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Can Non-Muslim read Qur'an without wudu?
A friend told me that non-believers are prohibited from touching the Qur'an. I'm only 15 and my family is originally a Hindu, but I don't think my parents will mind me reading the Qur'an. Also I am not too sure about converting because I only want to take in the messages of the Qur'an, as I think it...
A friend told me that non-believers are prohibited from touching the Qur'an. I'm only 15 and my family is originally a Hindu, but I don't think my parents will mind me reading the Qur'an. Also I am not too sure about converting because I only want to take in the messages of the Qur'an, as I think it has information to leading a better life. And converting while living at home will be difficult, because my Mum is a devoted Hindu. Would I be able to read the Qur'an? I really really want to read it.
Elakiya
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Jul 16, 2014, 06:20 PM
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How can scholars of Jarh and ta'adil be certain about the identity of a narrator?
Usually if you check a narrator chain -as a layman- you will find something like: > Abu Yusuf has narrated from 'Abdullah ibn Sa'id who heard Muhammad ibn al-Qassim who heard abu Hurrairah ... This is just an example from my own imagination if you found a similar narrator chain by coincidence it was...
Usually if you check a narrator chain -as a layman- you will find something like:
> Abu Yusuf has narrated from 'Abdullah ibn Sa'id who heard Muhammad ibn al-Qassim who heard abu Hurrairah ...This is just an example from my own imagination if you found a similar narrator chain by coincidence it was unintended
I guess that in the first hijri century there were much more than one single person named Muhammad ibn al-Qassim (note this is just an example) and we could go on this way with any other narrator in the chain unless the muhaddith adds some extra information that may help better identifying a narrator.
I wonder how and to what extent the scholars of al-Jarh wa a-Ta'adil actually are certain that Abu Yusuf (for example refers to the student of Abu Hanifa) or 'Abdullah ibn Sa'id (for example refers to "the muhaddith from Yemen" not the one from "Khorassan").
I'd guess usually a Muhaddith referring to Abu Yusuf the student of abu Hanifa would have added the attribute "the qadi" to be more precise.
My question is how can scholars of al-Jarh wa a-Ta'adil identify a narrator and what would they do if there could be more than one option according the given facts (methodology)?
Medi1Saif
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Sep 13, 2018, 11:52 AM
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If a Muslim man marries a Christian woman, what are the conditions for the wedding ceremony?
I know that Muslim men can marry Christian or Jewish women, but how must the ceremony take place? Does it have the be in a mosque and performed by an Imam? Naturally, the woman would prefer it to take place in a Church. Can it be performed in a neutral place, such as a secular venue performed by a n...
I know that Muslim men can marry Christian or Jewish women, but how must the ceremony take place?
Does it have the be in a mosque and performed by an Imam? Naturally, the woman would prefer it to take place in a Church. Can it be performed in a neutral place, such as a secular venue performed by a non-religious person so it would be valid in the law, but what about within Islam?
samiles
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Feb 24, 2014, 06:18 PM
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What is the responsibility of muslim father to his child born outside of marriage
I had a baby with a muslim man and we did not get married. He is now involved in her life on occasion; however, none of his family knows about this daughter. What is his responsibility to this child?
I had a baby with a muslim man and we did not get married. He is now involved in her life on occasion; however, none of his family knows about this daughter. What is his responsibility to this child?
Loving mother
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Sep 19, 2016, 08:34 PM
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Should I make up for 6-10 years of possibly invalid prayer and fasts?
Since I was 8, every time I got in the shower I would throw water pressure “down there” until my body shook (I believe this is called a climax or orgasm, and I may have emitted maniy but I can’t remember). I read that maniy is supposed to be yellow, but I have only ever had white or clear discharge,...
Since I was 8, every time I got in the shower I would throw water pressure “down there” until my body shook (I believe this is called a climax or orgasm, and I may have emitted maniy but I can’t remember). I read that maniy is supposed to be yellow, but I have only ever had white or clear discharge, so it may have been madhy. After that, I would take my full shower. I started praying and fasting regularly at age 11, when I got my first period. Now, 18, I just learned that A woman is deemed to have reached puberty when one of four things happens:
1 – When she reaches the age of fifteen.
2 – When her pubic hair grows, which is hair around the private parts.
3 – When she emits maniy (fluid released at climax).
4 – When she starts to menstruate.
Does this mean I was baligh at age 8?
Also, I did not know until recently that this was called masturbation (which is haram) and I did not know that ghusl was mandatory after that. Meaning, I continued to pray and fast in a junub state.
I have now made tawba for all the water I wasted and promised to never to do “that” again. But are all the prayers and fasts I’ve done up to now invalid?
If so, should I make them up for 6yrs or 10yrs?
