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Advice / Cure for boredom in Islam
I suffer from depression and have been on medication for many years which works and this may be a factor. However I go through phases of being bored. Same routine, same daily predictable job, etc. Very predictable. Even in spare time I'm bored. I like to sleep. You may say you should listen to the Q...
I suffer from depression and have been on medication for many years which works and this may be a factor.
However I go through phases of being bored. Same routine, same daily predictable job, etc. Very predictable. Even in spare time I'm bored. I like to sleep.
You may say you should listen to the Qur'an. I do but as I don't know Arabic I don't get the full benefit.
Other things like TV, films and music are haraam by the majority of scholars so I can't entertain myself via them.
Is there any advice in Islam on this or any practical advice you may have please?
user20117
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Nov 20, 2016, 04:51 PM
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Is it haram to believe in the utility & utilize, the scientifically proven parts of the subconscious mind?
I've a question regarding the subconscious mind: Is it haram to believe in the utility & utilize, the scientifically proven parts of the subconscious mind? Like I know there're quite a few aspects around subconscious mind like "Law of attraction", manifesting, subliminals, "The Secret" stuff that's...
I've a question regarding the subconscious mind: Is it haram to believe in the utility & utilize, the scientifically proven parts of the subconscious mind?
Like I know there're quite a few aspects around subconscious mind like "Law of attraction", manifesting, subliminals, "The Secret" stuff that's completely haram & might even be shirk. These have no scientific basis either. I don't believe in those. I don't believe in the core idea of manifesting.
But some elements of the subconscious mind has been scientifically proven like the placebo effect, power of visualization(mental imagery) etc.
Can I believe in those as one of the blessings from Allah & try to utilize them for my benefits(health, productivity, professional? Jazakallah Khairan.
karim789
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Mar 20, 2025, 07:39 AM
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Can I still pray and fast?
I really need some guidance on my situation. I have a problem where I bleed all the time sometimes it's light, and other times it's heavy, but overall, I’m constantly on my period. I’ve seen doctors, but they haven’t been able to help much. However, I believe birth control can regulate my period, an...
I really need some guidance on my situation. I have a problem where I bleed all the time sometimes it's light, and other times it's heavy, but overall, I’m constantly on my period. I’ve seen doctors, but they haven’t been able to help much. However, I believe birth control can regulate my period, and the doctors suggested I take it.
The problem is, I don’t want to risk my health by taking birth control every day, as I don’t think it’s healthy. So, I’ve just been living with this condition. My question is: Can I still pray and fast? I stopped praying and fasting because I believe this blood isn’t pure it feels like my body is detoxing and getting rid of bad blood. Can someone please help me understand what to do in this situation?
Arina Rafique
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Do Islam require a man to sexually pleasure his wife (wives)?
The Jewish jurist and physician Maimonides penned a treatise entitled "On Coitus" in response to an inquiry from an official in the Ayyubid Sultanate who asked how he can sexually satisfy all the women from his harem without depeleting or otherwise negative affecting his own health. I was wondering...
The Jewish jurist and physician Maimonides penned a treatise entitled "On Coitus" in response to an inquiry from an official in the Ayyubid Sultanate who asked how he can sexually satisfy all the women from his harem without depeleting or otherwise negative affecting his own health.
I was wondering why from the official's perspective this was required. What did he care if the women in his harem were not sexually satisfied (which I understood to mean brought to orgasm). Does Islam require a man to sexually pleasure his wife (wives)? If it does, then I can understood why the official in question was seeking Maimonides' advice as to how to accomplish this with his many wives without hurting himself. But if it doesn't require this, then I don't know why the man was asking about this. In Islamic jurisprudence, does a woman who is not sexually attended to by her husband allowed to ask a court for a divorce or something like that?
Reb Chaim HaQoton
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How to know the hidden meanings in Surah Al-Fatiha for curing illness?
