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When praying in Jamaah, what should I do if I am the only one in the last row?
Asslamu allikum,
When praying in jamaah (congregation/group), I happened to be the only one in the last row. What do I do? Do I have to usher some one to step back and be with me?
Jazakallahu khayr.
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Does swallowing saliva break one's fast?
Does swallowing saliva break one's fast?
What should one do with it if they cannot swallow it?
Please answer providing good evidences or references.
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What does Qur'an or Hadith says regarding the correct methods of disposing the Qur'an?
To dispose of the Qur'an, some claim it should be:
Burned, or
Wrapped in a clean piece of cloth and buried, or
Disposed of in a flowing river.
Please give a reference to the Qur'an or Hadith regarding the correct methods of disposing the Qur'an.
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What does “wa iyyakum" mean?
I would like to know the usage of wa iyyakum. When is it best used and, any restrictions
What does "wa iyyakum" mean?
When do we use "wa iyyakum".
Jazak Allah Khair for the answer
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In what ways does Allah communicate with us?
In what ways does Allah communicate with us? If we have a problem, for example, and we ask Allah to provide a solution to our problems, but we can't think of any, how does Allah communicate with us?
Would it be through dreams, or would the solution…
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Is it ok to take notes on mushaf?
Is it allowable to take small notes, circle some words, underline some words on mushaf (Book of Quran)? It could be helpful while learning tajweed. Is it considered disrespectful?
user44
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What is the source of the following hadith which says good relations are better than fasting and prayer?
In the internet the following hadith is quite widespread
Do you know what is better than charity and fasting and prayer? It is
keeping peace and good relations between people, as quarrels and bad
feelings destroy mankind." (Muslims &…
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According to this hadith, did Muhammad add something to Qur'an verse 4:95 or was it re-revealed?
Narrated Al-Bara:
There was revealed: 'Not equal are those believers who sit (at home) and those who strive and fight in the Cause of Allah.' (4.95)
The Prophet said, "Call Zaid for me and let him bring the board, the inkpot and the scapula bone…
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How should I acknowledge a new baby under Islam in western society?
My parent's neighbors are Muslim. We are not. The neighbors' daughter in law just gave birth to their first grandchild, a little girl who is named Fatima.
In the US, one gives a gift for a new baby. Would it offend the family to do so?
I customarily…
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Why do words like "salah" and "riba" have an extra unpronounced letter waw in them?
I've noticed that in many masaahif ("mushafs"), certain words like "salah" and "riba" have an extra, unpronounced letter waw in them, such as Surah Baqarah, verse 3:
The fifth word here is pronounced "salah," although the waw with the small alif…
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Does the saying "If you cannot prevent an oppression, at least announce it to everyone?" belong to Hazrat Ali (R.A.)?
I am seeing this saying quoted quite often nowadays, that is attributed to Hazrat Ali (R.A.)
If you cannot prevent an oppression, at least announce it to everyone?
Does this saying really belong to Hazrat Ali (R.A.)? If so, where is it documented,…
user44
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Is practicing astrology against Islam?
Among Muslims, controlling the djinn or the shayatin for worldly gain is considered a form of magic, and practicing magic is clearly condemned by God in the Qur'an (i.e., Qur'an 2:102). As such, one could easily derive that a devout Muslim should…
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Can I listen to Qur'an when going to sleep?
Is it permissible to listen to Qur'an recitation from headphones (using mp3 player, or cell phone etc.) when we are laying on the bed trying to sleep or is it disrespectful to Qur'an?
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The 2nd verse of Baqarah say: "this is the book", But wasn't the Quran sent down as a "revelation"?
Al-Baqarah 2:2 states:
This is the Book; in it is guidance sure, without doubt, to those who fear Allah;
Keeping in view of the above Ayat, wasn't the Quran sent down as a "revelation" to Prophet Muhammad? Furthermore, it wasn't compiled as a…
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Why Umar (r.a) said praying taraweeh in jamaah was "good bidah"?
According to this question all bidah in religion is bad. But good things Hz. Umar said about people who were praying taraweeh with jamaah is known (couldn't find what exactly Hz. Umar said. I will give reference later). So, my question is if praying…
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