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Is game development/programming prohibited in Islam?
In simple words, is game programming, development and publishing prohibited?
I am a hobby programmer and while I was learning one of game development frameworks, my friend suggested that since making ...
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Just reciting "Talak" thrice commits divorce?
According to my knowledge for a non-muslim to become muslim he/she has to recite sura' Fatia. And just reciting is not enough. It should be felt from heart and be believed.
On the other hand just ...
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What are Ijma (izma) and qiyaas (kias) and when are they applied?
I have heard Ijma & Qias are applicable if there is nothing specific in The Quran or Hadith.
Is that true??
So my question is what are Ijma and qiyaas, and when are they applicable?
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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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Why are hadith considered an authoritative source in Islam when they are not protected from corruption?
I was curious to know why people give citation from hadith? I have no intention to say that any of the hadith is false.
The Quran will surely not be changed but like the other books changed, can't ...
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What does Islam say about women's clothing? [closed]
Is niqab/burqa/abaya a must for women? How much of that clothing comes from tradition, and how much of it comes from the religion? What does islam say about women's clothing?
user44
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Are people with disabilities still responsible for acts of worship?
For example, is a person missing a leg, still responsible for 5 times salat a day? Or a person with mental illness - is he still responsible for any religious duties that a normal person has, or do ...
user44
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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?
user37
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Why are Muslims allowed to marry up to four women?
Why does Islam allow a man to marry up to four women, while women are allowed to marry only one man? What are the reasons behind this?
user37
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Why are Muslim women prohibited from marrying non-Muslims while Muslim men are allowed to?
Muslim women are not allowed under any circumstances to get married to a non-Muslims including Christians and Jews (Ahlul Kitab). While Muslim men are allowed to marry non-Muslim women if they were ...
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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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Why do most Muslims believe in Adam's Apple while it is never mentioned to be an Apple?
It is never clearly mentioned that it is an apple in Quran. What was mentioned is a tree. So why do most Muslims believe it is an Apple? Is it a fairy tale or it has a supporting proof?
user37
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According to Islamic perspective, who ate the apple of heaven Adam or Eve?
In Islam there is a big controversy about who ate the Apple first, unlike Christianity where Eve ate the apple first. So who ate it first? Or did they eat it at the same time?
Reasons for controversy
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Is there any evidence for setting the Islamic calendar through calculations only?
A few years ago ISNA and FCNA came out with a strange position on how to set the Islamic calendar. Traditionally, the only two opinions have involved actual sighting of the moon to officially declare ...
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Is it permitted for a Muslim to recite the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance?
Many sects of many religions take issue with the U.S. pledge of allegiance. What is (or are?) the Islamic view on this issue? Is pledging allegiance to the United States flag (or other similar ...
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How are praying times handled in countries with a long day light?
Since praying times are based on the sun position, I was wondering how they are handled in countries like Finland where the days or nights are very long depending on the time of the year.
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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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"Shaadh" vs. "Munkar" Hadith
In hadith science, among the branches of weak ahadith are two types classified as "shaadh" (doubtful, shady) and "munkar" (evil).
These two types both refer to a hadith that contradicts a well-known ...
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Is it sin to categorize yourself into a particular sect?
What is the ruling in Islam regarding categorization of Muslims into sects like Sunni and Shia? Does Allah allow/disallow it in Quran? What did Prophet (P.B.U.H) say about it?
Would it be a sin if I ...
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What are the practical differences between Sufi practices versus Sunni and Shiite practices?
What are the practical differences in the practice of Islam between the Sufi practitioners Versus the Sunni and Shiite?
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Why do Muslims offer prayers in Arabic? What is the significance of the language?
Muslims offer prayer and recite Quran in Arabic. What is the significance of Arabic language for worship according to Quran and Sunnah? Is there any hadith or verse of Quran that makes the Arabic ...
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Does a Muslim have to make up for all the prayers that he left without any excuse?
If a Muslim wasn't used to pray and then he started and never left a prayer, does he need to pray all prayers he has previously left or Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) will forgive him?
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Why are converts to Islam called reverts?
I have noticed that when a person converts from one religion to Islam it is said that he or she reverted. This is said even when it is the first time he or she embraces Islam as a religion. Why is ...
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How should I spell "Quran" in English? [closed]
At least Koran, Coran, Quran, and Qur'an are alternate English spellings for the name of the religious texts.
Is there a preferred spelling, and if so why? I've seen, for example, some discussion ...
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How to buy and sell rare currencies without approaching riba?
Among collectors, there are people who collect coins and banknotes which are considered rare or unusual. Often these would be older currencies which are no longer produced (although they may still be ...
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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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What is a "Muslim" (surrendered) and what is a "Mumin" (believer/safe)?
In the Quran, two terms are used to refer to those on the straight path (suratal mustakeem): muslim and mumin.
What are some similarities and differences between "muslim" and "mumin"?
In the Quran, ...
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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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Who are "ahlul kitab"?
What/who are ahlul kitab? Are Muslims a subset of ahlul kitab?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but: Ahlul kitab means "people of the book" in English. What is the "book" in this phrase, and what "people" ...
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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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What is the difference between a Sunni and a Shiite Mosque?
I am considering converting to Islam at a mosque in my area. I have never been to a mosque before, so this will be my first time. I'm not sure what type of mosque this mosque is
I am not sure wether ...
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What is the purpose of having the concept of fasting in Islam?
In some other religions, believers have fast as a part of their ibadat (worship). In the case of Islam, why do Muslims have fast? What is the purpose of fast from the perspective of Islam? Is it for ...
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What are the "Five pillars of Islam"? [closed]
What is the importance of these five pillars? What happens if one of them is missing in someone's practice?
I understand that each of these five ibadats/pillars actually exist in Islam, but why do ...
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Why do Muslims add "peace be upon him" after names of important people?
In websites, books and TV programs, I frequently hear that people use this phrase.
Example:
Muhammad (peace be upon him) was born in 571.
What is the meaning and purpose of this?
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