I've read a hadith(authentic) where a companion **healed another person by reciting Fatiha.** It's also recited among the Salaf for healing purposes. But one needs to know the subtle meanings of this surah & what it contains of to properly avail its healing ability(obv all healing comes from Allah S...
I've read a hadith(authentic) where a companion **healed another person by reciting Fatiha.** It's also recited among the Salaf for healing purposes.
But one needs to know the subtle meanings of this surah & what it contains of to properly avail its healing ability(obv all healing comes from Allah SWT, everything else just a medium). Source: Zad Al-Ma`ad 4/318
So, how do I come to know these **subtle meanings & insights from the Surah Al-Fatiha?**
karim789
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Metal and Non-metal Health Wearable and body implants
Assalamwalekum, I’m a Developer and I plan to build a smart wearable band to track health related data and analyse them using AI model. The wearable devices that I plan to build are as followed: 1. Metal or Silicon wrist band 2. Glucose meter (plastic) 3. Similar products Apart from that, I plan to...
Assalamwalekum,
I’m a Developer and I plan to build a smart wearable band to track health related data and analyse them using AI model. The wearable devices that I plan to build are as followed:
1. Metal or Silicon wrist band
2. Glucose meter (plastic)
3. Similar products
Apart from that, I plan to implant a microchip & a microprocessor into my body (hand) and will not be visible as it will be inside the body. Now most processors use gold but I’m seeking alternatives.
My questions are:
1. Are metal wrist band halal to everyone? If yes then which metals are halal for male and female?
2. Electronic uses Gold, Copper and other metals in their circuit boards (I will 100% avoid toxic metals like Lead and other). What about that?
3. Now for body implants, will it be halal (they will be hidden and so can’t be used for fashion purposes). Which metals will be considered Halal.
My plans are to build a Halal Health Solution (except the body implantation thing, that is only for me).
Help me out, please.
Syed Khalid Hussain
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Is there a Muslim equivalent of Christian Science?
Christian Science is a sect encouraging medical neglect, and lobbying for laws making faith-healing exceptions to laws against medical neglect. I am interested, is there something similar in Islam?
Christian Science is a sect encouraging medical neglect, and lobbying for laws making faith-healing exceptions to laws against medical neglect. I am interested, is there something similar in Islam?
FlatAssembler
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Is adjuvent chemotherapy permissible?
I have had surgery to remove breast cancer. My oncologist has advised chemotherapy for next stage treatment. She states that although surgery has removed the cancer, this is to mop up any stray cells that might be left behind. Benefits of chemo are 6% for disease free survival but there are many pot...
I have had surgery to remove breast cancer. My oncologist has advised chemotherapy for next stage treatment. She states that although surgery has removed the cancer, this is to mop up any stray cells that might be left behind. Benefits of chemo are 6% for disease free survival but there are many potential and permanent side effects to this. What is the Islamic standpoint on such treatment?
user55495
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Is vasectomy permissible in Islam?
Is vasectomy permissible in Islam to prevent further pregnancies? If not then what are the ways acceptable under Islam to prevent unwanted pregnancies?
Is vasectomy permissible in Islam to prevent further pregnancies? If not then what are the ways acceptable under Islam to prevent unwanted pregnancies?
Ganit
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Is it haram to pray for good health of a disbeliever?
Assalamualaikum, i actually wanted to know whether it is haram to pray for good health of a disbeliever?
Assalamualaikum, i actually wanted to know whether it is haram to pray for good health of a disbeliever?
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Is there any "real" Health benefits for Ramadan fasting?
**I need scientific-based evidence Not Dogmatic one** Is there any health benefits for Ramadan fasting ? And if so does this benefits Outweigh the risks of this type of fasting I read a Research paper which mention some health setback related to Ramadan fasting Do you have any scientific-based evide...
**I need scientific-based evidence Not Dogmatic one**
Is there any health benefits for Ramadan fasting ?
