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Reconciling between the idea that people who lived during the interval between prophets will be tested in the hereafter and the hadith which says “No one will enter Paradise except a Muslim soul”
SaveWhat is meant by the hadith “There is no space in it the width of four fingers but there is an angel there, putting his forehead [to the ground] in prostration to Allah”?
SaveIf the insurance company paid the debt of the deceased, has his responsibility been absolved?
If the insurance company paid the debt on behalf of the deceased, he is absolved of responsibility. But if the debt was riba-based and the insurance was commercial insurance, then the heirs must offer a great deal of supplication for the deceased and give charity on his behalf.SaveCan whatever is in harmony with the message of Islam in the books of the People of the Book be said to be part of the truth that has not been distorted?
SaveIs it obligatory to make up obligatory actions that are to be done within a specific time?
SaveHe is worried about the fate of non-Muslims and their abiding in Hell for eternity
SaveIs the driver or shipping company liable if goods get damaged because of rain?
You do not have to accept these faulty goods and you are not liable for what happened to them; the driver is liable because of his negligence and failure to protect them from the rain.SaveHe swore a lot of oaths about a lot of things; what should he do?
SaveWhat is sufficient for the non-specialist student in the field of tajwid?
SaveWhat is the wisdom behind enabling Iblis to mislead people?
One of the requirements of faith is knowing that Allah has created everything for a wise reason, even if it is not apparent to people, and that Allah is not to be questioned about what He does. He created Iblis and enabled him to mislead people for wise reasons, which include: as a trial to test people; to make manifest His forbearance and pardon; and other great and wise reasons that may be hidden from people.Save
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Response to those who regard some innovated matters as good, such as celebrating the Prophet’s birthday (Mawlid)
SaveFasting on Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday: Permissible?
Singling out one day of the year for fasting, in celebration of Mawlid al-Nabi (the birth of Prophet Muhamamd), is an innovation (bid‘ah) that is contrary to the Sunnah of the Prophet. For more, see the detailed answer.
SaveWhat Is the Date of Prophet Muhammad’s Birth and Death?
1. The biographers and historians differed concerning the day and month of the birth of the Prophet.
2. The strongest opinion concerning the birth of the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) is that he was born between the eighth and the twelfth of Rabee‘ al-Awwal in the Year of the Elephant.
3. The most well-known view is that the death of the Prophet occurred on 12th Rabee‘ al-Awwal 11 AH.SaveRuling on celebrating the birthday of the Messenger (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) without any singing or other haram things
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