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Am i still hopeful for Allah's forgiveness after this sin?

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Salam i want to ask a question. I have been doing masturbation for 7 months and now i have left it Alhumdulilah and Alhumdulilah i also did tawbah and promised Allah i will never do that sin and and will leave it..but i just sometimes feel that i may not be forgiven because i heard that it turns you...

                                  Salam i want to ask a question. I have been doing masturbation for 7 months and now i have left it Alhumdulilah and Alhumdulilah i also did tawbah and promised Allah i will never do that sin and and will leave it..but i just sometimes feel that i may not be forgiven because i heard that it turns your hands pregnant in the afrerlife please tell me is there any hadith that says that this will happen? And i am not even 16 and i got super scared after i heard this and that's why i sometimes think i am not worthy of forgiveness please i do not want this punishment in the afterlife please tell me will Allah forgive me? I prayed Salat al tawbah and promised never to return to it will Allah forgive?
                                

Muhammad Ali (1 rep)

Jul 21, 2021, 07:41 PM • Last activity: Jul 27, 2021, 09:41 AM

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What days are you meant to fast in dhul hijjah

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I am currently researching about dhul hijjah and have not read what days specifically you are meant to fast, is anyone able to shed some light?

                                  I am currently researching about dhul hijjah and have not read what days specifically you are meant to fast, is anyone able to shed some light?
                                

user14134 (85 rep)

Sep 16, 2015, 06:00 AM • Last activity: Jul 27, 2021, 09:04 AM

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Repenting when sun rises from the west

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Hi so im a revert and I just read that you can’t repent once the sun rises from the west. But I’m wondering, does that mean that if we commit sins after that we can’t repent? Or does that just mean the disbelievers? What would happen if I accidentally commit shirk/kufr after that sign, can I not ask...

                                  Hi so im a revert and I just read that you can’t repent once the sun rises from the west. But I’m wondering, does that mean that if we commit sins after that we can’t repent? Or does that just mean the disbelievers? What would happen if I accidentally commit shirk/kufr after that sign, can I not ask for forgiveness anymore? I don’t know how to interpret it and it really scares me now. 
                                

user44223

Jul 26, 2021, 02:02 PM • Last activity: Jul 27, 2021, 12:53 AM

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Can a wife force her husband to have sex in islam?

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Is it allowed for a woman to force her husband to have sex with her in islam?

                                  Is it allowed for a woman to force her husband to have sex with her in islam? 
                                

Ahsanul Irfan (1 rep)

Jul 26, 2021, 11:51 PM • Last activity: Jul 27, 2021, 12:22 AM

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According to Quran 4:23, are step-daughters not under the husband’s guardianship mahrams?

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This part of Quran 4:23 says > “your step daughters under your guardianship [born] of your wives unto whom you have gone in” Does this only apply to step daughters under the second husband’s guardianship or all step daughters?

                                  This part of Quran 4:23 says 

> “your step daughters under your guardianship [born] of your wives unto whom you have gone in” 

Does this only apply to step daughters under the second husband’s guardianship or all step daughters?

Anonymous (21 rep)

Jul 26, 2021, 08:02 AM • Last activity: Jul 26, 2021, 09:19 AM

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What is kufr without intention

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Assalamualaikum , I have heard that kufr or disbelief happens through actions, words or beliefs and he will be a kafir if he do the following things and there is no priority whether he wanted to leave Islam or not My question is what is actually meant by unintentional and intentional kufr how it hap...

                                  Assalamualaikum , I have heard that kufr or disbelief happens through actions, words or beliefs and he will be a kafir if he do the following things and there is no priority whether he wanted to leave Islam or not 
My question is what is actually meant by unintentional and intentional kufr how it happens can you briefly tell the difference and rulling
I done an act of kufr , at that time I had a thought not to do so I don't pay attention to the thought as I thought it was waswas happened to me  and I done the act but later found it is kufr , does I will be out of islam 
Please answer 
Anybody please answer please read my comment too to see my situation please answer
                                

user46245

Jul 23, 2021, 06:08 PM • Last activity: Jul 26, 2021, 09:13 AM

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Will Allah Forgive This Person?

halal-haram sin punishment forgiveness tawba

Aoa I wanted to know that if a person commits any major sin knowingly he is disobeying Allah or knowingly transgressing against Allah but then later he feels bad or feels remorseful about the sins he commited and he does Tawbah And leave that sin and promises to never repeat that sin and does good d...

