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How do non-violent Muslims explain the violent verses of the Koran?
For context: I am not a Muslim.
In the wake of the most recent terrorist attacks in Paris, I would like once again to ask the question: "Does Islam promote violence?" I realize this question has been asked before, but I have a specific way of…
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Did prophet Muhammad live a simple and humble life who had limited means?
We have been taught in schools that the Prophet lived a very simple and humble life. That is he hardly have enough food at home so that it would not last for the day. He would have patches in his clothes, because he was really humble and did not…
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Is it permissable for a scholar to recieve govermental salary?
The Holy Quran in different verses says that the Prophet(PBUH) did not ask any wage for Islam. For example:
لِكَ الَّذِي يُبَشِّرُ اللَّـهُ عِبَادَهُ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا
الصَّالِحَاتِ ۗ قُل لَّا أَسْأَلُكُمْ عَلَيْهِ أَجْرًا إِلَّا
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Why is marriage restricted to four wives?
Allah clearly permits marriage to multiple wives — insofar as they can be treated justly — in Qur'an 4:3, where He says "…then marry those that please you of [other] women, two or three or four.…" The conventional opinion of this verse, however,…
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What is the proper way to shake hands?
What is the proven (via quran/hadith) method of greeting Muslims? I have seen some people who handshake with:
…1 hand.
…2 hands.
…1 hand, followed by putting their hand on their chest.
…2 hands, followed by putting 1 hand on their chest.
…2 hands,…
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Is a Muslim husband allowed to have sex with his multiple wives simultaneously?
Is it permissible for a man to have sex with 2 or 3 wives at a time if his wives have no problem to have sex and have no problem to share their husband together?
Note that, they are wives, not hired women.
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Abu-Bakrs, Omars, and 'Aishas in the offspring of Imam Ali
I heard that in the offspring of Imam Ali bin Abu-Talib (may Allah be pleased with him and honor his face), there were ones who were called:
Abu-Bakr
Omar
'Aisha
Is this true? could you mention them (or some at least)?
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Is Muhammad the last Rasool (messenger)?
In reference to 33:40 you will find that Muhammad is the last of the Prophets (anbiya'):
Muhammad is not the father of [any] one of your men, but [he is] the Messenger of Allah and last of the prophets. And ever is Allah , of all things,…
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What is the proof that Islam is THE truth? How can I have 100% certainty?
How do I 100% know for sure that Islam is the truth? How can I be sure that the Islamic worldview - of what Islam says about this world and the afterlife - is true? Can I do better do then just "have faith/iman"? I do feel good after devotional acts…
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How does Islam view love marriages?
Many of the marriage of the prophet was believed to be political or to strengthen relationship between two families. Some can argue that a marriage in Islam can be for supporting a girl (and vice versa to support a guy). I have also read a story in…
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Is Azan allowed to be recited for any social purpose?
In my village, Azan is recited to help people wake up for Sahri in the time of Ramadan. Is such a practice allowed? Generally speaking, is it allowed to use Azan PUBLICLY for as a signal?
Note that I am aware that Azan should (or must? I am not…
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Are Shrimp, Lobster, Crayfish and Crab Halal?
Are Shrimp, Lobster, Crayfish and Crab Halal? Are they different from fiqh point of view?
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What does the Quran say about homosexuality?
Does the Quran explicitly prohibit homosexuality? Why? Please cite specific verses which say something about homosexuality.
user83
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Are we all descendents of Noah (Nuh AS)?
When I heard the story of prophet Nuh (AS) I always assumed it was only him and his sons left in the whole entire world, but recently I've heard theories that only Nuh's tribe was drowned and other parts of world consisted of other people. Assuming…
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Are there gods unworthy of worship?
I've read here that one version of the Shahada (شهادة) is
There is no god worthy of worship except Allah and Muhammad is his messenger
Does this imply that there are, or may be, gods unworthy of worship?
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