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Is it acceptable to pray sitting down because of laziness?
I was a bit surprised by these descriptions of the Prophet Muhammad: > 'A'isha said, "Do not forget to stand up at night to pray. The Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, did not neglect to do it. If he was either ill or lazy, he prayed sitting down." ([sunnah.com][1]) > > This version...
I was a bit surprised by these descriptions of the Prophet Muhammad:
> 'A'isha said, "Do not forget to stand up at night to pray. The Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, did not neglect to do it. If he was either ill or lazy, he prayed sitting down." (sunnah.com )
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> This version of Ziyad has: He said: What is this? The people told him: This is for Zainab who prays. When she becomes lazy, or is tired, she holds it. He said: Undo it. One of you should pray in good spirits. When he is lazy or tired, he should sit down. (sunnah.com )
I've always envisioned the Prophet as having the utmost highest standards of prayer. So this maybe is not regular behavior.
**Question**: Is it acceptable to pray sitting down because of laziness?
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What is the english meaning of taqwa?
Selamun Aleykum, I heard there is no single word or even single phrase to adequately translate **taqwa** into English. This is the reason for inaccuracies in this meaning for Quranic translations. I heard it takes 3 sentences minimum to describe taqwa. Please indicate if the following is correct. My...
Selamun Aleykum,
I heard there is no single word or even single phrase to adequately translate **taqwa** into English. This is the reason for inaccuracies in this meaning for Quranic translations.
I heard it takes 3 sentences minimum to describe taqwa. Please indicate if the following is correct. My son asked so it is important that it is.
1. To worship Allah only and obey all of Allah's requirements for Islam as shown by our prophet (pbuh).
2. To abstain from anything that is Haram.
3. To abstain from anything that is makru (questionable )
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Does reciting the 99 Names of ALLAH (swt) bring particular benefits?
I happened to visit a Islamic website [99 Names of ALLAH(swt)][1] recently, and it had listed all the names of ALLAH (swt), with all the names there is a certain **WAZIFA** or say certain recitations, that if a certain name is recited 100 times then this benefit will happen. **For example :** If a p...
I happened to visit a Islamic website 99 Names of ALLAH(swt) recently, and it had listed all the names of ALLAH (swt), with all the names there is a certain **WAZIFA** or say certain recitations, that if a certain name is recited 100 times then this benefit will happen.
**For example :** If a person recites *Ar-Rehman* **100** times then he will get sharp memory.
Is there any validity to this practice? In particular, **can anyone provide me with some authentic ahadith** or any reference in **Al-Quran** regarding it?
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Why does Allah (SWT) have 99 names?
>بِسْمِ اللَّـهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ The above verse mentions two names of Allah (SWT): 1. الرَّحْمَـٰنِ (Most Merciful) 2. الرَّحِيمِ (Most Kind) My question is, why does Allah (SWT) have 99 names? Is this number significant in any way?
>بِسْمِ اللَّـهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
The above verse mentions two names of Allah (SWT):
1. الرَّحْمَـٰنِ (Most Merciful)
2. الرَّحِيمِ (Most Kind)
My question is, why does Allah (SWT) have 99 names? Is this number significant in any way?
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Origin of the Asma ul Husna song and its arrangement
Assalamualaikum and Peace to all, I was wondering what are the origins of the Asma ul Husna song/nasheed that is commonly taught today? Specifically in terms of its music/tune and its arrangement/'formula'. Examples include https://youtu.be/2iQD3Nm0F98 https://youtu.be/lXzyM36ZO9E https://youtu.be/e...
Assalamualaikum and Peace to all,
I was wondering what are the origins of the Asma ul Husna song/nasheed that is commonly taught today? Specifically in terms of its music/tune and its arrangement/'formula'.
Examples include
https://youtu.be/2iQD3Nm0F98
https://youtu.be/lXzyM36ZO9E
https://youtu.be/e-KygsbNVGk
but not, perhaps other takes on it that have other tunes or arrangements, such as https://youtu.be/tTao6LY05zw .
Thank you.
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How many names are provided for Allah in Quran and Hadith?
When there are already 1000 questions are the islam.StackExchange, I found it interesting to ask the question 1001 about 1001 names of Allah: There is a Du'a narrated from Imam Ali-ibn-Hussain from prophet Muhammad (PBUH) called [Joushan Kabir Dua (this links contain Du'a in Arabic, English and Pers...
When there are already 1000 questions are the islam.StackExchange, I found it interesting to ask the question 1001 about 1001 names of Allah:
There is a Du'a narrated from Imam Ali-ibn-Hussain from prophet Muhammad (PBUH) called Joushan Kabir Dua (this links contain Du'a in Arabic, English and Persian) that is 100 parts, each containing 10 beautiful names of Allah. Also part 55 contains 11 names, so the total names of Allah in this Du'a will be 1001. I found calling Allah by 1001 names not only an very good way to ask him my needs - specially in Qadr nights, but also a excellent way to think and learn better about my Lord.
