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Is wine banned or is alcohol banned? Can we use products, such as deodorant, which contain alcohol?
Any addictive substance is banned in Islam. It includes smoking, drinking, etc.
Now, my question is: is wine banned or is alcohol banned?
I am asking this as many Muslims say not to use deodorants which contain alcohol, or any daily usage which…
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How to give in charity on behalf of one's late father?
My father passed away recently. So I am willing to feed the poor and give money to the poor people on behalf of my father. I want to know how to do it.
Do I have to tell them it is on behalf of my late father?
Will it work if I just give it to them…
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What is the meaning of Arabic letters in the begining of some suras?
For example, Al-Baqara begins like this:
الٓمٓ ﴿١﴾ ذَٰلِكَ ٱلْكِتَـٰبُ لَا رَيْبَ ۛ فِيهِ ۛ هُدًى
لِّلْمُتَّقِينَ
And also, Ya-Sin begins like this:
يسٓ ﴿١﴾ وَٱلْقُرْءَانِ ٱلْحَكِيمِ
What are different opinions about these letters among…
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If someone do not pray 5 time, is he/she Kafer?
I try my best to do my prayers on time and would not miss any. Recently, i watched a youtube video by one of the Islamic lecturer from Saudi Arabia , quoting a hadith which i do not have knowledge to authenticate that if someone is not praying or…
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Should a Muslim not conceal being a Muslim from others?
Citing the Quran 2:42:
And do not mix the truth with falsehood or conceal the truth while you know [it].
Q: Does this imply a Muslim should not conceal being a Muslim from others?
I could imagine it being handy keeping one's faith concealed e.g.…
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What is the difference between qiyas and istislah?
I was just wondering if someone could explain the difference between istislah and qiyas to me and perhaps provide some examples for me. They both seem to involve the use of deductive reasoning and the use of ones' ijtihad and I just wanted to…
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Is sleeping a necessary condition for Tahajjud (night prayer)?
I want to know whether or not sleeping is a necessary condition for Tahajjud?
For example this fatwa says that Tahajjud means praying after sleeping:
Tahajjud means specifically praying at night, and some scholars limited it to prayers that are…
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Is it recommended to complete reading the Quran once in Ramadan?
Is it mustahabb (recommended) to complete reading the Quran once in Ramadan? Please support your answer with references.
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What is the meaning of gigantic angels in Nahjul-Balagha?
Nahjul-Balagha sermon 1 mentions angels "whose steps are fixed on earth but their necks are protruding into the skies". What is the meaning of that clause? Is Imam Ali talking about literally gigantic angels? (If so, is there a name for that type of…
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Can women pray in public, like men?
Asalamu-alaikum,
When we are travelling, men often find mosques or pray in the public. (This is when shortening the prayer is not an option). But for women, how can they manage?
Many scholars suggest, women to stay at home or plan the journey in…
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How did angels know that mankind would spill blood prior to their mankind's creation?
Qur'an 2:30 is as follows:
And [mention, O Muhammad], when your Lord said to the angels, "Indeed, I will make upon the earth a successive authority." They said, "Will You place upon it one who causes corruption therein and sheds blood, while we…
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Difference between Rabbul Alamin and Rabbil Alamin
I heard many people using the word Rabbul-Alameen. This article tells us to Reflect upon His saying, '(Rabbul-Alameen) the Lord of the Alameen (mankind, jinn and all that exists).' [Soorah al-Fatiha (1): 2] whereas v 1:2 is Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil…
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Can I delete Qur'an recitation audio clips from my phone?
I have many audio clips of Qur'an recitation in my phone; is it permissible to delete them?
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From when and which perspective did Imam and Mu'addhin of Masjid start to get paid?
As far I know, in the age of Nabi (sm.), sahabi (ra.), tabeyin (rh.), tabe-tabeyin (rh.), there was no instance of paying Imam and Muajjin (Muadhin/Muezzin) of Masajid.
But now-a-days, we see, in almost every Masjid, there remains a paid Imam, a…
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If I put on clothes with dry najasah (dry impurities), will my wudu be broken?
For example, let's say I'm wearing fresh clothes and then I perform wudu and offer salah. After I complete my salah, I change my clothes and put on trousers that have traces of dry urine on it. So, when the time of next salah comes, I put the fresh…
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