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Bohra and sunni marriage
I am a sunni girl and my parents want me to marry a sulemani bohra boy. I am literally very confused whether they are muslims,will the marriage be valid. Although they said that I can practice sunnism after marriage and nikah will happen in our masjid but still I am very much in a dilemma not unders...
I am a sunni girl and my parents want me to marry a sulemani bohra boy. I am literally very confused whether they are muslims,will the marriage be valid. Although they said that I can practice sunnism after marriage and nikah will happen in our masjid but still I am very much in a dilemma not understanding what to do. I don't have clear understanding on whether the nikah will be valid or not?
Please if you could answer would help me a lot as my parents, especially my father are keen on marrying Bohra boy.Pls help.
Alena Ayesha
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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 ?
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May 1, 2020, 04:52 AM
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Is it halal to read book with living beings as the cover in Islam if you cover them up
So I read books at school for class and I read this book with a bird on the cover but I cover it up with a sticky note I could read other books without animal cover but I really like it so is it haram or halal
So I read books at school for class and I read this book with a bird on the cover but I cover it up with a sticky note I could read other books without animal cover but I really like it so is it haram or halal
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Can a Man trim his Unibrows(Hair Between Eyebrows) in Islam?
Assalam o Alaikum, I already know that cutting the eyebrows in Islam is Haram but what about the Unibrows(The Hair Between Eyebrows). They look very bad on my face and I have trimmed my Unibrows 2 times. But I am still not clear that It is Halal to Cut the Hair between Eyebrows because it doesn't lo...
Assalam o Alaikum, I already know that cutting the eyebrows in Islam is Haram but what about the Unibrows(The Hair Between Eyebrows). They look very bad on my face and I have trimmed my Unibrows 2 times. But I am still not clear that It is Halal to Cut the Hair between Eyebrows because it doesn't look good.
Zain
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Does laser treatment on face affect wudhu as it leaves a small laser layer on skin for days. Does it invalidate wudhu?
Does laser treatment on face affect wudhu as it leaves a small laser layer on skin for days. Does it invalidate wudhu ?
Does laser treatment on face affect wudhu as it leaves a small laser layer on skin for days. Does it invalidate wudhu ?
Layman
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Is piracy stealing?
Assalamu alaikum brother, I'm a huge movie addict. I know watching movies is a sin. But I was wondering if downloading the pirated movie, will that be considered as stealing??? (Humble request -Please try to answer with valid Hadith, not just a blind shot)
Assalamu alaikum brother, I'm a huge movie addict. I know watching movies is a sin. But I was wondering if downloading the pirated movie, will that be considered as stealing??? (Humble request -Please try to answer with valid Hadith, not just a blind shot)
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Dec 27, 2020, 10:37 AM
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if i learn something using a pirated software, is using the knowledge haram?
I was stressed on this for weeks. If I'm learning something using a pirated software, I'll use that knowledge someday. Maybe I'll make money with the knowledge. Will that money become haram?
I was stressed on this for weeks. If I'm learning something using a pirated software, I'll use that knowledge someday. Maybe I'll make money with the knowledge. Will that money become haram?
Anna
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Frustration Over Fixed Taxi Fares vs Dynamic Pricing (Halal or Haram)
Aslamu Aleykum I am a licensed taxi driver working in Barcelona, Spain. I bought my license for around €135,000, the license and the car are completely mine but still i am strictly required by law to use the taximeter at all times. That means I cannot adjust my prices, even when demand is extremely...
Aslamu Aleykum
I am a licensed taxi driver working in Barcelona, Spain. I bought my license for around €135,000, the license and the car are completely mine but still i am strictly required by law to use the taximeter at all times. That means I cannot adjust my prices, even when demand is extremely high and passengers are everywhere.
Meanwhile, companies like Uber, Cabify, and Bolt — operating under "VTC" licenses — are legally allowed to raise their prices whenever demand increases. And it’s not just a small increase. Their prices can skyrocket to outrageous levels. For example, a trip that would normally cost €15 can easily cost €45 or even over €80 during peak demand. These companies can multiply the price 4, 5 or even 8 times — and still operate legally.
