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  1. All the messengers and prophets, peace be upon them, have always taught us about the Hereafter. The simple understanding is that this world is a testing ground, and Allah has sent us here to be tested, to see who has faith and does good deeds. Just as Allah has created us here, He will also resurrecRead more

    All the messengers and prophets, peace be upon them, have always taught us about the Hereafter. The simple understanding is that this world is a testing ground, and Allah has sent us here to be tested, to see who has faith and does good deeds. Just as Allah has created us here, He will also resurrect us on the Day of Judgment after our death, and we will be held accountable for our actions before Allah.

    Those who believed in the teachings of the prophets followed their obedience, and performed righteous deeds will be successful, while those who were disobedient will fail. The successful ones will be blessed with eternal paradise, and the unsuccessful ones will enter Hell and endure painful punishment.

    The real home is the Hereafter, and this world is no more than a transient stop in this journey. Death is not the end but a transition from one phase to another. There are eight gates of paradise, and the distance between the two doors of paradise is like that between Mecca and Medina or Mecca and Basra.

    The first group to enter paradise will shine like the full moon, and those who follow them will shine even brighter than the stars in the sky. The people of paradise will have no needs; there will be no phlegm or spitting.

    They will have golden utensils, and their sweat will smell like musk. Their incense burners will be made of a special kind of wood, and there will be no disagreements or hatred among them. They will be like one person, like the likeness of Adam, who was sixty feet tall. They will glorify Allah morning and evening.

    The people of paradise will enter paradise without hair or beards, at the age of thirty-three. Their faces will radiate with honor, light, beauty, and freshness. You will see the radiance of blessings on their faces. If a woman from paradise were to peek into the world, it would illuminate the space between heaven and earth, and her scent would be better than all the worldly blessings. In paradise, there will be no unmarried person.

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  1. Satan and Iblis come from the world of jinn, and it is mentioned in the history of jinn and demons that the devils are a kind of jinn who are disobedient to God, and Iblis is from the cursed offspring. (51/ Translation from "Liqat al-Marjan fi Ahkam al-Jann" by Imam Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti, may AllahRead more

    Satan and Iblis come from the world of jinn, and it is mentioned in the history of jinn and demons that the devils are a kind of jinn who are disobedient to God, and Iblis is from the cursed offspring. (51/ Translation from “Liqat al-Marjan fi Ahkam al-Jann” by Imam Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti, may Allah have mercy on him). Allah created Satan and the jinn from fire, and He created angels from light

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  1. Sajda Sahw will not be obligatory. "The third or fourth Rak'ah of a Fard (obligatory) prayer, reading only Surah Al-Fatihah without adding any other Surah or Ayah, is a Sunnah, not obligatory. Therefore, if someone reads another Surah or Ayah after Surah Al-Fatihah in the third or fourth Rak'ah of aRead more

    Sajda Sahw will not be obligatory.

    “The third or fourth Rak’ah of a Fard (obligatory) prayer, reading only Surah Al-Fatihah without adding any other Surah or Ayah, is a Sunnah, not obligatory. Therefore, if someone reads another Surah or Ayah after Surah Al-Fatihah in the third or fourth Rak’ah of a Fard prayer, Sajda Sahw (prostration of forgetfulness) will not be obligatory. This is because reciting other than Al-Fatihah in them is permissible without it being obligatory, and confining oneself to Al-Fatihah is a recommended practice, not obligatory.”

    (Source: Shami, Volume 2, Page 150)

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  1. In Islamic finance, paying of interest, also known as "Riba," is considered Haram (forbidden). This prohibition is based on several verses in the Quran and best sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) that emphasize the unjust and exploitative nature of Riba. One of the fundamental reasoRead more

    In Islamic finance, paying of interest, also known as “Riba,” is considered Haram (forbidden). This prohibition is based on several verses in the Quran and best sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) that emphasize the unjust and exploitative nature of Riba. One of the fundamental reasons why Riba is considered Haram is because it results in unjust enrichment at the expense of others. Charging interest on loans can lead to a cycle of debt and economic exploitation, especially for those who are already in vulnerable financial positions.

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  1. Yes...f you owe someone five hundred rupees and you give them a thousand, they will still be considered to have paid five hundred. Similarly, performing ablution (wudu) or taking a bath (ghusl) is separate, despite being done within the same act.

    Yes…f you owe someone five hundred rupees and you give them a thousand, they will still be considered to have paid five hundred. Similarly, performing ablution (wudu) or taking a bath (ghusl) is separate, despite being done within the same act.

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  1. Making wudu is an important ritual in Islam, which is a prerequisite for performing certain acts of worship, such as Salah (prayer). Here are the steps to perform wudu: Intention (Niyyah): Begin with a sincere intention in your heart to perform wudu for the purpose of worship. Say "Bismillah": BeginRead more

    Making wudu is an important ritual in Islam, which is a prerequisite for performing certain acts of worship, such as Salah (prayer). Here are the steps to perform wudu:

    1. Intention (Niyyah): Begin with a sincere intention in your heart to perform wudu for the purpose of worship.
    2. Say “Bismillah”: Begin with reciting “Bismillah”
    3. Wash Your Hands: Start by washing your hands up to the wrists three times. Make sure to wash between your fingers.
    4. Rinse Your Mouth: Take a small amount of water and swish it around in your mouth three times, ensuring that it reaches all areas of your mouth.
    5. Clean Your Nose: Inhale water slightly into your nostrils and then expel it out three times.
    6. Wash Your Face: Wash your face from the hairline to the chin and from ear to ear, making sure to wash the entire surface three times.
    7. Wash Your Arms: Start with the right arm, washing from the fingertips up to and including the elbow three times. Then, repeat with the left arm.
    8. Wipe Your Head: Wet your hands and pass them over your head from the forehead to the back of the head, and then back to the forehead.
    9. Wipe Your Ears: Using your wet index fingers, wipe the inside and outside of your ears with your thumbs behind your ears.
    10. Wash Your Feet: Begin with the right foot, washing from the toes up to and including the ankles three times. Repeat with the left foot.
    11. Ensure All Body Parts are Washed Thoroughly: Each part should be washed three times, and it’s important to ensure that no part is left dry.
    12. Maintain Order: Always follow the proper order of the steps.
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