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Is evolution compatible with Islam?
Is the theory of evolution, and specifically, theistic evolution, compatible with Islam? That is to say, is there any official doctrine in Islam (or if not agreed upon in Islam as a whole, in a ...
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Was the prophet sinless?
There seems to be a commonly held belief that the prophet Muhammad (and the prophets in general) are somehow protected from ever committing any sin. I have seen nothing in the Qur'an to suggest this, ...
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In Islam, are there limits on sex between a married couple?
I know that in Islam people who are not married to each other do not have the right to have sex, but what about married people? Are there any limitations on sexual acts that can be performed between a ...
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Are Muslim men allowed to take "sex slaves?"
According to TheReligionofPeace.com:
The Quran also gives devout Muslim men license to capture women and use them as sex slaves, lest four wives prove insufficient.
As evidence, it provides the ...
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Is listening to music halal?
As a Muslim person since birth, I have always heard that music is prohibited (Haram) by all scholars in TV, radio, books and recently on the internet until I have heard a session with Sheikh Adel ...
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Why is homosexuality a sin if Allah made me this way?
Every Muslim I know says that being gay is a choice, which is just not true. I'm attracted to men the same way a straight man is attracted to women, and this was never a conscious choice on my part. ...
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Is drawing or photographing people prohibited in Islam?
I am aware that the prophets may not be depicted in art works, but recently I've been told that people can't be drawn either. What are the specific Quran verses or hadiths that support this view? What ...
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Is a woman required to have sex with her husband whenever he requests it?
Is it a religious duty for a woman to have sex with her husband whenever he requests it? What if she is not in the mood? Should a man be understanding or is it expected from his wife to always obey ...
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What is the Islamic stance on Internet piracy?
I think it is similar to stealing, but not exactly, so the same rules may not apply here. The difference is that, in stealing, you move a property from its owner to yourself, but in internet piracy, ...
user44
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How should insults to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) be handled?
Does the quran or hadith give any guidance on how to handle the case if a Non-Muslim insults the Prophet (Peace be upon him)?
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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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Are Mormons considered Ahl-ul Kitab?
The People of the Book (Ahl-ul Kitab) are granted a particular status in Islam. The Christians and the Jews, those who received and follow the previous scriptures, are easily counted among their ...
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What is the fate of someone who died never having heard of Islam?
Let's say there are some people who never heard of Islam. For example, they are in the middle of the Amazon rain forests and do not have any means of communication with the larger world. Would they go ...
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What is the difference between "nabi" and "rasul"?
In English, we use the word prophet, but in Quran two different names are used for prophets: rasul and nabi.
What is the difference between rasul and nabi?
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How do I convince my Marxist parents to allow me to convert to Islam? [closed]
I was born in China, where religion is allowed officially but strongly associated with ignorance and other negative aspects. My family, like most, adopt Marx's point of view and reject all religion. ...
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What is the purpose of creating this universe?
This universe have so many things that we can feel and can't feel.
What is the reason behind such a big creation? Allah states in His book:
"Who remember Allah while standing or sitting or [lying] ...
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What is Wahhabism?
Recently I heard the term 'Wahhabism' for specifying a group of Muslims. Actually what is Wahhabism? Is it a sect or normal religious group?
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What is fundamentally unique about Islam?
What, if anything, is fundamentally unique about Islam? Obviously there are different stories, texts, and traditions associated with Islam than with other religions. But if we cut away all the fluff ...
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Why Do Shia Muslims use a stone for saying prayers but Sunni Muslims don't?
I have noted that the Shia Muslims use a stone (or soil) called Turbah/Muhr for saying prayers, but the Sunni Muslims don't use that and also consider it something taboo.
Why there is such ...
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Is naming a person using one of Allah's names allowed?
In South Asia, names like Johirul Islam or Kabir Ahmed are very common. My name is Mohayeminul Islam (Muhaiminul should be the correct spelling I suppose). All the first names I noted are the names of ...
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Why do some Muslims refer to God as 'Allah' in English?
My understanding is that 'Allah' is simply a transliteration of the Arabic word for God. So why is the Arabic word used even in English, instead of simply 'God'?
Is the use of 'Allah' universal in ...
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Was Hazrat Ali (RA) born inside the kabba with the walls cracked?
I heard that Imam Ali (May Allah be pleased with him) was born inside the Ka'bah, that is the walls cracked and he was delivered inside the kaabah. My question is what is the validity of this story ...
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What does 786 mean?
I have seen that the number 786 is quite often linked with Islam.
What is its significance? What does it mean?
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What are the requirements of a "Sahih" hadith?
Building off of the answers to this question, what are the requirements for a hadith to be considered "sahih"?
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How do we make sure if a Hadith is sahih or fake?
What are the techniques for distinguishing sahih and fake Hadiths?
What should we do when we hear a new Hadith? Should we immediately accept it as sahih until someone proves that it was fake, or ...
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How do we know that the Qur'an has never been changed?
How do we know that the Qur'an has never been changed and there were no mistakes in human memory when the verses were being passed down from person to person?
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How do Islamic banks make money if interest is prohibited?
