Why is the Kaaba covered in black cloth?
I found this online, explaining in part why the Kaaba is covered in black cloth, that it is a sign of respect. But I still don't fully understand why covering it in black cloth is respectful....

Is marriage acceptable without the presence of a third party witness?
Recently I heard from one of my brother who said that if a man and a woman tells themselves they are husband and wife by promising to Allah, then they are counted as husband wife from...
Is masturbation haram for someone who is in teenage years and lives in North Amercia
i’m a teenager and i live in north america where pornography is very common and very watched and most girls are very attractive. I want to know is masturbation allowed in this case since i do...

Is tobacco sale haram?
My uncle's gas station is one of the only gas stations that sells no pork and no alcohol, and no lottery tickets, (alhamdullilah). It is a very busy store, and I worked there for a couple...

Why does Shi'a Islam differ so much regarding Abu Bakr, Omar and Othman, compared to Sunni teachings?
It is well-known that Sunnis treat the closest companions of the Prophet (i.e., Abu Bakr, Omar Ibn Alkhattab and Othman Ibn Affan (Radiya Allahu Anhum رضي الله عنهم اجمعين)) with the greatest of respect. Why then...

Is Hijama(Cupping) related to black magic?
As Salam Alikum, Is Hijama helpful in removing black magic or sihr? I read somewhere that after a jinn leaves a human body, the magic(sihr), remains back. How far is this correct? Also, can cupping help...
Should I pray the witr after Tahajjud prayer?
Assalamu alaikum, I'm confused about the fact of witr and tahajjud prayer, as said witr is to lock up a day's prayers, should I perform it affter tahajjud prayer? (If I perform the tahajjud prayer at...

Thinking about sex or talking about sex with someone of the opposite sex and after the liquid comes out
Is the perso allowed to perform prayer if there has not been any intercourse or perform ghusl then have prayers ..The fact is thinking about having sex but not in that process.Thanks
Are there any Qur'anic verses that address atheists?
The Qur'an contains many verses that are either addressed to or intended for various categories of people. Some examples: Mankind in general يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ اتَّقُوا رَبَّكُمْ  إِنَّ زَلْزَلَةَ السَّاعَةِ شَيْءٌ عَظِيمٌ O mankind! Fear your...

Does touching the urine of an infant invalidate wudu?
I wanted to know if accidentally touching urine invalidates wudu. Can someone throw some light on this for the following three situations: The urine is that of a child that has still not been weaned, that...

Which source says the Prophet left behind the Quran and Sunnah in his last sermon?
I have read that in his last sermon, Muhammad (PBUH) mentioned the Quran and Sunnah. I leave behind me two things, the Qur'an and my example, the Sunnah and if you follow these you will never...

Is a fox/hyena/jackal/wolf classed as as being of the dog family according to Islam?
Are we able to touch a fox, hyena, jackal or wolf? Are they classed as being of the dog family?

Can I marry my wife's sister, who is widow now?
We know that Islamic rules do not allow marriage with wife's sister. My question is, what if she is a widow and nobody is ready to take responsibility for her? I want to take responsibility for...

What does Islam say about women's clothing?
Is niqab/burqa/abaya a must for women? How much of that clothing comes from tradition, and how much of it comes from the religion? What does islam say about women's clothing?

Is it permissible for a girl to chat with men online or follow them on Twitter?
I am girl and I don't usually talk to men but since I have started college so I have spoken to a few guys. Previously I had fell in love with a guy and was flirting...

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