                                  Aoa I wanted to know that if a person commits any major sin knowingly he is disobeying Allah or knowingly transgressing against Allah but then later he feels bad or feels remorseful about the sins he commited  and he does Tawbah And leave that sin and promises to never repeat that sin and does good deeds after...does Allah forgive this type of person? Jazak Allah
                                

Muhammad Ali (1 rep)

Jul 24, 2021, 09:00 PM • Last activity: Jul 25, 2021, 07:24 PM

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Eating from Subway restaurant

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Can we eat from subway in a non Muslim country for example in New York they have many subways the restaurant across the USA

                                  Can we eat from subway in a non Muslim country for example in New York they have many subways the restaurant across the USA 
                                

Anynomus (21 rep)

Jul 24, 2021, 08:34 PM • Last activity: Jul 25, 2021, 07:22 PM

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Can a wife deny her husband to marry more women?

halal-haram fiqh polygamy

Assalamu Alaikum brothers and sisters. Does the wife in Islamic marriages have a say in whether the husband gets to marry more women? In Islam, a man can marry up to 4 women, but can a wife reject that proposal? I feel like some women wouldn't be comfortable with that and wouldn't wish to "share" th...

                                  Assalamu Alaikum brothers and sisters.
Does the wife in Islamic marriages have a say in whether the husband gets to marry more women? 
In Islam, a man can marry up to 4 women, but can a wife reject that proposal?
I feel like some women wouldn't be comfortable with that and wouldn't wish to "share" their husband, and I've read that the only solution for women who don't want to be with a husband who wishes to marry more women is to divorce their husband according to their "marriage contract", but is it really just an either-or? 
I'm a man myself, but I was just curious about this. 
Of course, if it's not allowed, then I cannot disagree with the word of Allah.
Allah knows best. Thank you.

Edit: Again, for anyone reading my comment and thinking about disliking or are mad about it, I'm not against it if Allah has said it's impermissible. I will put my own feelings and opinions aside always if Allah has said how it is. I know Allah knows best and that my personal opinion has no say in Islamic rules. So I kindly ask anyone that's come across this question to not take it the wrong way. I'm simply curious.
                                

Mokmad (87 rep)

Jul 24, 2021, 12:28 AM • Last activity: Jul 25, 2021, 07:35 AM

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Is studying/reading astrology in purpose of nullifying it haram?

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Studying sihr is Haram unless your purpose is nullifying it. But does that goes for astrology too? How about believing that astrology star signs have its own name in order to avoid using them for anything? How about showing people zodiac signs just to tell them not to believe in them? Please answer...

                                  Studying sihr is Haram unless your purpose is nullifying it. But does that goes for astrology too? How about believing that astrology star signs have its own name in order to avoid using them for anything? How about showing people zodiac signs just to tell them not to believe in them? Please answer all my questions. I need answers.
                                

Adi (19 rep)

Jul 21, 2021, 03:11 PM • Last activity: Jul 24, 2021, 11:28 AM

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Are point-based reward apps haram?

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Assalamu Alaikum, So there's this thing called Microsoft Rewards which gives you points for searching things using the Microsoft Bing search engine. You can use those points to redeem for rewards, like gift cards. You can also use the "Give Mode" to have your points be donated to charity. I only use...

                                  Assalamu Alaikum,
So there's this thing called Microsoft Rewards which gives you points for searching things using the Microsoft Bing search engine. You can use those points to redeem for rewards, like gift cards. You can also use the "Give Mode" to have your points be donated to charity. I only use the Give Mode and donate the points that I earn to charity. Is this haram?
                                

Abdullah Khan (1 rep)

Jul 24, 2021, 04:55 AM

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Please answer if Allah will forgive or not

forgiveness tawba masturbation day-of-judgement hereafter

Aoa I used to masturbate and i was addicted to it but i did a tawbah and promised never to do it again and left it Alhumdulilah but i sometimes feel i am not forgiven as i heard that there is a punishment for it in the afrerlife which is "your hands will be pregnant" is there any hadith for this? An...