I know that Islamic Banking involves the prohibition of interest based loans. But how do Islamic Banks make profit if they charge no interest?
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Can Qur'an be touched without wudu?
I was watching TV and a person who was being regarded as scholar said that It's ok to touch Qur'an without wudu.. He quoted an ayah, I guess it was this one;
لَّا يَمَسُّهُ إِلَّا الْمُطَهَّرُونَ
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What does Islam say about reading the Quran in a language other than Arabic?
Is it necessary to read the Quran in Arabic? I have learned from elders and also seen many videos stating that understanding the meaning of the Qur'an is more important than just reading it. As i don'...
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What is the Islamic response to the atheist demand for 'proof' of God?
Can a Muslim prove to an atheist or an infidel that God actually exists?
As far as I know most atheists will argue that since they can't hear, see or feel God then He doesn't exist.
user126
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How does Muslim teaching on the person of Jesus differ from that of Christian teaching?
Both religions acknowledge the existence of Jesus of Nazareth. But how do the Muslim teachings about Jesus differ from the Christian view of the same person?
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Is masturbation permissible for a man during an extended period of unmarried life?
I see that Islam has given very good options for people to remain sexually fit. My question is that nowadays usually people have only one marriage and even that at an age of 25-37 (my own observation, ...
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Can any hadith truly be called sahih anymore?
As is known, the majority of hadith literature available today was compiled well after the death of the prophet, due in part to the nigh-unmanageable number of questionable or downright fabricated ...
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Why do the Shi'a have different hadiths?
As is known, there are six major books of ahadith used in Sunni jurisprudence. The Shi'a typically don't treat these collections with such esteem, and instead give preferential treatment to four of ...
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Should a Muslim believe in Dinosaurs?
There are plenty of fossils that shows the existence pre historic animals like Dinosaurs. However they have never been mentioned either in the Holy Quran or in Hadis. They fact that they lived for ...
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Salawāt upon prophets - for the reader, the writer, or both?
This should be an easy one...
I am not Muslim, but I am fascinated by religion and try to read etc on the major religions. I am unclear, however, about the correct use of ṣalawāt ("PBUH" etc) when ...
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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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How would I convert to Islam and become a Muslim?
I am a Christian, and in Christianity a person becomes a Christian when they say a prayer to God. The prayer would include:
asking for forgiveness with heart felt meaning and sincerity
turning away ...
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Why does Islam seem so much more like Judaism than like Christianity?
Islam comes chronologically after Judaism, and then Christianity. Assuming that Islam considers Christianity to be sort of an update to Judaism (is that wrong?), and that Islam is the final, ...
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In Islam, is it permissible for a girl to be close friends with a boy?
I wonder whether two persons who are not married to each other have a right to be friends or even close friends? For example, was there any women friends of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) ...
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Which foods from the sea are halal?
"Everything in ocean is Madhbooh (slaughtered)." [Bukhari]
I hear a lot of discussions going on about what is halal and haram from the sea.
One side claims that anything form the sea is halal, be it ...
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Can transgender people be Muslims, and how do gendered rules and rules about marriage apply?
What is the view of Islam about transgender/bigender people?
Are they considered Muslims?
anyone who pronounces the shahada a Muslim
My questions are:
Some rules in Islam (like wearing gold, ...
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How come Mohammad (pbuh) was married to 9 women?
How come Mohammad (pbuh) was married to 9 women while Islam allows men to have up to four wives? Is there a reason behind that?
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Where does Allah come from?
Everything was created by Allah but then where did Allah come from?
Is it haram to ask such a question?
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Why did Ayesha battle with Ali (a.s) in the Battle of the Camel (Jamal)?
Many Sunni references point to the fact that Ayesha, along with some of the companions of the Prophet (saws) such as Talha and Zubair engaged into a battle with Ali (a.s).
References :
History (...
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Why does Shi'a Islam differ so much regarding Abu Bakr, Omar and Othman, compared to Sunni teachings?
It is well-known that Sunnis treat the closest companions of the Prophet (i.e.,
Abu Bakr, Omar Ibn Alkhattab and Othman Ibn Affan (Radiya Allahu Anhum رضي الله عنهم اجمعين)) with the greatest of ...
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Why did Al-Khidr kill a boy?
First of all, I am new to reading the Quran, so forgive me for any misunderstanding that I may cause.
In Surat Al-Kahf aya 74, the journey between Al-Khidr and Moses, Al-Khidr kills an innocent boy ...
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What are the readings (qira'at) of Quran?
As far as I know there are more than one reading for Quran. Some say they are 7 and others say they are 14.
What does that mean? Are there more than one Quran? Which reading is the correct one and why?...
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Why do the Shi'as believe that their Imams can provide divine guidance?
We all know for sure that Prophet Muhammad Sallahu alayhi wassalam was the last Prophet and the seal of the Messengers and he received the final revelation or the "Divine Message".
I and most Sunnis ...
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Are Muslims encouraged to read the Bible and/or the Torah? Why or why not?
If I understand correctly, Islam accepts several holy books as authored by Allah. Obviously, Muslims are encouraged to read the Quran, but among these books are the Bible (or Gospel) and the Torah, ...
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