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What is the purpose of creating this universe?
This universe have so many things that we can feel and can't feel.
What is the reason behind such a big creation? Allah states in His book:
"Who remember Allah while standing or sitting or [lying] on their
sides and give thought to the creation…
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What is Wahhabism?
Recently I heard the term 'Wahhabism' for specifying a group of Muslims. Actually what is Wahhabism? Is it a sect or normal religious group?
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Why Do Shia Muslims use a stone for saying prayers but Sunni Muslims don't?
I have noted that the Shia Muslims use a stone (or soil) called Turbah/Muhr for saying prayers, but the Sunni Muslims don't use that and also consider it something taboo.
Why there is such difference in style?
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What is fundamentally unique about Islam?
What, if anything, is fundamentally unique about Islam? Obviously there are different stories, texts, and traditions associated with Islam than with other religions. But if we cut away all the fluff from all the world religions... Is there…
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Is naming a person using one of Allah's names allowed?
In South Asia, names like Johirul Islam or Kabir Ahmed are very common. My name is Mohayeminul Islam (Muhaiminul should be the correct spelling I suppose). All the first names I noted are the names of Almighty Allah. Often I hear that such names are…
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Why do some Muslims refer to God as 'Allah' in English?
My understanding is that 'Allah' is simply a transliteration of the Arabic word for God. So why is the Arabic word used even in English, instead of simply 'God'?
Is the use of 'Allah' universal in other (non-Arabic, non-English) languages as well?
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Was Hazrat Ali (RA) born inside the kabba with the walls cracked?
I heard that Imam Ali (May Allah be pleased with him) was born inside the Ka'bah, that is the walls cracked and he was delivered inside the kaabah. My question is what is the validity of this story according to the Shia? Did the events in this…
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How do we make sure if a Hadith is sahih or fake?
What are the techniques for distinguishing sahih and fake Hadiths?
What should we do when we hear a new Hadith? Should we immediately accept it as sahih until someone proves that it was fake, or should we be doubtful from the beginning?
Is there any…
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What does 786 mean?
I have seen that the number 786 is quite often linked with Islam.
What is its significance? What does it mean?
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How do we know that the Qur'an has never been changed?
How do we know that the Qur'an has never been changed and there were no mistakes in human memory when the verses were being passed down from person to person?
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What are the requirements of a "Sahih" hadith?
Building off of the answers to this question, what are the requirements for a hadith to be considered "sahih"?
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Can Qur'an be touched without wudu?
I was watching TV and a person who was being regarded as scholar said that It's ok to touch Qur'an without wudu.. He quoted an ayah, I guess it was this one;
لَّا يَمَسُّهُ إِلَّا الْمُطَهَّرُونَ
Surat Al-Wāqi`ah - 79 translated by Sahih…
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How do Islamic banks make money if interest is prohibited?
I know that Islamic Banking involves the prohibition of interest based loans. But how do Islamic Banks make profit if they charge no interest?
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What does Islam say about reading the Quran in a language other than Arabic?
Is it necessary to read the Quran in Arabic? I have learned from elders and also seen many videos stating that understanding the meaning of the Qur'an is more important than just reading it. As i don't understand Arabic i would like to read the…
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What is the Islamic response to the atheist demand for 'proof' of God?
Can a Muslim prove to an atheist or an infidel that God actually exists?
As far as I know most atheists will argue that since they can't hear, see or feel God then He doesn't exist.
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