This system is deeply unfair. We, the taxi drivers, are more experienced, better trained, and even have a lower accident rate than VTC drivers, but we’re forced to stick to rigid pricing — no matter what the market conditions are.
There are too many other taxi drivers — including Muslims — offer fixed prices during high-demand periods, charging more than the meter. The customer agrees, there’s no trickery, and they make more money.
I truly want to do the same. I feel it every time I watch others earning more while I stick to the rules. But because I believe it might be haram, I hold myself back — even though it feels like I'm being punished for trying to do the right thing.
I am struggling, and I sincerely need answers to these questions:
-Is it haram to agree on a higher fixed fare with a customer during high demand — if the customer agrees clearly and there’s no deception?
-In certain cases — like picking up wealthy clients from luxury hotels — would it be haram to add a small extra charge (e.g. €2.50 or €4.50) without telling the client, knowing that the amount is small, likely unnoticed, and causes them no harm — even if it is technically against the law? **Similar to a shopkeeper selling products to tourists with a little increase in price.**
This is not just a financial issue. It affects my faith, my peace of mind, and my motivation to keep working. I want to earn my income in a way that is halal and honest, but I also want fairness in a system that feels heavily one-sided.
I also believe that many Muslim taxi drivers around the world are going through the same struggle. Your answer would not only help me — it could bring clarity and relief to many others in this industry.
I sincerely thank you for your time and guidance.
Spectre
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Is it right to measure the deeds we do to Allah and say it to another?
I joined a Ramadan competition recently. They award the winners by measuring the deeds we did to Allah and the person who has the highest points is awarded. Daily they update a form to fill, it basically consists of the number of Thahajjath rakaths prayed, juzu completed, number of dikrs done, amoun...
I joined a Ramadan competition recently. They award the winners by measuring the deeds we did to Allah and the person who has the highest points is awarded. Daily they update a form to fill, it basically consists of the number of Thahajjath rakaths prayed, juzu completed, number of dikrs done, amount of sadakah given, number of tharaweeh prayers. Based on the number we get points on daily basis. My point is, is it right to measure what we do to Allah and tell to them?
This question rose because I don't count the number of dikrs I do because I do it with pleasure and go countless, also I don't feel it's right to measure what we do to Allah because Allah SWT doesn't give us countless blessings not by measuring. It's just eternal is what I think.
I want to know whether this competition is right or wrong and if its wrong I am ready to quit at anytime.
Ilma
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Apr 16, 2021, 11:19 AM
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Parading Slave Women bare-breasted for Attracting the highest bidders or buyers
First of all, I would like to thank in advance for answering in the most kindest way. And i apologize for making my questions so big. Just wanted to let you know where i'm coming from. I have heard that previously during Imam Malik's time, some slave women were walking around or getting out of their...
First of all, I would like to thank in advance for answering in the most kindest way. And i apologize for making my questions so big. Just wanted to let you know where i'm coming from.
I have heard that previously during Imam Malik's time, some slave women were walking around or getting out of their homes bare breasted. He had strongly condemned this practice due to his understanding of the Quran/Sunnah as per this narration:
> Kitaab Al-Jami‘ of Al-Imam Ibn Abi Zayd Al-Qayrawani Al-Maliki (died
> 386 AH): He said, "He (i.e. Al-Imam Malik ibn Anas) strongly
> disapproved of the behaviour of the slave women of Madinah in going
> out uncovered above the lower garment." He said, "I have spoken to the
> Sultan about it, but I have not received a reply." He said, "Beat the
> slave women if they do that."
I am aware that slave women had a relaxed awrah compared to the free women as per the differing opinions of the various schools of thought due to their work in servile environments and veiling was prohibited as a social status indicator but in case of **fitnah** or **harassment** or **fear of trouble** they are supposed to cover themselves up as free women have to do.