So my question is: How many names are provided for Allah (Asma-ul-Husna) in Hadith or Sunnah? Is there any name of Allah missing from this great Du'a, or is there any other source with more names of Allah? If not, maybe we can consider these 1001 names are all the names Muslims know about Allah.
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Is it haram for women to use steel blades to shave hair?
There is a concept among muslim women that they cannot use steel blades for removing hair, some might say it is haram. So even removing hair is painful e.g through waxing is it fine unless it is not steal. Is it true if so any documentation of it?
There is a concept among muslim women that they cannot use steel blades for removing hair, some might say it is haram. So even removing hair is painful e.g through waxing is it fine unless it is not steal. Is it true if so any documentation of it?
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Will Allah forgive or ease the punishment?
I recently converted to Islam, and there are things that I don't understand. However, I am seeking answers. I have read a lot about how Allah forgives a person's sins if they sincerely repent from the heart, feel genuine regret, and strive not to repeat them. However, I came across an article on the...
I recently converted to Islam, and there are things that I don't understand. However, I am seeking answers.
I have read a lot about how Allah forgives a person's sins if they sincerely repent from the heart, feel genuine regret, and strive not to repeat them. However, I came across an article on the internet that is unclear to me.
Here is a quote from the article:
"The first way to avoid or mitigate the punishment of Allah is sincere repentance. If a Muslim sincerely repents of a sin after committing it, then this repentance can contribute to the weakening of the punishment or forgiveness."
This statement mentions both weakening the punishment and forgiveness. Does this mean there are cases where Allah may not completely forgive a sin but instead lessen the punishment?
What exactly is being conveyed here? Is this an established Islamic teaching, or is it just the author's interpretation and should not be taken literally?
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Do crescent moons above mosques violate the 2nd comment to not make images of things created by God?
[![mosques-crescent][1]][1] [1]: https://i.sstatic.net/TpNOboRJ.jpg The 2nd commandment says not to make an image of anything that Allah created in the six days of creation. Furthermore, we are commanded to not worship the moon, as well as the sun and stars. Does the symbol of the crescent moon abov...
The 2nd commandment says not to make an image of anything that Allah created in the six days of creation.
Furthermore, we are commanded to not worship the moon, as well as the sun and stars.
Does the symbol of the crescent moon above mosques violate the 2nd commandment to not make images of the moon?
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Is praying in a masjid that is 15 mins Away obligatory?
Assalamu alaikum, hope you are well, I was wondering if it was obligatory for me to pray in a masjid that is 15 mins Away from my home. As when i ask my parent to let me go and pray my five daily prayers in the masjid, they say it's to far.
Assalamu alaikum, hope you are well, I was wondering if it was obligatory for me to pray in a masjid that is 15 mins Away from my home. As when i ask my parent to let me go and pray my five daily prayers in the masjid, they say it's to far.
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Why people may be born disabled?
This is a similar question to one that has been deleted a while ago while I was in the process of answering, therefore I am posting this question in the purpose of helping others who may seek the same query! 1. Why is it that some of us are born deaf, blind or with any other disability or developed...
This is a similar question to one that has been deleted a while ago while I was in the process of answering, therefore I am posting this question in the purpose of helping others who may seek the same query!
1. Why is it that some of us are born deaf, blind or with any other disability or developed them through their lifetime?
2. Does this mean that the healthy have an advantage over the sick?
3. Are the sick rewarded for their patience during sickness?
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Why did Imam Bukhaari consider the hadith on fasting on the day of Arafat expiating 2 years worth of sins to be weak?
I've heard that imam Bukhaari did not consider the hadith in sahih Muslim on fasting on the day of Arafat expiating 2 years worth of sins to be authentic. https://www.abuaminaelias.com/fasting-on-day-of-arafat-or-not/ > ...He was asked about fasting on the day of 'Arafa (9th of Dhu'I-Hijja), whereup...
I've heard that imam Bukhaari did not consider the hadith in sahih Muslim on fasting on the day of Arafat expiating 2 years worth of sins to be authentic. https://www.abuaminaelias.com/fasting-on-day-of-arafat-or-not/
> ...He was asked about fasting on the day of 'Arafa (9th of Dhu'I-Hijja), whereupon he said: It expiates the sins of the preceding year and the coming year. ... (Sahih Muslim )
Why was that?
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In an interfaith marriage, would the non-Muslim partner be prohibited from celebrating e.g. Easter, Christmas?
As Muslims we do not celebrate holidays like Easter or Christmas. However if you were involved in an interfaith marriage (with someone from the "people of the book"), would the other person be prohibited from celebrating such holidays? Or are they allowed to celebrate as long as you (as a Muslim) do...
