The Qur'an is the divine Scripture Muslims believe was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. In Islam, what is in the Qur'an considered the verbatim Word of Allah (Exalted is He far above everything). The Qur'an is the primary source for anything to do with Islam.
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Disposing of Quranic text [duplicate]
I had a few verses of the quran in my top jacket pocket, which I kept with me while I was doing some memorisation of the quran on the move. i.e. because I didn't want to carry the full quran with me ...
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Is it necessary to complete recitation of entire Qur'an in taraweeh?
A few queries that I have in my mind about taraweeh prayers during Ramadan.
Is it necessary to complete recitation of the entire Qur'an during the night prayers?
How about if I complete the ...
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Parents apologising to their own children?
What does Islam say about parents apologising to children.
I posted a thread previously about differences in cultures. Again, I am part of 2 cultures, and based on 1 of them, parents apologising to ...
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Calling people by their first name
Is calling people by their first name considered disrespectful in Islam?
For example, I am part of 2 cultures. 1 culture considered it respectful to call people by their first name no matter who ...
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Relationships according to Quran
It is very clear that Quran forbids intercourse between man and woman before marriage.
However, when it comes to relationships, the only close reference I have from Qu'ran is that we should "lower ...
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Selling Quran Services in Islam
I have developed my own site for online quran reading and i have many tutors for this purpose.My plan is to optimize my site in google and get many kids and adults from world and will provide services ...
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How can we trust the authenticity of the Koran and of Muhammad?
In the early dark ages, when most of the people were illiterate and weak - and also deeply superstitious, the powerful and strong kings and warlords were able to influence them in any way they wanted.
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Quran and Jesus Christ PBUH
Quran (http://quran.com/5/117) is as below:
(5:117) I said not to them except what You commanded me - to worship Allah , my Lord and your Lord. And I was a witness over them as long as I was among ...
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Are innocent people allowed to be killed in the name of Islam? [closed]
I would like to learn about the extreme culture in most of muslim societies, esp killing of innocent people with bombs, in some cases suicidal bombs, all in the name of Islam.
Did anywhere in history ...
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What does islam say about blood donation?
Is it permitted to donate blood to blood banks?
What does Islam say about blood donation?
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What does Iqra (اقرأ) mean?
The first word revealed in the Quran is sometimes translated as "read" or "recite".
In the English language, these two words can hold a broad scope of meanings with slight variations such as:
Read: ...
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What is the Islamic definition of 'trading' - Sunni view?
What is the Islamic definition of trade?
I understand that Zakaat is not paid on Diamond jewelry, as long as the diamonds are not bought for trading purposes:
Shaykh Ibn Baaz (may Allaah have ...
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What is the story behind the age of 40? Is it the age of Nabuwat?
In my childhood, We were told in books that when the prophet reached the age of 40, that is the age when prophethood is revealed, the Angel Gabriel appeared to him in the Cave of Hira.
My question ...
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Referring to fellow muslims as your brothers or sisters
Why do muslims call fellow non related muslims brothers or sisters?
It seems strange that you get married to someone who you referred to (in the passed) as your brother or sister?
Is this encouraged ...
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No fun, enjoyment, laughter for muslims?
English translation of the Quran by Dr Ghali:
Quran-53:57The Imminent is imminent; <- as in the day of judgement is
approaching
Quran-53:58Apart from Allah, none can lift it off. <- ...
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Are islamic Funds and/or ETF's really halaal investments?
According to iShares:
The MSCI World Islamic Index offers exposure to stocks from the MSCI
World Index which comply with Shariah investment principles.
I don't get it, the ETF LSE:ISWD ...
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What was the hadith about destroying Quranic verses?
I had heard at few bayaans/lecture that one of the qayamat signs is that the people will destroy Quran with their hands. This was explained further as the sms people sent with the Quranic verses, ...
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Are raffles halaal or haraam? (Shia view please)
Recently I saw a Shia mosque holding a fund raising raffle ticket competition where the winner would get a fully paid for umrah trip.
What is a raffle?
Wikipedia - A raffle is a gambling ...
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Investing in Gold EFTs
I've noticed that the stocks and shares market gives investers the ability to invest in physical gold without having to have the physical gold, i.e. view EFT's such as LON:PHGP.
ETFS Physical Gold ...
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What is the Islamic definition of music?
Based on answers from questions like (Music in Islam?), it seems that music is haraam.
My question is, has Islamdefined for muslims what music is?
For example, is music:
singing without musical ...
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What other sources of evidence except Quran itself for Islam faith? [closed]
I know there is a holy book, but except that one evidence, are there any other sources of evidence supporting the fact that Islam is the faith I should embrace?
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Are you supposed to delay your salah until the bleeding stops? (Sunni view)
I understand that bleeding breaks the rules of purity and nullifies Wudhu– which means you cannot make salat. But are you supposed to delay your salat until the bleeding stops?
Sunni view please with ...
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Why is Interest such a bad thing according to Islam?
Source of quoted texts: islamqa.com.
"Those who eat Ribaa will not stand (on the Day of Resurrection)
except like the standing of a person beaten by Shaytaan (Satan)
leading him to insanity. ...
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Is magic really real?
I hear and read a lot about magic in islam, but I've never known anyone who knows how to do it?
Does islam have some sample magic that one can try out?
For example, I was given a quranic cures book ...
