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Why is smoking tobacco haraam?
The majority view (as far as I know) on smoking tobacco is that it is haraam.
But what is the rationale or evidence/proof behind that ruling?
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Does Islam Permit Tax Evasion?
Given a question on how an Islamic state handles tax, I'm sure some people are wondering: does Islam permit tax evasion?
Tax evasion refers to "trying to get out of paying tax that you rightfully owe,...
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Should I discontinue Farz prayer if Jamat has formed?
Usually it happens while praying in prayer room at office, people gathered and form Jamat. So in this case, if you are in the middle of offering your individual Farz prayer. Should you discontinue the ...
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Why depicting Prophet (pbuh) in movies is not welcomed?
There are some movies which don't show faces of prophets or some sahabas like The Message. Nowadays, Majid Majidi is criticized because of the claims that the face of the Prophet (pbuh) will be shown ...
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Why some verses of Quran refer to God as a plural entity?
There are some verses in Qur'an which refer to God as a plural entity, like:
وَلَقَدْ خَلَقْنَا الْإِنسَانَ وَنَعْلَمُ مَا تُوَسْوِسُ بِهِ نَفْسُهُ
ۖ وَنَحْنُ أَقْرَبُ إِلَيْهِ مِنْ حَبْلِ الْوَرِيدِ
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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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How come God goes to the lower sky everyday?
((ينزل ربنا تبارك وتعالى إلى السماء الدنيا كل ليلة حين يبقى ثلث الليل الآخر فيقول: من يدعوني فأستجيب له، من يسألني فأعطيه، من يستغفرني فأغفر له، حتى ينفجر الفجر))
صحيح البخاري 1145
Sahih al-Bukhari ...
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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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To leave Islam in an acceptable way?
Some Muslims might have a change of heart after reading Islam thoroughly and finding contradictory stuff. Is there an acceptable way for them to leave Islam without getting the death penalty?
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What is the source and health of the priest-worship hadith?
I have often seen the hadith in question used in explanation of Quran 9:31.
9:31 They have taken their scholars and monks as lords besides Allah , and [also] the Messiah, the son of Mary. And they ...
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What is the difference between fard and wajib?
Which group of scholars differentiate between fard and wajib?
What is the difference and when was it mentioned in the books? Do they represent different levels of obligation somehow?
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How was the order of the Qur'an decided?
As far as I know, the first time the Qur'an was compiled into one volume was by Abu Bakr, during his term as Khalifah (Caliph).
My question is, how did they decide what order to put surahs in? For ...
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What are the accurate English translation of degrees of good/bad deeds?
In Islam any action can be classified in on of the following categories:
Haram حرام
Makrooh مكروه
Mubah مباح
Mostahab مستحب
Wajeb واجب
What are the accurate English translation of each category?
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What are temporary marriages and how are they different from permanent ones?
What are temporary marriages and how are they different from permanent ones? Are they still allowed?
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Can Jinns possess humans?
Mentally retarded people from the Muslim community are said to be possessed by Jinns. Is it true or is this a myth?
References would be appreciated.
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Can Jinns be controlled by humans?
In the story quoted below, 'I' means it's me.
I remember an old person from my mother's hometown. He was some Peer or Murid, I guess. He always wore Black Kurta with a white Izaar and a green turban. ...
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Can we seek interpretation of dreams?
Whenever I dream about something, I start wondering if there is any message or some hidden reasons. I have seen online glossaries of Islamic interpretation of dreams.
Can we do that? Can the things ...
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What actions would constitute zina?
I would like to know what actions would be considered zina according to Islam. Is it limited to sexual intercourse?
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What is the Islamic view of seeking blessings from prophet's hairs?
Is there any basis for seeking Barakah (blessings) from Prophet's hair? What is the Islamic View Point for this? Can I practice tabarruk?
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Why are some Muslims so 'aggressive'? [closed]
I just watched this video on Youtube.
It was really moving. I get sad and upset. How can people actually treat others like that?
I know the title of my question is quite inaccurate, but how come ...
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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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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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Why should a person who disbelieves after becoming Muslim be executed?
Why is a person who is either born Muslim or who has accepted Islam later in life not allowed to change their religion? I have also heard that, in this case, the ruling for women would not be the same ...
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What is the importance of the number 12 in Islam?
The number 12 is frequently seen in nature and in Quran.
What is the reason for this?
Examples:
وَإِذِ اسْتَسْقَى مُوسَى لِقَوْمِهِ فَقُلْنَا اضْرِب بِّعَصَاكَ الْحَجَرَ فَانفَجَرَتْ مِنْهُ ...
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Is real estate business allowed in Islam?
Is real estate business allowed in Islam? I live in the US and most buyers within the US buy a property with a mortgage loan, and I know anything to do with interest is not allowed. The only reason ...
