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Why is it Mandatory to say “Peace be upon Him” whenever mentioning the Prophets name but not Subhanahu wa ta'ala whenever mentioning Allah’s name?
I always see PBUH (Peace be upon him) after the names of the Prophet but not SWT ( Subhanahu wa ta'ala) after Allah’s name. Is there a reason for this?
I always see PBUH (Peace be upon him) after the names of the Prophet but not SWT ( Subhanahu wa ta'ala) after Allah’s name.
Is there a reason for this?
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how can I perform wudu & salat easily?
Assalamualaikum. I am a young muslim. I have trouble with salat and wudu. It has been better than before, but I still take long, and taking long is my main problem. I take long in wudu because of how i do it. Salah is okay, i just have to fix my pronounciation. How can I perform wudu and salah like...
Assalamualaikum.
I am a young muslim. I have trouble with salat and wudu.
It has been better than before, but I still take long, and taking long is my main problem.
I take long in wudu because of how i do it. Salah is okay, i just have to fix my pronounciation.
How can I perform wudu and salah like everyone else; simple, in a short time and properly? especially with wudu.
Do you have any tips?
May Allah (praise be to Him) reward you all.
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What is the status of prophets in death?
I've read & heard on TV programs that all the prophets & messengers of ALLAH (swt) are in Heaven/Janaah & also the Martyrs. So how comes the prophet Muhammad(saw) is the first human to be resurrected on judgement day when he asks the Angel waking him from death....., 'What day is it today'? To which...
I've read & heard on TV programs that all the prophets & messengers of ALLAH (swt) are in Heaven/Janaah & also the Martyrs.
So how comes the prophet Muhammad(saw) is the first human to be resurrected on judgement day when he asks the Angel waking him from death....., 'What day is it today'? To which the Angel replies it is judgement day the day promised by your Lord & mine.
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Do we have to pray as soon as the time for prayer comes?
Do we have to pray as soon as it is a valid time to do so or we have the whole time between two prayers (lets say for example its time to pray Duhr but I prayed befor Asr starts in 30 mins). Another case would be Its time to pray Fajr but i prayed once i have waked up is my salah not accepted as i s...
Do we have to pray as soon as it is a valid time to do so or we have the whole time between two prayers (lets say for example its time to pray Duhr but I prayed befor Asr starts in 30 mins).
Another case would be Its time to pray Fajr but i prayed once i have waked up is my salah not accepted as i should have woken up as soon as it was valid to pray Fajr?
I know that Fajr And Isha because of their timing they are considered as a challenge, so me waking up later than i should is making things in my own comfort, is this haram, brothers and sisters please advice!
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Can one pray fajr after sunrise?
I just wanted to ask if it is okay to pray after sunrise someone I know has 5 kids and they trouble her so she gets tired and prays fajr after sunrise willl allah forgive her if she dies upon this or will she go to jahannam.
I just wanted to ask if it is okay to pray after sunrise someone I know has 5 kids and they trouble her so she gets tired and prays fajr after sunrise willl allah forgive her if she dies upon this or will she go to jahannam.
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What will be the fate of a nonpracticing Mushrik or a practicing Ahle-Kitab in the next life?
If a **nonpracticing** Mushrik or a **practicing** Ahle-Kitab or a **nonpracticing** Muslim lives an honest life, doesn't do any harm to anybody with his actions and with his words and engages his entire life helping the poor and distressed people, **according to Koran**, what will be his fate in th...
If a **nonpracticing** Mushrik or a **practicing** Ahle-Kitab or a **nonpracticing** Muslim lives an honest life, doesn't do any harm to anybody with his actions and with his words and engages his entire life helping the poor and distressed people, **according to Koran**, what will be his fate in the after life?
Who is better? A dishonest and cruel man who is a Muslim by born? Or, an honest and benevolent man who is a Mushrik by born? Will he still go to hell?
For example, what about Mother Teresa ?
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Can you dedicate a book to your parents or children?
Assalamualaikum... I often see that the authors dedicate their books to their parents or beloved one.And one of the muftis in our country say that you can't dedicate anything to anyone as dedicate means sacrifice.And his logic is that every sacrifice should be for Allah.. So according to his it's a...
Assalamualaikum...
I often see that the authors dedicate their books to their parents or beloved one.And one of the muftis in our country say that you can't dedicate anything to anyone as dedicate means sacrifice.And his logic is that every sacrifice should be for Allah..
