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Muslim prohibition on swearing oath of allegiance to secular power
I have read that a Muslim is prohibited from swearing an oath of allegiance to a secular power, e.g., the government of the United States, by specific language in the Quran. On-line references which I have checked seem to be silent on this issue. Is there a definitive answer?
I have read that a Muslim is prohibited from swearing an oath of allegiance to a secular power, e.g., the government of the United States, by specific language in the Quran. On-line references which I have checked seem to be silent on this issue. Is there a definitive answer?
David Duggan
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Jan 12, 2019, 05:09 PM
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Is it permissible to ask Allah to marry one to Maryam (as) and Asiyah (as) in paradise?
I have a freind who asks Allah to marry him to maryam and Asiyah as in jannah i warned him against it but he insists,i left him because i know Allah out of his limitless grace could grant it to him,whats the ruling on this?
I have a freind who asks Allah to marry him to maryam and Asiyah as in jannah i warned him against it but he insists,i left him because i know Allah out of his limitless grace could grant it to him,whats the ruling on this?
Zainab umar
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Aug 15, 2025, 06:50 AM
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Is Betting money on stopping a sin Haram?
Al salam alykum, i wanted to ask: If you and a friend struggle from a haram addiction (may got forgive us) and both want to stop. Is it halal to make a wager on who can go the longer without doing this sin?
Al salam alykum, i wanted to ask:
If you and a friend struggle from a haram addiction (may got forgive us) and both want to stop. Is it halal to make a wager on who can go the longer without doing this sin?
Ali
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May 15, 2024, 09:39 PM
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Does it matter where or which location you pray, or not?
According to Surah Az-Zalzalah (99:4–5), the earth will report its news on the Day of Judgment. Some scholars say this includes testifying about where people prayed. Why is the location of prayer important, and what is the wisdom behind the earth testifying about it? I have heard that once you pray...
According to Surah Az-Zalzalah (99:4–5), the earth will report its news on the Day of Judgment. Some scholars say this includes testifying about where people prayed. Why is the location of prayer important, and what is the wisdom behind the earth testifying about it? I have heard that once you pray sunnah, you need to change your location. I want to know why and what is the point of where you pray. Your limbs can testify that you pray, so why earth?
Mohamed Mohamed
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Mar 7, 2026, 02:34 PM
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Someone being offended over a misunderstanding and not forgiving
As-salamu alaykum On internet I made a friend(Man A) and we were on good terms with each other. One day what happened was he went through something bad and to make him feel good and relieved I said something but he took it the wrong way and misunderstood what I meant. He did get angry at it and bloc...
As-salamu alaykum
On internet I made a friend(Man A) and we were on good terms with each other.
One day what happened was he went through something bad and to make him feel good and relieved I said something but he took it the wrong way and misunderstood what I meant.
He did get angry at it and blocked me immediately, during then I wanted to apologize and I did realise that I should have said it in a better way.
Couple of days later one of my other friend(Man B) came online after a long time so I asked if I can talk to Man A and he sent me a screenshot where he still was angry at me and was not willing to talk even tho he was explained of the situation.
So my question is if I am still sinful?
Farhan Aamir
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Mar 7, 2026, 06:52 PM
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How many raka'ahs of taraweeh did Umar(R.A) initiated?
I know that the topic of taraweeh is controversial amongst Muslims. I don't want to go in much details but I have only few questions. Here I wanted to ask about hadith in muwatta imam Malik in which Umar(R.A) ordered Ubayy ibn Kaab and Tamim ad-Dari to lead the prayer in 11 raka'ahs. Ahle hadith use...
I know that the topic of taraweeh is controversial amongst Muslims. I don't want to go in much details but I have only few questions. Here I wanted to ask about hadith in muwatta imam Malik in which Umar(R.A) ordered Ubayy ibn Kaab and Tamim ad-Dari to lead the prayer in 11 raka'ahs. Ahle hadith use this as evidence while Hanafis sobject to this that this narration is mudtarib due to its other chains. Is there objection valid?
I also wanted to ask that was there consensus of compaanions(r.a) on 20 raka'ahs and is 20 raka'ahs supported through consistent practice as claimed by hanafis?
Abdul Moiz
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Mar 31, 2022, 10:31 AM
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Ideas of Causality in ISLAM
Currently I am working on a philosophy paper, exploring the correlation between cause and effect, or in other words how present knowledge is wholly dependent upon past knowledge. I was thinking of applying some reference or explanation based on Islam. Is there anything I can talk about, with respect...
Currently I am working on a philosophy paper, exploring the correlation between cause and effect, or in other words how present knowledge is wholly dependent upon past knowledge.
I was thinking of applying some reference or explanation based on Islam. Is there anything I can talk about, with respect to the hadiths or maybe something from the Quran with regards to the past and present dependency?
