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  1. In the case of temporary tattoos, if it prevent water from reaching the body during ablution (wudu) or bathing (ghusl), then it is necessary to remove it and then perform wudu or ghusl. Furthermore, this method is characteristic of disobedience and should be avoided.

    In the case of temporary tattoos, if it prevent water from reaching the body during ablution (wudu) or bathing (ghusl), then it is necessary to remove it and then perform wudu or ghusl. Furthermore, this method is characteristic of disobedience and should be avoided.

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  1. Buying a car on installments from a bank is permissible in Islam. The procedure should be as follows: Agree with the bank on the total price of the car and the duration over which it will be paid. Determine whether the payments will be monthly or annually. When buying and selling on credit, it is peRead more

    Buying a car on installments from a bank is permissible in Islam. The procedure should be as follows:

    1. Agree with the bank on the total price of the car and the duration over which it will be paid. Determine whether the payments will be monthly or annually.
    2. When buying and selling on credit, it is permissible to add a markup to the original price of the item. This markup is not considered interest (riba).
    3. However, imposing a penalty for late payment is considered usury (riba). Therefore, it is crucial to ensure that payments are made on time to avoid falling into the sin of paying riba.
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  1. There are a few situations where vomiting breaks wudu: 1. If vomit contains food or water and the amount is mouthful or more, wudu is broken. A mouthful is defined as an amount difficult to retain in the mouth. If the vomit is less than a mouthful, wudu is not broken. 2. If the vomit consists only oRead more

    There are a few situations where vomiting breaks wudu:

    1. If vomit contains food or water and the amount is mouthful or more, wudu is broken. A mouthful is defined as an amount difficult to retain in the mouth. If the vomit is less than a mouthful, wudu is not broken.

    2. If the vomit consists only of phlegm, wudu is not broken regardless of the amount, whether it is mouthful or not.

    3. If the vomit contains blood:

    – If the blood is thin and flowing, wudu is broken regardless of the amount, whether mouthful or not.

    – If the blood is in the form of clots and the amount is mouthful, wudu is broken. If it is less than a mouthful, wudu is not broken.

    4. If small amounts of vomit occur several times and together they would amount to a mouthful, the situation is considered as follows:

    – If the nausea persisted continuously and small amounts of vomit were expelled each time, wudu is broken.

    – If the nausea ceased and the person felt better before the next episode of vomiting, and this pattern repeated, wudu is not broken.

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  1. Seeking knowledge is compulsory for every Muslim. As a Muslim the primary knowledge he should seek is about Allah and his Prophet Muhammed (PBUH). A Muslim should start from the basic understandings of Islam including Allah, His Prophets, His Books, His Malaika and his Qadr. Learning the fundamentalRead more

    Seeking knowledge is compulsory for every Muslim. As a Muslim the primary knowledge he should seek is about Allah and his Prophet Muhammed (PBUH). A Muslim should start from the basic understandings of Islam including Allah, His Prophets, His Books, His Malaika and his Qadr. Learning the fundamental practices and its methods are obligatory, Learn the method of Salah, Zakat, Fasting. A Muslim is required to learn reading Arabic for reading Quran.

    These are the fundamental learnings a Muslim should acquire in perspective of religion. Later, Islam promotes collecting the knowledges as much as possible, both material knowledge and spiritual knowledge which is also rewarded by Allah hereafter.

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  1. Yes, indeed. It is permissible to fast on the second day of Shawwal. There are only five days in the entire year when fasting is prohibited: The 1st of Shawwal The 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah The 11th of Dhu al-Hijjah The 12th of Dhu al-Hijjah The 13th of Dhu al-Hijjah

    Yes, indeed. It is permissible to fast on the second day of Shawwal. There are only five days in the entire year when fasting is prohibited:

    1. The 1st of Shawwal
    2. The 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah
    3. The 11th of Dhu al-Hijjah
    4. The 12th of Dhu al-Hijjah
    5. The 13th of Dhu al-Hijjah
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  1. Among the permissible things, the most disliked by Allah is divorce. One should avoid giving divorce without a severe necessity. However, if the disagreements and conflicts between the husband and wife escalate to the point where they cannot be resolved despite the mediation of the elders from bothRead more

    Among the permissible things, the most disliked by Allah is divorce. One should avoid giving divorce without a severe necessity. However, if the disagreements and conflicts between the husband and wife escalate to the point where they cannot be resolved despite the mediation of the elders from both families, and it appears difficult for them to continue living together, then divorce can be considered.

    Divorce is the termination of the marriage contract between a husband and wife, resulting in the end of their relationship. However, there is a formal procedure and specific words required for divorce. Simply distancing oneself from the wife without the intention of divorce does not constitute a divorce; she remains within the marriage contract. Divorce does not happen automatically; rather, the husband has the authority to decide when to issue a divorce. Alternatively, the wife can terminate the marriage through “khula”.

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  1. There is no maximum limit set for the amount of mahr (dower), and the minimum amount is ten dirhams, which is equivalent to approximately two tolah and three-quarters of a masha of silver according to current standards (the exact market value should be verified at the time of payment). The mahr of aRead more

    There is no maximum limit set for the amount of mahr (dower), and the minimum amount is ten dirhams, which is equivalent to approximately two tolah and three-quarters of a masha of silver according to current standards (the exact market value should be verified at the time of payment).

    The mahr of a woman is equivalent to that of similar women in the bride’s father’s family, who match her in wealth, beauty, religion, age, intellect, era, city, and status (whether virgin or previously married), is her right. This is known as “mahr mithl.” However, Sharia allows the parties to mutually agree on a mahr that is either less or more than the mahr mithl, provided it is not less than ten dirhams. This agreed-upon mahr is called “mahr musamma,” and the husband is obligated to pay this agreed amount at the time of marriage. Setting an excessively high mahr beyond one’s means or for just show off is considered undesirable in Sharia.

    If the husband is able, it is recommended (but not obligatory) to set the mahr at the “mahr Fatimi” amount. “Mahr Fatimi” refers to the amount set by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) for his daughter Fatima (may Allah be pleased with her), his other daughters, and most of his wives. According to hadith, the mahr Fatimi is twelve and a half uqiyyah, with one uqiyyah equal to forty dirhams. Thus, the mahr Fatimi amounts to five hundred dirhams of silver. In contemporary terms, this is equivalent to one hundred and thirty-one tolah and three masha of silver, or 1.5309 kilograms of silver.

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  1. In Sharia, there are certain etiquettes to be observed during intercourse, such as: only exposing the necessary parts of the body, not looking directly at the private parts, not being completely naked like animals, and avoiding acts like one spouse kissing the other's private parts. Such acts are coRead more

    In Sharia, there are certain etiquettes to be observed during intercourse, such as: only exposing the necessary parts of the body, not looking directly at the private parts, not being completely naked like animals, and avoiding acts like one spouse kissing the other’s private parts. Such acts are considered inappropriate, as the tongue used for mentioning Allah should not be used for kissing the private parts. Additionally, such behavior is likened to that of animals, hence a Muslim should avoid it. However, if someone, driven by overwhelming desire, engages in such an act, and there is no impurity on the private parts, it is not deemed impermissible or haram.

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