Lobsters and crabs, halal or haram due to boiling alive?
I just read a question that asks if eel is halal and it reminded me of something I always wondered about. Lobsters and crabs are boiled alive when cooked. That means it's haram to eat them...

Where do we find the number of rakats in prayers in the hadith literature?
We are aware of the number of rakats that are there in each salat. How did we get these numbers ? Are they mentioned in any hadith ? Also, the number of rakats that are farz...

Sallam and salam - what is difference?
What is the difference between sallam and salam? I have to write some more text, for this site's requirement: What is their structure, construction? What is difference in meanings? I used to use and know only...

Is interest entirely haram or can there be exceptions under neccesity?
A query in similar to a question posted on this site (Is interest-based educational loan allowed? ) (this may seem like a similar question, but from a clear angle). Allah says: “Those who devour interest will...

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