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Does Islam allow killing of Innocent individuals, if the tribe has committed some crime?
According to this hadith:
"Narrated Atiyyah al-Qurazi:
I was among the captives of Banu Qurayzah. They (the Companions) examined us, and those who had begun to grow hair (pubes) were killed, and those who had not were not killed. I was among those…
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Sitting in front of a person praying namaz (salah)
Consider the scenario: I am sitting on my bed in a room. Now some person enters the room and starts praying namaz (salah) on the floor. His position while praying is such that he is facing me. Should I get aside because I am like in front of a…
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Did the prophet ever seek a doctor or tabib?
In our class, once our teacher said, have you ever heard our prophet went to a doctor? Then he explained, he did not because if you eat less (according to Islamic principles) you will never get sick and will not need a doctor. Note this para is only…
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Who is Elisha (الْيَسَعَ)?
Prophet Elisha (Arabic: الْيَسَعَ) is mentioned in a couple of ayaat of Qur'an. I can't recall ever reading about him or hearing anything about his biography.
Who is he? Do we have any details from the Qur'an and sunnah (and perhaps also…
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Why, in Qur'an verse 4:34, the feminine singular of kuthhiba used instead of the masculine singular or plural?
Surah Al-An'aam, verse 34, begins with:
وَلَقَدْ كُذِّبَتْ رُسُلٌ
If you ignore the first two particles (waw + laqad), it begins a verbal sentence with "kuthhibat rusulun." The verb (kutthibat) is feminine and singular, while the word rusul is…
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What is the source of firasat amals?
According to the site http://www.ruqyashariyah.org, the following amal should be done to be given inspiration on certain matters/causes of problems, which should be recited before going to sleep::
(1) Istighfar 3x
(2) Fatihah 1x
(3) Ayat Qursi…
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Why is there a repetition in Surat Al-Kafiroon?
I checked 2 mushaf and internet, and as far as I can see, 3rd ayah and 5th ayah of Surat Al-Kāfirūn are exactly the same. On the other hand, 3rd ayah translated as;
Nor are you worshippers of what I worship
and 5th ayah translated as
Nor will you…
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How long to wait after sunrise before offering fajr prayer?
Assalamu'Alaikum Fellow Community members,
This is my very first question to the community and it's a simple one.
Is there a hadith or quranic verse which tells how long one has to wait after sunrise before offering the Fajr prayer? Obviously this…
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Is doggie style sex allowed?
Need to know what the ruling is on doggie style sex in the vagina? I know that anal sex is forbidden but I am asking about vaginal intercourse from behind.
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Marriage between a Shia boy and a Sunni girl
Can a Shia boy marry a Sunni girl, according to the Sharia laws?
There is a Sunni girl that I know who really likes a Shia boy, and he likes her too. She was asking me today if it is permissible or restricted for this marriage to take place.
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Is there any punishments prescribed for cruelty towards animals?
If someone mistreats their animals or pets, is that punishable?
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According to Islam, why was I born?
Why was I born, according to Islam?
In fact, I also have a second component to this question. If Allah/God is omniscient, then why did he create beings that he knew were certain to enter hell (which he also created)?
Even assuming he gave us 'free…
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Isn't this hadith about sunset unscientific?
Narrated Abu Dhar:
The Prophet asked me at sunset, "Do you know where the sun goes (at the time of sunset)?" I replied, "Allah and His Apostle know better." He said, "It goes (i.e. travels) till it prostrates Itself underneath the Throne and takes…
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Is the hadees in regards city population exceeding its limit authenticate?
I am a Civil Engineering student and I read somewhere in my Urban Planning course that there is a hadees that "When the population of a city exceeds beyond a limit,then new city should be created, otherwise many socio-economical problems might…
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Friday (Jummah) Prayers on a vacation trip
Assalamu alaikkum everyone!
I just wanted to clarify the doubt that I have as what the title says. Not that I eagerly wanted to join the trip, but I've some official work to complete too.
To make it more clear, our office colleagues are tripping…
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