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Is it ok to add a typical secular western (non-christian) first name to my name to reduce discrimination?
I have a very common Muslim name like Muhammad Öztürk. I live in Western Europe.
I think about adding a secular (non-Christian) second given name like Louis/Loic (French version) or Ludwig (German version). My new name would be like "Muhammad Louis…
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What is the source of this Hadith from Imam Sadeq (a.s.) ? "looking at non-Mahram is a poison arrow from Satan's arrows"
previously, I had heard a tradition from Imam Sadeq(Sadiq) (a.s.) regarding looking at non-mahrams that:
«النّظرة سهمٌ من سهام إبلیس مسمومٌ من ترکها للّه لا لغیره أعقبه
اللّه إیماناً یجد طعمه»
Looking (at non-mahrams) is a poison arrow from…
اللهم صل علی محمد و آل محمد
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What does "right hand possess" mean?
In Qur'an translations, we see that the phrase right hands possess is used in many ayahs. What exactly does that phrase refer to?
user44
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Why should a man marry more than one wife, when he clearly cannot treat them equally?
I have a problem with men marrying more than one wife.
I know this is written in the Holy QURAN, but it clearly states you should be able to love them equally which is definitely not possible.
The women of course do not like that, because…
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Is it a sin to consume pork without knowing?
In modern times, many of the ingredients of processed food may be derived from pork. Is it a sin if a muslim consumes one of these ingredients without prior knowledge? What should be done when finding out?
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Is there any advantage to praying in a masjid?
It is known that prayers are accepted wherever you perform them — washrooms and graveyards notwithstanding — and that it is not required to go to an actual masjid building to pray. As the prophet said,
The whole earth is a mosque for you, so pray…
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Is knowing baby's sex in the womb contradictory to Quran?
It is mentioned in the Quran that 5 things are hidden from all but Allah, one of them is the sex of child in woman's womb. But modern science can tell you this. What is the Islamic explanation of this? I am really at loss because an atheist asked me…
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Is abortion permitted in Islam?
I am finding conflicting information on whether or not abortion is permitted unconditionally in Islam or not. Nearly all sources I am finding concede that abortion after 120 days gestation is not permitted; however, there is not a consensus on…
user83
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Why some verses of Quran refer to God as a plural entity?
There are some verses in Qur'an which refer to God as a plural entity, like:
وَلَقَدْ خَلَقْنَا الْإِنسَانَ وَنَعْلَمُ مَا تُوَسْوِسُ بِهِ نَفْسُهُ
ۖ وَنَحْنُ أَقْرَبُ إِلَيْهِ مِنْ حَبْلِ الْوَرِيدِ
And We have already created man and know what…
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What is the context of verse 5:101-102?
What is the context of 5:101-102?
O you who have believed, do not ask about things which, if they are
shown to you, will distress you. But if you ask about them while the
Qur'an is being revealed, they will be shown to you. Allah has
pardoned…
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How can God create without determining the outcome?
If God is the first cause and God really created everything, how can our actions not be caused by him?
But on the other hand, if our actions must have been determined by Him, then how is this compatible with the common interpretations of the Quran…
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Why do Shi'as allow mut'ah marriage?
According to Sunnis, mut'ah (temporary marriage) was allowed before but later the Prophet salallahu alayhi wassalam abolished it. It is based on the following hadiths (traditions):
In the Two Sahihs, it is recorded that the Leader of the Faithful…
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Is there any Islamic reason to prevent women from voting?
While women are welcomed to vote in many Islamic countries, it seems some Islamic countries still do not let women to vote.
I believe allowing women to participate in making decision about their future is essential according to the Islamic…
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How many ayaths are there in Al-Quran?
I heard that there are totally 6666 ayats in Al-Quran.
But, I counted in my own Quran and it has less than that.
What is the actual number of ayats in Al-Quran?
Azik Abdullah
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What is the sunnah in dressing for men?
I have seen a queston about dressing for women.
I need to know :
What does Islam say about men's clothing?
Is it permitted to wear t-shirt,jeans in public?
Is it permitted to tuck-in the shirts?
Most of our scholars wear jibbah for prayers,…
Azik Abdullah
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