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What is the difference between the waswas (whispering) of the nafs (soul) and Satan

To simplify my question: What is the difference between the waswas (whispering) of the nafs (soul) and Satan? And how can we know when a thought is bad and from Satan and not just critical thinking that could be good? For my deeper analyse and…
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Can Jinns (shaytan, iblees) read your thoughts and feelings?

I feel that my question has been answered lighly here. The answer to this question would lead to sub questions that changes due to the answer of this question. First, can Jinns/Shayatin/Iblees read our thoughts? If that is true, wouldn't this be a…
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What are the rights of a women over her husband?

There are a lot of questions regarding the rights of a man over a woman, but there are also so many rights that a man must fulfill to his wife! What are they?
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Why can't I find proof for Islam that I can see for myself?

Before I start, please note that I'm a Muslim and have always been one. I pray regularly without missing a single Salah. I'm not a rebellious person who's just trying to prove islam wrong either. And I try my best to not be ignorant. It's not like…
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Is it wrong to "sever ties of kinship" in the case of an abusive relative?

It seems severing ties of kinship (family) is a serious issue. From Sunnah.com: 'Abdullah ibn 'Awfa reported that the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said Mercy does not descend on a people when there is someone among them who…
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If I convert, must I have a beard?

Basically what I said. If I convert and become a Muslim, am I required to grow/maintain a beard?
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What does Islam say about suicide?

How does Islam as a religion,view suicide? Is it allowed or prohibited? What sources can you show from Qur'an and Hadith that is related to suicide.
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Zakat Calculation: Fluctuating networth

I originally asked this question which I am splitting up. Fluctuating Net worth: Some months, one saves more and some months one spends more due to various reasons. How does one establish the correct "wealth" to pay zakat on? Since according to…
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Would Allah ever decrease our good deeds?

According to Surah Muhammad Verse 35: "So do not weaken and call for peace while you are superior; and Allah is with you and will never deprive you of [the reward of] your deeds." - Quran 47:35 But according to one hadith: Prophet Muhammad (peace…
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Is there clear answer to the Problem of Hell?

I was reading the famous Problem of Hell. The problem of Hell is an ethical problem in religion in which the existence of Hell for the punishment of souls is regarded as inconsistent with the notion of a just, moral, and omnibenevolent…
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Are kosher foods considered to be halal?

If kosher foods contain no alcohol within them, is it safe for a Muslim to consume kosher?
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Where did this Hadith come from?

There is a hadith I heard that said: Whoever listens to music, molten rock will be poured into his ears on Youmul Qyamah. Where is this Hadith recorded? and what is it's authenticity? Oh, and I also already checked Sunnah.com and it's not there.
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Speaking truth or doing good? What is the more important in Islam?

I remember, I read that once a person came to Muslims in either Macca or Madina and they had to make arrangements for his stay so they decided to give the honor to one of the men. When they both went home and there was very less food at his home…
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According to Shi'ism, does divorce require witnesses?

In Sunni Islam, I am often told that divorce can be performed without witnesses, which doesn't really make sense to me since everything in Islam requires witness (even when an adulterer commit adultery require witnesses). Is this the same in Shi'a…
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Does halal meat become haram when prepared by a non-Muslim?

I was reading The Issue of Halal Meat, which is linked to in an answer to this question. Towards the end, it claims The law concerning meat is so strict that even if the meat leaves the sight of a Muslim into the care of a Kaafir at any time…
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