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Making drawings
Assalamualaikum My question is making picture or drawing or even a imagination thing is Haram. I am not making any features of eye , I am not making humans but I am just making doodles is thi Haram? And I am making just back sketch,
Assalamualaikum
My question is making picture or drawing or even a imagination thing is Haram. I am not making any features of eye , I am not making humans but I am just making doodles is thi Haram? And I am making just back sketch,
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I have a name problem in my name. Iam confused about the meaning
Assalamualikum, Iam a 18 year old Muslim girl student seeking for help in this platform I found out on the internet. It would be helpful if you give me proper advice for my situation. My name is Sophia Usrat. I found out on the Google that Usrat means poverty, hardship. But in chatgpt it shows it me...
Assalamualikum,
Iam a 18 year old Muslim girl student seeking for help in this platform I found out on the internet. It would be helpful if you give me proper advice for my situation.
My name is Sophia Usrat. I found out on the Google that Usrat means poverty, hardship. But in chatgpt it shows it means Family. Iam confused does my name carry any bad meaning.I asked my parents about that they told me they got the name from an islamic name book and it means something good. They told me not to worry about it. But as a Muslim girl who is concerned about consequences of Islam that every name should me meaningful. I feel exhausted about this.
I hope that you would be able to give me proper advice for this situation. And if the name has bad meaning should we change it ?
laptopi wantami
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Praying in congregation at home
If a person fails to reach the mosque and time of prayer in the mosque is now gone (the congregational prayer has been offered in the mosque), does he have to offer congregation at home or can he pray alone at home?
If a person fails to reach the mosque and time of prayer in the mosque is now gone (the congregational prayer has been offered in the mosque), does he have to offer congregation at home or can he pray alone at home?
Ahmed Bilal
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Oct 26, 2021, 01:03 AM
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Rewarding the person who helps catch a thief, Islamic or not?
Assalamu Alaikum Brothers in Islam, In a scenario where a Muslim has something of his stolen, and another Muslim brother comes along and informs him of the thief and his whereabouts and gives a testimony of him witnessing the robbery which is later proved to be accurate and the theif is caught. In t...
Assalamu Alaikum Brothers in Islam,
In a scenario where a Muslim has something of his stolen, and another Muslim brother comes along and informs him of the thief and his whereabouts and gives a testimony of him witnessing the robbery which is later proved to be accurate and the theif is caught.
In this case, can the owner of the stolen goods reward the brother who helped him, with a portion of that stolen goods as a token of thanks?
Is this considered imitating the kufr or unislamic in anyway or can it be understood to be encouraged?
Insaan
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Oct 24, 2018, 03:51 PM
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Exposing My Sins and Others
I exposed my sins and sometimes foolishly I expose others too if I sincerely repent to Allah. Can i still have my sins concealed on the Day of Judgement.
I exposed my sins and sometimes foolishly I expose others too if I sincerely repent to Allah. Can i still have my sins concealed on the Day of Judgement.
Billy Hodsworth
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Feb 17, 2020, 11:11 PM
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Couple with daughters more blessed and sign of Allah blessing?
I have heard that "If Allah gives you daugther, Allah has hold you hand", I know there is a similiar Sahih Bukhari regarding this but if Allah has blessed someone with just sons does that mean Allah is not happy with either wife or husband or hardship will be faced? How do I silence such debate?
I have heard that "If Allah gives you daugther, Allah has hold you hand", I know there is a similiar Sahih Bukhari regarding this but if Allah has blessed someone with just sons does that mean Allah is not happy with either wife or husband or hardship will be faced?
How do I silence such debate?
localhost
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Mar 27, 2026, 12:06 PM
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If you live near a mosque, must you pray your 5 salah everyday in the mosque (except for jumuah)?
I live near a mosque, is it optional or mandatory to pray my daily 5 salat there? The Prophet said: "Whoever hears the call and does not come, his prayer is not valid, except for those who have an excuse." Sunan Ibn Majah 793 Does this hadith mean that If, I pray Fajr at home because I'm to sleepy t...
I live near a mosque, is it optional or mandatory to pray my daily 5 salat there?
The Prophet said: "Whoever hears the call and does not come, his prayer is not valid, except for those who have an excuse." Sunan Ibn Majah 793
Does this hadith mean that If, I pray Fajr at home because I'm to sleepy to walk all the way to the masjid the prayer is invalid.
Is this just a highly recommended sunnah or is it a sin to not pray in congregation.
Except of course for Jumu'ah, I pray there every afternoon.
curiouskhalil
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Mar 23, 2026, 10:22 AM
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Is hair transplantation allowed in islam
Assalamu alaikum, My question is as in the subject, is hair transplant allowed in islam? Can we go through the process of adding new hair from other area of the head where there is more growth of hair. **No artificial hair**
Assalamu alaikum,
My question is as in the subject, is hair transplant allowed in islam? Can we go through the process of adding new hair from other area of the head where there is more growth of hair. **No artificial hair**
Samsam
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Oct 7, 2016, 07:05 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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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?
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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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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.
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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.
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