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Does the Quran urge persecution of the infidel?
There is much misinformation revolving around the violent persons in the middle east who claim to be Islam and some even claim that they are doing what Allah wants.
Can their actions be justified by what is written in the Quran? Are there parts in…
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Who are "ahlul kitab"?
What/who are ahlul kitab? Are Muslims a subset of ahlul kitab?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but: Ahlul kitab means "people of the book" in English. What is the "book" in this phrase, and what "people" are being referred to?
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According to Shi'a Islam, did Fatimah (daughter of Prophet Muhammad) die naturally, or was she killed?
Someone asked me why Fatimah passed away in just 90 days or less after her father passed away:
How did she die... my friend said she died naturally but I said she died
due to an accident behind the door?
I am looking for a Shi'ite perspective.
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How to stop a toddler from masturbating?
I've been bought up in a culture where masturbation is a dirty disgusting thing, something which you never do, never talk about, and never even think about, and I have always thought that islam forbids masturbation.
Imam Shafi’i stated that…
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Is it more important to grow a beard, or to avoid resembling non-Muslims?
It is well-established in the sunnah that the prophet encouraged his followers to keep their beards long, but trim their mustaches. It is also well-established in the sunnah that the prophet discouraged his followers from doing anything to resemble…
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What are the practical differences between Sufi practices versus Sunni and Shiite practices?
What are the practical differences in the practice of Islam between the Sufi practitioners Versus the Sunni and Shiite?
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What is the purpose of having the concept of fasting in Islam?
In some other religions, believers have fast as a part of their ibadat (worship). In the case of Islam, why do Muslims have fast? What is the purpose of fast from the perspective of Islam? Is it for learning to restrain yourself, or does it have any…
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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 Quran.
My question is, why does Allah swear by the…
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How does Islam see hypnosis?
According to the Encyclopedia of Britannica hypnosis means:
hypnosis, special psychological state with certain physiological
attributes, resembling sleep only superficially and marked by a
functioning of the individual at a level of awareness…
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Are all vegetarian products Halal?
Can Muslims safely consider all vegetarian products as Halal?
If not then what are the things that are required to be looked at carefully before purchasing such products?
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Do Shi'ites believe in other holy books/revelations after Qur'an?
I was told that there are three other holy books apart from Qur'an that Shi'ites believe in.
Al-Jafr - This book claims to have the original injil, Torah and Zabur and more secret knowledge.
Al-Jamia - This has information about all halal and haram…
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How to buy and sell rare currencies without approaching riba?
Among collectors, there are people who collect coins and banknotes which are considered rare or unusual. Often these would be older currencies which are no longer produced (although they may still be considered legal tender), but this could also…
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Why must there be a God?
This question was asked in the Christianity.SE:
I realize this might be a question better suited for the philosophy
site, but I am very interested to get the Christian perspective.
I was raised Catholic, but have left the Church in the last few…
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When should one stop eating and drinking? And what is the ruling on one who has the vessel in his hand when hearing the adhaan?
When exactly must one stop eating and drinking if one is going to
fast?
Is it the adhaan of Fajr when the muezzin says Allaahu akbar,
or what is the exact time?
What should I do if the cup is at my mouth and I am drinking and the call to prayer…
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How to continue a discontinued ayah while reciting the Qur'an?
While performing Qirat on long ayaah of the Holy Qur'an, it is obvious to lose breath when in between the ayah. When losing breath, the recitation is paused and then continued from two or three words behind where it was stopped, after inhaling…
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