Is there anything else I need to do or I should know in relation to my dilemma?
1 – When she reaches the age of fifteen.
2 – When her pubic hair grows, which is hair around the private parts.
3 – When she emits maniy (fluid released at climax).
4 – When she starts to menstruate.
Does this mean I was baligh at age 8?
Also, I did not know until recently that this was called masturbation (which is haram) and I did not know that ghusl was mandatory after that. Meaning, I continued to pray and fast in a junub state.
I have now made tawba for all the water I wasted and promised to never to do “that” again. But are all the prayers and fasts I’ve done up to now invalid?
If so, should I make them up for 6yrs or 10yrs?
Is there anything else I need to do or I should know in relation to my dilemma?
sum1
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Aug 6, 2015, 04:55 AM
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At age of 12 One of Christian father told to our prophet that you will become as a prophet. Who is that father?
At age of 12 a Christian monk told to our prophet that he will become a prophet. Who was that monk? A question asked to me by one of my christian friends
At age of 12 a Christian monk told to our prophet that he will become a prophet. Who was that monk?
A question asked to me by one of my christian friends
Faraj Abdeen
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Jun 24, 2016, 09:01 AM
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May females participate in Janaza salat?
Is female can participate in Janaza Salat? In my relative house they start praying Janaza Salat after the Janaza take out from the house. Is that allowed in Islam? Or this is a kind of Bid'a?
Is female can participate in Janaza Salat?
In my relative house they start praying Janaza Salat after the Janaza take out from the house. Is that allowed in Islam? Or this is a kind of Bid'a?
javaKoder
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Nov 2, 2014, 02:05 PM
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“The blessings of food lie in washing hands before and after eating.”
salam, can you please explain this hadith? Sahih al-Tirmidhi and Sunan Abu Dawud, God’s Messenger declares: “The blessings of food lie in washing hands before and after eating.” (Abu Dawud,)
salam,
can you please explain this hadith?
Sahih al-Tirmidhi and Sunan Abu Dawud, God’s Messenger declares: “The blessings of food lie in washing hands before and after eating.” (Abu Dawud,)
farah khan
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Sep 12, 2018, 03:21 AM
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Mistakes in pronunciation
While saying Sami'allah huliman hamida in prayer I said the word hamida with round ha and I didn’t correct it. Is my prayer valid?
While saying Sami'allah huliman hamida in prayer I said the word hamida with round ha and I didn’t correct it. Is my prayer valid?
Anonymous
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Nov 13, 2021, 02:12 PM
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Where did the Imam stand for leading congregational prayers in the masjid al-Haram (in the early days of Islam)?
As we know because of the tawaf and the fact that the Kaaba which is in the midlle of the mosque is our prayer direction, it is impossible to lead and pray in one single direction in the masjid al-Haram. Therefore mostly the Imam whom leads the prayers nowadays either stays far enough away from the...
As we know because of the tawaf and the fact that the Kaaba which is in the midlle of the mosque is our prayer direction, it is impossible to lead and pray in one single direction in the masjid al-Haram. Therefore mostly the Imam whom leads the prayers nowadays either stays far enough away from the Kaaba or even leads the prayer from one of the floors of the builinding (at least this is what one sees i.e. on TV).
I'm curious if there are any ahadith or narrations telling a special place where the Imam used to stand when leading prayers in the early days of Islam.
There should be narrations as we know that our Prophet () performed Hajj and even prayed in Mekka before the hijra, if not many sahaba () later reside in Mekka, maybe we have narrations about a certain place they recommended ...
Therefore and to sum up my question is:
Where did the Imam stand for leading congregation prayer in the masjid al-Haram (in the early days of Islam)? Please consider providing evidences when answering!
Medi1Saif
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Aug 25, 2017, 03:21 PM
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Why is prophet Muhammad different from other prophets and why this makes him so important?
Why is prophet Muhammad different from other prophets and why does this make him so important?
Why is prophet Muhammad different from other prophets and why does this make him so important?
Layla Carter Taylor
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May 16, 2016, 08:31 AM
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Is the hadith "He who doesn't ask Allah, he gets angry at him" authentic?
I asked a question regarding that hadith and some say it is and some say it is not authentic. But, good websites like islamqa.com and other hadiths uses that hadith and if they use that hadith because they are professional with smart people giving advice.
I asked a question regarding that hadith and some say it is and some say it is not authentic.
But, good websites like islamqa.com and other hadiths uses that hadith and if they use that hadith because they are professional with smart people giving advice.
user15732
Feb 17, 2016, 03:53 AM
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What is the concept of hoolol in Sufism?
