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Did Qurtubi really say “if a muslim meets a kafir with no covenant, it is permissible for him to kill him”?
I was reading an ISIL magazine, and it quoted Al Qurtubi. >Al Qurtubi said: “If a Muslim meets a kafir who has no covenant, it is permissible for him to kill him” **Rumiyah Issue 1 | pg36** did Qurtubi really say that?? I couldnt find it anywhere (i dont speak arabic)
I was reading an ISIL magazine, and it quoted Al Qurtubi.
>Al Qurtubi said: “If a Muslim meets a kafir who has no covenant, it is permissible for him to kill him”
**Rumiyah Issue 1 | pg36** did Qurtubi really say that?? I couldnt find it anywhere (i dont speak arabic)
**Rumiyah Issue 1 | pg36** did Qurtubi really say that?? I couldnt find it anywhere (i dont speak arabic)
Hisham
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Dec 9, 2021, 02:01 AM
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Where can I find the original Arabic version of bin Laden's 1996 fatwa?
For a paper in my Arabic class, I would like to cite from bin Laden's 1996 fatwa "إعلان الحرب ضد الأمريكيين الذين يحتلون أرض الحرمين الشريفين". It would be a little strange to take the English translation and translate back to the original but I can't find the latter; can someone provide tips on how...
For a paper in my Arabic class, I would like to cite from bin Laden's 1996 fatwa "إعلان الحرب ضد الأمريكيين الذين يحتلون أرض الحرمين الشريفين". It would be a little strange to take the English translation and translate back to the original but I can't find the latter; can someone provide tips on how to get it?
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Source identification on quote from Imam Ahmad regarding Allah's attributes
Can someone share the reference for where Imam Ahmad is alleged to have said the following regarding the divine attributes of Allah and whether the meaning should be affirmed or not: > “We believe and confirm the hadiths of the Attributes without how and > without meaning (wa la kayf wa la ma’na.)
Can someone share the reference for where Imam Ahmad is alleged to have said the following regarding the divine attributes of Allah and whether the meaning should be affirmed or not:
> “We believe and confirm the hadiths of the Attributes without how and
> without meaning (wa la kayf wa la ma’na.)
Sami
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Jun 20, 2021, 09:56 AM
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How do you decide which surah to recite during salah?
I heard the first one should be longer than the second. But how do you decide which to recite?
I heard the first one should be longer than the second. But how do you decide which to recite?
Shamoon
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Correct way of purifying oneself after bowel movement
Salaam all, I have recently converted to Islam and I'm trying to learn all the practices of our deen. This question is about Taharah after a bowel movement. I have read online in some places that water is used to clean the impurity and in some places I have read that wiping with the left hand and wa...
Salaam all, I have recently converted to Islam and I'm trying to learn all the practices of our deen. This question is about Taharah after a bowel movement.
I have read online in some places that water is used to clean the impurity and in some places I have read that wiping with the left hand and water are used to clean oneself. This is what I'm confused about. Is running water (from a hose / hand shower) alone sufficient to purify oneself or is it necessary to wipe with the left hand as well? In case of the latter, does the wiping need to be done with a bare hand or a toilet paper or pure cloth?
I personally feel very uncomfortable by the thought of using my hand to touch my anus and would prefer to only use running water to clean myself but I need to know about the shari'a ruling for this so I can follow the right practices.
I would appreciate it if someone could share a detailed answer to this problem.
Thank you.
Anon User
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Is watching match preview where they predict which team will win haram?
Is it haram to watch match preview where they discuss which team ha supper edge in the match which team they think will win? I think most of the time they say the word could which I think shows that is a probability but sometimes they say a team will definitely but it's very rare, is this still hara...
Is it haram to watch match preview where they discuss which team ha supper edge in the match which team they think will win? I think most of the time they say the word could which I think shows that is a probability but sometimes they say a team will definitely but it's very rare, is this still haram?
Lionel Messi
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Is nikah valid after having no intercourse for 4 months incase of injury?
I wanted to ask for a lady who had a vertebrae fracture 4 months ago. She and her husband had not engaged in any sexual activity since then. Does this break thier nikah? Waiting for your response. Thank you.
I wanted to ask for a lady who had a vertebrae fracture 4 months ago. She and her husband had not engaged in any sexual activity since then. Does this break thier nikah? Waiting for your response. Thank you.
Rameen Khan
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Are Wildlife Conservation Bond halal shariah complaint investments?
How is the Wildlife Conservation Bond generating money to pay out the dividends? Is it Shariah complaint? Ref: https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2022/03/23/wildlife-conservation-bond-boosts-south-africa-s-efforts-to-protect-black-rhinos-and-support-local-communities https://www.credit-...
How is the Wildlife Conservation Bond generating money to pay out the dividends? Is it Shariah complaint?
Ref:
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2022/03/23/wildlife-conservation-bond-boosts-south-africa-s-efforts-to-protect-black-rhinos-and-support-local-communities
https://www.credit-suisse.com/about-us-news/en/articles/media-releases/rhino-bond-202203.html
Saqib Ali
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Can I still be a true Muslim if I am rich or trying to be rich?
