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Can Jinns be controlled by humans?

In the story quoted below, 'I' means it's me. I remember an old person from my mother's hometown. He was some Peer or Murid, I guess. He always wore Black Kurta with a white Izaar and...

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Difference between "fakeer" and "miskeen"

What is the difference between "fakeer" (فقير) and "miskeen" (مسكين)? Are they different levels of poor, or do they refer to the same thing? Also what conditions must apply to be considered for each of the...

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rofikulislam publisher

Asked 7 years ago

Does Islam support putting flowers on a grave to reduce punishment?

On a recent visit to a Muslim graveyard, I see people put rose petals on the graves of their loved ones. On inquiry, I was informed that the Prophet (SAW) once put a leaf on the...

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shezakhan publisher

Asked 7 years ago

What du'aa should I say after salah?

Is there a specific du'a that I should say after salah, or can I say any du'a? If possible, please give a transliteration of this du'a. Note: I did some research and found multiple answers. I...

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hackerthon publisher

Asked 7 years ago

Can nikah be performed when the bride is having her menses?

If marriage dates are fixed in advance (e.g. 2 or 3 months ago) and the bride is in her menses on the day of nikah, does it invalidate the nikah? In short, can nikah be performed...

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rasheduzamansilon publisher

Asked 7 years ago

Why does Surah Taubah start without Bismillah?

Assalamualaikm Brothers/Sisters, My question is that since all the Surahs of Quran start with bismillah, why doesn't Surah Taubah start with it? An answer with reference to an authentic Hadith or so would be appreciated. JazakallahuKhairan

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nazninahmed publisher

Asked 7 years ago

Are human being the best of creations?

Are human being the best creation of God or are Jinns and Angels better than humans? Can there be any other more intelligent being than humans in universe? According to your reference of Quran (17:70), Allah...

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monira404 publisher

Asked 7 years ago

Can I be mahram to my sister whom I am attracted to?

When my sister travels, I know that she can't travel without a mahram. But if I act as a mahram for her so she can travel, I am sexually attracted to her and the temptation is...

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zahirahmed publisher

Asked 8 years ago

How to perform witr salah?

Salam All, I want to know what authentic way to perform witr is. Hanafi School of thought sit after two rakahs and then in third rakah they perform rafaydan and make dua. But some raises hand...

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runakhatun publisher

Asked 8 years ago

Is it okay to drink without getting intoxicated?

I like to drink alcoholic drinks, but I've always limit myself not to drink until I got intoxicated and unable to control myself. Thus I'm still drinking in moderation. A glass of beer or a shot...

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jannatulrabiya publisher

Asked 8 years ago

Is istinja part of wudu?

I am confused if istinja is part of wudu because one has to perform wudu before performing salah but does this mean they have to perform istinja too? When I search online on how to do...

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lionahmed publisher

Asked 8 years ago

What happens to the soul of a person who was cremated?

I have read a couple of threads regarding this topic but none answered my questions. After a person dies and is buried, the question and answer trial happen. If a person was a bad person, they...

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taskinahmed publisher

Asked 8 years ago

Is going to dargahs(Shrine over a sacred grave) allowed in Islam?

Is going to dargah a good practice, if not why? why do so many people in india go to dargahs? Answer with full explanation please.

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tasnimahmed publisher

Asked 8 years ago

Is Kombucha tea, which has alcohol added to, halal?

Does the alcohol in Kombucha tea make it haraam? I just want to drink it for its benefits but I don't know if its halal or haraam. It's full of enzymes, probiotics, and antioxidants.

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sopnilsopno publisher

Asked 8 years ago

Does magic work on a person during ramadan?

As it is known, the jinn are locked up during the blessed month of Ramadan. We also know that people perform magic (or sihir) on others out of jealousy etc. To perform magic however, the assistance...

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