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?

In Surat At-Tin, why does Allah (SWT) swear by the Fig and the Olive?
وَالتِّينِ وَالزَّيْتُون By the fig and the olive [95:1] The above verse is the first line of Surat At-Tin. In this verse, Allah (SWT) uses waw al-qasim (وَ), which is used to take oath in the...

What is the significance of raising the index finger in Islam, apart from the daily prayers?
I am not Muslim, but I have noticed in the media that the index finger is often raised by some Muslims when speaking and this seems to have more significance than just emphasising the point, as...

wearing necklaces that have verses from the Quran on them a sin?
I don't understand how this is a form of Shirk? I'm not Questioning Allah but no body has given me anything from the Quran that says we cannot wear necklaces with Quranic verses in them can...

Is the brother in law (sister's husband) a mahram in Islam?
I recently came upon mahrams in Islam. I know that some of the mahrams are clearly mentioned in the Quran as Allah says in Surat al-Noor (24:31): Sahih International And tell the believing women to reduce...

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