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bappyadnan publisher

Asked 6 years ago

Why do the Shi'a have different hadiths?

As is known, there are six major books of ahadith used in Sunni jurisprudence. The Shi'a typically don't treat these collections with such esteem, and instead give preferential treatment to four of their own books of...

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firozahmed publisher

Asked 6 years ago

May a Muslim learn how to perform telepathy?

I would like to know Islam's view on telepathy based on rulings by Scholars well-grounded in the Qur'an and the Sunnah as well as the Manhaj of the Sahaabah (RAA). There is an oft-repeated incident related...

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salmon publisher

Asked 6 years ago

Ruling on cutting of nails after sunset?

Can I cut my nails after the sunset? Is there any ruling for this ? Jazak Allah Khair

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imtiyazahmed publisher

Asked 6 years ago

How do non-violent Muslims explain the violent verses of the Koran?

For context: I am not a Muslim. In the wake of the most recent terrorist attacks in Paris, I would like once again to ask the question: "Does Islam promote violence?" I realize this question has...

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asbankhan publisher

Asked 6 years ago

Is it halaal to eat birthday cake?

Is it halaal to eat birthday cake? When I ask this question, I do know that celebrating birthdays is a practice of non-Muslims and so we aren't allowed to celebrate it. However, that is not the...

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munni.sha publisher

Asked 6 years ago

Is the Quran complete? If so, why do we need Hadith?

I am hoping to seek a final affirmed answer to a question that has plagued me for a long while. Though i cannot claim myself to be a good muslim like most of the people here,...

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tuhinahemd publisher

Asked 6 years ago

What is the meaning of "nikah" and the purpose of marriage?

I heard that the word "nikah" has a disgusting meaning to it? All this time I thought "nikah" meant marriage, but apparently it means to have sex. What is the main purpose of marriage in Islam?...

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rionahmed publisher

Asked 6 years ago

Prophet Ibrahim (PBUH) footprint near the Kaaba

Here is a picture of Prophet Ibrahim (PBUH) footprint near the Kaabah Is there any evidence that is definitely footprint of Prophet Ibrahim (PBUH)?

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abirahmed publisher

Asked 6 years ago

How does a Muslim regain taharah after using a western style toilet?

Compared to indian style toilets, western toilets are comfortable but cleanliness-wise, worst because using it involves the resting of thighs on the commode which is mostly unclean. Though after use, taharah can be regained by washing...

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fahima publisher

Asked 6 years ago

Are wet dreams from Shaitan?

In this video, it states: "The dream when you wake up and you are all wet is from Shaitan." I've derived that this is a wet dream. Allah has in fact made wet dreams [al-hilm] a...

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rahatahmed publisher

Asked 6 years ago

Is it acceptable to cut nails, and trim hair and beard on Tuesdays?

Some people say not to cut your nails, or trim your hair and beard on Tuesdays. Is there any hadith or verse in support of this, or is it just a superstition?

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fahima publisher

Asked 6 years ago

What is the Islamic way of killing a rat?

It may sounds stupid, but now comes to a point that, certain way of killing rat is rather... very inhumane (at least looks like), for example, those traditional flipping traps. But now people call those sticker...

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nirobkhan publisher

Asked 6 years ago

Is a woman's jewellery subject to zakat?

Now that Ramadan is approaching I was wondering whether I should pay zakat on my wife's jewellery. IslamCity zakat calculator has the following line Please note that Women jewelry is not subject to zakat unless its...

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bivortohin publisher

Asked 6 years ago

Sin and punishment for using sex toys?

What kind of sin is using adult sex toys and what will be punishment in afterlife for that? Is it same as fornication? Mentioned that for someone who performs masturbation, would it be more punishable for...

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fensinahar publisher

Asked 6 years ago

Can I abandon abusive parents?

My father provides us everything he can but he is verbally abusive. To a point where I have zero respect for him and zero interest in interacting with him. What does Islam say about abusive parents?

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