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Can Azaan be given in a language other than Arabic
In India most of the people/Muslims speak Hindi, Bangla, Madrasi, Gujrati and a very few people know Arabic, however, the Azaan given is only in Arabic. Therefore, many people, especially non-Muslims, are unaware of its meaning. As a result,…
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What different versions are there of the history of the Rashideen caliphs? Why?
I know there are at least two versions of the history of the first caliphs, i.e., how those people came to be caliphs:
A simplified version, where the first three caliphs were elected by popular vote, and Ali by six representatives.
A more…
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What are the rules of saying "peace be upon him"?
I have many questions regarding this phrase:
Is this reserved for Muhammad (peace be upon him), or should it be
used for other people as well?
Is it mandatory to say it every time
his name is mentioned?
Should it be added after saying…
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Is there any authentic hadith that the complete Salawat is " اللهم صل علی محمد و آل محمد" ? (Sunni view)
I know it is the belief of Shia that we must recite the complete Salawat (صلوات) as follow:
اللهم صل علی محمد و آل محمد
It is factually a formula of praise and greetings to Allah (The
Prophet and his descendants)
But is there any authentic…
اللهم صل علی محمد و آل محمد
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Is interest-based educational loan allowed?
Students from economically backward communities who opt for higher studies generally depend on educational loans, which are offered with interest, either by banks, developmental organisations, or by government, if they don't get a scholarship high…
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Can women wear golden chains?
I know that men should not wear golden materials. Few days before, I had heard that ladies also should not wear golden chains. Please clarify my doubts with proof.
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Freedom of belief: How do you reconcile these two?
The issue of freedom of belief has been a recurrent topic of debate in Islam. For example,
Qur'an 10:99 states:
And had your Lord willed, those on earth would have believed - all of them entirely. Then, [O Muhammad], would you compel the people in…
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Will everyone be punished?
Everyone has sinned and we sin all the time so will we be punished for these sins? Or will we enter heaven without a punishment if we repent out sins?
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Who is considered Sayy'id and can this be proved?
As I know Say'id is descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) but can anyone prove that they are one?
The names Mir and Saeed/Sayeed/Said are usually used by those who claim to be the descendants of the Prophet. Can anyone have these names or…
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How Do Muslims Deal with "Difficult" Parts of Prophet Mohammed's Life?
First, this is not meant to be an insulting or hateful question. Please prayerfully consider answering it for the sake of a true seeker soul. I have long respected and honored Islam and the Prophet Mohammed. I intend no harm. However, I have often…
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Why does God let people kill each other?
We are all here in this world to pass our test, and the other world will be the result of our deeds in this world, right??
Then if God gave us the chance of test here in this world. Why did he gave others the ability to take away that chance from…
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What is considered part of the beard?
What is considered part of the beard, and what hair on the face is not, and therefore permissible to shave or trim?
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Did Prophets prior to Muhammad live for hundreds of years?
According to many Ulama (scholars), Prophets prior to Muhammad (peace be upon them) lived for hundreds of years and so did the people of their Ummah, and Muhammad (pbuh) and his Ummah has the shortest life span.
How is this evident from scriptures?…
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Status of a Sayyad/Syed/Sayyid (a descendant from the family of the Holy Prophet [pbuh])?
Sayyads (descendants from the family of the Holy Prophet, pbuh) are entitled to more respect, though they are equal in the eyes of Allah. Giving them Sadaqah (Charity) is also forbidden.
What are the other rights of a Sayyad a non-Sayyad must…
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Who was Allah's hojjat on Earth when Mohammad (saww) went to maraaj?
In Shia Islam there is this belief that there has to be one hojjat of Allah on Earth. He could be described as the
decisive argument of Allah over mankind
Further description found in the question Sunni viewpoint about "vasi" or "hojjat" in each…
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