EPIC Tube HD
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Oct 18, 2019, 01:00 PM
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I have a name problem in my name. Iam confused about the meaning
Assalamualikum, Iam a 18 year old Muslim girl student seeking for help in this platform I found out on the internet. It would be helpful if you give me proper advice for my situation. My name is Sophia Usrat. I found out on the Google that Usrat means poverty, hardship. But in chatgpt it shows it me...
Assalamualikum,
Iam a 18 year old Muslim girl student seeking for help in this platform I found out on the internet. It would be helpful if you give me proper advice for my situation.
My name is Sophia Usrat. I found out on the Google that Usrat means poverty, hardship. But in chatgpt it shows it means Family. Iam confused does my name carry any bad meaning.I asked my parents about that they told me they got the name from an islamic name book and it means something good. They told me not to worry about it. But as a Muslim girl who is concerned about consequences of Islam that every name should me meaningful. I feel exhausted about this.
I hope that you would be able to give me proper advice for this situation. And if the name has bad meaning should we change it ?
laptopi wantami
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Mar 9, 2026, 01:36 PM
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About pre ejaculation fluid
I am 29 years old man.Not married. For many days I m getting problem with pre - ejaculation fluid. Everyday my penis erect before urinating or it was already erected when I get up early morning to pray fajr prayer. I have noticed when my penis get flaccid lot of pre - ejaculation fluid comes off whe...
I am 29 years old man.Not married. For many days I m getting problem with pre - ejaculation fluid. Everyday my penis erect before urinating or it was already erected when I get up early morning to pray fajr prayer. I have noticed when my penis get flaccid lot of pre - ejaculation fluid comes off when performing salat.I have broken salat so many times and washed penis. So, my question is do I need to break salat when it seem to me that fluid is coming out or shall I continue salat. And do I need gush everytime or wash the cloth
Any advice would be great. It will help me out of this problem inshallah.
Kazi
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Mar 11, 2015, 06:30 AM
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Is it always obligatory to accept the Jizyah from disbelievers (when they are not captured)?
My question is fairly simple.. I’m aware this isn’t a site for apologetics. But for example after the Romans had been called to pay the Jizyah once, I’m aware asking to pay the Jizyah again before each attack on them would not be obligatory. But is it obligatory to accept it from them whenever they...
My question is fairly simple.. I’m aware this isn’t a site for apologetics. But for example after the Romans had been called to pay the Jizyah once, I’m aware asking to pay the Jizyah again before each attack on them would not be obligatory. But is it obligatory to accept it from them whenever they accept, even after the Romans have been attacked by the Muslims before? Like one Roman city was attacked, is it obligatory to accept the Jizyah from other Roman cities if they accept? Sorry if it’s a bit of a weird question.
احمد
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Mar 8, 2026, 09:42 PM
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Is Ramadan the only reason Islam uses lunar calendar?
I was curious why Islam uses the lunar calendar. The solar calendar seems more pragmatic because the same date falls in the same season every year. E.g. thanks to the solar calendar, it is easy to know that January 1, 1786 was winter in Copenhagen. It is much harder to derive the season in different...
I was curious why Islam uses the lunar calendar. The solar calendar seems more pragmatic because the same date falls in the same season every year. E.g. thanks to the solar calendar, it is easy to know that January 1, 1786 was winter in Copenhagen. It is much harder to derive the season in different geographic locations based on a lunar date.
The only advantage to the lunar calendar I can think of is to diversify the difficulty of the Ramadan fast, to make it easier in some years and harder in others. But are there any other benefits of and reasons why Islam uses it?
amphibient
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Jan 15, 2015, 01:57 AM
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Bleeding from gums when i do ablution (Wudu')
What should be done when bleeding comes during ablution? Should it be restarted? I have a situation in which when i do ablution my gums starts to bleed especially when i wash my face. Then i restart my ablution again and again from this state. I have a question that should i start the ablution again...
What should be done when bleeding comes during ablution?
Should it be restarted?
I have a situation in which when i do ablution my gums starts to bleed especially when i wash my face.
Then i restart my ablution again and again from this state.
I have a question that should i start the ablution again and again this situation? Or i can complete my ablution and clean my mouth at the end.
tiger
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Jan 30, 2019, 02:54 AM
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Ruling on Fiverr's (freelance platform) commission for a permanent client
I and my brother worked online as the freelance developers through Fiverr. I gave an interview to a client in November/December 2020 for my brother and myself in which I mentioned that we will both work for the client. Back then I was working on another job. I tried to work for the client but I coul...
I and my brother worked online as the freelance developers through Fiverr.
I gave an interview to a client in November/December 2020 for my brother and myself in which I mentioned that we will both work for the client. Back then I was working on another job. I tried to work for the client but I could not work with him until April 2021 because I could not manage two jobs. Then, I decided all terms and conditions of my work with the client directly on whatsapp at the end of March.
