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Is acting prohibited in Islam especially for kids?
I'm asking here about my 10_12year sister who play with their friends and acting like to kill someone. As killing prohibited in Islam then I want to ask acting like this one is also Haram?
I'm asking here about my 10_12year sister who play with their friends and acting like to kill someone. As killing prohibited in Islam then I want to ask acting like this one is also Haram?
Sociopsycho
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Feb 28, 2026, 12:23 PM
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why are Muslim now a days are lazy?
Assalam u alikum , my name is Amna and here I am sharing my problem , I have question that why are Muslims now a days lazy , for example we take issue of Kashhmir it is not solved yet from above 70 years and still we are doing nothing including me , let's take another example Palestine from past 2 y...
Assalam u alikum , my name is Amna and here I am sharing my problem , I have question that why are Muslims now a days lazy , for example we take issue of Kashhmir it is not solved yet from above 70 years and still we are doing nothing including me , let's take another example Palestine from past 2 years Palestine is occupied by Israeil , we all know that israeil is terrorist but still we are doing nothing even though Muslims population is large ,another example Sudan , but Muslims including me are doing nothing, now a days people think getting good job, luxury lifestyle and etc is success but I don't think so the life everyone is living I don't want to live like that playing eating, enojoying and that's it the life my mother, aunt and all people living I don't want that even though my mother is established, living a good live , but I think live is not for enjoying ,eating and etc please answer my question
seeking guidance
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Feb 28, 2026, 07:49 AM
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Bleeding gum and fast
I had taste of blood in my mouth for 1-2 seconds and swallowed it as I was in the mosque and couldn't spit it out. Will it break my fast or not?
I had taste of blood in my mouth for 1-2 seconds and swallowed it as I was in the mosque and couldn't spit it out. Will it break my fast or not?
Haris Khan
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Feb 26, 2026, 09:27 AM
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Do reverts really need to say the shahadah in arabic?
Islamqa.info tells the shahadah can be ***affirmed in its meaning***. https://www.google.com/amp/s/islamqa.info/amp/en/answers/239026 The following are instances in Quran & sunni corpus where people attained Islam with a testimony which is different to the standard one. 1. The magicians of firaun sa...
Islamqa.info tells the shahadah can be ***affirmed in its meaning***.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/islamqa.info/amp/en/answers/239026
The following are instances in Quran & sunni corpus where people attained Islam with a testimony which is different to the standard one.
1. The magicians of firaun said ***"We believe in the Rabb of Musa and harun"*** Quran 20:70
2. The people of ditch, ashabul aqdood said ***"We believe in the Rabb of this young man"***
[Muslim 3005]
3. Zaid bin amr bin nufayl said ***"O Allah bear witness I'm upon the religion of Ibrahim "***
[Bukhari 3827]
4. Waraqah bin nawfal affirmed that the angel which brought revelation to prophet is called namoos and ***he would support him if he was alive in future*** [bukhari 3392]
There is ijma that all above became muslims and waraqah became a companion by that statement of his as per some scholarly opinions.
https://islamqa.info/en/answers/182441/was-waraqah-ibn-nawfal-a-companion
Since the magicians of firaun didnt speak Arabic, it can be construed that they said the testimony with a identical wording in a different language.
So the question is can reverts whose language is not Arabic can say something similar to ***"I believe in deity of muhammad"*** or ***"I believe in deity of muslims"*** to validate to muslims that they follow Islam now?
PS: it will ease difficulty of non Arabic speaking reverts, to say the testimony, since Islam is easy [ bukhari 39]
Shafi
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May 27, 2024, 03:11 AM
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What is the source for the time of Isha and Maghrib in degrees of the sun?
Ive heard people say that the time of isha is when the red glow dissapears from the western sky, Ive heard some people say this is when the sun is at 13 degrees however Ive heard other people say this is when the sun is at 12 degrees. I am trying to find the source for this? Where is the source that...
Ive heard people say that the time of isha is when the red glow dissapears from the western sky, Ive heard some people say this is when the sun is at 13 degrees however Ive heard other people say this is when the sun is at 12 degrees. I am trying to find the source for this? Where is the source that gave these amount of degrees?
I am also wondering about the Shia tradition for the Maghrib prayer which is when the redness disappears from the Eatern sky, do we know how many degrees the sun is at this point?
N. Sch
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Feb 3, 2023, 05:03 AM
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Doing the most important task first thing in the morning (after prayer)
I am very happy to have stumbled onto this site. I am not Muslim but very interested in learning more about it, especially how it relates to practical life issues. I have heard that Islam suggests to attend to the most pressing issues of the day early and first thing (after prayer). This seems like...
I am very happy to have stumbled onto this site. I am not Muslim but very interested in learning more about it, especially how it relates to practical life issues.