                                  Aoa

I used to masturbate and i was addicted to it but i did a tawbah and promised never to do it again and left it Alhumdulilah but i sometimes feel i am not forgiven as i heard that there is a punishment for it in the afrerlife which is "your hands will be pregnant" is there any hadith for this? And i just sometimes feel no matter what i will still get this punishment that's why i feel i'm doomed and cannot do anything about it..are these waswasa from shaytaan?..please help me can Allah forgive me i did tawbah will Allah forgive i am so frightened by this punishment that i can't even know what's reality..please help your brother in need..jazak Allah

Muhammad Ali (1 rep)

Jul 22, 2021, 08:54 PM • Last activity: Jul 23, 2021, 10:35 PM

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To Participate in non-Muslims religious activities like halloween, Christmas

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All Praise to Allah Swt and blessings on Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him His family and companions **What should parents do when their kids go to Public Schools in those countries where schools are eager to celebrate Halloween, Christmas or their other religious celebrations** 1. Should their kid...

                                  All Praise to Allah Swt and blessings on Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him His family and companions

**What should parents do when their kids go to Public Schools in those countries  where schools are eager to celebrate Halloween, Christmas or their other religious celebrations** 

 1. Should their kids not participate in those activities and tell the teachers that they are not interested or can they do some activities like wearing costumes for Halloween ,trick or treat, decorating Christmas tree?

 2. Some Masajid arrange special events in same day for Muslim kids like magic shows and others where they distribute candies so kids dont feel to go for trick or treat activities so is it allowed to do such in premises?

3  .  What Islam says about those Muslims who participate in  nonmuslims religious activities?

Syedah (2983 rep)

Oct 13, 2015, 01:17 AM • Last activity: Jul 23, 2021, 10:17 PM

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Is anyone at fault for money containing images?

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Many world currencies contain images, e.g., the [Saudi riyal][1] has an image of [King Abdullah][2]. [![Image source: Wikimedia commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Exchange_Money_Conversion_to_Foreign_Currency.jpg)][3]][3] When asked about the use of money with images on them, Islam Q&A...

                                  Many world currencies contain images, e.g., the Saudi riyal  has an image of King Abdullah .

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When asked about the use of money with images on them, Islam Q&A wrote:

> **Images on money are not your fault**, and you have no choice but to possess it and keep it in your house, or carry with you in order to use it for buying and selling, giving as gifts or in charity, and paying off debts, and other legitimate purposes. So there is no blame on you.

> Islam Q&A 

Saying "not your fault" suggests it is someone's fault: possibly the person(s) who designed the currency, or perhaps whoever permits its circulation.

**Question**: Is anyone at fault for money containing images?

In my answer [here](https://islam.stackexchange.com/a/46366/17163) , I look at some online fatwa.  From what I observed, most Sunni schools of fiqh (with the exception of Maliki, to some extent; see SeekersHub ) agreed that image making is haram (based on hadith such as Sahih al-Bukhari 5957 ), whereas Shia scholars didn't seem strongly against image making.  Moreover, as I understand, the above fatwa is a Salafi (Sunni, Hanbali) fatwa.  Thus, I'll ask for a Sunni point of view.

Rebecca J. Stones (21040 rep)

Mar 5, 2018, 08:46 AM • Last activity: Jul 23, 2021, 10:16 PM

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am i a kaffir because i use the word "jesus" when I'm tired or shocked?

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sometimes I say the word "jesus" when I'm shocked or tired because I've seen a tv show or a youtuber say it and I don't really think when I'm saying it, I've only questioned it recently. so, am i a kaffir and should perform ghusl because i replaced calling for god with jesus, or should I just watch...

                                  sometimes I say the word "jesus" when I'm shocked or tired because I've seen a tv show or a youtuber say it and I don't really think when I'm saying it, I've only questioned it recently. 

so, am i a kaffir and  should perform ghusl because i replaced calling for god with jesus, or should I just watch my mouth?!

muhamad (1 rep)

Jan 30, 2019, 06:32 PM • Last activity: Jul 23, 2021, 05:52 PM

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First written source in Isnad

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In hadith collections, the isnad is quoted starting from the last in chain back to the first, e.g. حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا مَالِكٌ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ Abdullah bin Yusuf related from Malik, from Hisham bin Aroua, from his father...

