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Is there nobody in Jannah (paradise) yet?

I saw this question Who will be the first person(s) who enter the paradise? which talks about people going to Jannah (paradise) after the Day of Judgement. The current answers talk about Prophet Muhammad being the first (or among the first) to…
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Does the Quran actually refer to the expansion of the universe?

According to many Islamic sources, Quran 51:47 refers to the expansion of the universe, a phenomenon that has been made known to us in the recent century. And the heaven We constructed with strength, and indeed, We are [its] expander.…
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Is dancing allowed in Islam?

Is dancing allowed in Islam? The first part of my question is in regards to dancing in public. I am pretty sure it is not permissible, but is there any evidence of reasoning to support this view? Secondly, I'd like to ask about dancing in private.…
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Must Salatul Tasbih be performed at least once in a lifetime?

Our Beloved Prophet Muhammed (Sallallaho Alihiwassallam) is reported to have prayed Salatul Tasbih and then said to that this salah should be prayed once a day, if you can not pray once a day then every Friday, and even if this is not possible then…
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In what different forms was Quran reveled to the Prophet?

I know that Quran was revealed to the prophet but in what form and which form was more common over the other(if there were more than one forms). Were these different forms suited to the occasion about which a verse would be revealed? I am aware of a…
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What is Salat Al Abhar صلاة العبهر?

I have read of this salat online but I can not find a Hadith that mentions it. What or is there any Hadith mentioning this salat, and what is the authenticity of the Hadith? Is this salat a Bid'ah?
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Did Imaam Bukhari record incidents (which he witnessed) in addition to narrations?

I was just curious to list down the narrators of Ahadith. While scraping through some hadith sites (programmatically), I found the following hadith which had no narrator. Sahih Al-Bukhari Volume 9, Book 84, Hadith 72: Abu 'Abdur-Rahman and Hibban…
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If ‘Eid prayer and Friday prayer (salaatul-Jumu’ah) fall on the same day, what are the options?

لسَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ If ‘Eid prayer and Friday prayer (salaatul-Jumu’ah) fall on the same day, what are the options? because some persons only do eid prayer in my neighbors. Thanks in advance
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Does having a burdensome job affect the need to fast?

Assalaamu Alaykum, Many people in my neighborhood do not fast (Sawm) giving reasons such as, they have burdensome jobs they must complete everyday. Whether people who have these jobs such as coal mining, gold mining or the like is it still…
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What is the source of "You wish for one thing whilst I wish for another..."? Is it a hadith?

Please somebody give me a proper, full reference (volume number, book number, hadith number) for this hadith: O son of Adam! You wish for one thing whilst I wish for another, Ultimately only that will occur, which is in accordance with My wish; …
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Are the prizes we win from buying things halal?

We buy so many things daily which offer you prizes, such as Lays crisps. For example, I might buy a biscuit, which promotes offers like: if you find a paper with a code inside your biscuit packet, you will win $1000 If I find the paper inside and…
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What hadith mentions sacrifice on or during the three days of Nahr?

I'm looking for a hadith which the khatheeb mentioned today. He mentioned that the hadith permits us to sacrifice for Dhul-Hijjah on Eid, or any of the three days following 'Eid. (For example, if Eid is on Friday, the hadith permits sacrificing up…
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Does the process of repentance differ significantly based on the sin?

The question How does one repent in Islam? asks about repenting from sins in general. I attempted to answer it, and the general conclusion was basically: Sincerely ask for forgiveness. Perform good deeds to cancel out bad deeds. Manage the worldly…
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Is it okay to sell Islamic software?

Is it okay to develop and sell a software that contains Islamic materials, for example, Quranic duas, Ahadeeth, etc.? My question stems from the belief that selling Quranic verses is forbidden. It's mentioned in Sura Al-Baqara (2:41): Sahih…
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If Islam is perfect and innovations are haram, then why do changes still occur (fatwas)?

Islam is said, by many, to be the perfect religion. If this is so then why do we find differences of opinion on modern issues? Why are there changes to the religion to deal with modern issues if innovations are haram? I understand that there are…
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