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Is punishment for leaving Islam death?
It is commonly believed that if someone leaves Islam, by Sharia law the punishment is death. Is that true?
I have heard some different opinions. Dr. Zakir Naik was once asked a similar question and ...
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Is using pirated software allowed?
Is using pirated software allowed? Please answer with clear evidence supporting your view.
Note that I'm not asking about whether software piracy itself is sinful. My question is regarding the ...
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Is there any Islamic reason to prevent women from voting?
While women are welcomed to vote in many Islamic countries, it seems some Islamic countries still do not let women to vote.
I believe allowing women to participate in making decision about their ...
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Does Islam support pedophilia or child marriages?
Everyone know that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) married Ayesha (RA) when she was 6 and consummated when she was 9.
So, does it mean Islam supports child marriages? If at all muslims consider ...
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Are all of the laws in the Quran/Haddith/Islam relevant to modern (western) society?
I have been reading a book about Muhammad (pbuh) and have learnt, I am sure only a little, about Islam and the culture and times back then. It seems to an unlearned man like myself that the laws were ...
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How can the Hadith be reliable when Sunnis and Shia follow different points of reference?
To my knowledge, 'Sunni' and 'Shia' are not so much 'religious' sects as both agree and follow the Quran-- their differences stem from
historical legacy and
as a result of historical legacy, a ...
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Are there Islamic guidelines on how and when to protest?
Are there any guidelines provided by Islam on how and when to protest?
And how to decide the magnitude of protests and who will decide it?
Please cite references from the Holy Quran, Ahadeth, ...
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Can we pray after sex if we didn't ejaculate?
Is it permissible to pray Salah if we have had sex but did not ejaculate? I am totally aware that we must shower in order to pray simply if we ejaculate.
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Why are dogs as pets considered haram? [duplicate]
I understand that dogs are considered haram, but what is the possible reason behind this?
I found the following quotes and others related to it might exists but I want to know what is the reasoning ...
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Why scholars disagree on whether it's obligatory for women to veil their faces or not in Islam?
While reading Surat Al-Noor, I came across the following verse:
“And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty ...
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What does Islam say about hairstyles?
Does Islam (Quran, Sunnah, or Hadith) say anything about hairstyles? Can I do anything I want to with my hair, like spiking or dyeing, or does it have to be cropped to a small size?
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What does Islam say about cloning (in biology)?
Cloning is a wider term than what people normally think. What I am interested in is specifically the biological cloning as defined below:
From Wikipedia:
Cloning in biotechnology refers to ...
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Should Muslims in a secular democracy try to make it an Islamic state?
Related to this question:
Should Muslims who live in a secular democracy (like the United States) attempt to turn the country into an Islamic state? For example, should Muslims support ammendments to ...
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How to reconcile Masjid al-haram rules with daily rules?
I was watching this talk on TED, the guy says many things, including that in masjid al-haram, men and women are mixed and pray together and there is no separation between men and women, but outside in ...
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Are games containing hyper-realistic humans/creatures really permitted?
I'm doing computer science and I've contemplated taking modules in game development and computer graphics.
Initially, I was worried about its permissibility since it is apparently related to the ...
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Is directly invoking anyone other than Allah swt justifiable, or is it shirk?
(as translated by Shakir)
[72:18] And that the mosques are Allah's, therefore call not upon any one with Allah:
[72:19] And that when the servant of Allah stood up calling upon Him, they wellnigh ...
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Is Tawassol (recourse) allowed in Islam? (Shia view)
Allah, the exalted, says in the Noble Quran as such:
وَالَّذِي هُوَ يُطْعِمُنِي وَيَسْقِينِ ﴿٧٩﴾ وَإِذَا مَرِضْتُ فَهُوَ
يَشْفِينِ ﴿٨٠
"And it is He who feeds me and gives me drink; and ...
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Are the orders of Rasul only valid in his own era, or are they universal and independent of time?
When rasul orders something, does it becomes a law which is valid until the end of world?
To be specific, I see three possiblities:
Orders of a rasul are absolute. They are independent of time and ...
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Does swallowing saliva break one's fast?
Does swallowing saliva break one's fast?
What should one do with it if they cannot swallow it?
Please answer providing good evidences or references.
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Was hijab in public enforced legally in premodern times?
I sometimes come across claims that many of the obligations that Muslims have in Islam are a purely personal matter and were not legally enforced, historically. It's not quite clear to me which ...
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Why is marriage restricted to four wives?
Allah clearly permits marriage to multiple wives — insofar as they can be treated justly — in Qur'an 4:3, where He says "…then marry those that please you of [other] women, two or ...
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Should / Can a Muslim make arrangements for his grave before dying?
As a Muslim, is it your own responsibility to make arrangements for your grave? Or can and should you leave it to others to sort out after you've passed away?
For example, what if you live in a ...
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Why are tattoos not allowed in Islam?
I heard that Muslims are not allowed permanent tattoos on the body because it hinders water from reaching the skin. Hence making the Wudhu and Ghusl never valid.
Please quote some references in your ...
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What is magic and what is the ruling regarding learning magic in Islam?
It is known that several ayat in the Quran spoke about magic, for example in Sura Al-Baqara [2:102]
How does Islam view magic?
And what is the ruling on learning magic in Islam?
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Going to a wedding involving haram activities?
"…and he who refuses to accept an invitation to a marriage feast,
verily disobeys Allah and His Prophet”. (Ahmad & Abu Dawood)"
I've been invited to a wedding where I know there will be free ...