So according to his it's a shrik.
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What are the characteristics of 'illal (criteria) that distinguish them from hikam (benefits)?
This [question](https://islam.stackexchange.com/questions/46494/ "Is Hijab an outdated or an old age remedy to keep the society away from a lot of sins?") raised the point that it is hard to distinguish the term _'illah_ (criterion, Arabic: عله) from _hikmah_ (benefit, Arabic: حكمه) when it comes to...
This [question](https://islam.stackexchange.com/questions/46494/ "Is Hijab an outdated or an old age remedy to keep the society away from a lot of sins?") raised the point that it is hard to distinguish the term _'illah_ (criterion, Arabic: عله) from _hikmah_ (benefit, Arabic: حكمه) when it comes to *ahkām al-fiqh* (rulings of jurisprudence, Arabic: أحكام الفقه) which may cause misunderstandings of the rulings and their applications.
**Question:** What are the characteristics of _'illah_ and what is its governance? The governance of _'illah_ is a bonus part.
By governance of _'illah_, I am referring to the principles of jurisprudence that provide the applicability of the ruling (the ruling is tied to the criterion's presence and absence, Arabic: الحكم يدور مع علته وجودا وعدما), the interpretation of its wording (what counts is the general meaning of the words, not the specific reason for revelation, Arabic: العبرة بعموم اللفظ لا بخصوص السبب), and accepted deduction methodologies (setting criteria based on perceived benefit or through qiyās for permissibility, Arabic: التعليل بالحكمه او بالقياس فى الرخص), as examples. An answer using a single school of jurisprudence is sufficient.
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What is the authenticity of the hadith that says "women were created for nothing but evil"?
>“I think that women were created for nothing but evil.” (Hanbal, Musnad, volume 6, p. 86) Is the above report authentically attributed to the Prophet SAW?
>“I think that women were created for nothing but evil.” (Hanbal, Musnad, volume 6, p. 86)
Is the above report authentically attributed to the Prophet SAW?
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What is the meaning of "Embrace Islam and you will be safe" in the Prophet's letter to the Emperor of the Byzantines?
The Prophet had sent the letter to Heraclius: >In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent, the most Merciful. From Muhammad, the slave of Allah, and His Apostle, to Heraculius, the Ruler of the Byzantine. Peace be upon the followers of guidance. Now then, I invite you to Islam. `Embrace Islam and you...
The Prophet had sent the letter to Heraclius:
>In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent, the most Merciful. From Muhammad, the slave of Allah, and His Apostle, to Heraculius, the Ruler of the Byzantine. Peace be upon the followers of guidance. Now then, I invite you to Islam.
*‘O people of the Scriptures! Come to a word common to you and us and you, that we worship. None but Allah, and that we associate nothing in worship with Him; and that none of us shall take others as Lords besides Allah. Then if they turn away, say: Bear witness that we are (they who have surrendered’*(3.64)
**[ [Sunnah Ref: Sahih al Bukhari 2940 ](https://sunnah.com/bukhari:2940) ]** and my question is about the meaning of "Embrace Islam and you will be safe". I am not sure if the prophet is threatening him with invasion or he means that he will be safe from the punishment of the afterlife, for having died upon rejection of Islam. Or both. Currently I think the 2nd is more likely, because the Prophet did not mention the dhimmi option that would be available to the christian byzantines in the case of invasion. But then again, 9/29 was not revealed yet because this letter was sent during the period the treaty of hudaybiyah was active. And this would also mean Offensive Jihad was not yet legislated (I could be wrong about this, perhaps another command for offensive jihad was already declared) Even if that is correct, the Prophet could may have already known that the scope of warfare would expand to include all kuffar, so he pre emptively warned Heraclius about it. This is all just mere conjectures on my part, maybe a more solid answer is available from you guys.
