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Is ghusl (bath) mandatory after masturbation?

Assalamualaikum everyone Is it compulsory to bath after masturbation? Or only washing the penis (awrah) will do ?

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How do Shias perform the taslim (final salam) in prayer?

When visiting Iran, I noticed that people performed taslim differently than I'm used to. Basically, what I'm used to is: Look right and say assalamu alaikum wa rahmat Allah. Look left and say assalamu alaikum wa...

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mimiislam publisher

Asked 5 years ago

How did saying Mashallah originate?

As a convert, I hear this a lot: Masha Allah, also Masha'Allah, is an Arabic phrase that means "God has willed", expresses appreciation, joy, praise, or thankfulness for an event or person that was just mentioned....

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sojibsahriar publisher

Asked 5 years ago

Is there any problem with praying the same salah twice?

I have 2 cases two discuss. I offered my salah well within time at my home, alone. I walked out of my house and saw a few of my friends who were going to the masjid...

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shikhakhatun publisher

Asked 5 years ago

Is raf` yadain mandatory in salah?

Is it obligatory in prayer to do raf` yadain (raising the hands) or not? I am looking in particular for a Sunni perspective.

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abdulalii publisher

Asked 5 years ago

Why Sunnies put "Karram Allahu Wajhah" after name of Ali ibn Abi Talib?

Sunni brothers normally use "Rathi Allahu Anh" after the name of Sahaba of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). But in many cases use "Karram Allahu Wajhah" for Ali ibn Abi Talib. For instance, on some tiles of Masjid...

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premaislam publisher

Asked 5 years ago

Islam forbids bad nicknames! What if people keep their own?

Bad nicknames are forbidden in Islam. And do not insult one another and do not call each other by [offensive] nicknames. Wretched is the name of disobedience after [one's] faith. Qur'an 49:11 Though good nicknames prevail,...

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fardinashik publisher

Asked 5 years ago

Is posting a photo of a dead person permissible?

Can I post a photo of my dead friend in social media? Also, should people tell each other about the death of a friend? Will it be bad for the dead person if I'm sad?

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fardinashik publisher

Asked 5 years ago

Is cursing allowed in Islam?

Can a Muslim swear? By "swear" I mean can he say stuff like, (pardon me): f*** or godda*mn? Please pay attention that I just mentioned the words and didn't direct them towards a thing or a...

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humayonahmed publisher

Asked 5 years ago

Is the name of the angel Mekaal or Mekaa'il?

What is the correct Arabic name of the angel? Is it Mekaal (ميكال) or Mekaa'il (ميكائيل)? The Quran (2:98) refers to the angel as Mekaal, but I have heard most people refer to him as Mekaa'il....

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islamjahidul05 publisher

Asked 5 years ago

Is Musnad Ahmed a book of Sahih Ahaadith?

Many muslims are read the Book of Ahaadith in the List of "Sihah Sittah" (The authentic six books of Ahaadith). I want to mention the names of Sihah Sittah which are as following: Sahih Bukhari Sahih...

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jahidarif publisher

Asked 5 years ago

How often can a wife go to her parents house?

I have my father and brother, they are all I have now. My husband recently didn't permit me to go to my Dad home on Eid so it ended in arguing, He called my dad and...

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rahamanshajidur publisher

Asked 5 years ago

Does Islam have an explanation for the pain of childbirth?

The pain of childbirth is attributed to The Fall of Man in the Bible: To the woman he said, I will make your pains in childbearing very severe; with painful labor you will give birth to...

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renukarenu publisher

Asked 5 years ago

Can one Salaam between male & females?

I've noticed in Bangladesh that one doesn't say Salaam between males & females - one to one that is. What exactly are the rules? Do they vary between Shia & Sunni? By social status?

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mstsalmakhatun publisher

Asked 5 years ago

Gelman in Qura'n. Is gay encouraged in heaven?

In certain Ayahs of Qur'an, it is mentioned that Allah gifts a wonderful Gelman to a good man in heaven. I'm not that familiar with arabic language, but as my best of knowledge Gelman, means a...

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