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How to defend Aisha's marriage age?

If we take the usual view that she married at 6 and then later consummated at 9 after her menses and the Prophet (saw) was in his early 50s we can challenge the non Muslim critic by saying why do we not have a single report from the enemies…
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If our purpose is to worship God why do we get jobs?

If God created us only to worship Him then what makes it permissible to get a job if our intention in getting it is not solely the worship of God? For example, what makes it permissible for someone to go on holiday if the purpose is only for their…
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Interested in learning more about Islam -- is there a podcast that goes over the history, basic principles, etc?

I know that this community is meant for those more well versed in Islam, but I have sincere desires to know more about the history of Islam and about the basic precepts. And truth be told, I actually purchased the "Islam for Dummies" and "Qur'an for…
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Does the wife have the right to reject sex?

The wife has to obey her husband and he has to provide for her and treat her with kindness. However is the wife allowed to reject sex if she was not in the mood or for any other reason? It is her body and she is the one that will get pregnant and…
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Is istinja' necessary for ablution?

Can someone please tell me that, is istinja' (الإستنجاء) for ablution is necessary or not? Istinja is the Arabic term for cleaning away whatever has been passed from the urethra or anus with water, toilet paper or both. (Wikipedia)
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Will my salah be accepted if I pray at home?

I read a hadith that said Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) wanted to burn the houses of those who prayed at home. So this indicated that it is wajib to pray in congregation. I also read another hadith that said the salah of those who hear the azhan but does…
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Do elves really exist?

I was reading through owari's answer here and he mentioned somewhere that The Humans and Elves have intellect by which they.....etc.. and I was quite shocked to know that he referred to Elves as actual beings instead of just being fictional…
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How can a child marriage be anything but forced?

EDIT: I am putting a bounty on this question. Therefore I added references and precisions to address the comments (some of which, I believe, seem to have been posted without reading this question). This may seem like a question that was answered…
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How important is eating halal meat?

I've asked several people and the opinion seems to be split. Some people say it's completely haram eating non-halal meat. Others tell me that if you say Bism-Allah Alrahaman Alraheem before eating the meat then it's ok. No one can come and try to…
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What is the language of the Paradise?

I was wondering what the language of the people is in the paradise (Jannah)? Is that a new language or it is one of the current world languages? As another related question, and actually on the other hand, I wander what the language of the hell…
اللهم صل علی محمد و آل محمد
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What is the Islamic view of the Law of Attraction?

Does Islam approve Law of attraction? I mean is it OK to think like that or it's conflicting with Islamic beliefs? Is what they call "The Universe" same as Allah? Is this in any way mentioned in Islamic resources?
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Will homosexuality be granted in Heaven for those who have been patient?

I'm a woman who happened to be one of those who are born attracted to their same gender. But, I'm a strong follower of islam and I love Allah a lot! Therefore I suppress all my desires for the sake of god, and I know for a fact that I will never…
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How can I tell if someone is truly Mahdi the savior?

I am doing a research and trying to figure out an answer to my question: Throughout centuries numerous people have claimed to be Mahdi the savior, some have been killed right away, some have died yet they have gathered some followers that are still…
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What does the phrase "For it is Allah who is the Time" mean?

Sahih Muslim, Book 27, Hadith 5584: Abu Huraira reported Allah's Apostle (may peace be upon him) as saying: Do not abuse Time, for it is Allah Who is the Time. Does the phrase "For it is Allah Who is the Time?" mean that Allah is physically…
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Putting the hands on the stomach or chest while praying salat?

I've notice a few people (men) at the mosque put their hands on the chest while praying salat. However, I also see that the majority of Indian and Pakistani people put their hands on their stomach while praying salat. Why is there such a difference…
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