I am also aware that in some point in history, there were practices of slave women being **paraded bare breasted** for attracting the highest bidders or buyers. Also I understand that a seller can adorn their slave women for attracting buyers similar to how a woman is adorned for marriage.
I understand that Islam humanizes slaves by granting them certain rights, emphasizing their emancipation, and encouraging them to be treated like family members—with dignity, kindness, and respect. Based on my understanding of the commentaries from various schools of thought, even during the inspection process in slave markets at the time of the Prophet and his companions, the environment was supposedly controlled, with minimal exposure encouraged unless absolutely necessary, and only with the genuine intention to buy could you look or touch upto some extent (over clothing in Umar R.A's case), touching prohibited in the presence of lust. (please correct me if i'm wrong).
**My Question is as follows:**
- Was bare chested display for ***auctions*** or ***convenience*** or ***parading*** them bare chested for attracting the highest bidders, is that islamic or buyers islamically sanctioned (haram or
halal)? Or was it just a corrupt practice that the masters used to do
to exploit their slave women for commercial purposes or personal
benefits? If it is halal, why? It spreads fitnah, encourages lustful
intentions,objectifies and exploits slave women, public indecency,
strips off their dignity, violates modesty rules etc which is quite
contrary to inspection which usually happens for practical reasons
out of necessity as opposed to lustful intentions.
Also please answer this as well if possible Question regarding Slave Women Inspection Limits in the marketplace Thanks!
Waheed Ahmed
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Sep 29, 2024, 10:21 PM
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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
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Dec 1, 2018, 08:21 PM
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Is it haram to accept birthday money or gifts if my parents are very insistent
okay so a bit of context my mom and dad are divorced and my dad is in Africa my parents have been divorced since I was around 3 my mom took us with her to America and their getting back together and their both in Africa right now and they won’t be back until after my birthday and my dad really excit...
okay so a bit of context my mom and dad are divorced and my dad is in Africa my parents have been divorced since I was around 3 my mom took us with her to America and their getting back together and their both in Africa right now and they won’t be back until after my birthday and my dad really excited because it’s going to be his first time giv8ng me a birthday gift and my mom said she’ll send me a 100 dollars and I tried telling my dad that I don’t want anything but he’s insistent and if I tell him it’s because I think it’s haram his going to say I’m overthinking it and if I say I don’t want anything he’s going to think that I’m mad their not going to be here for my birthday and my moms going to do the same and I have a hard time telling them no
Aisha
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Aug 2, 2024, 05:57 AM
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Is it ok to play for a team that is sponsored partially by banks and fast food restaurants?
Asalamualaikum, I have a short question regarding if I could play for a high school team that gets partially sponsored by a bank and fast food restaurants knowing that I personally do not support any of the haram, and that I just would like to play. Also knowing that we pay taxes to the schools so w...
Asalamualaikum,
I have a short question regarding if I could play for a high school team that gets partially sponsored by a bank and fast food restaurants knowing that I personally do not support any of the haram, and that I just would like to play. Also knowing that we pay taxes to the schools so we can have their faciliaties available to us.
Jazakallahukairan
Ahmad
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Nov 4, 2021, 02:35 PM
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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
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Is this image halal?
I am currently looking for a new mousepad for my PC and came across this ceramic one which I was considering getting. However- i've held out as i'm pretty sure it's not permissible. Just looking for a second opinion. JazakAllahu khairan! [![enter image description here][1]][1] [1]: https://i.sstatic...
I am currently looking for a new mousepad for my PC and came across this ceramic one which I was considering getting. However- i've held out as i'm pretty sure it's not permissible. Just looking for a second opinion.
JazakAllahu khairan!
Sskaara
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Is it permissible to use the wishing fountain in Tomodachi Life : Living The Dream Life?
Assalamu aleykoum, There is the newest Tomadochi Life that came out, and there is this place called "the wishing fountain". You pour your characters’ happiness into the water and you get objects or mimics from it. It’s an exchange. No du’a made. An islander throws a coin and says they wish to have a...
