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Are Muslims waiting for the Messiah?
In my limited understanding of Judaism, Jews are waiting for the Messiah to come and restore Judaism as the unique faith, bringing peace to the world. For Jews, the Messiah has not yet come. Meanwhile, Christians consider Jesus to be that Messiah, and are waiting for Jesus to come again at the end o...
In my limited understanding of Judaism, Jews are waiting for the Messiah to come and restore Judaism as the unique faith, bringing peace to the world. For Jews, the Messiah has not yet come.
Meanwhile, Christians consider Jesus to be that Messiah, and are waiting for Jesus to come again at the end of times.
Do Muslims believe a Messiah will come at the end of times? Which Surahs and verses refer to these events?
luchonacho
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Aug 31, 2017, 11:48 AM
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My mom was once cheating . Is it compulsory for me to show love and care her
Assalamu alaikum ,I am 20yrs old now.i am from india ,My father is still working in Riyadh and he visits us 2years once and also he privide us whatever my family needs. when i was 11 i found out my mom cheating with neighbor who was 24yrs old at that time . I found out when they talking double meani...
Assalamu alaikum ,I am 20yrs old now.i am from india ,My father is still working in Riyadh and he visits us 2years once and also he privide us whatever my family needs. when i was 11 i found out my mom cheating with neighbor who was 24yrs old at that time . I found out when they talking double meaning & flirting in front of me . Also found messages (text) that man sent to my mother [ i wont live without you , talk to me , pick my phone ] . And even she went to his marriage 2yrs later and present him Table fan . Now she has no connection with him . I have not told this to anyone till now. I think she regret what she had done and even she prays and read quran now
The question is ... Now she is suffering ill and i have no sympathy or empathy for her. Is it compulsory for me to show love and care towards her .
Hyder
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Feb 9, 2024, 02:30 PM
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Can i read the translated Quran without wudu?
I want to read the Quran between my breaks and i have a translated copy of it. Note that it is not a digital copy. Do i need to perform wudu to read it? Can I read it in a slanted position, like reading a paper?What I am asking is can I treat the translated version as a normal book (like using highl...
I want to read the Quran between my breaks and i have a translated copy of it. Note that it is not a digital copy.
Do i need to perform wudu to read it? Can I read it in a slanted position, like reading a paper?What I am asking is can I treat the translated version as a normal book (like using highlighter to mark important lines)?
afsara_ben
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Feb 14, 2018, 07:41 PM
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Is writing fiction novel Haram in Islam? What about writing romance genre?
I intend to write a dark story, you know, a tragedy. Therefore there will be for sure bad guys in my story. There will be violence and bad language used. A lot of bad things will happen to the main character to make people sympathize with the character more. I have heard that you can't write about t...
I intend to write a dark story, you know, a tragedy. Therefore there will be for sure bad guys in my story. There will be violence and bad language used. A lot of bad things will happen to the main character to make people sympathize with the character more.
I have heard that you can't write about things like faashiha/fahish (abusive language and gambling, etc).
My point is that if all I can write are good thing? That won't make anything interesting at all. Villains do like, gamble, kill and rape, etc.
I have moral for the story and for that I have to put the main character in a cruel and harsh setting. Is that allowed in islam? Nothing I write will say anything against Islamic rules - like saying gambling is right, etc.
What about the kind of clothes the character can wear?
I want to make my characters cool!
Specifically, female. I know that females should wear clothes that don't show too much skin. The thing is, I don't want my character to wear abaya in the story. It would be weird as my story isn't focusing on religion. It is focused on morals.
Unofficial Gamer
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Jun 13, 2019, 09:35 AM
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How many ayaths are there in Al-Quran?
I heard that there are totally 6666 ayats in Al-Quran. But, I counted in my own Quran and it has less than that. What is the actual number of ayats in Al-Quran?
I heard that there are totally 6666 ayats in Al-Quran.
But, I counted in my own Quran and it has less than that.
What is the actual number of ayats in Al-Quran?
Azik Abdullah
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Nov 27, 2012, 06:12 AM
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Does a revert trans man have to follow the rules in Islam for a woman
I have a friend who asked me a very important question that I can’t answer. For context he is a trans man that wants to revert to Islam, he asked me to teach him how to pray but he doesn’t know if he should wear a hijab while praying or not. Does he follow the rules Islam out for men or does he foll...
I have a friend who asked me a very important question that I can’t answer. For context he is a trans man that wants to revert to Islam, he asked me to teach him how to pray but he doesn’t know if he should wear a hijab while praying or not. Does he follow the rules Islam out for men or does he follow the rules for the woman. The question has been bugging me and I can’t seem to find an answer
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Mar 15, 2024, 11:29 AM
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Is this authentic if so how is this justified?
