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Is a new nikah required if a non-Muslim couple accepts Islam together?
If a non-Muslim man accepts Islam along with his wife, is it necessary for them to perform a new (renewed) nikah (marriage contract)?
If a non-Muslim man accepts Islam along with his wife, is it necessary for them to perform a new (renewed) nikah (marriage contract)?
Hamza Al Madni Al Hanafi
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Conversion to Islam
Currently I am Hindu and I am going to convert to Muslim ☪️ does my past sins affect me or I am new born. And I have a doubt that does my past sins will be forgive or erased. Currently I am praying 4 times a day in masjid and also I am seeking forgiveness from ALLAH
Currently I am Hindu and I am going to convert to Muslim ☪️ does my past sins affect me or I am new born. And I have a doubt that does my past sins will be forgive or erased. Currently I am praying 4 times a day in masjid and also I am seeking forgiveness from ALLAH
DOUBLE ALPHA
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Must Shahada be said in Arabic?
Without getting into secondary details, if one utters *shahada* in a language other than Arabic (obviously, with the sincere intention to become Muslim), is that person considered a Muslim or must it be in Arabic? (Obviously, uttering it in Arabic is the proper and expected way. My question is wheth...
Without getting into secondary details, if one utters *shahada* in a language other than Arabic (obviously, with the sincere intention to become Muslim), is that person considered a Muslim or must it be in Arabic? (Obviously, uttering it in Arabic is the proper and expected way. My question is whether there unambiguous evidence, if not proof, that any other language except Arabic will not do.)
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Can you be Muslim even if you struggle to believe there is a god?
I was raised with the belief there isn't a god, I want to believe but my mind doesn't really let me. Can I still be Muslim/how can I start to truly believe?
I was raised with the belief there isn't a god, I want to believe but my mind doesn't really let me. Can I still be Muslim/how can I start to truly believe?
Aziza
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I took a riba based mortgage when I wasn’t practicing Islam
As-salamu alaykum. I want to start off by giving some context to my situation. I am a revert that lives in a non Muslim family. For some reason my parents are heavily against me being a Muslim so for the time being I am practicing in secret. My parents have been pressuring me and my brother into buy...
As-salamu alaykum. I want to start off by giving some context to my situation. I am a revert that lives in a non Muslim family. For some reason my parents are heavily against me being a Muslim so for the time being I am practicing in secret. My parents have been pressuring me and my brother into buying a house under me and my brother’s name for almost a year now. About 5 months ago I caved in without thinking of the consequences and went along with what they wished and took a riba based mortgage. My parents helped with the down payment contributing 150,000 dollars while I made a contribution of 23,000 dollars. At the time of this taking place my faith was very weak and I was not practicing Islam at all. I wasn’t praying, reading the Quran or doing anything as a Muslim. Alhamdulilah, recently I have found myself faith again and I have realized the grave mistake that I have committed. I would really like to hear some advice as to what I should do because this is really bothering me.
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I am syed from india , bihar as my ancesstor migrate to bihar they all were sadat and the sajra which we had belongs to hussian A s , i wanna be shia?
How can i be shia , cause i an descendent from imam hussian as per sajra nama but unfortunately by father , grandfather they all follow sunni sect hanafi , but i want to be shia and a leader and scholer how can i start
How can i be shia , cause i an descendent from imam hussian as per sajra nama but unfortunately by father , grandfather they all follow sunni sect hanafi , but i want to be shia and a leader and scholer how can i start
Saif Alam
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How can I be nice to people?
Can I know exactly how could I be a good muslim when communicating with people? I always get tired and/or unhappy deep down when communicating with people, even tho they were nice to me. I sometimes end up saying bad words to them. I really want to fix my relationship with my family and friends
Can I know exactly how could I be a good muslim when communicating with people? I always get tired and/or unhappy deep down when communicating with people, even tho they were nice to me. I sometimes end up saying bad words to them. I really want to fix my relationship with my family and friends
Jawi
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Are women converts an exception to the rule of travelling alone?
From [sunnah.org][1]: > Other than what is stated from the Hanafi madhhab in the Reliance, **the only dispensations I have seen for a woman to travel alone are**: ... - **If she is a non-Muslim who became Muslim**, or a slave who was freed, and or a Muslim woman escaping from Dar al-kufr. See [Fath...
From sunnah.org :
> Other than what is stated from the Hanafi madhhab in the Reliance, **the only dispensations I have seen for a woman to travel alone are**: ... - **If she is a non-Muslim who became Muslim**, or a slave who was freed, and or a Muslim woman escaping from Dar al-kufr. See Fath al-Bari , 1989 ed. 4:93, al-Mughni 1994 ed. 3:168, and Nayl al- awtar 4:291.