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Does the Quran contain all of Allah's revelations? (Sunni view)
Source: islamhelpline.com
Hadith-e-Qudsi is a term used which signifies that the meaning of the
hadith is from Allah Subhanah, and the words are related from the
Messenger of Allah (saws), ...
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Has mu'tah been forbidden via the Quran? (Sunni view)
I understand that the Sunni view regarding mu'tah is that it is no longer permissible:
It was narrated from al-Rabee’ ibn Sabrah al-Juhani that his father
told him that he was with the Messenger ...
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Listening To Quran and memorizing the exact shaikhs words?
Ok So I listen to Quran a lot more than reading Quran and I listen to one specific sura alot which is Al-NISA and the shaikh always repeats a part of the ayat, which alot of other people do but I do ...
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Who are the three infants who talk at their cradle period?
I heard a speech about hazrat eeshah (A.W).
In the bayan
Hazarat eeshah (A.W) is one of the three infants in the history who
talk at their cradle period
It's in quran that eeshah (A.W) talked ...
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Killing disbelievers
Does Islam support the killing of disbelievers when they hurt your feelings? Is Islam truly a religion of peace?
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Teachers hitting children?
Are teachers allowed to hit children according to Islam?
In the passed, when I was very little, my parents used to send me to Quranic class. I noticed that teachers would hit the students for many ...
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Does the Quran urge persecution of the infidel?
I have been given a few answers in the comments but no answers with any quotes. It would be nice to see the text of the Quran people are referring to.
There is much misinformation revolving around ...
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Can the Quran be verified as Truth by science?
Muslim believe that Quran is the whole truth but I think there might be no truth in the Quran at all. A truth is something that can be verified by Science as we know today or something that can be ...
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Does Shia and Sunni have different Qurans?
I recently came to know that Shia and Sunni have different Qurans. Is that true? Why do they have different Qurans (that is different physical copies)?
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Recitation of Quran
Asslamualikum,
I would like to ask about the recitation of Quran. Can I recite the Quran without wudu' but with complete cleanliness, means I`ve taken bath but did not perform wudu', can i recite ...
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Teaching daughters to be self reliant?
Very often I see daughters who are not taught to look after themselves and/or how to provide for themselves, i.e. to be self reliant. I'm not sure if this is a cultural thing or an Islamic thing, but ...
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Is it possible to interpret Surat An-Nisā':157 as allowing that Jesus was crucified?
In Islam, the common understanding is that Christ Jesus was never killed nor was he crucified; this understanding is quite reasonable given that God says
وَقَوْلِهِمْ إِنَّا قَتَلْنَا الْمَسِيحَ ...
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Shares in company which manufactures non haraam products
If I become a partial owner of a company via investment, i.e. I buy 100 shares in a company which gives me 1% ownership. If the company sells non haraam products, i.e. metal, but has a loan on which ...
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What is the definition of nearest country for prayer timing where day length is very long
This question asks about how to handle prayer times in countries where days length is very long, the accepted answer says
They should estimate their times based on the nearest country in which
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Reading Quran during period
I know that during a girl's period she is not allowed to touch the Quran.
Can she read Quran without touching it, like reciting, or reading from the PC's screen, or mobile?
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Women will break if straightened?
What does this hadith mean, which is apparently agreed apon by Muslim and Bukhari:
Abu Hurayra reported that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him
and grant him peace, said, "Treat women ...
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Can the verse 2:256 be half quoted to show that there is no compulsion in Islam? [closed]
I often read the quote : "There is no compulsion in religion" , So I was wondering what is the motivation behind quoting half of the verse to show no compulsion? this is related to arguments here and ...
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What does Rajeem رجيم mean?
Quran 16:98
فَإِذَا قَرَأْتَ الْقُرْآنَ فَاسْتَعِذْ بِاللَّـهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ ﴿٩٨﴾
So when you recite the Qur'an, [first] seek refuge in Allah from Satan, the expelled [from ...
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Human appearance in Jannah(Paradise)
I heard in a bayan that the age of men in jannah will be 33 and women will be 18 and their height will be nearly 60 feet.
What wil be the appearance of people in paradise?
Please, post some ...
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Could Arabic be the preferred language by these indicators?
I asked this on linguistics.stackexchange (perhaps I have difficulty properly expressing myself), but I wonder if you could help me.
Could Arabic be the preferred language by these indicators?
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Reading/listening Quran in another language
My question is regarding the recitation and listening of the Quran and it's benefits:
I have searched myself of course, but I did not find an answer to my question so far so insha-Allah I will get it ...
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Am I eligible to remarry now?
I am a 29 years old female residing in Karachi, Pakistan. I applied for Khula from my ex husband in August 2012 but before the judgement of the khula took place, he sent me a divorce deed on the 11th ...
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In witr, can you read a dua other than Dua qunoot?
Do you have to read dua qunoot in witr or are there any other duas you can read?
My grandmother has told me that you can recite any dua, where you are asking Allah for help but I have also heard that ...
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Jannes and Jambres in Qur'an?
In the Bible, there is a story from Paul:
2 Timothy 3:8 ESV
Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these men also oppose the
truth, men corrupted in mind and disqualified regarding the ...
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Did Islam has a strategic plan for future of the world? like Armageddon
I read in all religions books that they Predicting the future of the world. and they have plans and mission and vision about that. for example : they produce many products based on their mission on ...
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Did the Quran ever mention Universe?
I am intrigued by the world السماواتthat is often used in Holy Quran to describe God creation of skies and the earth. In arabic السماوات means skies, which is not the same as Universe. Sky is the ...