What is the concept of hoolol in Sufuism? From my understand it is the concept that that Allah dwells in the creation? This to me opens the door to great forms of shirk as this seems a concept from Hinduism. As i have herd such statements among the sufis : Ibn Arabi said, "العبد رب و الرب عبد" or "a...
What is the concept of hoolol in Sufuism?
From my understand it is the concept that that Allah dwells in the creation? This to me opens the door to great forms of shirk as this seems a concept from Hinduism.
As i have herd such statements among the sufis : Ibn Arabi said, "العبد رب و الرب عبد" or "al-
abd-u rabb-un wa-r-rabb-u abd-un" (the slave is the lord and the lord is the slave)."
In my understanding Allah resides above al-arsh : The Most Merciful [who is] above the Throne established.(Quraan 20:5)
This to me is a concept very far from Islam and the tawheed of Allah. Pleases help me to understand this concept and its validity as this is very confusing to me.
Reign
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Aug 2, 2016, 09:41 AM
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Is it permissible to drink water using alcoholic bottle?
I wash alcoholic bottle and there was no alcoholic smell. If i use it as water bottle. if there was permissible(haram) issue please add reference.
I wash alcoholic bottle and there was no alcoholic smell. If i use it as water bottle. if there was permissible(haram) issue please add reference.
Masum billah
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Feb 27, 2018, 11:46 AM
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Is renting gold haraam or halaal?
Where I say property, I mean, something physical which has value. If the islamic definition of rent-able property is different, please let me know. If I have property in the form of a house, I understand that I can rent this house out and get monthly payments in the form of USD until the house is re...
Where I say property, I mean, something physical which has value. If the islamic definition of rent-able property is different, please let me know.
If I have property in the form of a house, I understand that I can rent this house out and get monthly payments in the form of USD until the house is returned to me, where the rental period is defined in a contract. As far as I have read, this is apparently halaal.
My question is, if I have property in the form of gold, can I rent that gold out and get monthly payments in the form of USD until the gold is returned to me? Where the rental period is also defined in a contract.
user3550
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Feb 6, 2013, 09:35 AM
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Thana (Dua Isteftah) is necessary on missing Rakah or not?
Asalamualikum sir, I want to ask you that if I say missing Rakah then SANA is necessary or not for 1st RAKAH, please give me a satisfactory answer. Thanks.
Asalamualikum sir,
I want to ask you that if I say missing Rakah then SANA is necessary or not for 1st RAKAH, please give me a satisfactory answer.
Thanks.
Ahsan Abdullah
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Mar 18, 2016, 04:53 PM
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Shaking Hand After Faraz Salat
Is it sunnah to shake hands (musafaha) with other people in the mosque after finishing Faraz Salat (At the end of salam in right and then left). If so, then can you please provide any Authentic Hadith for that.
Is it sunnah to shake hands (musafaha) with other people in the mosque after finishing Faraz Salat (At the end of salam in right and then left). If so, then can you please provide any Authentic Hadith for that.
Ahmad Ismail
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Dec 18, 2015, 05:02 PM
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How should a muslim urinate according to Islam?
Whether I sit or stand, it seems like urine gets on me anyway. And it seems as if I need to urinate naked and bathe after every urination, but I'm pretty sure that's not how Muslims are supposed to do it. **According to the *Shafi'i* school, how should a Muslim urinate, and especially how should one...
Whether I sit or stand, it seems like urine gets on me anyway. And it seems as if I need to urinate naked and bathe after every urination, but I'm pretty sure that's not how Muslims are supposed to do it. **According to the *Shafi'i* school, how should a Muslim urinate, and especially how should one deal with urine that splashes onto oneself?**
I think I'm just having excessive *waswas* concerning urine, I take so many precautions and I think it's most likely that urine isn't hitting my pants sometimes but I still am scared to wear the pants to *salah*.
user926
Mar 17, 2013, 10:57 PM
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Importance of Friday prayers
I am working in a company and my boss is not allowing me for friday prayers event and not accepting my leaves on the same day. What can I do? help me in this regard in the light of the QURAN AND HADEETHS
I am working in a company and my boss is not allowing me for friday prayers event and not accepting my leaves on the same day. What can I do? help me in this regard in the light of the QURAN AND HADEETHS
irfan
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Jan 23, 2014, 05:03 AM
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Are birthday celebrations allowed?
Are there any Hadith/Quran citations that refer to celebrating an individual's birthday? Is birthday celebration allowed? If yes, what is and is not appropriate? What other basic rulings are relevant for planning one?
Are there any Hadith/Quran citations that refer to celebrating an individual's birthday?
Is birthday celebration allowed? If yes, what is and is not appropriate? What other basic rulings are relevant for planning one?
mtk
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Sep 18, 2012, 05:17 PM
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