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WHAT SHOULD I FOLLOW
****AS SALAM ALAIKUM 5/6/2026**strong text** I LIVE IN CHICAGO, IL AND I PRAY AT HOME BECAUSE IS HARD FOR ME TO ATTEND THE MASJID, WHAT SHOULD I FOLLOW ATHAN APP OR PRAYER SCHEDULE OR JAMAT TIMING?****
****AS SALAM ALAIKUM 5/6/2026**strong text** I LIVE IN CHICAGO, IL AND I PRAY AT HOME BECAUSE IS HARD FOR ME TO ATTEND THE MASJID, WHAT SHOULD I FOLLOW ATHAN APP OR PRAYER SCHEDULE OR JAMAT TIMING?****
Akbar Lewis (1 rep)
May 6, 2026, 07:35 AM
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Does kissing/touching a non-spouse female break the fast?
I understand that it is wrong to kiss or touch a woman that is not your lawful spouse but my question is : does it break the fast to touch, kiss, or do any non sexual acts with her ?
I understand that it is wrong to kiss or touch a woman that is not your lawful spouse but my question is : does it break the fast to touch, kiss, or do any non sexual acts with her ?
user128255 (1 rep)
May 1, 2020, 04:52 AM • Last activity: May 6, 2026, 06:05 AM
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Permissibility of the reed flute
I've read that imam Rafi, a great shafi'i scholar allowed the reed flute whilst imam Nawawi disagreed with him. What evidence did imam Rafi'i use to justify his ruling?
I've read that imam Rafi, a great shafi'i scholar allowed the reed flute whilst imam Nawawi disagreed with him. What evidence did imam Rafi'i use to justify his ruling?
Student (111 rep)
Mar 28, 2023, 10:37 PM • Last activity: May 4, 2026, 12:38 AM
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Is it sufficient to rub an impurity under tap water if the stain is still visible afterwards?
I got an impurity on my trousers. I rubbed the place a little under water. Then I used it, but the stain of impurity was still visible, as the area was wet. It touched my skin. Is the trouser impure? Is the area of my body that it touched also impure?
I got an impurity on my trousers. I rubbed the place a little under water. Then I used it, but the stain of impurity was still visible, as the area was wet. It touched my skin. Is the trouser impure? Is the area of my body that it touched also impure?
Muhammad Shah (19 rep)
Aug 23, 2020, 02:41 PM • Last activity: May 2, 2026, 03:04 PM
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Temporary Marriage
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته I wanted to know if it was permissible to be enter a marriage knowing you only wanted to be married for a few years and divorce? I am a muslim sister and wanted to get married while i was in school for a few years but have plans to move and help my parents in old age...
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته I wanted to know if it was permissible to be enter a marriage knowing you only wanted to be married for a few years and divorce? I am a muslim sister and wanted to get married while i was in school for a few years but have plans to move and help my parents in old age and I don’t want to carry the responsibility of both my parents and a spouse. If it halal do I have to inform the person i’m marrying?
0o0 _ (1 rep)
Mar 31, 2026, 05:00 AM • Last activity: Apr 30, 2026, 06:04 AM
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Why and how disliking some divine laws is definitely an act of disbelief?
There are some divine laws which are decreed, and I don’t like them because, I can’t do things I liked. I have told about this to my Christian mother, and she told me that this means that I rise up against God if I don’t like some divine laws. I have also asked my Muslim father regarding this, and h...
There are some divine laws which are decreed, and I don’t like them because, I can’t do things I liked. I have told about this to my Christian mother, and she told me that this means that I rise up against God if I don’t like some divine laws. I have also asked my Muslim father regarding this, and he said that it is not an act of disbelief to dislike some divine laws. And another Muslim told me 99% correct as my mother told me. What confuses me is that, both they differently then one another, and I can’t tell who’s right or wrong, and I don’t know if **by disliking some divine laws entails an act of disbelief? Yes or no? If yes, where’s the clear proof?** Because, I’ve told my mother that I don’t have the intention to rise up against God, I’m a nobody to do this. And she insist by telling me that, even though you think that you do not have this intention, still it is an act of disbelief. The reason for disliking some divine laws is because, it makes me feel uncomfortable, and I’m obligated to stay away from doing things I like. Can someone please give me a concrete information regarding this issue? Because, I have this problem for long time. I can’t tell why and how this is definitely an act of disbelief.
Alex A (1135 rep)
Dec 1, 2018, 08:21 PM • Last activity: Apr 26, 2026, 06:05 AM
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What does the word “kubah” mean in the hadith?
