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Reading Islamic history and scholars' biographies for enjoyment
As-salaamu 3laikum, Is it permissible to read Islamic history and the biographies of the scholars for enjoyment as well as for benefit? I always used to read novels and articles to relax occasionally but I found that a lot of them had haram content. If I read Islamic material at that time instead which is easy to read is there anything wrong with it?.. More
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Meaning of 'soldiers of Allaah'
As-salaamu 3laikum, I would like to know about the meaning of the term 'soldiers of Allah', does it only include those who are obedient to Allah or could it include anyone who is used by Allah for any purpose even if their intention is not to obey Allah? Like nowadays we hear about people coming to Islam after investigating the claims of the enemies.. More
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What may and may not be mentioned of ethnic cultures
Salam.I wish to build an application that will be a quiz type on my native culture. But there are aspects of my culture that do not comform with Islamic cultural practices. Is it permissible for me include these aspects as part of the questions (e.g traditional belief, music, drums, Dance etc.)? Please note that this application is not encouraging anyone.. More
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Using artificial intelligence
Salam Alaikom
Is learning and using artificial intelligence haram ? some part of it try to simulate how a human brain works like artificial neural networks to learn over time and became more efficient at a certain programmed task. May Allah reward you.
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Writing a story about the boy and the king for children
Assalamu Aleykum, I am planning to write a story about the boy and the king for children of the age 10+ I have in the past authored Islamic books for children, but they were all fictional stories that I have made up. That's why I'm a bit weary writing this one as it was a related Hadith from the prophet (saw). I do notwant to do anything that.. More
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Meaning of Taaghoot
What is meant by "Taaghoot"?
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Crisis of the contemporary Muslim mind: the causes and cure
In the name of Allaah, the Most Merciful, the ever Merciful.
Will you please define the crisis of the contemporary Muslim mind, its causes and solutions? What is the role of upbringing and nurturing in solving the problem? .. More
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Meaning of Tahaarah
A comprehensive meaning of At-taharat.. More
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It is permissible to use this computer operating system
As-Salamu Aleikom, Having studied Computer Science, and being looking for a job in the area, I think it would be very beneficial for me if I could learn more about the kind of computer operating systems called Ubuntu Linux. However, I have some doubts which prevent me from using it. I would like to listen to the opinion of a knowledgeable person.. More
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Comparing reading books to consuming alcohol is wrong
Al salaam alaykum i am asking regarding the meaning and interpretation of a certain hadith, the text was "What is intoxicating in abundance, then little quantaties of it are haram" I apologize for my weak translation. Could you explain that? I am very confused does it apply to good things as well, for instance if someone is passionate about reading.. More
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Using programming books of Bible series
Assalamu Alaikum! Is it halal to use books of (programming books) bible series. (i.e. This publisher publishes a series of books with the title "__ Bible". such as "C# Bible" and "Java Bible".)
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Fact-based prospects studies are permissible
I am a Masters student. I am currently doing a research on the computer-based automation of the process of determining prospects at the stock exchange. I will also produce a program to help those who wish to buy or sell shares in the stock exchange to choose profitable transactions. Is dealing in the stock exchange unlawful under the Sharee‘ah?.. More
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Definition of Mushrik, Thimmi, Harbi, Munaafiq
What is the meaning of Mushrik, Kaafir, Thimmi, Harbi and Munaafiq? Are the Jews and Christians polytheists?.. More
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Stepping on an unreligious Arabic text
As salamu aleykum,
Is there any karahaat on stepping with the feet on a piece of unreligious arabic text, or simply a sheet with the arabic alphabet on it ?
Was salaam.. More
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Writing biography and autobiography
Can a Muslim write a biography and publish it? I am asking this as the Hadiths is a biography of our beloved prophet(sallallah alaihi wa sallam), and similarly any other Muslim can write his life details? Although there is one issue here, since anything done when you are alone is known only to the Almighty Allah and HE alone can condone or condemn.. More
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