Fiverr mentions in their terms and conditions that all communications and money should only go through their platform on which they charge around 20%. My mother said to get payments directly from the client from now on because the client is permanent now and we have already paid a lot of commission to Fiverr monthly so there is no need to pay anymore.
My question is that is it permissible if I get the payments directly from client instead of getting through Fiverr? I work for the client on monthly basis and do I have to keep paying a hefty amount to Fiverr each month? Fiverr's headquarters are also located in Israel so I don't want to do business with them. Can I close my account on Fiverr and get the money from the client directly because I would no longer be obliged to their terms and conditions?
JazakAllah
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Jul 21, 2021, 06:43 PM
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Is this haram despite these restrictions
So I have a girl that I met we are both Muslim teenagers and we have never touched or flirted all of that but our parents don’t know about this that I have a relationship with her and I intend to marry her in the future is it haram according to the Sunni if I don’t tell my parents until the right ti...
So I have a girl that I met we are both Muslim teenagers and we have never touched or flirted all of that but our parents don’t know about this that I have a relationship with her and I intend to marry her in the future is it haram according to the Sunni if I don’t tell my parents until the right time or do they must know now but I intend in letting them know in the future and until then I have kept the conversation between me and this person for only knowing each other further
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Mar 8, 2026, 10:24 AM
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Is There a Hadith About Al Aqsa Being Destroyed/ Replaced by a Jewish Temple/ Taken Over by Jews?
I want to know if there is a Hadith that exists, as per what the title says.
I want to know if there is a Hadith that exists, as per what the title says.
NTS
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Mar 8, 2026, 04:08 AM
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Is It Allowed in Islam to Refuse My Parents’ Request if It Interferes with Responsibilities?
Is it okay in Islam if I don’t do something my Mum ask me to do, like going live on TikTok Everyday including during holidays, when it stops me from fulfilling my responsibilities like school and do my own stuff? Because when I refuse, my mum scold me. I Don't know what to do.
Is it okay in Islam if I don’t do something my Mum ask me to do, like going live on TikTok Everyday including during holidays, when it stops me from fulfilling my responsibilities like school and do my own stuff? Because when I refuse, my mum scold me. I Don't know what to do.
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Ghusl for Friday prayers
If I do ghusl and I am not in the state of janaba, but I wash every part and rinse my nose and mouth just like in the ghusl I do for janaba, do I need to make wudu after getting out of the shower again? And if yes can I make the wudu right after the ghusl, inside of the shower? Thanks,
If I do ghusl and I am not in the state of janaba, but I wash every part and rinse my nose and mouth just like in the ghusl I do for janaba, do I need to make wudu after getting out of the shower again?
And if yes can I make the wudu right after the ghusl, inside of the shower?
Thanks,
Noah
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Mar 30, 2023, 04:15 PM
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Is it considered apostasy if association with Islam was only hereditary?
Most people belonging to a faith will do whatever it takes to raise their child to see only their hereditary faith as orthodox (righteous one) and all others as unorthodox. If a person was only manipulated by his/her parents to declare their belonging to the Islamic faith at a tender age at which th...
Most people belonging to a faith will do whatever it takes to raise their child to see only their hereditary faith as orthodox (righteous one) and all others as unorthodox.
If a person was only manipulated by his/her parents to declare their belonging to the Islamic faith at a tender age at which they were unfit to resist the pressures of cultivation but later, once they maybe reach their teens, they start thinking freely and come to terms that their association with the religion in the past was never genuinely theirs (as opposed to some people who do convert of their own volition), is their act considered apostasy and, as such, subject to the sanctions of leaving Islam?
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Is sleeping a necessary condition for Tahajjud (night prayer)?
I want to know whether or not sleeping is a necessary condition for [Tahajjud][1]? For example this fatwa says that Tahajjud means praying after sleeping: > Tahajjud means specifically praying at night, and some scholars limited it to prayers that are offered at night after sleeping. (https://islamq...
I want to know whether or not sleeping is a necessary condition for Tahajjud ?
For example this fatwa says that Tahajjud means praying after sleeping:
> Tahajjud means specifically praying at night, and some scholars limited it to prayers that are offered at night after sleeping. (https://islamqa.info/en/143240)
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About tahajjud prayer when to be performed
Yesterday I had gone to sleep late due to my studies at like 1 am to 2 am ish. So before going to sleep I prayed Tahajjud and Witr prayer so that when I wake up I wouldn’t have to rush my suhoor and eat it peacefully. But after telling my mother this, she told me that tahajjud is to be strictly pray...
Yesterday I had gone to sleep late due to my studies at like 1 am to 2 am ish. So before going to sleep I prayed Tahajjud and Witr prayer so that when I wake up I wouldn’t have to rush my suhoor and eat it peacefully. But after telling my mother this, she told me that tahajjud is to be strictly prayed after waking up. Is it true? If it is then can you show me the proofs? جزاكم الله خيرا كثيرا in advance.
Learning Muslimah
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