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Which is better, reading a surah with reflection and understanding, or reading the entire Quran without reflection?
SaveCan one who is partially paralyzed do tayammum if it is too difficult for his helper to wash him?
If it is too difficult for one who is paralysed and cannot move to do ghusl, then he may move to the option of tayammum, and that will be sufficient in his case.SaveRuling on displaying a logo containing a cross
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If the borrower was not delaying repayment for no valid reason, and the change is small and does not reach one third of the debt, he must return the same amount. But if the change is significant and reaches the level of one third or more, then the two parties must work it out and share the burden of loss, for example on a 50-50 basis.SaveIs prayer rendered invalid if one does not seek refuge with Allah?
Only the Zahiris (literalists) are of the view that deliberately not seeking refuge with Allah renders the prayer invalid, and the worshipper should make it up if he forgot it. The majority of scholars – to the extent that it was narrated that there was consensus on this matter – are of the view that the prayer of one who omits to seek refuge with Allah, either deliberately or by mistake, is still valid.SaveWhat is the ruling on disposing of pages of the Mus-haf using a shredder?
It is permissible to dispose of pages of the Mus-haf using a shredder, on condition that the machine cuts the pages very finely (lengthwise and widthwise), and removes the shape of the letters and words completely.SaveIs it possible for the Muslims to be united despite the differences between them in creed and methodology?
SaveThe difference between maniy and wadiy
Maniy is thick and has a smell; it gushes out in spurts when desire is intense. As for wadiy, it is a liquid that is emitted after urinating; it is white drops that come when one has finished urinating. Maniy is pure and it is not required to wash whatever it got onto, except by way of removing its traces only, and it necessitates ghusl. As for madhiy, wadiy and urine, they all necessitate wudu.SaveWhat is the ruling on delaying shaving the pubic hair for more than forty day?
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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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