I’m going to answer my own question because there aren’t any posts, in fairness, that talk about this topic in the English language. This is something I wish my younger self could have read. ***But the question pertains to the definition of the word “kuba” or ”kubah” (كوبة) and does it relate to the...
I’m going to answer my own question because there aren’t any posts, in fairness, that talk about this topic in the English language. This is something I wish my younger self could have read. ***But the question pertains to the definition of the word “kuba” or ”kubah” (كوبة) and does it relate to the topic of music in the religion of sunni Islam?*** > Narrated Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-'As: > > عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو،أَنَّ نَبِيَّ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَهَى عَنِ الْخَمْرِ وَالْمَيْسِرِ وَالْكُوبَةِ وَالْغُبَيْرَاءِ وَقَال"‏ كُلُّ مُسْكِرٍ حَرَامٌ‏"‏‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ قَالَ ابْنُ سَلاَمٍ أَبُو عُبَيْدٍ الْغُبَيْرَاءُ السُّكُرْكَةُ تُعْمَلُ مِنَ الذُّرَةِ شَرَابٌ يَعْمَلُهُ الْحَبَشَةُ ‏. > >The Prophet (ﷺ) forbade wine (khamr), game of chance (maysir), drum (kubah), and wine made from millet (ghubayrah), saying: Every intoxicant is forbidden. Abu Dawud said: Ibn Sallam Abu 'Ubaid said: Ghubairah was an intoxicant liquor made from millet. This wine was made by the Abyssinians Abu Dawood 3685: Book 26, Hadith 3677 as well as > Narrated Ibn Abbas: > >عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ وَفْدَ عَبْدِ الْقَيْسِ، قَالُوا يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ فِيمَ نَشْرَبُ قَالَ ‏"‏ لاَ تَشْرَبُوا فِي الدُّبَّاءِ وَلاَ فِي الْمُزَفَّتِ وَلاَ فِي النَّقِيرِ وَانْتَبِذُوا فِي الأَسْقِيَةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالُوا يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ فَإِنِ اشْتَدَّ فِي الأَسْقِيَةِ قَالَ ‏"‏ فَصُبُّوا عَلَيْهِ الْمَاءَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالُوا يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ‏.‏ فَقَالَ لَهُمْ فِي الثَّالِثَةِ أَوِ الرَّابِعَةِ ‏"‏ أَهْرِيقُوهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ ثُمَّ قَالَ ‏"‏ إِنَّ اللَّهَ حَرَّمَ عَلَىَّ أَوْ حُرِّمَ الْخَمْرُ وَالْمَيْسِرُ وَالْكُوبَةُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏"‏ وَكُلُّ مُسْكِرٍ حَرَامٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ سُفْيَانُ فَسَأَلْتُ عَلِيَّ بْنَ بَذِيمَةَ عَنِ الْكُوبَةِ قَالَ الطَّبْلُ ‏.‏ > >The deputation of ‘Abd al-Qais asked (the prophet):From which(vessels)should we drink ? He (the prophet) replied: Do not drink from the pumpkins, vessels smeared with pitch, and hollow stumps , and steep dates in skins. They asked: Messenger of Allah, if it ferments? He replied: infuse water in it. They asked: Messenger of Allah...” (repeating the same words). He replied to them third or fourth time: Pour it away. He then said: Allah has forbidden me, or he said: He has forbidden me wine, game of chance and kubah(drums). He said: Every intoxicant is unlawful. Sufyan said: I asked ‘All b. Badhimah about kubah . He replied: Drum. Abu Dawood 3696: Book 26, Hadith 3687 *side note, (الدُّبَّاءِ) *dubba'e* is not a pumpkin per-se but more precisely calabash or long melon because pumpkins were not discovered until Columbus in the 15th century. A bit of an anachronism since the hadith takes place 1,400 years ago.
Rma Om (75 rep)
Apr 19, 2025, 04:44 AM • Last activity: Apr 25, 2026, 11:01 AM
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Why are scholars using “in the cradle” as an example when discussing istibra?
I found the following on islamweb archives where istibra is being discussed which is relevant to when slavery and concubinage existed. Why are they using “someone in the cradle” as an example Isnt this abnormal or considered a path to harm or harm? I know the quran mentions iddah for ones who have n...
