The Qur'an says that the actions of the infidels are futile: > You hypocrites are like those unbelievers before you. They were much > stronger than you and were richer and had more children. They enjoyed > their share in this life. You enjoyed your share, just like them. And > you are engaged in idle talk, just like them. Their deeds have become > invalid in this world and in the Hereafter. And they are the "real" > losers. 9:69 > Polytheists should not maintain the mosques of Allah while they openly > profess disbelief. Their deeds are futile, and they will be on fire > forever. 9:17 But it is also said that Allah does not lose the good deeds of people: > Indeed, Allah never offends anyone — not even by the weight of an > atom. And if it is a good deed, He will multiply it many times and > give a great reward according to His grace. 4:40 > So whoever does good by the weight of a speck of dust will see it. > 99:7 That is, if the actions of the unbelievers are invalid (according to 9:17, 9:69), then how will they double the reward on the Day of Judgment in accordance with 4:40 and 99:7. Just in 99:7, the word "people" is used, that is, people are understood as both infidels and believers. So if the deeds of unbelievers are annulled, then why is it said that each person will not only be credited, but also double the reward for these deeds. So I wanted to ask: **How do these groups of verses relate?**

I've read a lot about Surah Mulk verse 5 on the internet, but it's not really making sense to me, The verse says > "And indeed We have adorned the nearest heaven with lamps, and We have made such lamps (as) missiles to drive away the Shayatin, and have prepared for them the torment of the blazing Fire.)." Tafseer ibn Kathir says > "This refers to the stars which have been placed in the heavens, some moving and some stationary. In Allah's statement, The pronoun `them' in His statement, "and We have made them'' is the same type of statement as the stars being referred to as lamps. This does not mean that they are actually missiles, because the stars in the sky are not thrown. Rather, it is the meteors beneath them that are thrown and they are taken from the stars." First of all, what is this "nearest heaven"?, In surah baqarah verse 29, it says Allah first created earth then created the 7 heavens, 29. > " It is He who created for you everything on earth, then turned to the heaven, and made them seven heavens. And He is aware of all things" so what region is the nearest heaven, and more generally 7 heavens? Earth's atmosphere or outer space? The "lamps" are certainly stars, and stars exist in outer space, which existed before the formation of earth, so what do you make of that? Moreover the stars don't throw anything toward us, even if they did, the closest star to us is 4.25 light-years away, it would take the "missiles" millions of years to reach us, and if the "missiles" here are astroids or meteorites or comets, then we know that they're not being thrown at devils, it happens bcz of gravity, sun's and planetary gravity not other star's gravity. what is being thrown at shyatin? And why does surah Mulk verse 5 talks about stars? What are the 7 heavens? Thank you very much:

In indo-pak culture, there is a lot of parenting advice not to share expenses/pay with your wife. What does Islam say about it? Should one tell his pay to his parents? In my experience my mom is likely to discuss my things with other siblings which then question me on my expense and it get a heated argument, as a parent I cannot tell her not to do this because it will also go into argument but in general parent advice are "Not to share with wife because of taunts, e.g. if one do a lot of saving, the wife might come up an say, why u have so much saving, why cannot we pay x and y and so on" so what does Islam say about sharing pay & finances with wife.

One of the key positions separating the Maturidi was the position that even those who haven't been sent revelation or who haven't been exposed to Islam are responsible, because rationality can/should be used to find God and a system of ethics. My question is, what was their scriptural basis for supporting this position (whether Qur'an or Hadith or otherwise)? Any help is appreciated.

