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Who wrote the Tafsir Mujahid Ibn Jabr that we have today?
The tafsir mujahid ibn jabr has about five people in between the writer and Mujahid ibn jabr which disappointed me a lot. I thought it would be a book written directly by Mujahid before I started reading it, as the online Islamic library **[[maktaba shamela](https://shamela.ws/book/12810/5#p1) ]** a...
The tafsir mujahid ibn jabr has about five people in between the writer and Mujahid ibn jabr which disappointed me a lot. I thought it would be a book written directly by Mujahid before I started reading it, as the online Islamic library
**[[maktaba shamela](https://shamela.ws/book/12810/5#p1) ]**
attributes the book directly to Mujahid although its clear the book on the site is essentially a collection of athar going back to mujahid, athar with quite long chains too. I could not figure out who actually put pen to paper in the book listed by Maktaba Shamela and emailing them got me no response as usual.
Does anyone know who wrote the tafsir mujahid that is extant in today's world?
thanks and jazakallah
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What is a "man of knowledge"?
I have read that it is normally expected and allowed that a man may marry a sayyidah only if he is also a sayyid, or if he is a "man of knowledge", but the sayyidah is not. What does this mean, a "man of knowledge"?
I have read that it is normally expected and allowed that a man may marry a sayyidah only if he is also a sayyid, or if he is a "man of knowledge", but the sayyidah is not. What does this mean, a "man of knowledge"?
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Renew of your Shahada
What is the procedure for renewing of shahada? like you have been a Muslim but had some disbelief thoughts then an instant regret you repent ,you ask for forgiveness from Almighty Allah then do you need to do your shahada again. If yes, then do you have to do in front of witnesses or just say by you...
What is the procedure for renewing of shahada? like you have been a Muslim but had some disbelief thoughts then an instant regret you repent ,you ask for forgiveness from Almighty Allah then do you need to do your shahada again. If yes, then do you have to do in front of witnesses or just say by your own self ???
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Translation of this particular verse?
Selamun aleikum, Can someone give me a literal translation of these particular verses (and add a little bit of explaining): Surah Al-Ala, Verses 4/5: >وَالَّذِي أَخْرَجَ الْمَرْعَىٰ >فَجَعَلَهُ غُثَاءً أَحْوَىٰ I already know what is meant, but the translations are translating أَحْوَىٰ as black, how...
Selamun aleikum,
Can someone give me a literal translation of these particular verses (and add a little bit of explaining):
Surah Al-Ala, Verses 4/5:
>وَالَّذِي أَخْرَجَ الْمَرْعَىٰ
>فَجَعَلَهُ غُثَاءً أَحْوَىٰ
I already know what is meant, but the translations are translating أَحْوَىٰ as black, how is pasture getting black? The word غُثَاءً also varies with up to many words in the translations.
The translations varies in wording, I personally favor the literal ones, but I don’t know, which one is more literal.
One of the English translations (Saheeh International):
>(4)And who brings out the pasture
(5)And [then] makes it black stubble.
I only need a quick Arabic lesson here.
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Is it haram to pick up an object from a loved place
Is it haram to pick up objects from a certain place so it can remind you of it? For example, picking up a leaf or a rose from a place that you like. I live next to a park and in front of the sign I picked up a rock to bring back home with me for fun, i am fully aware that nothing can protect me but...
Is it haram to pick up objects from a certain place so it can remind you of it? For example, picking up a leaf or a rose from a place that you like. I live next to a park and in front of the sign I picked up a rock to bring back home with me for fun, i am fully aware that nothing can protect me but Allah (swt) and only brought it to remind me of the park, is this haram?
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Is it possible for an angel in the present time to manifest itself in human form to us?
Is it possible for an angel in the present time to manifest itself in human form to us? In [Qur'an 19:17](https://quran.com/19/17/), it says: > Then We sent to her Our Angel, and he represented himself to her as a well-proportioned man. Can any normal-looking human being present be potentially an an...
Is it possible for an angel in the present time to manifest itself in human form to us? In [Qur'an 19:17](https://quran.com/19/17/) , it says:
> Then We sent to her Our Angel, and he represented himself to her as a well-proportioned man.
Can any normal-looking human being present be potentially an angel manifested in a human form?
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What is the language of the Al Lawh Al Mafooz ( The Preserved Tablet)?
Assalamu Alaikum brothers in Islam, I'm assuming that the the Preserved tablet is not written in any human language. Is this correct? Please provide some references. Also, what language is the tablet written in then? A heavenly language? Or is language redundant when speaking of the Al Lawh Al Mafoo...