I have heard that Islam suggests to attend to the most pressing issues of the day early and first thing (after prayer). This seems like excellent advice, but is this a fair understanding of the Islamic position?
Thanks
C Tauss
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Feb 15, 2026, 02:58 AM
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"You ˹alone˺ we ask for help." - what does it mean in the Quran?
What should we do if we need help of beings other than Allah in necessary situations?
What should we do if we need help of beings other than Allah in necessary situations?
Samim Parvez
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Sep 20, 2024, 08:58 AM
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How the hardships are a part of our life?
Allah says in verse 36 of Al baqarah that we step down the Adam with Hawa for rest. If this universe is for rest then from where the hardships come in our life. How these 2 scenarios are variant from each other? Allah also says in verse 94:5 For Indeed with hardship will be ease. I want the science...
Allah says in verse 36 of Al baqarah that we step down the Adam with Hawa for rest. If this universe is for rest then from where the hardships come in our life. How these 2 scenarios are variant from each other?
Allah also says in verse 94:5 For Indeed with hardship will be ease.
I want the science behind these verses how hardship and rest linked our brain?
Psycho
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Feb 6, 2026, 12:40 PM
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Fasting when 12
Salams to everyone.i have a question i am religious I’m 12 and have fasted full Ramadan for 3-4 years I’m in year 8 and there is someone same age who only aims for 10 is that allowed or not.
Salams to everyone.i have a question i am religious I’m 12 and have fasted full Ramadan for 3-4 years I’m in year 8 and there is someone same age who only aims for 10 is that allowed or not.
user124558
Feb 5, 2026, 09:52 AM
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Can premature ejaculation be cleaned with a cloth?
In the morning I cleaned premature ejaculation with a cloth because it was very small amount then I put my clothes on and did breakfast after breakfast I washed my private parts with water. Is it permissible to do it and if it is not are my clothes impure?
In the morning I cleaned premature ejaculation with a cloth because it was very small amount then I put my clothes on and did breakfast after breakfast I washed my private parts with water. Is it permissible to do it and if it is not are my clothes impure?
Muhammad Shah
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Aug 27, 2020, 07:54 AM
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Is using lgbt supported services haram?
Salam What if you wanted for example to buy a car from Mercedes Benz, a company that supports lgbt? Would it be haram to buy the car since they support lgbt? Same with for example using Disney+ or playing on Xbox, companies that support lgbt. Would it be haram to use these services?
Salam
What if you wanted for example to buy a car from Mercedes Benz, a company that supports lgbt? Would it be haram to buy the car since they support lgbt? Same with for example using Disney+ or playing on Xbox, companies that support lgbt. Would it be haram to use these services?
Anonymous
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Jun 10, 2021, 06:28 PM
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Is operating on female patient in this specific condition haram?
I am a MD radiologist. To give some context I live in a non Muslim majority country. I work in a hospital 6 days a week. In our department there are 5 radiologist including me. Only 1 of them is female and rest all are male. And I am the only muslim there. I chose radiology because I had a good rank...
I am a MD radiologist. To give some context I live in a non Muslim majority country. I work in a hospital 6 days a week. In our department there are 5 radiologist including me. Only 1 of them is female and rest all are male. And I am the only muslim there. I chose radiology because I had a good rank and it is also the top sought profession with a small closing rank.
Now our typical day involves CT scan, MRI, USG not only of pregnancy but also to evaluate organs like the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, and pancreas, to examine muscles, tendons, and joints, Vascular ultrasound,Thyroid ultrasound, Pediatric ultrasound, Cardiac ultrasound (echocardiogram), Prostate ultrasound, Other Ultrasound-guided procedures. Now we do have a good patient load hence everyone is busy. For female reproductive part disease related and breast related issues the female radio handles it almost 99% of time and also there is patient preference in this case. Rest work is done by division of labour.
Now as far as how work is concerned there is a male and a female attendent for respective genders regardless of the doctor's gender they do all covering, uncovering positioning, etc. We keep a device on belly(for ultrasonography) or the parts(for other disorders, not pelvis and breast for me) and it captures the image(so no direct physical contact), I study and report. A or two family member is always present and the attended is also there for full time.
I always keep my gaze lowered, don't look anything more or less than what area is required, nor go in excess talking with women. Sometimes there is emergency for female patients and I by duty have to attend it(we have divided work load).
Am I sinful for operating on female patients, like ultrasonography or say artery blockage in hand, broken bone or blockage in back?
Mad Man
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Sep 8, 2024, 11:08 AM
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Take money from a company that stole from you
Peace be upon you. I dealt with a large company, and they were unfair in some of their dealings. They took more money than the contract stipulated, and I paid them money for services, but they didn't do it, which created for me many problems with my business. They didn't abide by all the terms of th...
