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What should I do if I accidentally swear to do something bad out of anger?

For example, my child spends all his/her pocket money for snacks in one day. Then, I swear that I won't give any money to him/her forever. What should I do after a situation like this?
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Can a woman/female lead prayer?

Is it permissible for women to lead the congregational prayers? Will the prayers of those praying under her leadership be void, if they did unknowingly or were misled? Background: Women promote mosques ‘for all’ in Britain Answers should be backed…
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How many times should a woman suckle her adopted child to become mahram?

After knowing that, if a couple adopts a child, the child will still be non-mahram for the woman if it was a boy or vice-versa for her husband. Alhamdulillah these restrictions will not be applied, if the woman suckled the adopted child before (s)he…
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What types (if any) of sexual activity are permitted during Ramadan?

Of course, engaging in actual sexual intercourse is forbidden during the day during Ramadan. But are other types of sexual activity between a husband and wife permitted? If so, what is permitted and what is forbidden? For example, Kissing Touching…
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What is the black stone in the Kaaba?

I can not find very much reliable information about black stone. Why is it important, and does anyone know what it is made of?
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Why does Islam mandate Sharia law be enforced by government law?

I understand that it's a doctrine of the Islamic faith and believed in Islam to be mandated by the prophet Muhammad pbuh. But this makes me curious about few things: In Islam, is a person's adherence to God's law not considered a personal matter…
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Red color clothes for men in Islam

I heard in a bayan that Red colour clothes are only permitted for women and not for men in Islam. Is it correct? If yes, I need hadith source for this. What about Pink, Rose, light and dark red coloured clothes? I.e. which red is disallowed?
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What is the difference between Taraweeh and Qiyaam al-layl?

I can see both the prayers are prayed in my Masjid (mosque). Taraweeh time 8:45 to 10:00 pm Qiyaam al-layl time 2:30 to 3:30 am What is the difference between Taraweeh prayer and Qiyaam al-layl prayer? I need some authentic references over this.
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Can I use a miswaak while fasting?

Some brothers told me not to use miswaak after Zuhar up to Ifthar. But, some brothers told that it is permissible to use. Can I use a miswaak while fasting?
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To leave Islam in an acceptable way?

Some Muslims might have a change of heart after reading Islam thoroughly and finding contradictory stuff. Is there an acceptable way for them to leave Islam without getting the death penalty? Note, Many people have documented why they left Islam…
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What is the significance of al-Qurʾān referring to ʿĪsā as المسيح?

Al-Qurʾān refers to ʿĪsā as المسيح. For example, in Sūratu Āli ʿImrān:45: إِذْ قَالَتِ الْمَلَائِكَةُ يَا مَرْيَمُ إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُبَشِّرُكِ بِكَلِمَةٍ مِنْهُ اسْمُهُ الْمَسِيحُ عِيسَى ابْنُ مَرْيَم وَجِيهًا فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالْآخِرَةِ وَمِنَ…
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Is it mandatory (Fard) for a man to go to masjid for all 5 prayers?

Asalam alaykum, I wonder if there is specific Hadith / Quran verses stated that Muslim men are mandatory to attend masjid for the five times prayer? What if you are not able to? What are the conditions that apply to it? What if you are praying at…
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What is the view of Islam about luck?

How is "luck" viewed in Islam? Most of the time, we say "by luck", "it's your luck", "depends on luck", etc. How should these words be used by a Muslim? Is it permitted to believe on luckiness?
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Why do Allah swear by Himself in Qur'an 70:40?

I have question concerning surah (70:40). So I swear by the Lord of [all] risings and settings that indeed We are able ... Does Allah (swt) swear by Himself? Is there any particular reason? Wassalam.
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How should a third person join a jama'ath of two?

When two people want to pray in jama’ah and there is no third person available, the Imaam (leader) stands on the left and the muqtadi (follower) stands on the right, a few inches behind the Imaam and they start. If a third person arrives after they…
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