Assalamu Alaikum brothers in Islam,
I'm assuming that the the Preserved tablet is not written in any human language. Is this correct? Please provide some references.
Also, what language is the tablet written in then? A heavenly language? Or is language redundant when speaking of the Al Lawh Al Mafooz ?
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Saying Wallahi when having bad thoughts about family members
Aoa Sometimes I get bad thoughts in my head about my family members, for example "Wallahi (I swear to Allah) I hope that something bad happens to them." I do not mean anything like this and worry that this might make something horrible happen to them. My question is what should I do to stop these th...
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Sometimes I get bad thoughts in my head about my family members, for example "Wallahi (I swear to Allah) I hope that something bad happens to them." I do not mean anything like this and worry that this might make something horrible happen to them. My question is what should I do to stop these thoughts and whether I need to do something different as I keep saying Wallahi for horrible things in my thoughts.
Thanks so much
May Allah forgive us and guide us on the right path
Josh
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ZAKAAT divided for husband and wife
IF a girl own 14 tola gold and she give 7 tola to her husband. Now they own 7 tola each should they still pay zakaat on it? or is this right or wrong?
IF a girl own 14 tola gold and she give 7 tola to her husband. Now they own 7 tola each should they still pay zakaat on it? or is this right or wrong?
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Reading duas again and again
Aoa I have begun to have mild OCD for the past few months and struggle whenever I am reading duas. For example, I read a dua to seek protection from trials and tribulations, which you read when you see a struggle or illness inflicted on others. I usually say the dua and then bless it on the rest of...
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I have begun to have mild OCD for the past few months and struggle whenever I am reading duas. For example, I read a dua to seek protection from trials and tribulations, which you read when you see a struggle or illness inflicted on others. I usually say the dua and then bless it on the rest of my family. However, these past few months, I find myself spending several minutes trying to make sure I said all my family members names' and repeat their names 10s of times. After I finish, I worry that I forgot to bless the dua on one of my family members and feel anxious and worried about it for a long time. For this reason, after the dua, I pray to Allah that he accepts my duas for all my family members and for those whose name I forgot to say. Please guide me on whether my prayer after the dua is valid and please explain how dua works in regards to whether you need to verbally say everything or if you can just think about the people you are praying for in your head.
Thanks so much
May Allah forgive us all and guide us on the right path
Josh
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Is this a conditional promise?
Assalamualaikum may Allah SWT bless you for helping me out because I am in great confusion. Once when I was being very guilty about my actions ( I was addicted to some sort of p***) I said to Allah that please don't let anyone see the phone's history (it was a family phone ) and I said I will never...
Assalamualaikum may Allah SWT bless you for helping me out because I am in great confusion. Once when I was being very guilty about my actions ( I was addicted to some sort of p***) I said to Allah that please don't let anyone see the phone's history (it was a family phone ) and I said I will never repeat this action again please don't let anybody get to know about it I promise I will never do that again. So does this statement make it a conditional vow or promise? Does it mean if Allah will listen my dua then I cannot return to the same sin again? meaning will I be breaking a promise or vow?
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Is it true that if you read the last three ayat if surah hashr and die on that day you will become a martyr?
I read that if someone reads the last three ayat of surah hashr in the morning and dies during the day, he will become a martyr. And if someone reads it in the night and dies he will become a martyr. Is this true and can you please tell me ways one can die as a martyr?
I read that if someone reads the last three ayat of surah hashr in the morning and dies during the day, he will become a martyr. And if someone reads it in the night and dies he will become a martyr. Is this true and can you please tell me ways one can die as a martyr?
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Feb 24, 2021, 04:23 PM
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What is the reason behind Gazwa-E-Hind?
As per my understanding, Gazwa-E-Hind is the prophecy that one day war will be brought upon the Indian subcontinent to invade these lands. Two groups will lead this war on the Indian subcontinent. But my question is, why will there be a need for this? Why bring war? What's the background behind this...
As per my understanding, Gazwa-E-Hind is the prophecy that one day war will be brought upon the Indian subcontinent to invade these lands. Two groups will lead this war on the Indian subcontinent.
But my question is, why will there be a need for this? Why bring war? What's the background behind this hadith? Why only the Indian subcontinent and not any other land mass? Please clarify.
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Will my dua be accepted after this?
Assalamualaikum, I made a dua a week ago and I wanted it to complete. So for my dua to complete I did dua during prostration and rade Surah - Fath everyday and tried to lessen my sins. I used to do masturbation, so I decided to stop that. I was able to hold it for a week or so but then I did it. So...
