitative or fraudulent?
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Do these verses mean humans can see multiple heavens
I was looking at these verses and wondered if humans are able to view multiple heavens. I know that the stars in the sky that we see are really far away and they are in the lowest heaven and wonder what else it is we can see [Quran 10:101][1] > "Say, "Observe what is in the heavens and the earth." B...
I was looking at these verses and wondered if humans are able to view multiple heavens. I know that the stars in the sky that we see are really far away and they are in the lowest heaven and wonder what else it is we can see
Quran 10:101
> "Say, "Observe what is in the heavens and the earth." But of no avail will be signs or warners to a people who do not believe."
Quran 7:185
> "Do they not look into the realm of the heavens and the earth and everything that Allāh has created and [think] that perhaps their appointed time has come near? So in what statement [i.e., message] hereafter will they believe?"
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Love with a non Muslim girl at work
I’m currently working at a retail store and this girl started it working more than 3 months ago, since she came, I like her, I have feelings for her, I’m thinking about talking to her and introduce myself to her. Get to know her better. I can’t keep my eye away from her. I am in love with her. Just...
I’m currently working at a retail store and this girl started it working more than 3 months ago, since she came, I like her, I have feelings for her, I’m thinking about talking to her and introduce myself to her. Get to know her better. I can’t keep my eye away from her. I am in love with her. Just curious I don’t want to do anything haram. Any advise!
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Who and when did this bid'ah for the first time in adhan?
In Sunni Islam adhan (اذان) is as follows: > اَللهُ اَکبَر (4 times) > > اَشهَدُ اَن لا اِلَهَ اِلَّا الله (2 times) > > اَشهَدُ اَنَّ مُحَمَّد رَسُولُ الله (2 times) > > حَیِّ عَلَی الصَّلاة (2 times) > > حَیِّ عَلَی الفَلاح (2 times) > > حَیِّ عَلَی خَیرِالعَمَل (1 time) > > اَللهُ اَکبَر (2 times...
In Sunni Islam adhan (اذان) is as follows:
> اَللهُ اَکبَر (4 times)
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> اَشهَدُ اَن لا اِلَهَ اِلَّا الله (2 times)
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> اَشهَدُ اَنَّ مُحَمَّد رَسُولُ الله (2 times)
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> حَیِّ عَلَی الصَّلاة (2 times)
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> حَیِّ عَلَی الفَلاح (2 times)
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> حَیِّ عَلَی خَیرِالعَمَل (1 time)
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> اَللهُ اَکبَر (2 times)
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> لا اِلَهَ اِلّا الله (2 times)
But in Shia Islam there are execssive parts between two of the parts:
> اَشهَدُ اَنَّ مُحَمَّد رَسُولُ الله (2 times)
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> **اَشهَدُ اَنَّ عَلِی وَلیُ الله** (1 time)
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> **اَشهَدُ اَنَّ عَلِی حُجَّةُ الله** (1 time)
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>حَیِّ عَلَی الصَّلاة (2 times)
The adhan that was recited by the Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) and his companions clearly was the Sunni version.
But somewhere in history Shiites did this bid'ah in adhan. Now in Iran I know the Shiite version is recited.
Who and when did this bid'ah?
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Exposing my virginity status to my future partner
Assalamu'alaikum.I am 19 and a niqabi.I was physically and mentally abused by my Step dad since aged 8 been forced to accept for the well being of my motherand also forced sometimes to watch adult movies with him. At age 14 I nearly committed murder since then he stopped abusing me. I grew up hating...
Assalamu'alaikum.I am 19 and a niqabi.I was physically and mentally abused by my Step dad since aged 8 been forced to accept for the well being of my motherand also forced sometimes to watch adult movies with him. At age 14 I nearly committed murder since then he stopped abusing me. I grew up hating and fearful of men. I became too matured for my age while reading about my religion Islam, started seeking forgiveness till now I am still asking for mercy.My mom died so i force myself out of my comfort zone and Start to date last year in an halal way since it's obligatory to get married but the guy has been asking me a lot about my virginity status I changed the topic each time but he then got really angry and cut the call on me while talking.I am mentally exhausted keeping this secret and I can't bring myself to lie to him.Please can I explain this to him?
