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Mother's Milk And Marriage
As salaamu alaikum,
*Condition :-*
There are two women let we name them 'A' and 'B'. Women A have 3 Sons and women B have 3 daughter. women A gave milk to Women B's first daughter and to the last ...
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What is considered part of the beard?
What is considered part of the beard, and what hair on the face is not, and therefore permissible to shave or trim?
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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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How to perform funeral if the body is not found?
We wash the dead body, perform funeral (janazah) prayer, bury the dead body in a grave and throw three fistful of soil and then fill the grave.
But what is the funeral procedure like if the body is ...
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Is it allowed in Islam to touch the feet of elders?
I would like to know if touching the feet of elders is allowed in Islam.
Some people, even elders who have performed Hajj and pray five times a day, believe that children should touch the feet of ...
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Is there a distinction in obligations between a Muslim and a non-Muslim?
Most of my knowledge is about Judaism. Within Judaism, it is not considered necessary for all non-Jews to convert to Judaism. Consequently, non-Jews do not have to follow all 613 of the laws in the ...
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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 (ISHARES ...
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How to clean najas ( نجس ) Clothes according to Shariah?
How can one clean clothes, bedsheets etc after being made najas by Urine, Natural discharges etc. So that they can be used for Prayers again.
What way / method Shariah teaches us for this purpose.
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Should a woman leave burqa if her husband forces her
Should a woman leave burqa/Niqab/Hidjab/not cover her face, if her husband forces her to,and threatens her to divorce?
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Is it unIslamic to raise female marriageable age above nine years of age?
It's well documented in the Hadiths that Mohammad (PBUH) became engaged to Aisha when she was six, and consumated the marriage when she was nine.
Before the Iranian revolution, female marriage was ...
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Sharia law: If a women can't prove rape will she get punished for that?
I was reading this post.
I have a few question about it's contents,
A woman can imprisoned for admitting to pre-marital sex, because proving that a rape happened is next to impossible in Dubai, ...
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Is this compulsory for a Muslim to obey all the government rules in a non-Islamic country
By non-Islamic, I mean a country that is not ruled according to Shariah. Not necessarily non-Muslim-majority. For example, my country, Bangladesh, is a Muslim-majority country, but not a Islamic ...
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Wife's Tamkin and Marital Rape
It is not my question, But some one asked me about this issue.What are the differences of wife's submission/deference (Tamkin Khas) in Islamic law and marital rape in western law? In western law there ...
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Is it permissible to underline translations of Qur'an in the mushaf?
I want to know if it is allowed to underline with pen translations / explanations or tafseer of Holy Quran?
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Why does the Shia and Sunni viewpoint differ on the concept of Khums? And what are those differences?
What's the difference between the viewpoint of Shia and Sunni about Khums? And why?
Although the verse from which the rule of Khums is clear, the idea of Shia and Sunni about this rule is completely ...
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Do all Muslims living in Australia follow sharia law?
Do all Muslims living in Australia follow Sharia law?
In the following interview (disclaimer: may be offensive), I'm not focusing on the statements by politician Jacqui Lambie, but the statements ...
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Do women with hijab have the same sense of freedom like others in this modern age? [closed]
Allah,the exalted,says in the noble Quran as such:
"Tell the believing men to reduce [some] of their vision and guard
their private parts. That is purer for them. Indeed, Allah is
Acquainted ...
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Can a girl marry her sister's husband?
One man married a girl. After marriage, the wife became mentally ill. She had two children who lived with their khala (aunt). Now 12 years of marriage have passed but there is no improvement in the ...
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What does "Sunni Hanafi" mean?
What does the term "Sunni Hanafi" mean and what are these divisions?
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Does the coming of menses break the fast?
Of course, menses go for few days and woman cannot fast anymore with such condition.
So what does the Quran and the hadith has to say about it? What should woman do then?
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What does Islam say about adventure sports?
Adventure sports like trekking, bungee jumping, surfing, skydiving, etc. are practiced by people just for the sake of enjoyment and passtime. People take this inspite of the risk of life. What does ...
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What to do with interest paid by banks? [duplicate]
I am being paid interest into my bank account and not really sure who to give it to.
Is it simple enough for me to donate it to the mosque or does it have to be donated to somewhere specific?
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Are Muslim woman and man considered equal?
I know this is an obvious question, but I usually find some stories bias. Please include resources to back-up your opinion.
Ok taking a very basic example...women can't look at the moon. And we ...
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Marriage between a Shia boy and a Sunni girl
Can a Shia boy marry a Sunni girl, according to the Sharia laws?
There is a Sunni girl that I know who really likes a Shia boy, and he likes her too. She was asking me today if it is permissible or ...
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Why did Umar (RA) forbid Mutah (temporary marriage) after the death of the prophet?
I heard that Umar(RA) forbid Mutah marriage after the death of the Prophet(PBUH) and Abu Baker. What were his reasons for doing so ?
Looking for answers from Sunni authentic sources.
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Why didn't Shariah law take a lead role in abolishing slavery compared to non-Islamic political systems?
Looking at the abolition of slavery time line, Islamic countries such as Oman, UAE, Yemen and Saudi Arabia kept slavery legal up until the 1960s, despite non-Islamic countries taking a lead role a ...
