Questions tagged [sharia]
Sharia الشريعة (Islamic Law) based on the teachings of the Qur'an and Sunnah. Use this tag for general questions on the PoV of Islam on a topic.
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Is it preferable that a Muslim living in a secular democracy try to make it an Islamic state, rather than move to a Islamic state?
In this question asking if a Muslim living in a democracy should turn it into an Islamic state, most of the answers seem to agree that the answer is yes, they should. But my question is, why is this ...
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Are women in hijab assumed not to be "asking for it" in sexual assault cases?
In cases of sexual assault against women, the victim might be asked questions like what was she wearing? leading to the implication that she was somehow "asking for it" (i.e. provoking her attacker) ...
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What constitutes reviling/defaming/being sarcastic about Islam?
In "reliance of the traveler", section o8.7 talks about some acts that constitute disbelief. The ones this question is about are attitudes that treat Islam too lightheartedly or negatively. The ...
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Do I need any special approach to make a web service Sharia compliant?
Generally, if there are any guidelines to make a web application (available through web browser - like this page) Sharia-compliant?
Note that many of my customers are not muslims.
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Ruling on parents killing their child?
I have read on a offical islamic fatwa site that parents who kill their child cannot be killed in retaliation for this, but the hadiths are all daif.
http://www.islamweb.net/emainpage/index.php?page=...
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Permissibility of the reed flute
I've read that imam Rafi, a great shafi'i scholar allowed the reed flute whilst imam Nawawi disagreed with him. What evidence did imam Rafi'i use to justify his ruling?
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If Allah forgives all sin, why should I do any good deeds?
I am asking this question not from a personal point of view, but more philosophically. I often come across Muslims who are openly committing every type of sin, and they justify it by saying, "...
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Regarding accountability
Theres a person who is dumb and partially deaf. He commits crimes but he has schizophrenia.
Is he accountable in the court according to shariah law?
Also can his testimony be accepted in courts since ...
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Under Islamic rule, which legal matters can kuffar regulate within their own community?
As far as I understand it, in an Islamic state, sharia generally applies to kuffar as well, but some legal matters are left to the kuffar to regulate within their community (I think marital and ...
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May an Islamic state legislate the death penalty for non-sharia crimes?
Countries like Saudi Arabia have a number of capital offenses, some of which seem to extend beyond sharia law; e.g. the list on Wikipedia includes "espionage" and "drug smuggling".
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What is the Islamic position on torture of prisoners?
Different states in the world often use torture both physical and psychological for interrogation, suppressing political opponents etc. What does Islam say about use of torture by state actors? Would ...
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Umrah related-particularly Ihraam
We traveled from Medina where we stayed for 2 days. We drove to Mecca for performing our umrah. On the way on inquiring about ihraam and meeqat (for our first umrah) we were advised by our taxi driver ...
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Does being forced to sign separation papers count as talaq?
In a western country, such as Canada, if someone is forced to sign separation papers with his first wife for the citizenship claim of his second wife (though neither the man nor the first wife want to ...
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Ruling on shortening both sides and back of the hair more than the middle
is it prohibited for Muslim men to shorten hair from both sides and back than middle?
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How do Muslims define Usury or interest (Riba in Arabic) under the modern developed economy?
What is the definition of interest in Islam ? Anything in addition to the principal or price?
Is modern economics possible if Riba is forbidden?
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Shariah Law for the disbeliever
A friend once asked me if it would be better for the Non-muslims who don't convert to Islam rather than live under Islamic law. And I said that I didn't know if our laws are better for the non muslims ...
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What does the Qur'an say about freedom of speech?
What does the Qur'an say about freedom of speech? What are the verses of the Qur'an that talk about freedom of speech?
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Can we eat the food which comes from a religious celebration or festival
Can we eat the food which is kept in front of idols. In my company after celebrating the festivals (some fruits or coconut in front of idols)they give it to all the employees Is it halal?.
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What is the ruling on project based jobs?
My question is regarding project based jobs. Most of the time when we are on projects we get projects from multiple clients. For example
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Abdullah got employed by a private consultancy (XYZ) ...
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Is drawing human is haram in islam without selling purpose or intention of compete with Allah?
Drawing is just my hobby. After drawing I like to store them in my closet. I heard that drawing human is haram because it can lead to worshipping and it also means copying Allah's creation. But I don’...
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Are there exceptions to owning dogs as House Pets in Islam?
My 8yr old son would really like a pet and he wants to get a dog, he told me 'it is only a small one and it is quite a clean breed' but I told him that dogs as house pets in Islam is haram But he ...
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Is it forbidden to approach a random girl in the street in order to get to know her?
I think i only know few girls in my social circle, and i want to expand that by knowing other girls outside my social circle. I don't want to be single forever, and i don't want to break Islam rules ...
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Is running an entertainment website haram?
Is it haram to open an entertainment website?
I have an entertainment website where I post the latest news about celebrities, is it haram to do so?
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What is the difference between khilafa and wilaya?
I would like to know the difference Between a wilaya and a khilafa, since both have a leader who should be listened and obeyed as long as they are muslim and both of them rule over a specific ...
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Playing with dolls and Aisha
In this hadith, Aisha is said to play with dolls:
A'ishah, may Allaah be pleased with her, narrated that she used to
play with dolls in the presence of the Prophet, sallallaahu ʻalayhi wa
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When it is haram to consummate the marriage with the wife because of her young age does it mean that all forms of sexual contact is also prohibited?