I found the following on islamweb archives where istibra is being discussed which is relevant to when slavery and concubinage existed. Why are they using “someone in the cradle” as an example Isnt this abnormal or considered a path to harm or harm? I know the quran mentions iddah for ones who have not menstruated but i assumed its still talking about someone with physical capacity. I know that physical capacity is what permits intercourse according to islamic law but what about acts short of intercourse isnt capacity still important. “2. The Case of Young Girls Regarding a young girl who is too young for intercourse: Is istibra mandatory for her? There are two scholarly views (wajhan): The First View (Mandatory): It is obligatory. This is the apparent meaning of the Imam’s (Ahmad bin Hanbal) words in most narrations. He stated that she must undergo istibra even if she is "in the cradle," and physical contact with her is forbidden just as it is with an adult woman. Reasoning: Just as 'iddah (the waiting period after divorce/death) is mandatory for a child, istibra follows the same logic.” https://www.islamweb.net/ar/library/content/96/2479/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%88%D8%B6%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D8%A5%D8%B0%D8%A7-%D9%85%D9%84%D9%83-%D8%A3%D9%85%D8%A9-%D9%84%D8%A7-%D9%8A%D8%AD%D9%84-%D9%84%D9%87-%D9%88%D8%B7%D8%A6%D9%87%D8%A7?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Eve (9 rep)
Apr 9, 2026, 03:48 AM • Last activity: Apr 25, 2026, 04:17 AM
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Is discouraging a permissible deed (even if explicitly permitted in Quran) forbiden?
This is a question which requires some fiqh knowledge. I just want to discuss the fiqh of it, so would prefer, if personal biases are set aside in answering the question. My question is, would it be a correct understanding, Islamically, that when the ruling of a matter is “permissible” in the sharia...
This is a question which requires some fiqh knowledge. I just want to discuss the fiqh of it, so would prefer, if personal biases are set aside in answering the question. My question is, would it be a correct understanding, Islamically, that when the ruling of a matter is “permissible” in the shariah rather than “Mustahhab” or “Sunnah” one can weigh the pros or cons of that matter and make own personal decision on whether to practice it or not? I ask this specifically in the context of polygamy. If one can think to potential harms polygamy might cause - such as pain to the wife/woman and possibly statistics that point to harms would it be correct to advice against polygamy weighing its pros and cons? For eg drinking energy drinks is permissible but it’s not good for you - so you may discourage it. Just like that would it be islamically fine to discourage polygamy? Would it be different in the case of polygamy because polygamy is explicitly mentioned in the Qur’an? What is in my mind as I think about this issue is verse 1 of Surah tahrim. By the way, for the benefit of this discussion, I am referring to the opinion of those scholars who consider polygamy only permissible and not Sunnah. I understand there are other opinions but that is not what this discussion is about. Like I said I am interested in the fiqh so I would appreciate someone wijt some knowledge of fiqh and for personal biases to be set aside.
Khadija (9 rep)
Jul 6, 2024, 11:39 PM • Last activity: Apr 15, 2026, 12:04 PM
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Making drawings
Assalamualaikum My question is making picture or drawing or even a imagination thing is Haram. I am not making any features of eye , I am not making humans but I am just making doodles is thi Haram? And I am making just back sketch,
Assalamualaikum My question is making picture or drawing or even a imagination thing is Haram. I am not making any features of eye , I am not making humans but I am just making doodles is thi Haram? And I am making just back sketch,
seeking guidance (3 rep)
Mar 11, 2026, 09:58 AM • Last activity: Apr 15, 2026, 03:05 AM
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Understanding if physical signs exist in personal life
Assalam alaykoum. I want objectively speaking to understand if signs from Allah do exist to normal muslims through physical events wether its about warning you from something you currently do or guiding you to choose between different paths in life or preventing you from doing a sin you are not awar...
Assalam alaykoum. I want objectively speaking to understand if signs from Allah do exist to normal muslims through physical events wether its about warning you from something you currently do or guiding you to choose between different paths in life or preventing you from doing a sin you are not aware of . Or is it that we should only rely on quran and sunnah for our life decisions and not take on consideration life coïncidances as signs and something to act upon. Jazak allah kheir P.s. : My question got closed for some reason wether it is lack of clarity or due to the topic itseld, i hope this makes my question good to answer
Gran Turismo (1 rep)
Nov 14, 2025, 04:00 PM • Last activity: Apr 14, 2026, 09:05 AM
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Reconciliation demands from wife, multiple states away
removed due to violation of terms. Sorry
removed due to violation of terms. Sorry
Hangry Hippo (1 rep)
Apr 12, 2026, 12:32 PM • Last activity: Apr 12, 2026, 09:16 PM
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Is using male celebrity photo as a PFP haram in islam? No nudity
Ans the question only if Sure please . I'm confused I try to find it . But I couldn't do it
Ans the question only if Sure please . I'm confused I try to find it . But I couldn't do it
Hafsa shahin (1 rep)
Mar 28, 2026, 12:06 PM • Last activity: Apr 12, 2026, 06:21 AM
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Is it okay to listen to singers who make shirk music?