Many of my Muslim friends say they are not interested to acquire rich but their actions do or show the exact opposite of their words. My question is can I become a millionaire plus being in a pure soul, heart, mind and or aligning with the Prophet Muhammad PBUH principles, & still be a true Muslim.
Many of my Muslim friends say they are not interested to acquire rich but their actions do or show the exact opposite of their words.
My question is can I become a millionaire plus being in a pure soul, heart, mind and or aligning with the Prophet Muhammad PBUH principles, & still be a true Muslim.
tester
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Sep 21, 2021, 03:23 AM
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How to pause on a verse without waqf, like 2:26?
I am learning about waqf in the Qur'an, where the permissible pauses and stops are, and I am wondering what to do if you need to pause in an ayah that doesn't have a break sign? I'm using [this website](http://www.quranreading.com/blog/rules-and-signs-of-stopping-waqf/) as reference. I think an exam...
I am learning about waqf in the Qur'an, where the permissible pauses and stops are, and I am wondering what to do if you need to pause in an ayah that doesn't have a break sign?
I'm using [this website](http://www.quranreading.com/blog/rules-and-signs-of-stopping-waqf/) as reference.
I think an example of such an ayah is this one:
> 2:26
> ۞ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَا يَسْتَحْىِۦٓ أَن يَضْرِبَ مَثَلًۭا مَّا بَعُوضَةًۭ فَمَا فَوْقَهَا ۚ فَأَمَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ فَيَعْلَمُونَ أَنَّهُ ٱلْحَقُّ مِن رَّبِّهِمْ ۖ وَأَمَّا ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ فَيَقُولُونَ مَاذَآ أَرَادَ ٱللَّهُ بِهَـٰذَا مَثَلًۭا ۘ يُضِلُّ بِهِۦ كَثِيرًۭا وَيَهْدِى بِهِۦ كَثِيرًۭا ۚ وَمَا يُضِلُّ بِهِۦٓ إِلَّا ٱلْفَـٰسِقِينَ ٢٦
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> Surely Allah does not shy away from using the parable of a mosquito or what is even smaller. As for the believers, they know that it is the truth from their Lord. And as for the disbelievers, they argue, “What does Allah mean by such a parable?” Through this ˹test˺, He leaves many to stray, and guides many. And He leaves none to stray except the rebellious—
Where in the verse could I pause during recitation? If I have missed an explicit pause character, please let me know - I would still like to understand how to pause on an ayah without the prescribed pause/stop characters.
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Confusion regarding Fajar Salah
My question is that I woke up for Fajar and turned off my alarm but something came I again slept...I don't know then again got up went to masjid there imam was in second rakat sitting...so he said salam . I prayed sunnah first then fard but one guy said your fard or sunnah are not accepted but when...
My question is that I woke up for Fajar and turned off my alarm but something came I again slept...I don't know then again got up went to masjid there imam was in second rakat sitting...so he said salam . I prayed sunnah first then fard but one guy said your fard or sunnah are not accepted but when I left from home sun was already coming up so technically it was already when I arrived at the masjid...so would my salaah be okay because of the hadith that if you forget or sleep pray immediately.
Zulfiqar
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Jul 31, 2021, 01:24 AM
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Where is the proof that a man can marry a second wife without the first knowing?
I have seen some Islamic lectures that say that the man does not need to ask his first wife's permission, but also the first wife does not even need to know? Isn't this lying and deceit? How does such a thing become valid when it comes to a man? I understand the proof that he does not need the permi...
I have seen some Islamic lectures that say that the man does not need to ask his first wife's permission, but also the first wife does not even need to know? Isn't this lying and deceit? How does such a thing become valid when it comes to a man?
I understand the proof that he does not need the permission of a wife is the fact that the Qu'ran makes it his right to marry more than one. But is it valid outside of the knowledge of the first wife?
Also does it count as unfair if the second wife knows of the first wife, and the first does not?
Helloitsme
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Mar 3, 2018, 09:39 AM
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Did I just commit shirk?
Yesterday I had a thought (but I don’t know if it was waswas or me) about how if I was an atheist and I had two options being a Muslim or a Christian. And in my head I thought if I was an atheist and I barley knew anything from both religions at first hand I would probably pick being a Christian bec...
Yesterday I had a thought (but I don’t know if it was waswas or me) about how if I was an atheist and I had two options being a Muslim or a Christian. And in my head I thought if I was an atheist and I barley knew anything from both religions at first hand I would probably pick being a Christian because it looks much easier (keep in mind this is not how I feel now I would NEVER convert to being a Christian or Catholic I believe in Allah and the Quran). So if this thought was from me (not from waswas) would it be considered shirk even though this is not how I feel now.
As soon as I got this thought I regretted it . This is why I think this is waswas
Abdelrahman Abdelaal
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Jul 1, 2020, 04:09 PM
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Non-Muslims and hijab: Is it a problem for them to dress modestly in Islamic ways?
I have seen some discussion lately from non-Muslims who have argued that a non-Muslim wearing hijab is inappropriate, as an example of cultural appropriation. But I am now wondering what are some of opinions in this question from those who are Muslim? If someone is trying to be modest or live proper...