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When praying in Jamaah, what should I do if I am the only one in the last row?
Asslamu allikum,
When praying in jamaah (congregation/group), I happened to be the only one in the last row. What do I do? Do I have to usher some one to step back and be with me?
Jazakallahu khayr.
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Is taking hostages permitted in Islam?
Is taking hostages, especially of non-combatants such as Kenji Goto, permitted in Islam? I'm especially interested in the Sunni or Salafi viewpoint.
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What is the Islamic view on taxation?
Is raising taxes by the leaders of an Islamic state allowed? If a person will not voluntarily pay these taxes: may force be used to collect them (like in almost any state today)?
In my opinion "taxes"...
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Is it permissible to use a digital version of the Holy Quran?
I would like to know if it is permitted to use a digital version of the Holy Quran for recitation, reading and such-alike, as the one shown in the video below:
Example Video
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Does the Quran always override the Hadiths?
It is said that the Quran contains no errors and is the direct word of Allah, flawless until the end of time.
The Hadith are not always right, hence why it's become the lifetime work by many scholars ...
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Is social networking permitted by Islam?
Social networking is very easy form of making friends, groups, business, etc. The dark side is that you can find people flirting with each other, verbally abusing each other, etc. Some get addicted to ...
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Does woman need four witnesses to prove rape in Sharia law
This has provoked me as it is being used in different ways as a jock material from non-Muslims. What I understand is Sharia law, made it almost impossible to prove adultery by either requesting four ...
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Is Jihad Al-Nikah (جهاد النكاح) an Islamic rule?
I heard about Jihad Al-Nikah in television and radio, especially in the Syrian war which Saudi cleric gave a fatwa about it. Does it exist in Islam?
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Can we wish non-Muslims "happy holi", "happy Diwali", etc.?
I am working in MNC software company. Over here all employees, mostly non-Muslims, wish each other with "Good morning" and "Good night". And during special festival with "...
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Can a virgin Muslim man marry a non-virgin (by premarital sex) unmarried Muslim woman?
Can a virgin Muslim man/woman marry a non-virgin unmarried Muslim woman/man.
That is the man/woman who have had premarital sex which is not allowed/haram by the Islamic law.
Can this type of person ...
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How to resolve a difference of opinion among scholars?
Most of the time, many scholars, even madhabds have difference of opinion. What does Islam says about it and what are the general opinion of scholars in this case that which ruling to follow? How to ...
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What's the limit of democracy in Islam?
Suppose there is a country with Islamic government, if there was an election and 60% of the people voted for a secular government for example, would the Islamic government give up power or not?
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What is Shariah View on Multi Level Marketing/Network Marketing?
Nowadays, a lot of people are involved in Multi Level Marketing (MLM).
In MLM Business have sponsor and recruiter. When sponsor recruit some people under him, The recruiter/new joiner will pay some ...
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Is attendance to the Prophet more important than salah/prayer?
In the event when the was sun returned, technically rose from west to east, after having set.
.. the revelation from Allah descended upon His Prophet, peace be upon him and his progeny, and it ...
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Why does Islam mandate Sharia law be enforced by government law?
I understand that it's a doctrine of the Islamic faith and believed in Islam to be mandated by the prophet Muhammad pbuh. But this makes me curious about few things:
In Islam, is a person's ...
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Is hijab obligatory in Islam? [closed]
Is hijab an obligation(wajib) in Islam?
And is it obligatory on upon governments to propagate and enforce it?
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Is buying or selling forex, commodities and stock indices halal in Islam?
Websites like eToro offer services where you can buy and sell currencies, commodities(gold, silver, oil, etc.) and indices(SPX500, NSDQ100, DJ30, UK100, FRA40, GER30, etc).
It's basically an online ...
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What is the Iddah period for an old lady?
According to Wikipedia:
Iddah is, the period, three months after a divorce and four months and ten days after the death of a spouse, is calculated on the number of menses that a woman has. Iddah ...
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A Muslim woman should not dye her hair "in the manner of kaafir women"; what does that preclude?
Islam Q&A writes concerning a woman dying her hair:
With regard to changing it with different colours of dye, the basic principle is that it is permissible, unless it is done in the manner of ...
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Why Muslim Clerics forbade trip to Mars?
I recently heard on NPR that Clerics issued an fatwa that forbids going to Mars.
If it is taboo why?
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Can a Sunni Muslim offer prayers in a Shiite mosque?
Many peoples says don't offer salat/prayer in a Shiite mosque if you are Sunni Muslim.
Is it impermissible to pray in a Shiite mosque?
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Is there one Islam or many Islams
It is not immediately clear whether there is one Islam or many Islams. If it is singular then the task is to identify which of the many competing claims to adopt as true Islam.
By singularity of ...
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What should an unmarried woman who has frequent, unexplained sexual urges do? (E.g. hypersexuality, nymphomania)
What should an unmarried woman who has frequent, unexplained sexual urges do? The Prophetic advice of fasting does not seem to be working in this case.
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How does Islam treat minorities? Do they give them the same right, they get in Non-Muslim countries?
Muslims are given equal rights in the non-muslim world such as in the west. They are free to practice their religion, faith, can serve in military, have freedom of speech and can even be head of the ...
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If someone dies doing something risky is it suicide?
Something I have always been wondering about, people tend to do a lot of risky things which may have fatal consequences and they are aware of that, but happen to do it any way.
Such acts can be ...
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