>- And (remember) when Allah took the Covenant of the Prophets, saying: "Take whatever I gave you from the Book and Hikmah (understanding of the Laws of Allah, etc.), and afterwards there will come to you a Messenger (Muhammad SAW) confirming what is with you; you must, then, believe in him and help him." Allah said: "Do you agree (to it) and will you take up My Covenant (which I conclude with you)?" They said: "We agree." He said: "Then bear witness; and I am with you among the witnesses (for this)." 3:81 - Translation by Muhsin Khan. how come Rasul (Muhammad(S)) went to each Prophet in past and did confirmation and how Prophets of past helped Muhammad(S) as mentioned in ayat? **My understanding so far**: If Allah says one Messenger went and did confirmation of The Book and Wisdom with all Prophets then we can't say 'any' one of the messenger went from 300+ messengers (there is no proof in Quran about 300+ messengers). Allah only talked about 19 Prophets and few messengers in Quran. Prophet are normally Humans in Quran. Messenger is either a human or Prophet or Angel. It may be possible that Muhammad(S) went as an Angel or Spirit (Allah knows best). Quran doesn't say Muhammad(S) was last, but Khatam-un-Nabiyeen (Seal/Confirm of Prophets).He is confirming what Prophets got. In Surah Isra/1 Allah took his servant in night from A to B we don't know how but Allah took him. We can assume i think. If we assume Muhammad(S) as last then we would be confused how the Last one went to each Prophet? Khatum means not last it means Seal/Stamp. 2:7 Allah has set a seal upon their hearts (Khatum word is used). If we say he was seal/stamp/confirmation, then we can say in 3/81 Muhammad(S) was the one that did confirmation with Prophets. Allah knows best. I would love to hear the answer from someone that is correct understanding of this ayat according to Quranic ayats.

Have the scholars of Hadith decided on the number of allowable oral transmitters between the Messenger of Allah and the writer of the Hadith before the Hadith is rejected simply for having too long of an oral chain? for example, if somebody orally narrated a hadith and its chain today and had about 30 oral transmitters in between him and The Messenger of Allah, can such a hadith be rejected on the grounds of it having too long of an oral chain?

According to a website at the top of a google search, there is a contradiction in the Quran between Surah 19:67 and 15:26. Carm > In Surah 19:67, it states that man was created out of nothing. In 15:26, man is created from clay. **Question** How is the textual discrepancy between Surah 19:67 and 15:26 explained?

The Maturidi understanding is that those who are born without revelation (i.e those on a desert island), it is still required of them to find God through their 'Aql. Does anyone know how classical Maturidi scholars have squared this with Quran (17:15), which states that God does not punish until sending a messenger?

In surat an-Nisaa' we read (4:3 ): > And **if you fear that you will not deal justly with the orphan girls, then marry those that please you of [other] women, two or three or four**. But if you fear that you will not be just, then [marry only] one or those your right hand possesses. That is more suitable that you may not incline [to injustice]. It seems as if there's something missing here the verse jumps from the fear for being unjust to orphan girls -which was also discussed earlier in the surah- to marrying up to four women. I wonder what this missing information is! One also may notice that much later in the same surah we may find a resumption of the topic of orphan girls this time in context of marrying them (I'm unclear whether there's a link between both verses): > And they request from you, [O Muhammad], a [legal] ruling concerning women. Say, " Allah gives you a ruling about them and [about] what has been recited to you in the Book concerning the orphan girls to whom you do not give what is decreed for them - and [yet] you desire to marry them - and concerning the oppressed among children and that you maintain for orphans [their rights] in justice." And whatever you do of good - indeed, Allah is ever Knowing of it. (4:127 ) My question is: What is the link between marrying up to four women/girls and fearing to deal unjustly with orphan girls?

I need to know if it's ok to practice in such a place and if it's ok to pay money to be taught there and to join the competitions where if you win you get a trophy??

My teenage son had the idea to perform salat on the trampoline. It seems to me a funny idea but I found no reason why not. Are there any prescriptions apart from cleanness for the place to perform salat?

