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What are the different punctuation in Quran?
I would like to know how many punctuations are there and their respective action (i.e. stop for a while or don't stop at this point of sentence) that come in Quran.
For example, I know of one punctuation(not the exact letter) that is meant to be -…
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Why is the jurisprudence (fiqh) of Sunni Muslims different than Shia Muslims? (Sunni View)
Well, Sunni Muslims believe in four Califs after the holy prophet S.A the fourth of which being the first Imam of Shia Muslims. However, they respect all The Fourteen Infallibles (not sure about how they believe in Imam Mahdi Aj. though) in Shia…
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What is the exact manner to join the Salat Jamat after arriving late?
Sometimes there is a scenario that Salat ba-jamat has been started and one person arrives at a time such that his one or more Rakat's are missed. Then in this situation what is the exact ruling to join the jamat?
What is the exact manner to join…
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Is it possible for the Qu'ran to have mistakes in it?
We, the Mulims, believe in Quran having no mistake; but as science improves our understanding of the whole universe, there comes to eyes verses in Quran which makes us think curiously if Quran is really free from errors; maybe it has been revealed…
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Getting rid of ants and insect Islamic way?
In summer days my house inhabits a lot of ants.I searched for a anti insect drug but they told me that there is no drug that gets rid of ants without killing. I don't want to make a sin what do I have to do? Does Islam allow me kill insects in…
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Is raising hands in du'a (dua) bid'ah?
I have many questions about that:
Is raising one's hands for du'a after each and every salat bid'a?
Is it true that the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) never really raised his hands in Du'a except in Salat Istisqa'a (salat in which people ask Allah to…
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Who are the women that a man is forbidden to marry?
While I know that Islam allow a man to marry four wives at the same time, it prohibited men from marrying specific women, such as mother.
My question is, who are those women that are prohibited for a man? And are they prohibited forever?
Thanks in…
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Is game development/programming prohibited in Islam?
In simple words, is game programming, development and publishing prohibited?
I am a hobby programmer and while I was learning one of game development frameworks, my friend suggested that since making pictures of living beings is prohibited, game…
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Does the idea of praying 5 times a day come from the Qur'an?
One of my maternal uncles argued that, since the Qur'an does not explicitly say anything about praying 5 times a day, it may be considered as optional/less important.
What argument can I place against his view? As the argument is coming from a…
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Is Bitcoin a halal investment instrument?
Is the Bitcoin internet currency halal, considering the fact that it has no intrinsic value and is almost randomly mined? There is chance (?) and hence could be interpreted as gambling. Excessive computational power is required to increase the…
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Can we change our destiny by "dua"?
On one hand, I've learned that our destiny is fixed and does not change. On the other hand, I've learned a concept called "dua" which I use to talk to Allah, complaining and such. So would my "dua" change my destiny? If not, what's the use?
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Why do Muslims offer prayers in Arabic? What is the significance of the language?
Muslims offer prayer and recite Quran in Arabic. What is the significance of Arabic language for worship according to Quran and Sunnah? Is there any hadith or verse of Quran that makes the Arabic language necessary for worship?
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What exactly is the challenge of the Quran?
“If you are in doubt of what We have revealed to Our Messenger, then
produce one chapter like it, call upon all your helpers, besides
Allah, if you are truthful. [Quran 2:23]
“Or do they say: “He (Prophet Muhammad) has forged it (this…
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Is there any evidence in Qur'an or Hadith which states that there were 124,000 Prophets/Messengers of Islam?
Almost all scholars say there were 124,000 prophets sent by Allah. Where does this number come from and what is the evidence to support it?
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Was Jesus (PBUH) married?
From this article on BBC 'Wife of Jesus' reference in Coptic 4th Century script, I learn that Jesus(PBUH) was married.
Is it true? Did he ever have a wife? Is there any reference to this in the Holy Quran and Ahadith?
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