Ibn Kathir records: “Ibn Asakir has narrated under the events of Muawiyah’s slave Khadij al Hazi that Muawiyah bought a fair complexioned and beautiful slave-girl and he (Khadij) undressed her and brought her before Muawiyah, he was carrying a stick in his hand and began bowing towards her vagina an...
Ibn Kathir records:
“Ibn Asakir has narrated under the events of Muawiyah’s slave Khadij al Hazi that Muawiyah bought a fair complexioned and beautiful slave-girl and he (Khadij) undressed her and brought her before Muawiyah, he was carrying a stick in his hand and began bowing towards her vagina and said: “I wish this vagina was for me; take her to Yazeed bin Muawyah.” He then said “No! Call Rabi’ bin Umro al Qarshi”. He (Rabi) was a jurist (Faqih). When he came, Muawiyah asked him: “This slave-girl has been brought before me in a naked condition and I have seen her here and there, I want to send her to Yazeed”. He said: “O commander of faithful! Don’t do this. This is inappropriate”. Muawiyah said: “Your suggestion is correct”. The narrator says that Muawiyah then gifted her to the servant of Fatima, daughter of Holy Prophet [s] namely Abdullah bin Mas’adat Fazari who was black and Muawiyah told him: “Make your children white through her”.
Al Badayah wal Niahayh (Urdu), Vol 8 page 992 ‘Wives and sons of Muawyah’ published by Nafees Academy Karachi.
If this is true that means muawiyah allowed Khadij al hazi to see a woman he does not own in her private areas. How is this justified?
Thank you for your response
Khan
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Can muslim soldiers have intimacy with the female prisoners of war, before it has been decided to enslave them?
I am researching slavery and its roots in Islam to better understand it with context. I have a question about islamic rules on female prisoners of war, i know that there are options when you have prisoners of war. Such as ransoming them or setting them free or taking them as slaves. While this is be...
I am researching slavery and its roots in Islam to better understand it with context. I have a question about islamic rules on female prisoners of war, i know that there are options when you have prisoners of war. Such as ransoming them or setting them free or taking them as slaves. While this is being decided can the muslim soldiers establish intimacy with the female prisoners of war, before it has been decided if they are to be taken as slaves?
Eva
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Source for the Saying 'Sometimes People with the Worst Past Create the Best Future' attributed to Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA)
I came across the saying "Sometimes people with the worst past create the best future" attributed to Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA), but I couldn't find a specific source for this quote. Can someone provide the original source or reference in which book or text Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) is documented to ha...
I came across the saying "Sometimes people with the worst past create the best future" attributed to Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA), but I couldn't find a specific source for this quote. Can someone provide the original source or reference in which book or text Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) is documented to have said this?
Wali Zaidi
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Mar 15, 2024, 06:28 AM
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My Brother had sex with some item but not human will it count as zina
My brother who is very kind to people . Have some family problem going up . He is not technically my own blood brother . But my cousin brother. One day I saw him with a pillow inside of his pants and he was having sex with it. I don't know anything about this . He not to tell anybody. Will this coun...
My brother who is very kind to people . Have some family problem going up . He is not technically my own blood brother . But my cousin brother. One day I saw him with a pillow inside of his pants and he was having sex with it. I don't know anything about this . He not to tell anybody. Will this count as a zina?. What if he asked for forgiveness from Allah. Will he go to paradise .
Ramisa Ulla Sneha
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Expelling father-in-law who commits adultery?
My father-in-law commits adultery. Is it permitted to kick him out of the house?
My father-in-law commits adultery. Is it permitted to kick him out of the house?
saman khan
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Does quran depict Mary as a part of trinity by mentioning her along with Jesus in the context of quran 5:73-75?
In quran 5:73 those are declared disbelievers who believe in trinity. My question is after mentioning trinity why does quran mentions the two persons as Jesus and Mary in 5:75. Now anyone would conclude from this that quran is assuming mary to be a part of triniry. I know though she is worshipped bu...
In quran 5:73 those are declared disbelievers who believe in trinity.
My question is after mentioning trinity why does quran mentions the two persons as Jesus and Mary in 5:75. Now anyone would conclude from this that quran is assuming mary to be a part of triniry.
I know though she is worshipped but what's the point of mentioning her in the context of quran 5:73?
Abdul Moiz
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How to get get rid of baddua
I want something very eagerly and my mom cursed me that no matter what you want you won't get it, she gave me baddua and I am so scared, how do I get rid of that please help
I want something very eagerly and my mom cursed me that no matter what you want you won't get it, she gave me baddua and I am so scared, how do I get rid of that please help
Shristy
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Mar 14, 2024, 10:19 PM
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Nikah without parent's knowing
Assalamualaikum, I've deeply fallen in love with a girl of my age, We live far away from each other and meet very rarely. It's been around 2 years and she loves me back and trusts me completely. I fear Allah (SWT) and I want to marry her to validate our relationship however our parents may not allow...