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Origins of Taqlid
Who was the originator of the doctrine of Taqlid? Which school of thought,if any in particular,propounded it first? And the term"doors of ijtihad are closed",what are the origins of this later term as ...
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Which type(s) of circumcision is/are valid by the Islamic rules?
There are four main categories of male circumcision. i.e.:
Low and Loose
Low and Tight
High and Loose
High and Tight
Which one(s) of these are valid as-per the Islamic rules? Meaning which one of ...
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What is the view of Islam on Nationalism and Patriotism?
Patriotism ( love of a person for His/Her country) , in my opinion is a natural sentiment.
I want to know what are the views of Islam on this.
Is it considered against the concept of "Ummah"?
The ...
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Does the imprisonment punishment exist in Shariah Law?
According to Islamic law, are there any cases in which imprisonment is prescribed as a punishment? And what alternatives exist?
I am familiar with a few such as flogging, stoning and limb amputation ...
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How do I pay back the debt I owed to my deceased mother?
I am a Muslim living in the UK.
My mother lent me £25,000 so I could pay off my remaining mortgage in full. It was agreed that I would pay it back in instalments. Nothing was written down in the form ...
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What is the Islamic ruling regarding a girl studying abroad?
Does Islam permits a Muslim girl to go abroad/overseas and study in the absence of a maharem?
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Did Prophet Muhammad really believe what he said is the word of God?
I want to make a disclaimer first. I am not a follower of Islam or any other religion for that matter. I like to maintain a neutral perspective. I've been reading this book No God but God by Reza ...
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Where does 2.5% Zakat come from?
I was hoping that this information is in the Quran but I could not find it. Apparently the Quran only says, Pray Salat and give Zakat. Where does this value come from? Are there any variation in it ...
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Should I take-off and wear again the ihram when want to perform another umrah
For repeated Umrah, should I take off my first Ahram after completion of first Umrah and wear it again from Meeqat Masjid Aisha, or keep on wearing the same and make Niyyah for next Umrah?
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What is the punishment for someone who pirates digital files?
It is agreed upon that piracy is theft according to the question What is the Islamic stance on Internet Piracy?
However, cutting the hand of someone for downloading a bad pop song seems a little… ...
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Does Islam allow killing of Innocent individuals, if the tribe has committed some crime?
According to this hadith:
"Narrated Atiyyah al-Qurazi:
I was among the captives of Banu Qurayzah. They (the Companions) examined us, and those who had begun to grow hair (pubes) were killed, and ...
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Friday (Jummah) Prayers on a vacation trip [closed]
Assalamu alaikkum everyone!
I just wanted to clarify the doubt that I have as what the title says. Not that I eagerly wanted to join the trip, but I've some official work to complete too.
To make ...
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How to calculate jewlery zakat while in debt?
My husband and me recently bought a house and staying there. But since we couldn't manage the full price of that house so we we took bank loan based on our salaries. 50% of the price of that house is ...
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Is breaking copyright laws allowed in Islam? [duplicate]
Are Muslims allowed to break copyright? I mean using a software, watching a movie, listening a music or reading an e-book - that are supposed to be paid - without purchasing them.
Does it depend to ...
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Does Islam allow one to force someone to stick to the rules of Islam?
I am 22 years old. I always try to behave in Islamic ways. My father is a believer in Islam, but he doesn't pray regularly. He also does not fast during holy Ramadhan. Can I force him to do those?
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My father refuses to let me marry a boy because of caste; is "caste" an important part of marriage?
I'm a Muslim girl and want to marry a Muslim boy who is following Islam properly. So I spoke with my guardian (الولي), that is my father, and he refused the proposal and does not want to meet his ...
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How does Iran justify women in the police force? (Shia View)
This wikipedia article mentions that some 400 women joined the Iranian police force between 1979 and 2003.
This answer gives a pretty good explanation of women working outside the home. It seems to ...
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What is the recommended age for marriage, Shia view?
Is late marriage good for boys and girls?
What is Islam Commands?
What is God (Islam) Solution?
I ask for Shia view.
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Children's rights from parents (Son)
From another question I asked previously, the following fatwa was provided which says that a fathers financial responsibility ends when the son reaches puberty. I'm assuming after which it's optional ...
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Ruling on cutting of nails after sunset?
Can I cut my nails after the sunset? Is there any ruling for this ?
Jazak Allah Khair
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Do children of Muslims have the "seed of Islam"?
From an MSNBC interview with Franklin Graham (starting about 3:05):
Reporter: You've said in the past that President Obama's father was Muslim, so that President Obama has the seed of Islam, I ...
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Is it permissible to work for a client who wants erotic stories?
Is it permissible for a novelist/writer to work for a client who wants erotic stories?
Please cite references from Quran/Hadith, if there are any.
And also, are there any fatwas from shia scholars ...
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What does Islam offer to protect a child of a haram relationship?
Islam is against zina and condemns it and has rulings on punishing people who commit it like the punishment by stoning for married adulterers (on which at least all earlier scholars sunni's shi'a and ...
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How to balance between general stereotypes and the Quran?
Generally islam religion is thought of being violent, because of the terrorists attacks for example and the general stereotypes in the world. I have met 4 muslims so far in my life, all 4 of them ...
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