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How to know when the devil (Shaitan) is misguiding us and protect ourselves when that happens?
As Muslims we believe that devil is an entity that exists to misguide man kind till the day of judgement and as muslims our job is to prevent ourselves from falling into his traps and be obedient to ...
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Are there any miracles in the holy Quran?
Are there any miracles in Quran such as fact it contains, that people at the time had no knowledge about but later they know it was the truth or it is associated with an event that can only be miracle ...
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How to distinguish between strong and weak ahadith?
One of my friends asked me about a hadith collected in Abu Dawud. The hadith is located here:
Narrated Abu Hurayrah: I heard the Apostle of Allah (peace be upon
him) say: What is evil in a man ...
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How is the concept of Reincarnation treated in Islam?
I wonder if the concept of Reincarnation has been clearly refused in Qur'an/Islam. If so, in which verse/hadith?
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What should the Hijab for Muslim women cover?
I'm asking this since there's a range of "coverage" that we see in Muslim women, from the niqab which covers everything except for the eyes to a headscarf that covers just the head and not the neck/...
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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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Is this lease-like financial transaction allowed in Islam?
Let's imagine this as follows:
A is in need of $10,000 cash urgently and finds no lender. He owns a house, which he had rented out to someone for $500 a month. A, driven by the need of cash wants ...
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Are Muslims allowed to eat boars?
It is clear that it is haram to eat pork. However, is it permissible to eat wild boars or to use products derived from them (boar bristle brushes)? I ask this because both pigs and boars belong to the ...
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Is the joining of a non-Muslim in a jama'a salat allowed?
If a non-Muslim wanted to join a Muslim in his prayer, would it be allowed ? And would it be counted as Salat Jama'a for the Muslim ?
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How did the Prophet ( PBUH ) pray "Qiyam Prayer"?
Prophet Peace be upon him said:
“Pray as you have seen me praying" - Sahih Al-Bukhari
How did Prophet Muhammed Peace be upon him pray Qiyam Prayer ?
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Is it permissible to allow haraam (prohibited) things in mosques?
Is it a sin to keep haraam things in a mosque like gambling stuff, pork, idols?
I'm asking this because I had heard of a mosque which had allowed people to keep idols in only because it was raining. ...
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Is ethical hacking allowed?
What are the notions of ethical hacking in Islam? Are they allowed?
It is quite evident that Islam has a great influence on ones privacy and encourages to respect it.
O you who have believed, ...
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Is it permissible to recite Surahs while walking?
My educational institution is at a distance of about 1.5 KM from Bus stop. I usually cover this distance while reciting Surahs.
What I want to ask is, Is it permissible to recite Surahs from Qur'an ...
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Where and when did the notion of "You must follow one madhhab exclusively" originate?
Can someone with knowledge on the evolution of fiqh pinpoint something in history about where this notion originated from? Today we hear from one side that following one madhhab exclusively is almost ...
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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.
The same site also makes the ...
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Can non-Muslims enter a Mosque or prayer room?
Are non-Muslims allowed to enter a prayer room and pray? I am asking this because I have seen non-Muslims come into a Muslim prayer room before.
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Is it possible that the Quran contains any errors?
Is it possible that the Quran contains any errors? Did Allah guard its writing, transcribing, etc, to ensure it was completely error-free? If errors are possible, to what extent might an error exist ...
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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.
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What set of beliefs makes someone Ahlul Kitab?
We've talked about if Mormons are ahl-ul-kitab. And who (generally) ahlul-kitab are.
I'm asking something much more specific: what exact combination of beliefs, and other properties, designates ...
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What is the meaning of saying "amin" after dua?
Why do we say Amin after doing a dua (praying) ? What does Amin mean?
Christians say a similar word; namely Amen. Is this only a coincidence?
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Does Tartib apply to delayed fardh salats?
'Tartib' means 'order'.
Is it wrong to pray the Fardh (compulsory salah prayers) that was Qadha (delayed) in the wrong order?
For example, I may have Dhur and Asr due and it is Magrib Prayer time ...
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What du'aa should I say after salah?
Is there a specific du'a that I should say after salah, or can I say any du'a? If possible, please give a transliteration of this du'a.
Note: I did some research and found multiple answers. I would ...
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what should be done with bank account interests to avoid riba? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to cope with interest payed by banks?
If you have an account in a bank that automatically puts an interest rate on it ,
how can someone in this case avoid being in Riba ?
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Why are Quran translations written in old-fashioned English with difficult vocabulary?
The Qur'an itself has a very simple vocabulary and grammar and is very easy to read. However, translations often use very formal, old-fashioned English with a lot of words that are seldom used in ...
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What kind of pets can I keep in my house?
Islam considers cleanliness very important, and keeping some kind of pets can sometimes be a burden in terms of cleanliness. This looks like a contradiction to me.
Is there a law about keeping pets? ...
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