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Unable to pray on time at work?
As-salamu alaikum, I work as a security guard and most times work long hours of 10/11 and the odd one day of 6.5 hours. I am able to take one 30min break to pray my zhur. However unable to take the other 30min for magrib. Which then leaves me with no asr mag on time. Due to their rules of not allowi...
As-salamu alaikum, I work as a security guard and most times work long hours of 10/11 and the odd one day of 6.5 hours. I am able to take one 30min break to pray my zhur. However unable to take the other 30min for magrib. Which then leaves me with no asr mag on time. Due to their rules of not allowing 15 min breaks for prayer and using my own to break it up with. What should I do? As there is no other job opportunities for me at the moment. Should I use toilet break as my prayer break? Or try to explain it would only take 5min to pray as I’m sure you can cut down to praying fard only? Thank you
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Is it permissible to touch a child of the opposite sex?
Is it permissible for a man , who has hit puberty, to touch a non mehram, who has not hit the puberty? She is still a girl in that sense, so is it haram?
Is it permissible for a man , who has hit puberty, to touch a non mehram, who has not hit the puberty? She is still a girl in that sense, so is it haram?
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Taking the right of others
A person is in 2nd grade of high school and remember that she cheated on some schoolwork and on some test (but not all) in elementary school and gets in to a high school that everyone can't because it depends on the grades from elementary school. Is she taking the rights of others that didn't make i...
A person is in 2nd grade of high school and remember that she cheated on some schoolwork and on some test (but not all) in elementary school and gets in to a high school that everyone can't because it depends on the grades from elementary school. Is she taking the rights of others that didn't make it in to that high school, since she didn't deserve since she cheated?
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As a non-Arabic-speaking Muslim, is it important to own a physical copy of the Qur'an?
Arising in the comments to the question https://islam.stackexchange.com/q/36165/17163 was the fact that I don't own a Qur'an. (Maybe I should be embarrassed about this.) The contents of the Qur'an are accessible through the Internet (e.g. [Quran.com][1] or [IslamAwakened.com][2] for English versions...
Arising in the comments to the question https://islam.stackexchange.com/q/36165/17163 was the fact that I don't own a Qur'an. (Maybe I should be embarrassed about this.)
The contents of the Qur'an are accessible through the Internet (e.g. Quran.com or IslamAwakened.com for English versions), along with numerous translations and tafseer. I have copies of it on my computer and my phone in English, and I often read it from my phone when I have to wait for something (e.g. on a flight). I don't speak or read Arabic.
**Question**: As a non-Arabic-speaking Muslim, is it important for me to own a physical copy of the Qur'an?
I presume there's no advantage of having an English-language hard copy, but there seems to be something special about owning an Arabic Qur'an.
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Praying in a room with pictures
If praying in a room with pictures is haram (as some scholars say), then is the prayer itself valid?
If praying in a room with pictures is haram (as some scholars say), then is the prayer itself valid?
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My job halal or haram?
I work in a company as a sales manager if that company give offers to other religion festival for their product,is my job halal.if I sell that products is that shirk?
I work in a company as a sales manager if that company give offers to other religion festival for their product,is my job halal.if I sell that products is that shirk?
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Oct 16, 2024, 04:29 PM
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confuse about Qur'anic verse 2 of surah hud
The Quran is regarded as the word and speech of Allah. However, there is a query regarding verse [11.2][1], which states >"I am a warner from Him," suggesting that Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is the warner or prophet from Allah. This phrase could imply that it is a direct speech from Prophet Muhammad (SA...