                                  In hadith collections, the isnad is quoted starting from the last in chain back to the first, e.g.

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا مَالِكٌ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ

Abdullah bin Yusuf related from Malik, from Hisham bin Aroua, from his father, from Aisha 

In this chain, the hadith was first passed down by word of mouth, and then written down.

My question: 

In particular in the practice of Bukhari and Muslim, is the last in chain (in the example Abdullah bin Yusuf) always the first who has written down the hadit or does the chain include written collections/pre-collections?

If the isnad contains written transmission, is it known by whom the hadith was first written down?

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Jeschu (1860 rep)

Jul 23, 2021, 06:31 AM • Last activity: Jul 23, 2021, 10:29 AM

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How do we fast on, so called, "White days" in Zul Hijjah?

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White days are 13th, 14th and 15th of a lunar month. But in Zul Hijjah it is prohibited to fast on 13th. So the problem is: **How do we fast on, so called, "White days" in Zul Hijjah?** Should one shift these days -> 14th, 15th and 16th, or how?

                                  White days are 13th, 14th and 15th of a lunar month. But in Zul Hijjah it is prohibited to fast on 13th. So the problem is: **How do we fast on, so called, "White days" in Zul Hijjah?**

Should one shift these days -> 14th, 15th and 16th, or how?

user31217

Jul 23, 2021, 07:07 AM • Last activity: Jul 23, 2021, 08:44 AM

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Muhammad (saw) wanting to marry daughter of Abbas, is this hadith authentic?

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**Muhammad (saw) wanting to marry daughter of Ibn Abbas is this hadith authentic?** Muhammad saw Um Habiba the daughter of Abbas while she was fatim (age of nursing) and he said, "If she grows up while I am still alive, I will marry her. Musnad Ahmad, Number 25636

                                  **Muhammad (saw) wanting to marry daughter of Ibn Abbas is this hadith authentic?**

Muhammad saw Um Habiba the daughter of Abbas while she was fatim (age of nursing) and he said, "If she grows up while I am still alive, I will marry her.

Musnad Ahmad, Number 25636

Abdulllah (159 rep)

Jun 4, 2016, 08:28 PM • Last activity: Jul 23, 2021, 08:19 AM

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Is it permissible to take birth control pill?

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I asked this question before but didn’t get correct answer. Both me and my husband don't want kids right now. We both agreed not to have kids for first 2 year. So i decided to take birth control pill. Is it permissible?

                                  I asked this question before but didn’t get correct answer. Both me and my husband don't want kids right now. We both agreed not to have kids for first 2 year. So i decided to take birth control pill.  Is it permissible? 
                                

Unknownuser (1 rep)

Jul 23, 2021, 06:03 AM • Last activity: Jul 23, 2021, 08:07 AM

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What is isnad of this Hadith about Muhammad made dua for rain?

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O Ka'b, relate to us something from the Messenger of Allah." Ka'b said: "When a man came and said to the Prophet of Allah, 'Seek rain for the tribe of Muzhar,' I heard the Prophet say: 'You are a bold man. You want me to seek rain for the tribe of Muzhar?' The man said: 'O Messenger of Allah, you ha...

                                  O Ka'b, relate to us something from the Messenger of Allah." Ka'b said: "When a man came and said to the Prophet of Allah, 'Seek rain for the tribe of Muzhar,' I heard the Prophet say: 'You are a bold man. You want me to seek rain for the tribe of Muzhar?' The man said: 'O Messenger of Allah, you have sought victory from Allah and He gave you victory. You supplicated Allah and He answered you.' The Messenger of Allah raised his hands and said: 'O Allah, give us a saving rain, good and productive, general and heavy, now and not later, beneficial and not harmful.' Allah responded to his supplication. It was not long before the people came complaining about the profusion of rain, and damage to their dwellings. The Messenger of Allah raised his hands and said: 'O Allah, around us and not upon us.' The clouds began dispersing left and right. Apparently it is found in ahmad and ibn hajar but i cannot find the isnad in English. Thank you 
                                

user40139 (131 rep)

Aug 30, 2020, 12:09 PM • Last activity: Jul 23, 2021, 06:43 AM

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