Religion

Is it permissible to donate blood?

Is it permissible to donate blood as a Muslim? I wish to donate blood but I don't know if this is acceptable in islam.

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What is the Islamic stance on Internet piracy?

I think it is similar to stealing, but not exactly, so the same rules may not apply here. The difference is that, in stealing, you move a property from its owner to yourself, but in internet...

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Does "nikah" mean "sex"?

In another question, we have this quote: 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 or f***....

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Is it permissible to give Zakat to someone without telling them that this is the money of Zakat?

Is it important to tell the recipient of Zakat that this is the money of Zakat? Can we give it without telling them (or telling them we're just helping you) to not hurt their ego or...

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Protected oral sex (with condom / dental dam) allowed?

With the objections of particularly the sexual fluids such as vaginal secretions, pre-ejaculate and semen entering the mouth and swallowing do any scholars find oral sex of the man with a (flavoured) condom problematic? The condom...

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nrrana publisher

Asked 6 years ago

Rubbing of covered private parts together without intercourse. Does it come under zina?

I wanted to know if rubbing of the covered private parts together without intercourse is zina or not. What is the punishment for it? I have done this grave mistake. And I feel ashamed of myself....

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shahos publisher

Asked 6 years ago

Is it haram for women to wear trousers?

There are some scholars that say that wearing trousers and leggings for women is Haram. And there are some other Muslims that say that it is permissible only if the trousers are not tight and a...

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niloyshek publisher

Asked 6 years ago

According to Quran and Hadith, which actions make somebody long-lived and wealthy?

According to Quran and Hadith, which actions make somebody long-lived and wealthy? Zakat? Alms giving? Maintaining relationships with and helping relatives? Obeying and Looking after parents? Behaving well with everybody? Does having a pious wife have...

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ritakhatun publisher

Asked 6 years ago

Can animals see the angels and jinn and hear the cries of the dead?

I recently heard a Sunni hadith that said roosters can see the angels at the time of fajar and that is why they make that sound of theirs. And also donkeys cry when they see jinn...

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shihabuddin publisher

Asked 6 years ago

What is the Sharia ruling on working in a bank?

Nowadays, lot of students look for getting a job in banks. What is the Islamic view if a person gets a job in bank?

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fahima publisher

Asked 6 years ago

How many verses of Quran should be recited after al Fatihah in Jammah prayer?

I currently have another Muslim brother staying in my house. We have been praying some of our Salat together at home; sometimes he leads and sometimes I do. Sometimes when he leads Maghrib or Ishaa, he...

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kaziatik publisher

Asked 6 years ago

Why does Allah create someone whose fate is hell?

I'm really confused right now. Before he created our soul, He must know for sure, since He knows everything, whether someone is going to go to paradise or hell when they die. And since there is...

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abirahmed publisher

Asked 6 years ago

Why are converts to Islam called reverts?

I have noticed that when a person converts from one religion to Islam it is said that he or she reverted. This is said even when it is the first time he or she embraces Islam...

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sajidurrahaman publisher

Asked 6 years ago

Are Muslims permitted to name their daughter Asija (Asiya)?

We are young Muslim family who expecting Inshallah one more female baby. We are thinking of giving the name Asija after Asiya, wife of the Pharaoh. Are Muslims allowed to give such a name?

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raselrana343 publisher

Asked 6 years ago

Which is the most appropriate place to store or keep the Qur'an?

I have heard people say to keep it at a height and not at a very low place. See the diagram below. 3, 4, 5 would obviously be permissible (provided my hands reach 5) but can...

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