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What should I say when I hear the death of a Muslim?
What should I say when I hear the death of a Muslim? Is there any specific dua/words that Shahaba (R) uttered?
What should I say when I hear the death of a Muslim? Is there any specific dua/words that Shahaba (R) uttered?
Abdullah
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Apr 26, 2015, 04:01 AM
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Is it permissible to say a portion of the Serenity prayer
I came across the following prayer titled the [Serenity Prayer][1]: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. I originally found it in a Campus Bible Talks book to change negative thinking processes; it was...
I came across the following prayer titled the Serenity Prayer :
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
I originally found it in a Campus Bible Talks book to change negative thinking processes; it was written by Reinhold Niebuhr and I believe the original is longer.
As a Muslim is it permissible to use this as a prayer when making a prayer to Allah Kareem, providing 'God' is replaced with 'Allah', I wasn't sure if it was permissible as the original prayer was written by a non-muslim.
Adam
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Jan 4, 2017, 07:38 PM
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What are the rules of saying "peace be upon him"?
I have many questions regarding this phrase: - Is this reserved for Muhammad (peace be upon him), or should it be used for other people as well? - Is it mandatory to say it every time his name is mentioned? - Should it be added after saying *The Prophet*? - Should non-muslims say it too? - Is it oka...
I have many questions regarding this phrase:
- Is this reserved for Muhammad (peace be upon him), or should it be
used for other people as well?
- Is it mandatory to say it every time
his name is mentioned?
- Should it be added after saying *The
Prophet*?
- Should non-muslims say it too?
- Is it okay to abbreviate
it as *pbuh*?
Badger Cat
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Jun 20, 2012, 09:01 AM
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Is "May our lives be sacrificed" a set Muslim phrase?
I came across a poster [saying][1] > May our lives be sacrificed for prophet Muhammad ﷺ Is "May our lives be sacrificed" a phrase that occurred around the time of Muhammad, or is it a modern phrase? [1]: https://www.facebook.com/events/1403508729944936/permalink/1404370123192130/
I came across a poster saying
> May our lives be sacrificed for prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Is "May our lives be sacrificed" a phrase that occurred around the time of Muhammad, or is it a modern phrase?
Golden Cuy
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Jan 23, 2015, 05:28 AM
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Is there Quranic evidence that marriages are made in heaven?
I heard that couples are made in heaven. I need quranic evidence for same. Please tell me what is quran ayat regarding that.
I heard that couples are made in heaven. I need quranic evidence for same. Please tell me what is quran ayat regarding that.
Aღmirkhan
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Dec 5, 2015, 06:08 AM
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Why don't we say "subhanahu wa ta'ala" after saying "assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah"?
After saying Allah, it seems we're encouraged to say "subhanahu wa ta'ala" (meaning "the most glorified, the most high"). However, there seems to be exceptions to this, e.g., when we say "assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah" (meaning "peace and mercy of Allah be upon you"). We say this e.g. at the end o...
After saying Allah, it seems we're encouraged to say "subhanahu wa ta'ala" (meaning "the most glorified, the most high"). However, there seems to be exceptions to this, e.g., when we say "assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah" (meaning "peace and mercy of Allah be upon you"). We say this e.g. at the end of salah prayer.
**Question**: Why don't we say "subhanahu wa ta'ala" after saying "assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah"?
Rebecca J. Stones
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Feb 26, 2017, 10:09 AM
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Why do Muslims add "peace be upon him" after names of important people?
In websites, books and TV programs, I frequently hear that people use this phrase. Example: > Muhammad (peace be upon him) was born in 571. What is the meaning and purpose of this?
In websites, books and TV programs, I frequently hear that people use this phrase.
Example:
> Muhammad (peace be upon him) was born in 571.
What is the meaning and purpose of this?
hkBattousai
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Jun 19, 2012, 07:47 PM
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Is it allowed to say "May Allah be merciful to him" for non-Muslim deads/livings?
I was told that it's not allowed to say "May Allah be merciful to him" رحمه الله for Non-Muslim deads. Well, while I know we can say that for both livings and deads, I didn't know that it's not allowed for non-Muslims deads, also I wonder if it's allowed for non-Muslim livings. Is is allowed or forb...
I was told that it's not allowed to say "May Allah be merciful to him" رحمه الله for Non-Muslim deads.
Well, while I know we can say that for both livings and deads, I didn't know that it's not allowed for non-Muslims deads, also I wonder if it's allowed for non-Muslim livings.
Is is allowed or forbidden (or other like Makrouh) to say that for non-Muslim livings/deads? A proof from the Quran or Sunnah or consensus... (any Sharia source) would be much appreciated.
Thanks in Advance.
Tamer Shlash
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Jul 1, 2012, 11:27 PM
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