This took me by surprise, and I'm sceptical about it's truth. However, it does give references which look reliable, so there's probably something behind the claim.
**Question**: Are women converts an exception to the rule of travelling alone?
Rebecca J. Stones
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Is conversion mandatory for a muslim boy to marry a hindu girl?
Is it necessary for a hindu girl to convert to islam to marry a muslim guy? Considering that conversion to any religion is not to be forced on any person, how can this marriage happen? Is there a way to marry the guy as a hindu girl in a nikkah ceremony? Please help. The girl does not want to conver...
Is it necessary for a hindu girl to convert to islam to marry a muslim guy? Considering that conversion to any religion is not to be forced on any person, how can this marriage happen? Is there a way to marry the guy as a hindu girl in a nikkah ceremony? Please help.
The girl does not want to convert in this case.
Depika Murali
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Is there a process to become a Shia Muslim from Sunni Muslim?
I'm currently a teen Sunni Muslim who wants to become a Shia. I have researched myself and found that my heart is on the Shia side of Islam and I agree with more of the Shia side. Although is there a process of becoming a Shia Muslim? My family is Sunni although I do not want to tell them yet. But I...
I'm currently a teen Sunni Muslim who wants to become a Shia. I have researched myself and found that my heart is on the Shia side of Islam and I agree with more of the Shia side. Although is there a process of becoming a Shia Muslim? My family is Sunni although I do not want to tell them yet. But I want to start living my life as a Shia Muslim e.g. Praying, Reading The Quran, etc.
Ali124
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Jan 1, 2017, 09:24 AM
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Does every non-Muslim need to accept Islam or die?
Is it correct that as per their holy book every human being on earth is "Kafir" (a person who rejected Islam) and need to accept Islam or die (not worth living). Many counties in past and future going to be converted into 100% or in majority a Muslim nation.
Is it correct that as per their holy book every human being on earth is "Kafir" (a person who rejected Islam) and need to accept Islam or die (not worth living).
Many counties in past and future going to be converted into 100% or in majority a Muslim nation.
paul
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What if a non Muslim dies without saying the Shahada but believes in Islam
So let’s say there’s a non Muslim brother or sister who has been interested in Islam, learning and planning to revert soon, but they never got the chance to say the Shahada and fully convert because they died before learning more and saying the Shahada, What would happen to them as in would they be...
So let’s say there’s a non Muslim brother or sister who has been interested in Islam, learning and planning to revert soon, but they never got the chance to say the Shahada and fully convert because they died before learning more and saying the Shahada, What would happen to them as in would they be considered Muslim of Kaffir?
Fatima Azizi
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If a Jew converts to Islam should he still observe the Sabbath?
I have been told by my Muslim connections that there is a story in the Quran that relates how wicked the Jews are because they would lay traps to trap fish on the Sabbath. My question is given that the Quran obviously condemns Sabbath desecration by a Jew would it not make sense that a Jew who conve...
I have been told by my Muslim connections that there is a story in the Quran that relates how wicked the Jews are because they would lay traps to trap fish on the Sabbath.
My question is given that the Quran obviously condemns Sabbath desecration by a Jew would it not make sense that a Jew who converts to Islam is still obligated to observe the Sabbath being under the covenant of the Torah which the Quran seems to accept was, at least in its original form, of divine origin?
To my horror when I asked this question to my Yemenite Arabic teacher he answered that a Jew that converts should not continue to observe the Sabbath. Surely he is mistaken? Did Islam come to change the Torah? Surely that cannot be the official position of Islamic scholarship?
Yaakov Tzir
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When seeking good company, need I be concerned that I'm bad company for others?
As a new Muslim, I'm encouraged to seek good company: > One of the best ways that the Muslim can preserve and safeguard their religion is that **they be selective of who they take as friends and company**. ... **This is especially important to those Muslims who have recently embraced Islam... They m...
As a new Muslim, I'm encouraged to seek good company:
> One of the best ways that the Muslim can preserve and safeguard their religion is that **they be selective of who they take as friends and company**. ... **This is especially important to those Muslims who have recently embraced Islam... They may have many habits... which are regarded as sins in Islam, and they need good company to help them in their struggle to put them aside.** (NewMuslims.com )
Alhamdulillah , I am fortunate enough to have met such a person. However, I have a concern: while she is devout and educated, and thus is good company for me to keep, I'm worried that I might not be the best company for her to keep.
**Question**: When seeking good company, need I be concerned that I'm bad company for others?
The article continues...
> It is not enough, however, that you befriend just any Muslim either. Rather, you should seek pious knowledgeable Muslims who themselves are trying their utmost to adhere to the tenets of the religion. You may see many Muslims falling short in fulfilling the obligations and refraining from the prohibitions of the religion.
