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"Harmful" implies "haram" - what tradeoffs exist?
In this question the following hadith was referenced:
There should be neither harming (darar) nor reciprocating harm (dirar). An-Nawawi
This is referred to in fatawa about forbidding smoking due to harm, some related to dangerous sports, a fatwa…
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Is it a sin to miss salah because of sleep nowadays?
Al-Bukhaari (570) and Muslim (681) narrated from Abu Qataadah (may Allaah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) was with some of his companions on a journey, and they halted at the end of the night. He…
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Is it sunnah to put hands on chest/heart after shaking hands?
I have seen people putting their right hand on chest or heart (I don't know exactly) after shaking hands and saying salam. Is this sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) ?
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What is the special night mentioned in surat ad-Dukhan (44:3-4)? And what exactly will be distinct?
What is the special night mentioned in surat ad-Dukhan (44:3-4)
Indeed, We sent it down during a blessed night. Indeed, We were to warn [mankind]. (3)
On that night is made distinct every precise matter - (4)
Is it a different night than laylatu…
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Are late payment charges considered as Riba?
Are late payment charges that may arise from being late in paying for bills considered as Riba.
For example one misses a payment for their electricity bill, as a result the supplier demands that the amount owed is payed along with a charge that may…
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On what basis are the Sahaba considered trustworthy narrators of Hadeeth?
In the course of evaluating a Hadeeth's authenticity, scholars of Hadeeth have to investigate each person in its chain(s) of narrators for two things:
The trustworthiness of their character/uprightness
The trustworthiness of their memory
The…
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Is praying with a child enough for Jumu'ah (congregational) prayer?
If I perform the prayer with my son, or a brother or any child (5-10 years), is my salat considered Jumu'ah or Salah al jama'ah or not?
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During jama'at prayers, what are you suppose to do when the Imam is say Hamd and Surah?
Are you suppose to just listen the hamd of the Imam? What if you are too far away? Where should your mind be set to? Can you say any dhikr if you can't hear? If so what dhikrs are recommended?
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What is the difference between 'illa and sabab in usul al fiqh?
I have been reading that some scholars do not differentiate between 'illa العلة and sabab السبب in usul al fiqh, while others do.
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What is the difference between 'illa and sabab in usul al fiqh?
Provide examples with verses.
If…
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Jerusalem in the Qur'an?
I read that the Qur'an does not mention Jerusalem. Israel's former Prime Minister Menachem Begin said, "While Jerusalem and Zion are mentioned over 800 times in the Jewish Bible, the holy city is not mentioned even once in the [Qur'an]." I am…
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On what basis do Sunni Muslims believe that the Quran is uncreated?
Sunnis believe that the Quran is uncreated - that it has always existed. Is there a Quranic ayah stating this? On what basis do Sunnis claim this to be true?
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If you smoke weed twice a day, does your prayer become invalid for 40 days or 80 days?
If someone smokes marijuana 'twice' within a day, will his prayer be not accepted for 40 days or 80 (= 2 * 40) days?
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Under what circumstances is a rape proved?
I'm well aware that in the Islamic history there is a need of 4 witnesses for a rape to be proved.
Has that happened before? How? I mean has there ever been a woman who claimed X has raped me and then the prophet said are there witnesses and then 4…
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Which Haman is right?
In the Bible, Haman is said to be the helper of the Babylonian king who lived 1,100 years after Moses and persecuted the Jews.
In Quran, Haman is said to be the minister of the pharaoh and associated with him in his court at the time of Moses.
Bible…
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How was hijab (head covering) been made obligatory?
This question has ever been asked but i'm asking it again because:
The answers given are not concrete
Closed (as primarily opinion based)
Closed (as too broad)
The questions are as follows:
First is there any unambiguous source from Quran and/or…
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