As Muslims we do not celebrate holidays like Easter or Christmas. However if you were involved in an interfaith marriage (with someone from the "people of the book"), would the other person be prohibited from celebrating such holidays? Or are they allowed to celebrate as long as you (as a Muslim) do not, but just wish them "well" out of respect and politeness?
Where does Islam stand on this?
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Obligations and recommendations of sacrificial slaughter?
What are the obligatory conditions for sacrificial slaughter of animals to be valid? Also what are the Sunnah recommendations to follow? I am asking about the details relevant to the actual act of slaughter and not for example the requirements regarding the animal such as its type, age and health et...
What are the obligatory conditions for sacrificial slaughter of animals to be valid? Also what are the Sunnah recommendations to follow?
I am asking about the details relevant to the actual act of slaughter and not for example the requirements regarding the animal such as its type, age and health etc.
Please provide Quran, Hadith or Fiqh references. I keep hearing of stuff like 'can't use a serrated knife', 'offer the animal water' and 'cut the four vessels of the throat', but I am unsure about the references for these or how these are derived.
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What is the sunnah way to a morning routine?
I see a lot of very productive people and multi-millionaires with a regular early morning routine. As the Prophet Muhammad SAWS is supposed to be the best example, what morning routine did the Prophet and his companions follow?
I see a lot of very productive people and multi-millionaires with a regular early morning routine. As the Prophet Muhammad SAWS is supposed to be the best example, what morning routine did the Prophet and his companions follow?
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What are the extra prayers and what do they mean?
We pray 2 extra rakats after the morning prayer, 2 or 4 after duhr, 2 after maghrib and 3 after Isha. I always knew that they were extra and it's good to pray them but I don't know what they mean. Did Prophet Muhammad (pbup) used to do them and that's why we're doing them or did Allah (swt) say it's...
We pray 2 extra rakats after the morning prayer, 2 or 4 after duhr, 2 after maghrib and 3 after Isha.
I always knew that they were extra and it's good to pray them but I don't know what they mean.
Did Prophet Muhammad (pbup) used to do them and that's why we're doing them or did Allah (swt) say it's good to do them?
Also what's the benefit? Any extra prayer is good of course, I'm just wondering if there is a hadith or something that will kind of clarify it for me.
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Not praying in masjid when imam is a government paid employee?
I noticed that my relatives (living in Dubai) do not pray at the masjid, even when it is only at a 2-minute walk from their home. They offer all their prayers at home, including the Jumma salah. Their reason is that the imam is a paid employee of the government. They mentioned that some fatwas state...
I noticed that my relatives (living in Dubai) do not pray at the masjid, even when it is only at a 2-minute walk from their home. They offer all their prayers at home, including the Jumma salah.
Their reason is that the imam is a paid employee of the government. They mentioned that some fatwas state that "Getting paid on offering prayer and other things like teaching the Quran is haram". My relatives told me that Prophet Muhammad (SAW), Abu Bakar (RA) or any other companions of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) did not accept wages to lead prayers.
I asked them that if they go to Hajj, they will not offer prayers behind the Kaaba Imam since he is getting paid by the government. They replied that yes they will not.
So my question is that, are these people doing the right thing by not praying behind a government paid imam?
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is niqab واجب? please help
I really want to start wearing it I just want to know if it is im afraid of wearing it also because of the city that I’m in it’s soo many KKK flags it’s scary. alhumdulilah for every answer.
I really want to start wearing it I just want to know if it is im afraid of wearing it also because of the city that I’m in it’s soo many KKK flags it’s scary. alhumdulilah for every answer.
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Is Nafil allowed after Faraz of Asr ?
I performed *Nafil* prayer(namaz) after *Asr Faraz* namaz, one person came and said you should not perform any namaz (Salah) after Asr Faraz. I would like to know is it allowed to offer *Nafil* namaz after Farz namaz of Asr? There is a same doubt with offering *Nafil* namaz after Fajr. Would anyone...
I performed *Nafil* prayer(namaz) after *Asr Faraz* namaz, one person came and said you should not perform any namaz (Salah) after Asr Faraz.
I would like to know is it allowed to offer *Nafil* namaz after Farz namaz of Asr?
There is a same doubt with offering *Nafil* namaz after Fajr. Would anyone clarify on this?
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Is there any event where Hazrat Ali (RA) ordered execution of people who considered him to be divine?
Is there any event in which Hazrat Ali(RA) ordered the killing of 40 people because they exceeded the limits of love with Hazrat Ali(RA) and declared Hazrat Ali(RA) to be the God.
Is there any event in which Hazrat Ali(RA) ordered the killing of 40 people because they exceeded the limits of love with Hazrat Ali(RA) and declared Hazrat Ali(RA) to be the God.
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