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Is cremation permitted in Islam?

Islam has defined burial rites but is it allowable to cremate the body of a Muslim rather than bury him? The Wikipedia page says it is forbidden but does not back it up.

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Are songs without musical instruments haraam?

I know singing with musical instruments is haraam. Also songs with words in them that go against the teachings of Islam are also haraam. But what about songs without any bad message or any instruments, and...

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surdhasuraiya publisher

Asked 8 years ago

Under what conditions can a Muslim woman wear a bikini?

I'm dying to wear my bikini! It's perfectly fine in Western culture, but ordinarily it's not suitable to wear for a Muslim woman. From what I understand, it's forbidden not just in front of men (both...

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dilipkumar publisher

Asked 8 years ago

If sun rises at 7:30 then could I pray fajar at 7:25?

What is the final accurate timing for the prayer of fajar before sunrise? for example, if the sun rises at 7:30, is it permissible to pray at 7:25?

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rafiaslam publisher

Asked 8 years ago

How can I understand the concept of seven heavens in Islam?

We have been told about seven heavens in the Quran. Quran mentions it in 71:15 Do you not consider how Allah has created seven heavens in layers. Also the Prophet (PBUH) went through all these heavens...

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renurekhena publisher

Asked 8 years ago

Do hens crowing indicate seeing an angel?

In my house there are many chickens, and we used to hear the chicken crow many times in a day. Does this means that our chickens have seen angels that many times a day? A relevant...

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raqual.india publisher

Asked 8 years ago

How old is earth in Islam?

How old is earth in Islam? Is it age of earth in Islam near ~5000 years old or Islam shares scientific point of view of earth age?

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gmssohan publisher

Asked 8 years ago

Did Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) called His wives with nicknames

Assalamu Alaikum, I have a question with 2-3 parts in it. Did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) called His wives with some other names (nicknames / pet names) Is it allowed to give nicknames in Islam? Does giving...

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nrrana publisher

Asked 8 years ago

What is the difference between Mutah marriage and Misyar marriage?

I know we have two kinds of marriages in Shia jurisprudence and also two kinds in Sunni jurisprudence. The ruling of permanent Nikah is similar in five sects (Shia and Sunni). But I want to know...

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srijon publisher

Asked 8 years ago

How was the order of the Qur'an decided?

As far as I know, the first time the Qur'an was compiled into one volume was by Abu Bakr, during his term as Khalifah (Caliph). My question is, how did they decide what order to put...

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rabiyakhatun publisher

Asked 8 years ago

What are the various positions in Prayer (Salat) called?

I would like to know what the names of all the Pillars (Arkans) that are in a Prayer(Salat). I know a few names Ruku, Sajda, etc. but I want to know the rest. Please provide a...

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tonmoyshek publisher

Asked 8 years ago

Was Hazrat Ali (RA) born inside the kabba with the walls cracked?

I heard that Imam Ali (May Allah be pleased with him) was born inside the Ka'bah, that is the walls cracked and he was delivered inside the kaabah. My question is what is the validity of...

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rashidulislam publisher

Asked 8 years ago

What are the rules for reading 4 rak'a fard with jamat or alone?

Assalamoalaikum when we read 4rakah fard salah,should we be reading any surah after surah Fatiha in every rakah or just read in the in the first two rakah only then read surah Fatiha in 3rd and...

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rashidulislam publisher

Asked 8 years ago

How to clean najas ( نجس ) Clothes according to Shariah?

How can one clean clothes, bedsheets etc after being made najas by Urine, Natural discharges etc. So that they can be used for Prayers again. What way / method Shariah teaches us for this purpose.

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jahidarif publisher

Asked 8 years ago

Is it ok to talk to be wife before marriage?

Is it ok, to talk to fiance? I been engaged and i am not into talking with her because i believe its a way of giving a confidence before marriage but people around me insist on...

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