Embrace Islam and you will be safe, embrace Islam and Allah will bestow on you a double reward. But if you reject this invitation of Islam, you shall be responsible for misguiding the tillers. *‘O people of the Scriptures! Come to a word common to you and us and you, that we worship. None but Allah, and that we associate nothing in worship with Him; and that none of us shall take others as Lords besides Allah. Then if they turn away, say: Bear witness that we are (they who have surrendered’*(3.64)
**[ [Sunnah Ref: Sahih al Bukhari 2940 ](https://sunnah.com/bukhari:2940) ]** and my question is about the meaning of "Embrace Islam and you will be safe". I am not sure if the prophet is threatening him with invasion or he means that he will be safe from the punishment of the afterlife, for having died upon rejection of Islam. Or both. Currently I think the 2nd is more likely, because the Prophet did not mention the dhimmi option that would be available to the christian byzantines in the case of invasion. But then again, 9/29 was not revealed yet because this letter was sent during the period the treaty of hudaybiyah was active. And this would also mean Offensive Jihad was not yet legislated (I could be wrong about this, perhaps another command for offensive jihad was already declared) Even if that is correct, the Prophet could may have already known that the scope of warfare would expand to include all kuffar, so he pre emptively warned Heraclius about it. This is all just mere conjectures on my part, maybe a more solid answer is available from you guys.
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How could disbeliever see the creation of the heavens and earth?
> Do the disbelievers not realize that the heavens and earth were ˹once˺ one mass then We split them apart? And We created from water every living thing. Will they not then believe? — Quran 21:30 > disbelievers not realize Allah points toward the disbeliever but whom? who was able to see this proces...
> Do the disbelievers not realize that the heavens and earth were ˹once˺ one mass then We split them apart? And We created from water every living thing. Will they not then believe?
— Quran 21:30
> disbelievers not realize
Allah points toward the disbeliever but whom? who was able to see this process 1400 years ago?
> the heavens and earth were 'once' one mass then We split them apart?
Science still does not know about heaven and has no clue about it, so how could disbeliever see the splitting process of heaven and earth?
> We created from water every living thing
Were the Arabs aware that every species is created from water?
Which peoples are referred to this verse? Kindly explain it. Jazak Allah.
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Did the prophet say this regarding fasting in the day of Ashura?
I have heard that when the prophet met the people of the book, he asked them why they were fasting in the day of Ashura. They replied that it was a good day. The prophet then said he would fast that day and he added that **he would observe two fasts in the next Ashura (in the next year) if he is ali...
I have heard that when the prophet met the people of the book, he asked them why they were fasting in the day of Ashura. They replied that it was a good day. The prophet then said he would fast that day and he added that **he would observe two fasts in the next Ashura (in the next year) if he is alive.**
Did he say that?
Did he say that he would observe two fasts in the next Ashura?
Is it a weak hadith that says this or something similar?
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Oct 19, 2016, 01:13 PM
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Do I need to sleep with someone to punish my husband for his affairs?
I am a Christian girl with two children, going to convert to Islam. I am getting divorced due to my husband's affair. My husband has had a lot of affairs before and after marriage with me. Now I am going to marry my old friend; he is a [Pathan][1]. He told me that after talaq with my husband, I have...
I am a Christian girl with two children, going to convert to Islam. I am getting divorced due to my husband's affair. My husband has had a lot of affairs before and after marriage with me. Now I am going to marry my old friend; he is a Pathan . He told me that after talaq with my husband, I have to sleep with someone as a tradition. This is a punishment for my existing husband. I asked him how it will be a punishment for him; it's a punishment for me. I don't want to sleep with anyone. My friend says that, in Islam, it is the tradition in Karachi , Pathan.
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Is this hadith, about paradise being promised to a person for guarding his tongue and private parts, not found in English version of Bukhari?
Is this hadith authentic and what is the explanation behind it?! حدثنا محمد بن أبي بكر حدثنا عمر بن علي ح و حدثني خليفة حدثنا عمر بن علي حدثنا أبو حازم عن سهل بن سعد الساعدي قال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم من توكل لي ما بين رجليه وما بين لحييه توكلت له بالجن...
Is this hadith authentic and what is the explanation behind it?!
حدثنا محمد بن أبي بكر حدثنا عمر بن علي ح و حدثني خليفة حدثنا عمر بن علي حدثنا أبو حازم عن سهل بن سعد الساعدي
قال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم من توكل لي ما بين رجليه وما بين لحييه توكلت له بالجنة
Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr, Umar ibn Ali narrated and told me Khalifa Umar ibn al-Ali told us told us Abu Hazim from Sahl bin Saad Al-Saadi:
The Prophet peace be upon him said: Whoever entrusts to me what is between his legs and what is between his lips will be granted paradise.