And if so does this benefits Outweigh the risks of this type of fasting I read a Research paper which mention some health setback related to Ramadan fasting
Do you have any scientific-based evidence support Ramadan fasting
Side note : I was Muslim, but now an Atheist
Is there any health benefits for Ramadan fasting ?
And if so does this benefits Outweigh the risks of this type of fasting I read a Research paper which mention some health setback related to Ramadan fasting
Do you have any scientific-based evidence support Ramadan fasting
Side note : I was Muslim, but now an Atheist
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Mother is diagnosed of terminal illness and she is too negative about it
My mother has been diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer. She went through one chemo so far and she is recovering. Even the doctors are very positive. However, she is **extremely** negative about her situation. She is constantly questioning why Allah is making her go through this pain, not praying/making du...
My mother has been diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer. She went through one chemo so far and she is recovering. Even the doctors are very positive. However, she is **extremely** negative about her situation. She is constantly questioning why Allah is making her go through this pain, not praying/making dua and no matter how much anyone is trying to convince her, we see no change in her state of mind. Her 2nd chemo is coming in two weeks time and before that we want her to think positively and stay hopeful.
We are trying to see if we can get professional help but at the same time, I would also like to know:
**Question:** Is there any dua/namaz that can effectively change her thinking?
Mona
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Thinking to die
I had some lecture on YouTube from Muhammad hoblos about death, so in that video he try to explain that when you remember death your problem become solved. Since then I started thinking of how people die just like that until I start thinking of what the dead are facing in the grave and will they now...
I had some lecture on YouTube from Muhammad hoblos about death, so in that video he try to explain that when you remember death your problem become solved.
Since then I started thinking of how people die just like that until I start thinking of what the dead are facing in the grave and will they now know the truth, but know it get worst I have start thinking maybe I should die now and know all what am being thinking about.
So am afraid of what am thinking maybe is right or not please help me
Muhammad
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As a man, is it appropriate/inoffesnive to wear burqa for protection against COVID-19?
First off, I am not a Muslim, nor do I wish to cause offense to any Muslims. Recently with all the obligation of wearing a facemask at all times I have been wondering, why not make it even more protective? Wearing a full head-covering would be better it seems. And my genius Muslim brothers and siste...
First off, I am not a Muslim, nor do I wish to cause offense to any Muslims.
Recently with all the obligation of wearing a facemask at all times I have been wondering, why not make it even more protective? Wearing a full head-covering would be better it seems. And my genius Muslim brothers and sisters have invented attire that not only serves this purpose, but is also rather stylish as well.
I am sensitive however to this being a garment of religious significance, and that it may be considered offensive or cultural appropriation, for a nonbeliever to use it for a purpose it is not intended. Maybe even moreso, since I am a man.
Yet the idea of being able to walk around with my head and face fully covered is still appealing, as long as it is not upsetting.
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Is there a clear point where overeating becomes haram?
[Overeating][1] can be detrimental to one's health in a [variety of ways][2]: there's more extreme cases, such as [binge eating disorder][3] and [bulimia][4], but also simply eating too much and becoming [obese][5] results in health problems. As such, it stands to reason that, at some point, overeat...
Overeating can be detrimental to one's health in a variety of ways : there's more extreme cases, such as binge eating disorder and bulimia , but also simply eating too much and becoming obese results in health problems. As such, it stands to reason that, at some point, overeating would be considered haram.
**Question**: Is there a clear point where overeating becomes haram?
A question Why is smoking tobacco haraam? is answered quoting the Qur'an *do not kill yourselves* 4:29 , and this logic seems to be applicable here.
Rebecca J. Stones
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Is healing with honey mentioned in the Koran?
From [webmd][1] > Honey’s healing properties are mentioned in the [..] Koran [..]. Is this true? What does the Quran say about honey's healing properties? [1]: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-738-honey.aspx?activeingredientid=738
From webmd
> Honey’s healing properties are mentioned in the [..] Koran [..].