Is it okay to listen to songs made by singers who often or sometimes make shirk songs but the song which i listen to doesn't have any shirk so is it okay or not?
Is it okay to listen to songs made by singers who often or sometimes make shirk songs but the song which i listen to doesn't have any shirk so is it okay or not?
Eddy Jane (11 rep)
Jun 23, 2024, 03:33 PM • Last activity: Apr 9, 2026, 11:00 AM
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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 (1 rep)
Mar 9, 2026, 01:36 PM • Last activity: Apr 8, 2026, 06:04 PM
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Praying in congregation at home
If a person fails to reach the mosque and time of prayer in the mosque is now gone (the congregational prayer has been offered in the mosque), does he have to offer congregation at home or can he pray alone at home?
If a person fails to reach the mosque and time of prayer in the mosque is now gone (the congregational prayer has been offered in the mosque), does he have to offer congregation at home or can he pray alone at home?
Ahmed Bilal (11 rep)
Oct 26, 2021, 01:03 AM • Last activity: Apr 5, 2026, 09:03 PM
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Rewarding the person who helps catch a thief, Islamic or not?
Assalamu Alaikum Brothers in Islam, In a scenario where a Muslim has something of his stolen, and another Muslim brother comes along and informs him of the thief and his whereabouts and gives a testimony of him witnessing the robbery which is later proved to be accurate and the theif is caught. In t...
Assalamu Alaikum Brothers in Islam, In a scenario where a Muslim has something of his stolen, and another Muslim brother comes along and informs him of the thief and his whereabouts and gives a testimony of him witnessing the robbery which is later proved to be accurate and the theif is caught. In this case, can the owner of the stolen goods reward the brother who helped him, with a portion of that stolen goods as a token of thanks? Is this considered imitating the kufr or unislamic in anyway or can it be understood to be encouraged?
Insaan (251 rep)
Oct 24, 2018, 03:51 PM • Last activity: Apr 3, 2026, 06:04 AM
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Years of missed obligations
Asalamu Alaykum. I know that the 4 madhabs all agree that one must make up years of missed salat. And the easiest way to do so is by praying a qada after your fard. And to make it easier by just reciting surah fatiha. I am curious, is it the same with years of missed fasting too? Like does someone w...
Asalamu Alaykum. I know that the 4 madhabs all agree that one must make up years of missed salat. And the easiest way to do so is by praying a qada after your fard. And to make it easier by just reciting surah fatiha. I am curious, is it the same with years of missed fasting too? Like does someone who used to not fast and not care about it have to make up those obligatory fasts too? And if one does, can he make intention to make them up every monday and thursday?
Ali (9 rep)
Apr 2, 2026, 03:48 AM
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Is intercourse a way of taking back my wife during her Iddah?
Asalaam alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, About a month ago my wife requested a talaq from me due to pressure from her family and a month before that they instructed her to fetch her belongings from me and move in with them. After 2 months of no contact we started communicating and had intercourse...
Asalaam alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, About a month ago my wife requested a talaq from me due to pressure from her family and a month before that they instructed her to fetch her belongings from me and move in with them. After 2 months of no contact we started communicating and had intercourse after her visiting me. In the visit i could see that she still loved me and was still inlove with me as we discussed the reasons she left me. On another occasion due to the passing of a close friend I collected her and attended his funeral. Thereafter we had intercourse again, but with intention to reconcile. I have arranged 2 witnesses to draw up a document to revoke the talaq and take her back as myself and my wife agreed to reconcilation and I would rather take her back in all ways possible as I am afraid her family would try and find ways to keep us apart. **Is intercourse a way of taking her back?** Once I have taken her back with witnesses can her parents keep her away from me? She will not be present but she is aware of me revoking the talaaq, is that permissible? Shukraan in advance for your assistance.
CPT1156 (21 rep)
Jun 22, 2018, 10:07 AM • Last activity: Mar 26, 2026, 12:03 PM
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Touching around the ankle while going to prostrate
Asalamu Alaykum, if i am a frequent doubter and during the salat in jamaat jummah prayer while we were going into sujud I was trying to touch my ankle to see if it was wet from wudu, does this movement invalidate the salat? I have problems with doubts and frequently question if I did wudu properly.
Asalamu Alaykum, if i am a frequent doubter and during the salat in jamaat jummah prayer while we were going into sujud I was trying to touch my ankle to see if it was wet from wudu, does this movement invalidate the salat? I have problems with doubts and frequently question if I did wudu properly.
Ali (9 rep)
Mar 20, 2026, 06:05 PM
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