Peace be upon you. I dealt with a large company, and they were unfair in some of their dealings. They took more money than the contract stipulated, and I paid them money for services, but they didn't do it, which created for me many problems with my business. They didn't abide by all the terms of the contract. Since they are a large company with lawyers, I couldn't do anything but terminate the contract. They took about $7,000 from me in total.
However, when they paied the final invoice, they made a mistake and overcharged me by $10,000.
Should I inform them of the mistake? Or should I just ignore it since they didn't treat me honestly?
The amout that they give my error is more that what i owe them, but if i signal that to them i will be forced to give back all the 10k
May God bless you.
oussama_gd
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Apr 5, 2025, 09:55 PM
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Is a baby shower permissible?
I didn't find any question regarding [baby showers][1], so I'll first explain what a baby shower is: it is a celebration for a lady during her 5th or 7th month of pregnancy; In this function, bangles were wore to the lady for her full hands (thus we also call it a "bangle function"). I want to know...
I didn't find any question regarding baby showers , so I'll first explain what a baby shower is: it is a celebration for a lady during her 5th or 7th month of pregnancy; In this function, bangles were wore to the lady for her full hands (thus we also call it a "bangle function"). I want to know whether Islam allows this function?
I need authentic answer because, now that I'm pregnant, my family people are planning to do so. My intuition is that Islam does not allow this kind of function. But I want proof that this is not allowed from hadith and Sunnah.
Dhasneem
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Jan 15, 2017, 12:40 PM
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Can a Muslim cook pork?
If someone asks for my help to cook something that has pork, can I help this person? I'm not going to eat, just going to help cook the food.
If someone asks for my help to cook something that has pork, can I help this person? I'm not going to eat, just going to help cook the food.
MFS
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Jan 12, 2014, 02:01 AM
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Why is pork forbidden in Islam?
Is there a reason behind pig/pork/boar being forbidden in Islam? What is this reason? How is it justified, and what are the benefits of it in day-to-day life?
Is there a reason behind pig/pork/boar being forbidden in Islam?
What is this reason? How is it justified, and what are the benefits of it in day-to-day life?
muslim1
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Aug 16, 2012, 02:49 AM
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Question about bad treatment from people
I wanted to ask this; if everyone always treats me bad, does that mean God doesn't like me and is punishing me?
I wanted to ask this; if everyone always treats me bad, does that mean God doesn't like me and is punishing me?
hcbag527
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Jan 29, 2026, 10:50 AM
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Where can I find a good blog on Averroes
I enjoy learning about the philosophy of Averroes. Averroes was a contemporary of Maimonides (Jewish philosopher), Musa ibn Maymun in Arabic. Both were rationalists and great thinkers. Both lived in Spain. I know much about Maimonides but I am ignorant about Averroes, other than he was a great ratio...
I enjoy learning about the philosophy of Averroes. Averroes was a contemporary of Maimonides (Jewish philosopher), Musa ibn Maymun in Arabic. Both were rationalists and great thinkers. Both lived in Spain. I know much about Maimonides but I am ignorant about Averroes, other than he was a great rationalist. Where can I find a good, helpful English blog which deals with the topic of Averroes and his views?
Many thanks.
Turk Hill
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Mar 22, 2021, 07:03 PM
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Will my fast still count if I had thoughts on breaking it?
I was feeling extreme thirst while fasting today. I did not feel sick but I woke up only one hour before suhoor and I did not get to drink that much water. I had thoughts about breaking my fast to drink some or to drink a little and then continue fasting. I wasn't sure but after a while I was about...
I was feeling extreme thirst while fasting today. I did not feel sick but I woke up only one hour before suhoor and I did not get to drink that much water. I had thoughts about breaking my fast to drink some or to drink a little and then continue fasting. I wasn't sure but after a while I was about to, and then later on I changed my mind. I asked people online about it and when someone told me it is not a valid reason to, I decided not to and to just wait until maghrib. I am now continuing with my fast but I'm concerned if thinking this already broke it. Is my fast still valid?
z0193
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May 1, 2022, 08:06 AM
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Is it sufficient to rub an impurity under tap water if the stain is still visible afterwards?
I got an impurity on my trousers. I rubbed the place a little under water. Then I used it, but the stain of impurity was still visible, as the area was wet. It touched my skin. Is the trouser impure? Is the area of my body that it touched also impure?
I got an impurity on my trousers. I rubbed the place a little under water. Then I used it, but the stain of impurity was still visible, as the area was wet. It touched my skin. Is the trouser impure? Is the area of my body that it touched also impure?
Muhammad Shah
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Aug 23, 2020, 02:41 PM
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