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Why is life insurance considered as un-Islamic?
I know that no one can give assurance of anything especially life, but I don't think life insurance is about that. It is a way to have something to sustain your family in case you are not there to cater for their needs. So, what's wrong with that?
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What is the Islamic ruling regarding Beat-Boxing?
I know that the music is forbidden in Islam. (Referring to this Question - Music in Islam), So what about Beat-Boxing?
I mean in general is the musical instrument not allowed or the sound?
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Is there a sunnah prayer before salat aljumua (Friday prayer)?
After the first adhan for salat al-jumu'a, but before the imam comes, I see many people praying two rakat. Then after the congregational salah is finished, they prayer another two rakat.
I know that the imam prays four rakat before he comes to the…
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When Uthman burn many versions of Quran, how do we know that the burned one are the "wrong" ones?
Uthman burned many Qur'ans (I wonder why this doesn't create many riots). Each of the Qur'ans burned were slightly different than his official version. Uthman, not wanting different opinions, then burn all versions he consider "false".
The thing is,…
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Can we pray after sex if we didn't ejaculate?
Is it permissible to pray Salah if we have had sex but did not ejaculate? I am totally aware that we must shower in order to pray simply if we ejaculate.
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Is it obligatory for Muslim men to cover their heads while praying?
I have noticed that a majority of men cover their heads head with a cap or something to cover the hair while offering salah. Is this mandatory? What if sometimes you don't find a cap or cloth to cover your head or if you are deliberately not…
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Is it true that the Prophet forbade writing hadiths?
Is it true that the Prophet forbade to write hadiths?
If that so, why are hadith written and consequently there are so many misinterpretations and fake hadiths?
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Is it haram to use the human voice to imitate the sound of musical instruments?
Music is generally haram (but with exceptions). However, I was introduced to the idea that one is allowed to use voice as an instrument, and thereby produce sound that almost exactly like a sound produce by an instrument. So far, I have heard people…
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Should I discontinue Farz prayer if Jamat has formed?
Usually it happens while praying in prayer room at office, people gathered and form Jamat. So in this case, if you are in the middle of offering your individual Farz prayer. Should you discontinue the prayer to participate in Jamaat?
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Why are dogs as pets considered haram?
I understand that dogs are considered haram, but what is the possible reason behind this?
I found the following quotes and others related to it might exists but I want to know what is the reasoning behind it?
That the Messenger of Allah said:…
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What does Islam say about women's clothing?
Is niqab/burqa/abaya a must for women? How much of that clothing comes from tradition, and how much of it comes from the religion? What does islam say about women's clothing?
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Can a woman recite the Qur'an during her menses?
During a recent Jumuah prayer I heard a hadeeth about Abu Hurairah (RAA)
Abu Huraira reported: He met the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, in the road of Medina while he was in a state of impurity. He slipped away and left to…
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Should Muslims in a secular democracy try to make it an Islamic state?
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Should Muslims who live in a secular democracy (like the United States) attempt to turn the country into an Islamic state? For example, should Muslims support ammendments to the U.S. Constitution that abolish the separation…
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Why is Murabaha not considered Riba?
To take the definition of Murabaha from Wikipedia:
This concept refers to the sale of goods at a price, which includes a profit margin agreed to by both parties. The purchase and selling price, other costs, and the profit margin must be clearly…
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Is it halal to use condom?
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Is it halal (allowed) to use condom or any other things like copper-T to prevent pregnancy between married couples?
Consider the following situation:
If a women has two children (both are caesarean), and her doctor asked her to set up a…
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