The Quran is regarded as the word and speech of Allah. However, there is a query regarding verse 11.2 , which states
>"I am a warner from Him,"
suggesting that Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is the warner or prophet from Allah. This phrase could imply that it is a direct speech from Prophet Muhammad (SAW) because it does not frame the statement as a command or message conveyed by the prophet to the people. Thus, when taken literally, the verse appears to be spoken by the Prophet himself, even though the Quran is the word of Allah.
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Preconditions for freeing a slave in Islam
I am told the precondition for freeing a slave is that he/she needs to be Muslim in first place, based on the hadith of Sahih Muslim, where a slave girl is asked "where Allah was" and subsequently the speaker argued that the prophet wanted to find out whether she was a Muslim or not. Incidentally th...
I am told the precondition for freeing a slave is that he/she needs to be Muslim in first place, based on the hadith of Sahih Muslim, where a slave girl is asked "where Allah was" and subsequently the speaker argued that the prophet wanted to find out whether she was a Muslim or not.
Incidentally there are other reports, which say a slave who delivered the child of master becomes freed upon death of master.
Since these two dont reconcile, hence the question: what are the preconditions for freeing a slave in Islam?
Search engines arent returning any answers.
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I have been married for 9 months without sex; is my nikkah valid?
I have been married for 9 months and my husband and I have not even had one sexual relation. Is my nikkah valid? We didn't even sleep together on the wedding night.
I have been married for 9 months and my husband and I have not even had one sexual relation. Is my nikkah valid? We didn't even sleep together on the wedding night.
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if a state has no justice system
basically who would give justice in an anarchy state. if some gets robbed, would it be allowed for me to rob the robber and give the money back to the people. also is that allowed in a normal society for someone to rob a robber and give the money back?
basically who would give justice in an anarchy state. if some gets robbed, would it be allowed for me to rob the robber and give the money back to the people. also is that allowed in a normal society for someone to rob a robber and give the money back?
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Farting and breaking wudu
Let’s say you thought you farted, but then you changed your mind. Would your wudu still be valid, because if your not sure that you farted then it is broken. But if you changed your mind, will it still be gone because you first thought that you farted which broke it.
Let’s say you thought you farted, but then you changed your mind. Would your wudu still be valid, because if your not sure that you farted then it is broken. But if you changed your mind, will it still be gone because you first thought that you farted which broke it.
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If you swear by Allah just because I could not control mytongue about something false what should I do should I feed 10 poor people or should I fast 3
I said to my friend wallahi this is not your brother but it was
I said to my friend wallahi this is not your brother but it was
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Is it haram, as a recruiter to look candidate for gambling company?
I am a recruiter in an IT / Headhunter company. Sometimes I need to look for candidates for our clients from the Gambling/Casino industry. Is it okay for me to continue the job or is it haram? Thank you for your answers, it would be very helpful for me.
I am a recruiter in an IT / Headhunter company. Sometimes I need to look for candidates for our clients from the Gambling/Casino industry. Is it okay for me to continue the job or is it haram?
Thank you for your answers, it would be very helpful for me.
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What is the ruling on using "clickbait" titles?
I have recently encountered videos that use similar titles such as "Allah chose you to find this video. Don't scroll away." I worry that this is might be makruh or much worse as the content creators make such heavy claims or declarations in their titles without proper evidence or backing since it im...
I have recently encountered videos that use similar titles such as "Allah chose you to find this video. Don't scroll away." I worry that this is might be makruh or much worse as the content creators make such heavy claims or declarations in their titles without proper evidence or backing since it implies knowledge in the Divine Will.
This is only what I found with a quick search in the Quran and Hadiths:
"Do not follow what you have no ˹sure˺ knowledge of. Indeed, all will be called to account for ˹their˺ hearing, sight, and intellect." (Quran, 17:36)
"Do not falsely declare with your tongues, “This is lawful, and that is unlawful,” ˹only˺ fabricating lies against Allah. Indeed, those who fabricate lies against Allah will never
succeed." (Quran, 16:116)
Are making such claims in titles permissible? I hope that this is just waswas because I understand that Allah only gives guidance to those whom he wills.
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