So I read that reciting the Quran is the best dhikr and there is reward with reciting every letter of the Quran. If that's the case, can I take any random ayah and recite it again and again as a form of dhikr (the way people recite Subhanallah repeatedly)? I understand that certain ayahs are okay to repeat like dhikr because those are mentioned in the hadith (like Ayat Al-Kursi, last 2 ayahs of Baqarah, etc) and every surah can be repeated like a dhikr as well. But I've never seen any Muslim pick a random ayah that they like and recite it repeatedly like a dhikr, so I'm worried it would be an innovation and count as makruh. Especially if the ayah isn't mentioning Allah in any way. For example, let's take Surah Yusuf, Ayah 74: Qaaluu famaa jazaa 'uhuu in kuntum kaadhibeen (Joseph’s men asked, “What should be the price for theft, if you are lying?”) This is a completely random ayah. Now let's say I really love this ayah for some reason and I recite it again and again like dhikr, since everyone says Quran is the best dhikr. This ayah does not mention Allah anywhere. Rather it's just a small portion of Yusuf (A.S)'s story. Would it be makruh for me to do this? Or would Allah reward me for it, since it's a verse of the Quran? Is it necessary for an ayah to mention Allah or glorify Him in order to be used as a form of dhikr?

I was getting ready to pray Tahajjud early in the morning. I was rushing because I had to take a shower and Fajr time was getting close. There was a picture of a fictional non-human character 1 or 2 meters in front of where I usually pray. Since I was in a rush, I told myself I'll move the picture to somewhere else in the room after the shower. But when I finished my shower and got ready to pray, I completely forgot to remove the picture out of the way. I noticed the picture in front of me once tahajjud time was over. I understand that my salah will be makruh tahrimi, but was it valid? Was my salah useless? I also made a passionate dua regarding a hardship I'm facing in life. Was that dua also invalid?

Assalamu Alaykum. I'm just wondering if it is halal to go up to a girl who I find attractive, tell her she is beautiful and compliment her, and then go on my way? No discussion, I just compliment her. Would it also be alright to give her a small gift? And after the brief encounter, we go on our separate paths. Does this transgress Islamic boundaries? Jazak Allah Khair and may Allah reward you.

I have to eat anti epileptic medicine at 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. This cannot be delayed not even for 10 minutes. So if I eat my medicine while fasting, will it make my fast makrooh?

As Salam o Alikum brothers and sisters in faith. I have been suffering from a medical condition for 6 years now. When it first started, I had to visit so many medical experts but their prescriptions failed to give the required results. After 3 years of serious medication, I had to move on to something new that could calm my nerves. That thing was THC, particularly obtained from hash. It has been proven to be a good source of relief (All praise to Allah). Now I don't need it often because I feel better. So if I keep using Hash rather for the recreational purpose, would it be Legal in Islamic shariah or not?

According to Hanafi jurisprudence, marrying Jews and Christians is Makruh Tahrimi. Makruh Tahrimi acts are minor sins. Why is it Makruh Tahrimi if the Quran allows marriage to Jews or Christians? Source: http://www.myreligionislam.com/detail.asp?Aid=6279 A book called Taleemul Haq which is based on Hanafi views say that is is haram and not Makruh Tahrimi. > The first type of makruh is close to haram, that is, **makruh tahrimi** (strictly abominable), for example quitting a deed that is wajib ( religiously obligatory). Not committing this type of makruh causes to earn thawab (reward for good deeds) whereas there is a possibility for the committer to be punished. (http://www.questionsonislam.com/node/13057)

I know that being gay in Islam is a very major sin and I would never let my self fall into doing this and engaging into this act no matter what my feeling and desire tell me. What I want to know if I have gay thoughts purposely or unintentionally will I get punished for it. Also I would like to mention I don’t have these thoughts about everyone who’s the same gender as me but just one particular person. And that’s how I know I’m not really gay.

Assalaam Alaiqum wa Rehmat Allah. May Allah SWT have mercy on all of us I got this necklace from my grandma. Let me summon up the story real quick. My moms sides family is Turkish and as you know the “nazzar” eye which claims to protect you from the evil-eye is Shirk. If I ever got a nazzar eye as a gift I wouldn't have it myself on because I would have known is Shirk. I got this as a gift, she said that she gotten this from Turkiye (don’t know where) and it is a Quran Verse written on a paper rolled up inside this little box or cage, I don’t know the name sorry. Here’s my questions. Can I believe in it to protect me or just having it on? Is it Shirk or any makrooh or a sin to wear it around my neck? If I don’t believe in it and only having it on, is it allowed/acceptable? I’m male so am I even allowed to wear it? I heard that some (fake) sheikhs that give them out for free but there are of names Shaytan written instead. They may even be sold outside from shops. Jazakallah for Reading and May Allah keep us guided to the straight path Amin. Please Write Back

Is it allowed because there is a website that has a promo for every new account gets 5 dollars off so is it allowed to be remaking the account so I can keep getting that 5 dollars off?