As far as I know in Islam marriage contract is allowed at any age as is mentioned by Imam Ibn Battal and Imam Ibn Hajar but consummation of marriage is allowed only when the girl is able for it.Also ...
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What are the underpinnings of the prohibition against interest, in sharia and fiqh?
I am already familiar with Quranic references against riba (such as Quran 2:275-280) and a number of ahadith, but the issue for me is the meaning which the prophet attached to riba. In his hadith, ...
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Should I worry about cross-contact or cross-contamination inside food production factories?
I live in Portugal. Here are some supermarket chains such as "Continente", "Pingo Doce" etc. They sell their own brand foods and also other brands' foods. For instance: Continente ...
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Short selling in Islamic finance
Does sharia finance allow you borrow an asset and re-sell it and then purchase it back at a later date in order to return the asset?
Assume that no finance charges (interest) is charged on the ...
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Do I have to repeat my Salah?
I was praying and after i did tasleem at the end (I didn’t realize it before tasleem) I realized that I might have prayed 3 rakat instead of four. Do I have to make the sajda of forgiveness or pray ...
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I want to repent but unable to return stolen property. What can I do?
I took a notebook from the lab without any permission which comes under the stealing category. I passed out from school. There is no doubt I did wrong and I know that to be forgiven by Allah, We must ...
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Which scholars permit a female judge in an islamic/sharia court?
I know from Islamqa that a woman cannot be a judge in an islamic court, they put an exception on majority of Hanafis based on:
This is the view of the Maalikis, Shaafa’is and Hanbalis, and of some of ...
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how people will establish salat ( أَقِمِ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ)?
Firstly Allah will judge/account for salat on the Day of Judgment...
The triliteral root ṣād lām wāw (ص ل و) occurs 99 times in the Quran, in four derived forms:
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About naajasah (impurity) transfer
I didn't knew masturbation was haram so I masturbated and something was released from me so i touched that liquid and without that liquid on my hand i touched my blanket, mosquito net but after a ...
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What are Islamic guidelines about online 'Akhlaq' (relevant on internet in general and this site in particular)?
What are Islamic guidelines about online 'Akhlaq' (relevant on internet in general and this site in particular) ?
How much this new medium of communication comes under husn-e-khulq (having good ...
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Wisdom And Theory Behind Muhammad's (Sallallahu'alayhiwassalam) Marriages With More Than Four Women?
The Qur'an permits Muslim men to marry up to four women. However, Prophet (Sallallahu'alayhiwassalam) was given permission in the Qur'an to marry more than four women in Qur'an 33:50. There are many ...
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I have doubts wether urine splashes came to me or not
while urinating sometimes i get doubts wether urine drops splashes came to me or not iam not sure about it so do i have ro change my trouser and wash my feet
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Can we Sacrifice on behalf of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him)?
I have planned to buy three goats one my behalf other on my fathers and the third one I have planned on behalf of our Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). So I want to know what Shariya tells about ...
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Isn't Nasheed also haraam as acapella is haraam & they both share the same attributes?
People advise to listen to nasheed to move away from musical instruments and haraam music. But many scholars also say Acapella even with decent and appropriate lyrics is haraam too. But if you look ...
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Can a woman accuse her husband of zina without eye-witness?
I came across these verses where a man can accuse his wife of zina in absence of 4 witnesses and it can be averted by invoking God.
Can a woman accuse in a similar fashion just as the man can do in ...
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Can graves be removed to make way for urban development?
Suppose there is a Muslim graveyard whose land now needs to be reused for urban development (e.g. building houses, apartments, malls, etc.). My questions are:
Is this legal in Islam?
Can buildings be ...
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Can amputation of hands as sharia punishment for theft be performed under anaesthetic?
Punishment under sharia law for theft is amputation of hands:
[As for] the thief, the male and the female, amputate their hands in recompense for what they committed as a deterrent [punishment] ...
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Since I am a videographer I have a question
would it be haram for me to film events such as weddings or places where alcohol is consumed and music played if I don't take part?
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Will a person commit sin by killing people who mocked our prophet in non muslim countries?
I know in Islamic state blasphemy, mockery etc is punishable by death.The state will carry out the execution. But what about people doing these things in non Islamic state counties? If a Muslim living ...
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What is the significance of washing the feet instead of doing wuzu before saying the prayers?
What is the significance of washing the feet instead of doing the wuzu* before saying the prayers?
Does it equate to wuzu? Or is it a type of wuzu?
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Do i need husbands permission to work
Salaam, I have been dishearnted with Islam's take on working women. Why does a women need the husband's permission to work and wear is the stipulated clear proof that husband's have the right to ...
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Can a Muslim girl make accounts on social media?
We all know that Islam teaches a woman to reveal herself only to her family & other females.
If I make account on Instagram and upload my photos, then is it correct?
Because here I am revealing ...
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Is it permissible for men to practice gynaecology?
Is it permissible for men to take up the profession and study of gynaecology, and also practice it, which would involve would involve examination, history taking and/or surgery?
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Is lease allowed in Islam?
Would you please clarify if purchasing goods on rentals are allowed in Islam?
According to what we studied, a fixed percentage of interest is added to the principal amount (current price) of that ...
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Are games allowed?
As Salam alaikum. I'm playing a game based on the anime "Naruto" one of its names is "The Hijutsu conflict". By the type of card game. There is nothing like a generation from the ...
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