And it wouldn't be too inaccurate to say I'm the "falling short" kind of Muslim. Maybe I'm the one who should be avoided.
Rebecca J. Stones
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Jan 24, 2017, 04:58 AM
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Delaying- conversion
I am currently a chrisitan who is a minor though I dont believe in the religion because I know islam is the truth after proper research, and I wish to follow my newfound faith. But I know my familly will not take this well as they are very religious people. Should I delay my conversion till I am old...
I am currently a chrisitan who is a minor though I dont believe in the religion because I know islam is the truth after proper research, and I wish to follow my newfound faith. But I know my familly will not take this well as they are very religious people. Should I delay my conversion till I am older? This means Ill be forced to take part in christian rituals and traditions which I dont believe in but then again it doesn't feel right delaying my duty to Allah. What should I do?
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Can a woman who converted at a late age (25 for example) show her pictures without hair before she converted?
For example, a woman converted at the age of 25, would she be able to show her pictures which were taken before she converted (age of 24 for example) and with her hair showing?
For example, a woman converted at the age of 25, would she be able to show her pictures which were taken before she converted (age of 24 for example) and with her hair showing?
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What happens to a slave who accepts Islam?
As far as I know the slaves were non Muslim, and if there accept Islam they cannot be kept as slaves Adwa’ al-Bayaan, 3/387 > Shaykh al-Shanqeeti (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: > > If it is said: If the slave is a Muslim, how can he be kept as a slave > if the reason for which people may be ta...
As far as I know the slaves were non Muslim, and if there accept Islam they cannot be kept as slaves
Adwa’ al-Bayaan, 3/387
> Shaykh al-Shanqeeti (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:
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> If it is said: If the slave is a Muslim, how can he be kept as a slave
> if the reason for which people may be taken as slaves is if they are
> kaafirs who are waging war against Allaah and His Messenger?
Source: islamqa.info
https://islamqa.info/amp/en/answers/13737
So my question is what should a master do if his slave woman wants to convert right before intercourse(or during foreplay). Should he stop or continue the act?
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Why did prophet Muhammad threaten the king of Oman to accept Islam?
The [letter][1] of Prophet Muhammad to the king of Oman. >From Muhammad, the messenger of God, to Jaifar and Abd, sons of Al Julanda. >Peace is upon him who follows the guidance. >I am calling both of you, in the name of peace. You will be safe if you submit to Islam. > >I am the Messenger of God to...
The letter of Prophet Muhammad to the king of Oman.
>From Muhammad, the messenger of God, to Jaifar and Abd, sons of Al Julanda.
>Peace is upon him who follows the guidance.
>I am calling both of you, in the name of peace. You will be safe if you submit to Islam.
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>I am the Messenger of God to all people warn all living that Islam will prevail.
I hope you will accept Islam, **but if you do not, then you will lose your country, and my horsemen will invade your territory and my prophecy will dominate your country**.
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>Seal: Muhammad, the Prophet of God
Why did prophet Muhammad threaten the king of Oman(*but if you do not, then you will lose your country, and my horsemen will invade your territory and my prophecy will dominate your country*).
There should be no force convertion to Islam. But by threatening that your kingdom will be conquered and you will lose your kingdom if you reject Islam, is force.
And why would prophet say this in first place, I mean why did he threaten the king.
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Can anybody identify themselves as Muslim? or there is a mandatory conversion procedure from a religious body?
Adaab Suppose person X want to take islam. Can they just identify as Muslims and start to participate in Islamic festivals etc? or it is mandatory have a conversion from a religious body? Additional question - if the person X don't like the new way of faith, can he or she quit Islam upto a certain p...
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Suppose person X want to take islam. Can they just identify as Muslims and start to participate in Islamic festivals etc? or it is mandatory have a conversion from a religious body?
Additional question - if the person X don't like the new way of faith, can he or she quit Islam upto a certain point of time?
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I want to convert to Islam but I don't know what is the correct shahada?
I've seen on youtube videos of shahada but some shahada are > Ashhadu an laa ilaaha illa-llah wa ashhadu anna muhammadan rasulullah أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ and some other shahada are > Ashhadu an laa ilaaha illa-llah was ashhadu anna muhamm...
I've seen on youtube videos of shahada but some shahada are
> Ashhadu an laa ilaaha illa-llah wa ashhadu anna muhammadan rasulullah
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ
and some other shahada are
> Ashhadu an laa ilaaha illa-llah was ashhadu anna muhammadan abduhu wa rasuluhu
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ، وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ
I don't know which one is the right one ?
Lina
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Jul 15, 2022, 11:13 AM
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