Sahih Bukhari 6309
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What is the source of the hadith that the Prophet ﷺ shall be an opponent to one who harms non-muslim citizens?
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said: “Whoever harms a non-Muslim citizen, I will be his enemy on the Day of Resurrection.” I just want to ask what is the source of this hadith Bukhari , muslim or something else
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said:
“Whoever harms a non-Muslim citizen, I will be his enemy on the Day of Resurrection.”
I just want to ask what is the source of this hadith Bukhari , muslim or something else
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Does 47.35 contradict 8.61 regarding making peace treaties?
said Allah: > So (do) not weaken and call for peace while you (are) superior (47.35) And Said Allah: > And if they incline to peace, then you (also) incline to it(8.61) And of course there can never be contradiction in Quran But I do not know how to reconcile these two commands
said Allah:
> So (do) not weaken and call for peace while you (are) superior (47.35)
And
Said Allah:
> And if they incline to peace, then you (also) incline to it(8.61)
And of course there can never be contradiction in Quran
But I do not know how to reconcile these two commands
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Is it okay to break a covenant of protection against a harbi?
Breaking promises is obviously haraam in general, but the Harbi is the one who is at war against the Muslims, and > Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: “War is deceit" **[ [Sunnah ref: Sahih Bukhari 3029](https://sunnah.com/bukhari:3029) ]** So does this mean its okay to be deceitful in promises with those...
Breaking promises is obviously haraam in general, but the Harbi is the one who is at war against the Muslims, and
> Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: “War is deceit" **[ [Sunnah ref: Sahih Bukhari 3029](https://sunnah.com/bukhari:3029) ]**
So does this mean its okay to be deceitful in promises with those at war with muslims? For example, promising a Harbi protection but then just ending him anyway.
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What type of treaty existed between the Christians of Najran and the Prophet?
I barely know anything about Najran because I could not find many authentic sources on them and their dealings with the Prophet pbuh. What I want to know is whether they were Dhimmah or lived with the prophet and the muslims based on some other treaty. I am especially interested in the details of th...
I barely know anything about Najran because I could not find many authentic sources on them and their dealings with the Prophet pbuh. What I want to know is whether they were Dhimmah or lived with the prophet and the muslims based on some other treaty. I am especially interested in the details of the _first_ interactions between the Prophet and Najran.
thanks
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Who is eligible to receive Sadqa Fitr?
Sadqa fitr is something(money) that we(Muslims) offer at the end of the Ramazan. But it is entirely different from Zakat. May I know what is the amount of Sadqa Fitr that a Muslim should a pay and who is primarily eligible to receive the Sadqa Fitr.
Sadqa fitr is something(money) that we(Muslims) offer at the end of the Ramazan. But it is entirely different from Zakat. May I know what is the amount of Sadqa Fitr that a Muslim should a pay and who is primarily eligible to receive the Sadqa Fitr.
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Permissibility of attending a nonmuslim funeral service for a deceased muslim
Assalamualaikum, I would be grateful if anybody in this forum could please provide evidence based on quran and sunnah as to whether it is permissible to attend a nonmuslim funeral service for **a deceased person who was a muslim**? (If the sources could be cited/quoted that would also be good so tha...
Assalamualaikum,
I would be grateful if anybody in this forum could please provide evidence based on quran and sunnah as to whether it is permissible to attend a nonmuslim funeral service for **a deceased person who was a muslim**? (If the sources could be cited/quoted that would also be good so that we can disseminate the basis of your judgement to other family members.)
The context is that my granduncle reverted to islam when he married my grandaunt, a practising muslim, about 50 years ago. Recently he also reaffirmed his shahadah. He resides in a nonmuslim country.
We, the family, therefore believe he is muslim.
However his will does not state anything about funeral arrangements. Some members of his nonmuslim (christian) family have been named as executors, and have allowed us to come to their **Christian funeral service** for him at the church.
This is the basis of the question above.
If we were to **attend** and sit but **not participate (sing read etc) in any religious rites** (therefore coming only as representatives of my grandaunt to her husband's funeral, and with a view that this would encourage a favourable view of Islam inshaallah among the nonmuslim attendees), would this be permissible in islam?
I am very grateful and thank you for your consideration of this question. The family would greatly appreciate a response as soon as possible as the funeral ceremony might be happening in the next few days.
Jazakumullah.
Wassalam.
Abdul-Kareem Abdul-Rahman
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