Assalamualaikum, I've deeply fallen in love with a girl of my age, We live far away from each other and meet very rarely. It's been around 2 years and she loves me back and trusts me completely. I fear Allah (SWT) and I want to marry her to validate our relationship however our parents may not allow our nikah now since we're still studying. We hope that Insha'Allah they'll accept us after we have settled in our life. Is it possible for me to marry her without our parents knowing and then remarry her with their consent within 4-5 years Insha'Allah while refraining from sexual activities? If yes what is the valid islamic procedure?
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What is the cause behind the revelation of verse in regards to Uzair (9:30)?
Allah Said: > [Quran 9:30][1] > > وَقَالَتِ الْيَهُودُ عُزَيْرٌ ابْنُ اللَّهِ > > and the Jews said, "Uzair/Ezra is the son of Allah " I am wondering, what was the cause of this verse to come down? [1]: https://quran.com/9/30
Allah Said:
> Quran 9:30
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> وَقَالَتِ الْيَهُودُ عُزَيْرٌ ابْنُ اللَّهِ
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> and the Jews said, "Uzair/Ezra is the son of Allah "
I am wondering, what was the cause of this verse to come down?
مجاهد
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I tried alcohol while I was reading prayer, what should I do?
I recently started reading namaz, I’m 18 and I tried alcohol for the first time, but not a little and I’m very ashamed and the advice torments me on how to read namaz now, have I sinned greatly?
I recently started reading namaz, I’m 18 and I tried alcohol for the first time, but not a little and I’m very ashamed and the advice torments me on how to read namaz now, have I sinned greatly?
Айгуль Тойкеева
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Mar 11, 2024, 11:19 AM
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IS ILLEGAL WORKING HARAM?
I wanna ask, I currently left a job at bank, (due to it being riba based) and recently I got hired in a Real Estate company, after I joined, I came to learn that my job role i.e. Telecalling for Real Estate clients is apparently illegal in the region I work in, there are hefty fines if cold call rec...
I wanna ask, I currently left a job at bank, (due to it being riba based) and recently I got hired in a Real Estate company, after I joined, I came to learn that my job role i.e. Telecalling for Real Estate clients is apparently illegal in the region I work in, there are hefty fines if cold call recipient complaints to govt, however, for the most part, people do not complain, (even if they do, the company is fined, not the agent, and the company is ok with that risk) pretty much all real estate companies are doing this cold calling - which allows them to connect to potential sellers and connect them to buyers. Some people however, do not like us calling them, get bothered, however, if someone does show annoyance, we don't call them and keep their contact highlighted to not contact them. Would doing this job be haram? (Alternatively, until I found this job, I was providing car pool services to people since cab is very expensive and making money like that) which is also illegal as per law. I am studying at the moment and hope to get a good job once my studies are completed, but still I want my earnings to be halal, but this is my situation. Please advise.
Striving Muslim
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Is it permissible to lead non-mahrams in prayer?
Salaam Alaykum, as we know, today is the first of Ramadan and I'd like to wish all of you a blessed Ramadan. My question is, I'm now currently living with my aunty/with my cousins, and I have one female cousin, and 2 males making a total of 4 with my aunt included. Now, they want me to pray the even...
Salaam Alaykum, as we know, today is the first of Ramadan and I'd like to wish all of you a blessed Ramadan.
My question is, I'm now currently living with my aunty/with my cousins, and I have one female cousin, and 2 males making a total of 4 with my aunt included. Now, they want me to pray the evening prayer together, (put in mind, they are my ajnab) and I'm worried that it might be impermissible... So what is the ruling for this? Is this permissible? And if it is, can I lead them as imam? P.s I'd really appreciate if I get an answer quick cause time for iftar is really close
Ismail Ahmed
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Why a Muslim is using things invented by Christians, Jews like mobile phones, a bunch of medicines, Facebook, whatsapp and many more? Is it allowed?
We as a Muslim, we don't celebrate birthdays and things like that which is created by non-Muslims. But on the other hand, we use Mobiles, laptops, eating products, medicines, trains, and many more daily life things which is also created by non Muslims. Can anyone explain me the reason behind it? Why...
We as a Muslim, we don't celebrate birthdays and things like that which is created by non-Muslims. But on the other hand, we use Mobiles, laptops, eating products, medicines, trains, and many more daily life things which is also created by non Muslims. Can anyone explain me the reason behind it? Why this partial boycott?
Aamir Naved
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What is the Chain of Sahih Bukhari from Imam Bukhari to us?
I was wondering if the chain of the book from Imam Bukhari to us is sahih, (if thats even a concept) sunnah.com doesn't say where they got their books from. And other then that I have no idea where to look for this information so I beseech thee
I was wondering if the chain of the book from Imam Bukhari to us is sahih, (if thats even a concept)
sunnah.com doesn't say where they got their books from. And other then that I have no idea where to look for this information
so I beseech thee
Hisham
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