Is this true? What does the Quran say about honey's healing properties?
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What should happen if the requirements of health and safety were to conflict with the requirements of modesty?
Let us suppose that at some time in the future, followers of Islam find their way to planets other than earth, and let us suppose that on one of these planets, in order to maintain proper levels of vitamin D, people must expose as much of their bodies as practical to the light of a different sun tha...
Let us suppose that at some time in the future, followers of Islam find their way to planets other than earth, and let us suppose that on one of these planets, in order to maintain proper levels of vitamin D, people must expose as much of their bodies as practical to the light of a different sun that emits far less ultraviolet light than our own sun, for as much of the daylight hours as possible, as no foods or supplements containing any vitamin D at all are available.
Should a person maintain properly modest attire according to Islam as we know it now, in such an environment they would surely develop Vitamin D deficiency diseases. It should not be considered possible to leave such an environment - the journey would be one-way, and neither would it have been possible to anticipate prior to arrival on the new planet that such conditions might exist without vitamin D supplements being available.
I have no doubt that exposing one's whole body to the light of the sun - and since work must still be done, to the view of other people - all day would be considered very immodest, but how could this as a necessity of health in this peculiar situation be reconciled with the Islamic requirement to remain modesty dressed?
I would appreciate answers that reference appropriate scripture.
Monty Wild
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Is the man in ibn Kathir's tafsir for Sura 114 being cured, or simply encouraged?
Muhammad's response to the man(below) sounds very positive, but it is difficult to tell whether the man is being healed from his affliction, or just encouraged. Or perhaps could it be that Muhammad is just making a statement about Satan, as a warning, or to teach his followers? Also, are we to under...
Muhammad's response to the man(below) sounds very positive, but it is difficult to tell whether the man is being healed from his affliction, or just encouraged. Or perhaps could it be that Muhammad is just making a statement about Satan, as a warning, or to teach his followers?
Also, are we to understand that the man has a demon, or could he simply have OCD?
> (And so We have appointed for every Prophet enemies -- Shayatin among
> mankind and Jinn, inspiring one another with adorned speech as a
> delusion.) (6:112) Imam Ahmad recorded that Ibn 'Abbas said, "A man
> came to the Prophet and said, 'O Messenger of Allah! Sometimes I say
> things to myself that I would rather fall from the sky than say (aloud
> openly). ' The Prophet said,
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> (Allah is Most Great! Allah is Most Great! All praise is due to Allah
> Who sent his (Shaytan's) plot back as only a whisper.)'' Abu Dawud and
> An-Nasa'i also recorded this Hadith.
[Tafsir ibn Kathir, Sura 114](http://www.alim.org/library/quran/AlQuran-tafsir/TIK/114/1) -- At the bottom of the page
SaganRitual
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Why drinking is prohibited in Islam?
I have this doubt since a long time. Some of my friends said that it (drink) will affect your mind and your body. This may be correct when we drink a large amount of drink. Even if we drink a very small amount of drink it will not affect our mind and scientists say that which is good for our health....
I have this doubt since a long time. Some of my friends said that it (drink) will affect your mind and your body. This may be correct when we drink a large amount of drink. Even if we drink a very small amount of drink it will not affect our mind and scientists say that which is good for our health.
So small amount of drink is allowed?
Or else what is the correct reason behind this?
ADH - THE TECHIE GUY
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Are Shisha Pens Halaal?
The recent introduction of Shisha Pens (Also called E-Cigarettes) have become widespread throughout Islamic communities. Many people say it is just water vapour and that they are not harmful. However, through my research, I have found some people who have suggested otherwise. Are they Halaal or Hara...
The recent introduction of Shisha Pens (Also called E-Cigarettes) have become widespread throughout Islamic communities. Many people say it is just water vapour and that they are not harmful. However, through my research, I have found some people who have suggested otherwise.
Are they Halaal or Haram? And why?
Dinar
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May 15, 2015, 07:59 PM
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