Assalamualaikum,
I made a dua a week ago and I wanted it to complete. So for my dua to complete I did dua during prostration and rade Surah - Fath everyday and tried to lessen my sins. I used to do masturbation, so I decided to stop that. I was able to hold it for a week or so but then I did it. So will my dua be accepted after that.
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Sunan Abu Dawud 4358 Authenticity
On sunnah.com the Hadith is graded as Hasan in chain. Does that mean the Hadith is not truly Hasan? Meaning, it is only Hasan in chain but the Matn (content) is defective? https://sunnah.com/abudawud:4358
On sunnah.com the Hadith is graded as Hasan in chain. Does that mean the Hadith is not truly Hasan? Meaning, it is only Hasan in chain but the Matn (content) is defective?
https://sunnah.com/abudawud:4358
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How to offer food in Islam in the Sunni branch?
I have never seen a Muslim food offering at an altar. Can someone explain how it is done in the Sunni branch?
I have never seen a Muslim food offering at an altar. Can someone explain how it is done in the Sunni branch?
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What kind of ritual is performed on the second year after death
It'll soon be a second anniversary of my dad's death. I'm talking with my cousin who lives in Afghanistan using google translate and he told me that they will hold a prayer on that day. I was hoping to learn more about the significance of ritual. Here's how he describes it in Farsi: >در افعانستان هر...
It'll soon be a second anniversary of my dad's death. I'm talking with my cousin who lives in Afghanistan using google translate and he told me that they will hold a prayer on that day. I was hoping to learn more about the significance of ritual. Here's how he describes it in Farsi:
>در افعانستان هر سال ختم قرآن میشود به خاطری شخصی که فوت کرده باشد .
باز ملا مسجد و چند نفر میاید ختم قرار میکند ثواب اش به مورده میرسد.
یعنی به ماما ولی جانم برای پدر ات دعا میکند همه گی .
در این جمع مادرم مام میباشد .
خالیم شان میباشد .
ماما هایم ام میباشد
Google translates it to:
>In Afghanistan, every year the Qur'an is completed because of the person who died.
The Mosque and some people come to the end of the day and the reward will be paid to the case.
I pray for your mother, but my father is praying for you.
My mother is in this group.
Empty is Sean.
Mama is my mom.
Which is leaves me scratching my head a little bit
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Why do words like "salah" and "riba" have an extra unpronounced letter waw in them?
I've noticed that in many masaahif ("mushafs"), certain words like "salah" and "riba" have an extra, unpronounced letter waw in them, such as Surah Baqarah, verse 3: ![enter image description here][1] The fifth word here is pronounced "salah," although the waw with the small alif above it is pronoun...
I've noticed that in many masaahif ("mushafs"), certain words like "salah" and "riba" have an extra, unpronounced letter waw in them, such as Surah Baqarah, verse 3:
The fifth word here is pronounced "salah," although the waw with the small alif above it is pronounced as an alif, not a waw.
What's up with that? I recall one of my Arabic teachers mentioning that it's not permissible to rewrite words in the Qur'an (for cases like this -- removing silent letters), because the sahaba all agreed to write it this way during the time of Uthman. (That's tangential, it doesn't need to be discussed here.)
The fifth word here is pronounced "salah," although the waw with the small alif above it is pronounced as an alif, not a waw.
What's up with that? I recall one of my Arabic teachers mentioning that it's not permissible to rewrite words in the Qur'an (for cases like this -- removing silent letters), because the sahaba all agreed to write it this way during the time of Uthman. (That's tangential, it doesn't need to be discussed here.)
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How many spellings do exist for Quran's text? How many rasm-al-mushaf do we have?
Consider these two lines: > الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِینَ and > ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِینَ As you can see, `ٱلْعَٰلَمِینَ` is spelled in two different forms. I took them from two different sites. One from [Quran's Database][1], and the other from [Recite Quran][2]. As I'm watching...
Consider these two lines:
> الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِینَ
and
> ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِینَ
As you can see,
ٱلْعَٰلَمِینَ is spelled in two different forms. I took them from two different sites. One from Quran's Database , and the other from Recite Quran .
As I'm watching their texts, they have many different spellings in different parts.
I wonder, how many spellings and system of writings do we have for Quran? And I'm only interested in Arabic language.
**Update**: Thank you for pointing me to the right direction. Now my question becomes as simple as:
**how many rasm-al-mushaf do we have?**
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What was the earliest Hadith Book / Collection to be recorded?
What was the earliest Hadith Book / Collection to be recorded? I heard it was Muwatta Malik?
What was the earliest Hadith Book / Collection to be recorded?
I heard it was Muwatta Malik?
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