I have seen some discussion lately from non-Muslims who have argued that a non-Muslim wearing hijab is inappropriate, as an example of cultural appropriation. But I am now wondering what are some of opinions in this question from those who are Muslim? If someone is trying to be modest or live properly, is it a problem for them to dress modestly in Islamic ways?
Dev Gnoll
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Is it haram to stop life support for one who is brain dead?
brain dead is defined as *Irreversible brain damage and loss of brain function, as evidenced by cessation of breathing and other vital reflexes, unresponsiveness to stimuli, absence of muscle activity, and a flat electroencephalogram for a specific length of time.* Most people believe that one who b...
brain dead is defined as *Irreversible brain damage and loss of brain function, as evidenced by cessation of breathing and other vital reflexes, unresponsiveness to stimuli, absence of muscle activity, and a flat electroencephalogram for a specific length of time.*
Most people believe that one who becomes brain dead has no chance at survival, although a few cases prove otherwise. The only thing that is keeping the patient alive is a respiratory machine that keeps the heart pumping. Most of patient’s vital organs have ceased to function, causing them to be pronounced as legally dead.
There are few cases where the patient has recovered after a long period of time, giving small chance of survival to those who are pronounced brain dead, but even when they do wake up they face years of trauma and rehabilitation from shock and the inactivity of their organs for so long.
So would it be haram to pull the plug on the respitory machine, as most doctors suggest you do? Or is the persons soul still in their body causing them to be alive and have a chance at survival. Should we leave their time of death to Allah? Or should we let them rest in peace to avoid pain and suffering to the patient and their family?
NesreenA
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Jun 30, 2012, 06:16 PM
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Justice of Allah when creating humans
Some people out of hardship or being feared that they might end up in hell, Wished that they never exist in the first place. And there is this question, *Why did Allah created me when I don't want to exist?* One answer I heard is that, Allah asked everyone if they want to enter the test or be human...
Some people out of hardship or being feared that they might end up in hell, Wished that they never exist in the first place. And there is this question,
*Why did Allah created me when I don't want to exist?*
One answer I heard is that, Allah asked everyone if they want to enter the test or be human beings. They said yes.
But I never got reference for it. Closest thing I can get is a Hadith about Adam As taking responsibility, and a Quran ayah talking about
> “Truly, We did offer al-amaanah (the trust or moral responsibility or
> honesty and all the duties which Allah has ordained) to the heavens
> and the earth, and the mountains, but they declined to bear it and
> were afraid of it (i.e. afraid of Allah’s torment). But man bore it.
> Verily, he was unjust (to himself) and ignorant (of its results)
[al-Ahzaab 33:72]”.
But in tafsir in ibn kathir. Choosing that whether to take amaanah or not is only given to Adam AS not to every human being. So in sort Adam As took the responsibility behalf of All human beings. **Which some people will argue as injustice,**
So can anyone help me to find the answer?
Yusha
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Jul 26, 2021, 03:37 AM
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Do i need husbands permission to work
Salaam, I have been dishearnted with Islam's take on working women. Why does a women need the husband's permission to work and wear is the stipulated clear proof that husband's have the right to prevent women from working even though many situations women have been put through contradict that. I hav...
Salaam, I have been dishearnted with Islam's take on working women. Why does a women need the husband's permission to work and wear is the stipulated clear proof that husband's have the right to prevent women from working even though many situations women have been put through contradict that.
I have witnessed countless times women who suffered severely because the husband prevents the wife to work even though it's 100% permitted for women to have the right to earn their own income. And if Islam promotes equality and equal rights why should the husband have the final say on her right to work? Where is the evidence or the authenticity of this or is Scholars enabling men more power over their women than stated.
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Is the second marriage valid if only the second wife's family knows about it?
I have been married for a year now. I have met a woman recently who is much older than me and have a good deen. But she is financially unstable. Iam willing to marry her and support her financially. But if my family and my first wife get to know about this they will reject. Is the marriage valid if...
I have been married for a year now. I have met a woman recently who is much older than me and have a good deen. But she is financially unstable. Iam willing to marry her and support her financially. But if my family and my first wife get to know about this they will reject. Is the marriage valid if only the second wife's family knows about it
ADIL RAHMAN
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What is the difference between qiyas and istislah?
I was just wondering if someone could explain the difference between istislah and qiyas to me and perhaps provide some examples for me. They both seem to involve the use of deductive reasoning and the use of ones' ijtihad and I just wanted to clarify any misconceptions I may have.
I was just wondering if someone could explain the difference between istislah and qiyas to me and perhaps provide some examples for me. They both seem to involve the use of deductive reasoning and the use of ones' ijtihad and I just wanted to clarify any misconceptions I may have.
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Jun 6, 2016, 11:37 PM
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Is person who dies because of Covid-19 will be shaheed one in afterlife?
Many of them are dying because of covid19 pandemic. Is these persons will be shaheed one in afterlife
Many of them are dying because of covid19 pandemic. Is these persons will be shaheed one in afterlife
Mohamed Sulaimaan Sheriff
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Jun 22, 2020, 01:36 PM
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