Assalamu aleykoum,
There is the newest Tomadochi Life that came out, and there is this place called "the wishing fountain". You pour your characters’ happiness into the water and you get objects or mimics from it. It’s an exchange. No du’a made. An islander throws a coin and says they wish to have an object, for example a football, and you know that you must get it to make them happy.
But the concept seems heavily inspired by the wishing fountain in which you put a coin, make whatever wish you have in mind and it’s granted. So I was wondering if it is permissible to use that fountain in that game.
Chandler the frog
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Is calling your own best friend stupid, or just making fun of their own forehead a sin?
I have a best friend I always call online, and for some reason he just starts to call me stuff like "idiot", "stupid" etc. And it kinda does go on my nerves, because I did discuss about it to him, that it's not being funny anymore and just a thing that makes us more separate. I'm a type of guy that...
I have a best friend I always call online, and for some reason he just starts to call me stuff like "idiot", "stupid" etc. And it kinda does go on my nerves, because I did discuss about it to him, that it's not being funny anymore and just a thing that makes us more separate. I'm a type of guy that would never leave a friend, or even block them, and he always blocks me for a few days and just randomly unblocks me and completely ignoring the fact that he blocks me like almost every day, which does pisses me off, but I control it. Forgot to say he is muslim himself and I am too. Idk if he has anger issues and stuff like that, and i'm afraid of how this is going to end up with if he keeps doing the same thing and just slowly getting worse day by day.
Sorry if I don't make sense.
jimmyson
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Apr 9, 2026, 01:20 AM
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Is dropshipping halal when i am profiting in per product but companie will pay it in my account
If i create an account in a dropshipping website giving them a yearly amount of money and i will do marketing then when i have order i can shop as customer then I can select the profit amount like seller is selling 2 dollar and i will order for customer at 3 dollar and i will take 0.50 dollars advan...
If i create an account in a dropshipping website giving them a yearly amount of money and i will do marketing then when i have order i can shop as customer then
I can select the profit amount like seller is selling 2 dollar and i will order for customer at 3 dollar and i will take 0.50 dollars advance from customer to confirm that he will take the product then the 0.50 dollars i have taken i will give it to the website while ordering then when customer receive product he will pay to the delivery man and when the delivery is done then the company will give me the extra 3-2=1 dollar in my account then i can cash out by payout option and they will pay this 2 times per month is it halal
Nazrul Islam
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Is working for Facebook & Google haram and even take online courses for certificationfrom such companies offering for future job?
I'm really confused and I need a clear answer. I'm in a doubt whether I should take this Google's project management course and it's certification for future job offers or not? And is it haram to work for Google & Facebook since most of their revenue comes from advertisement?? And isn't most of thei...
I'm really confused and I need a clear answer. I'm in a doubt whether I should take this Google's project management course and it's certification for future job offers or not? And is it haram to work for Google & Facebook since most of their revenue comes from advertisement?? And isn't most of their advertisement including bad stuff??? What should I do? Should I not go for the course Google is offering? And is working with such companies haram? Please explain clearly with evidence from the Shari'ah
Anonymous
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csgo prime and cases that people get from leveling
is buying prime (one time buy) on csgo allowed? with it you can get free cases when you level without specifically paying for it. but you pay once on the start to get prime. you can sell the cases or the skins that drop from them. you do not pay for each case. >You can potentially get free cases in...
is buying prime (one time buy) on csgo allowed?
with it you can get free cases when you level without specifically paying for it.
but you pay once on the start to get prime.
you can sell the cases or the skins that drop from them.
you do not pay for each case.
>You can potentially get free cases in CS2 through weekly care package drops, in-game events, and by participating in community giveaways or using third-party services that offer daily free case openings. Additionally, some sites offer free cases in exchange for completing tasks or watching ads.
means the is no risk of losing money.
also i dont intend to sell the cases as it then will undoubtedly considered
gambling for the person who buys them.
i want to open the cases and sell the contents for a fair price
the thing is that the you dont know what skin you will get
is this considered gambling
MarGad MarGad
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Apr 19, 2025, 02:03 AM
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