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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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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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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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Do I need to wash every part three times during ablution?

Please someone tell me, should I wash every part three times during ablution such as mouth, nose, forearms etc. Thanks in advance.

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What is the significance of 22nd rajab in the history of Islam (Shia view)?

I have seen Shias celebrate the 22nd Rajab (the seventh Arabic lunar month) by making special cookies and sweet dishes, and by visiting each other. What is the importance of 22nd Rajab in Islamic history? What's...

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skandermia publisher

Asked 8 years ago

Can a jinn take a person as a wife/husband?

Assalaamu 'alaikum. I have a question, i have heard true readings, that i have a Spiritual boyfriend/husband, that is very jealous n it has ruin any relationship that i get into. Is this possible? From my...

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tofiqali publisher

Asked 8 years ago

Can I store a picture of my grandmother who passed away in my phone, and is it a sin if I cry about her death?

Day before yesterday, my grandmother passed away. I love her very much. Among all the grandchild she got, she loved me most. I have few questions: Can I store a picture of her in my phone....

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ahmedsopno publisher

Asked 8 years ago

I have been married for 9 months without sex; is my nikkah valid?

I have been married for 9 months and my husband and I have not even had one sexual relation. Is my nikkah valid? We didn't even sleep together on the wedding night.

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lionahmed publisher

Asked 8 years ago

Is tarot reading considered haram if not taken seriously?

I paid to do a tarot card reading just for fun (my friend reccommended it). When I went the tarot card reader just put cards out and told me about my past, present, and future. Of...

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riyazulislam publisher

Asked 8 years ago

Is Joshua an Islamic name?

I'm looking for a name that is English and Arabic and is has meaning in Islam. Is this a name relevant to Islam or more towards Judaism and Christianity?

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mahihamahi publisher

Asked 8 years ago

Are birthday celebrations allowed?

Are there any Hadith/Quran citations that refer to celebrating an individual's birthday? Is birthday celebration allowed? If yes, what is and is not appropriate? What other basic rulings are relevant for planning one?

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renurekhena publisher

Asked 8 years ago

"REHAN" and "RIHAN" has the same meaning in arabic context?

As salam wa alaikum, In the Arabic context is it ok if we spell as "RIHAN" or "REHAN"? Are both same meaning in arabic context ?

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jannatulprottasha publisher

Asked 8 years ago

Reference of hadith in Musnad Ahmed which states the wearing taweez/amulet is shirk?

What is the complete reference including volume and hadith number for hadith that states wearing amulet is shirk in Musnad Ahmed? From Wikipedia: "An amulet is an object whose most important characteristic is the power ascribed...

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munnisha05 publisher

Asked 8 years ago

What is the sunnah of cutting nails?

What is the sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in cutting nails of hand and foot toes?

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aabonti publisher

Asked 8 years ago

Did prophet Muhammad live a simple and humble life who had limited means?

We have been taught in schools that the Prophet lived a very simple and humble life. That is he hardly have enough food at home so that it would not last for the day. He would...

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