Religion

What's the best time to sleep after Fajr?

I know it's better to avoid sleeping in the morning, but if I had to sleep(due to late night work), what would be the best time to sleep after Fajr? Is it after sunrise or after...

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Can descendants of the Prophet (syed) receive zakah?

Rasulullah said: Narrated Abu Huraira: Al-Hasan bin `Ali took a date from the dates given in charity and put it in his mouth. The Prophet said, "Expel it from your mouth. Don't you know that we...

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Where exactly does the Quran or Hadith say that picture making is a sin?

A brother said that he wants me to show him an exact statement from the Quran or Hadith that stated picture making is a sin, inshaa Allah. Until then, he said he will not believe that...

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What is the meaning and significance of the phrase "Himmat E Marda toh Madad E Khuda"?

Himmat-E-Marda to Madad-E-Khuda I want to know: Where does this phrase come from? What is the meaning of it? What is the significance of it?

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Eating something haram unintentionally, will my prayers be accepted?

What if we ate something haram by mistake? I ate some Korean brownie which the next day I found out has alcohol in it. but I didn't know because the label is all in Korean and...

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Is suicide allowed in any circumstances?

As far as I know, suicide is haram in Islam. So, is there any possible situation mentioned somewhere when it's allowed? I am asking this question because people who kill themselves to save a nation or...

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raselahmed publisher

Asked 7 years ago

Digital art and drawing cartoons is prohibited in Islam?

i used to draw cartoons and faces when i was young but then i heard that its a sin and prohibited in Islam. Many people believe and say that drawing cartoon character or non living thing,...

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bivortohin publisher

Asked 7 years ago

Is my wudu valid if I saw something nasty?

I was praying isha, after which and going for tahajjud (night prayer) while I checked my mobile for my mother messaged but instagram was open after unlocking my mobile and there was something nasty (nude) photo...

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mdhasan publisher

Asked 7 years ago

Are lions mentioned in the Qur'an or any other Islamic source, and if so, are they positively mentioned?

I have always found lions to be a majestic creature, very powerful and brave. In many Islamic countries lions seem to be respected too (For example; the nickname of the Iraqi football team is 'Mesopotamian Lions',...

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mstsalmakhatun publisher

Asked 7 years ago

What can one do when one is married but loves someone else?

While some other religions have less attention to the borders of family, and so most non-Muslim men can shake hands or kiss other women (the same for women), Islam has stronger laws to save borders of...

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mahirkhan publisher

Asked 7 years ago

Can we read straight from the Quran when we stand up for salat?

I believe salat is the practical implementation of the Quran. I have a handy booklet of Quran and I always want to read big Surats from the Quran when I stand up for prayers in Salat....

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runakhatun publisher

Asked 7 years ago

Just reciting "Talak" thrice commits divorce?

According to my knowledge for a non-muslim to become muslim he/she has to recite sura' Fatia. And just reciting is not enough. It should be felt from heart and be believed. On the other hand just...

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rionahmed publisher

Asked 7 years ago

Sunnah prayers; how many rak'āt?

As a recent convert to Islam, I have been a little confused by the issue of Sunnah prayers, I understand that these are extra rak'āt before and after the five daily prayers. The area that I...

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raselahmed publisher

Asked 7 years ago

What does 786 mean?

I have seen that the number 786 is quite often linked with Islam. What is its significance? What does it mean?

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nazmaakter07 publisher

Asked 7 years ago

Am I allowed to have female friends according to Islam?

I was in a relation with a girl! But we realized that it's haram, so by the will of ALLAH I broke up with her and made tawba, and I promised her that I will try...

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