In this Hadith it is mentioned that Abu bakr RA sent armies into ash-Shaam: >Yahya related to me from Malik from Yahya ibn Said that **Abu Bakr as-Siddiq was sending armies to ash-Sham**. He went for a walk with Yazid ibn Abi Sufyan who was the commander of one of the battalions. It is claimed that Yazid said to Abu Bakr, "Will you ride or shall I get down?" Abu Bakrsaid, "I will not ride and you will not get down. I intend these steps of mine to be in the way of Allah." >Then Abu Bakr advised Yazid, "You will find a people who claim to have totally given themselves to Allah. Leave them to what they claim to have given themselves. You will find a people who have shaved the middle of their heads, strike what they have shaved with the sword.
"I advise you ten things:
Do not kill women or children or an aged, infirm person. Do not cut down fruit-bearing trees. Do not destroy an inhabited place. Do not slaughter sheep or camels except for food. Do not burn bees and do not scatter them. Do not steal from the booty, and do not be cowardly."
**[ [Sunnah Ref: Muwatta Maalik 21/10](https://sunnah.com/urn/509710) ]** Can someone tell me the name(s) of these wars in which Abu Bakr dispatched these armies to Syria and the reason for these wars?

As a kid I ejaculated and did not know about ghusl . For 2 years I did not know about ghusl and I read Qur'an . Have I sinned?

I know it means interest. I'm a 16 year old girl revert and I don't quite understand the laws of riba. For example, are phone contracts haram? Are scholarships haram? Is insurance haram? How can I avoid riba in a country like Canada, USA, etc? I want to know ahead of time so inshAllah I don't commit this major sin once I have moved out and start a family inshAllah.

asalam alaykum. i am on the internet a lot (watching halal things) but sometimes a haram clip or ad might show up in the video or on a website and as soon as i realize it is there i look away from it since i don't want to do a sin. but i feel guilty as if i did something wrong even though i didn't, i am always getting waswasah that you did haram even though it was unintentional. please someone help me how do i get rid of these waswasah that are telling me that i did haram even though it was a mistake.

I am planning to purchase a phone for £25 upfront payment and £25.52 and over 24 months it is £637.48 for the iPhone 7, however, the Buy It Now price is £539, I am aware this includes interest but is this considered as riba as I am simply just trying to purchase an item

Surely the thousands of Nabi's and Rassul's that appeared before Muhammad (saws) were not preaching the exact same precepts as Islam, at least because they were sent to totally different people. Of all of these messengers and prophets, some must have been in India. There is a well-known hadith that means "go seek for knowledge wherever it is, even in China". What are the Islamic sources that relate to India or Hinduism in any other way than to treat them as polytheists? Did Muhammad (saws) ever say anything about this? Thank you.

Hi I've read that following ruler who follows man made laws here https://islamqa.info/en/974 In this link ========== Is shirk but if a school has free mixing and music classes etc and administration requires students to wear school uniform which isn't covering well but the school teachers and administrators and owners are probably ignorant about these things and if they allow democracy are they tughut and is following their rules and wearing their uniforms kufr or shirk?

One of the founders of Hindu nationalism, Swami Dayanand Srswati, wrote a criticism of the Quran. - [An Examination Of The Doctrine Of Islam](https://www.aryasamajjamnagar.org/chapterfourteen.htm) Here his first question was regarding *Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim* which made me curious. - "(I begin this book) In the name of Allah , the Compassionate, the Merciful." (1*:1.) > According to Islam, Q’uran is the Word of Allah , but it appears from > the above passage that the author of Q’uran was some person other than > Allah, since had it been Allah himself, he would not have said: "(I > begin this book) in the name of Allah etc." He would have instead > said: "I am writing this book for the instruction of mankind." If it > be said that by beginning His book in this fashion, he means to teach > men as to what they should say when about to do a thing, it cannot be > true, since some men will do even sinful deeds in the name of Allah > and thereby bring disgrace on Him. Why does the holy Q'uran begin with "In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful." rather than "I am writing this book for the instruction of mankind."?

As a student and working lady we have to interact with a number of people even men in our everyday routine. If a women veil but cannot wear gloves for whole day because of it's working situation. As we interact with strangers (Non-Mehrams) and also communicate with them. What is the Islam says about these situations? Is it right for a Muslim women?