Well,some types of make up or beautification is Haram since they are changing the creation of Allah such as removing eye brows etc. But if use cosmetics or skin care products to get clear skin and cure pimples,acne,freckles etc.and to make my skin soft without any intention to show myself to na mahram,is it allowed? Is it changing creation of Allah or just curing the defects like acne? What about doing excersise to be fit and loss weight? All these are halal?

We know many things are makruh/disliked in Islam. Like standing while drinking water. But what is the evidence regarding the fact that doing something makruh is not sinful but one who stays away from it for the sake of Allah is rewarded? Could you provide the evidence for it from the quran or sunnah?

When I am unable to pray in jamaat, I sometimes find myself [stimming](https://www.verywellhealth.com/adhd-stimming-5208900) to help me focus. I wasn't clear from this [islam.qa question](https://islamqa.info/en/answers/12683/moving-whilst-praying) where my stimming fell in the categories? > 1-Obligatory movements > > 2-Forbidden movements > > 3-Makrooh movements > > 4-Mustahabb movements > > 5-Permissible movements If the stimming helps me focus, does it fit this or not: > The forbidden movements are continuous movements done for no reason, because this kind of movement invalidates the prayer, and whatever invalidates the prayer is not permissible, because it is like mocking the signs of Allaah. I feel like the stimming does have a purpose, as it increases my focus and kushoor. However, externally it look as though it's simply 'continuous movements', which is filling me with self doubt (that is I'm not concerned how I look to people. But being honest with myself). Is there a way of knowing?

Asssalmualaikum. From my understanding, Makruh are the acts which are disliked. And it is rewarded if one avoids it and not punished if it is performed. So is it still not punished, if one intentionally does it? Like ,knowing that it is makrooh, but still does the act. Is this a sin?

Salam, recently I got a gift of a Chain necklace, not gold with a pendant of Palestinian map on it. I am Palestinian and I’m proud to be and I want to be able to wear it. I also don’t look very arab so it sort of proves my identity to other Arabs and muslims. Because I like talking and associating with arabs and muslims more. Even as small as a smile of recognition. And please if you will answer I want actual hadith or ayah in the Quran saying so. Because I get it’s very easy to want to say it’s ok or not depending on culture or how it’s portrayed within our culture.

Is entering the masjid after eating raw onions completely prohibited and sinful (haram) or only makrooh (disliked) ?

If you believe that a video game is makruh am I committing the 60th major sin in Islam if you don’t know what it is go on YouTube and watch the video 70 major sins in Islam and go to the 60th major sin “who ever argues in something that is wrong and he knows it Allah will be Angry at him until he stops.”

My Question : Does smoking Cigarette invalidate prayer for 40 days? I am not chain smoker but I need to smoke only before toilet ..I do not go for mosque or prayer after smoking ..pls answer my question

Is it possible for a deed, thing, thought etc to be both makrooh and haram at the same time? *Background*.

It is said that it is better not to blow the foods. In other word, it is said that blowing the foods is considered as a makruh practice. So, I was wondering if this is counted as a correct issue or not? If so, is there any related hadith (tradition) or Fatwa (ruling) concerning that? *Note: I am looking for the viewpoint of Shia (hadiths or Fatwas)*

From [this website](https://islamqa.org/hanafi/daruliftaa/8505) : > In the Hanafi Madhab, when the word Makruh or Karaha is mentioned unrestrictedly (mutlaqan), it usually refers to Makruh Tahriman. This is a general principle for which there are exceptions. They mention the whole post was primarily based on [Fath bab al-Inayah](https://attahawi.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/fath-bab-al-inayah.pdf) . I'm wondering whether or not this is stated in this book. **Question:** Is the statement where Makruh is mentioned unrestrictedly means Makruh Tahriman found in Fath Bab Al-Inayah? **Note:** I know I provide a reference to the book but I'm not fluent in Arabic so I do not know what it means and could not find an English copy.