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  1. Nadeem Arif
    Nadeem Arif

    Emaan is a heartfelt affirmation that is usually termed as believing in God, His Messengers, His angels, His scriptures, resurrection, and fate i.e. all good and bad is from Allah Almighty. Allah swt says in Quran Soorah Nisa, Verse136: يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا آمِنُوا بِاللَّهِ وَرَسُولِهِ وَRead more

    Emaan is a heartfelt affirmation that is usually termed as believing in God, His Messengers, His angels, His scriptures, resurrection, and fate i.e. all good and bad is from Allah Almighty.

    Allah swt says in Quran Soorah Nisa, Verse136:

    يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا آمِنُوا بِاللَّهِ وَرَسُولِهِ وَالْكِتَابِ الَّذِي نَزَّلَ عَلَىٰ رَسُولِهِ وَالْكِتَابِ الَّذِي أَنزَلَ مِن قَبْلُ ۚ وَمَن يَكْفُرْ بِاللَّهِ وَمَلَائِكَتِهِ وَكُتُبِهِ وَرُسُلِهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الْآخِرِ فَقَدْ ضَلَّ ضَلَالًا بَعِيدًا ‎

    (Believers! Believe in Allah and His Messenger and in the Book He has revealed to His Messenger, and in the Book He revealed before. And whoever disbelieves in Allah, in His angels, in His Books, in His Messengers and in the Last Day, has indeed strayed far away)

    A prerequisite of Emaan is to avoid all sort of doubts and suspicions, so Emaan can not coincide with the minor doubt.

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  1. Nadeem Arif
    Nadeem Arif

    When we say about one thing that it is part of another thing, it ultimately means that the other thing is the origin and source of this thing. In this context, religion is definitely a source and culture is a part of it. The reason why religion takes precedence is the fact that it is a doctrine andRead more

    When we say about one thing that it is part of another thing, it ultimately means that the other thing is the origin and source of this thing. In this context, religion is definitely a source and culture is a part of it.

    The reason why religion takes precedence is the fact that it is a doctrine and complete guidance for mankind in their individual and collective spheres of life.

    Allah swt says in Quran:

    لقد أنزلنا إليكم كتابا فيه ذكركم لعلكم تعقلون

    (We have sent down to you a Book that mentions you -with all respects-. Do you not understand?)

    Culture is the name of traditions and customs that a society possesses based on their worldview and the way they looks at things.

    So in this scenario, it is evident that Culture is part of Religion, not the contrary. having said that religion has nothing to do with many practices that reflect culture, because religion considers human beings as intellectual beings and gives them space to use this faculty to take care of many matters on their own, Religion only sufficed with mentioning the general and principle rulings and restrictions they should abide by them in their polarities.

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    Nadeem Arif

    Yes both of them could shape each other. but on the other hand, if the source of religion i.e. the religious scripture is secure and well guarded and there is no evidence of any variation or modification in it then it is impossible to conceive that the culture or any other human practice, tradition,Read more

    Yes both of them could shape each other. but on the other hand, if the source of religion i.e. the religious scripture is secure and well guarded and there is no evidence of any variation or modification in it then it is impossible to conceive that the culture or any other human practice, tradition, or custom can mold or shape it whatsoever, rather it dictates the culture and shape it accordingly.

    So since the Quran says: إنا نحن نزلنا الذكر وإنا له لحافظون meaning: (We have sent down this reminder and we indeed guard it)

    and there is no textual and practical proof so far of modification in the Quran.

    so that means its directions and rulings are safe, sound, and secured, and subsequently it deserves to be dogmatic over the culture and society and a source of light and guidance for them.

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  1. Nadeem Arif
    Nadeem Arif

    Wearing gold is permissable only for muslim women, as it is reported in Sunan Abu Dawood, and Sunan Nasaye, and sunan Ibn e Maja from Ali r.a who stated that: "أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أخذ حريرافجعله فى يمينه, وأخذ ذهبا فجعله فى شماله ثم قال: إن هذين حرام على ذكور أمتي" (That Allah's MessengeRead more

    Wearing gold is permissable only for muslim women, as it is reported in Sunan Abu Dawood, and Sunan Nasaye, and sunan Ibn e Maja from Ali r.a who stated that:

    “أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أخذ حريرافجعله فى يمينه, وأخذ ذهبا فجعله فى شماله ثم قال: إن هذين حرام على ذكور أمتي”

    (That Allah’s Messenger- peace be upon him- took silk and put it in his right hand, and he took gold and placed it in his left hand. and said, ‘Indeed, these two are prohibited for the males of my Ummah.)

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  1. Asma Issa
    Asma Issa Islamic Scholar Certified in Quranic and Hadith studies

    In Islam, tattoos are generally considered haram by most scholars. This view is based on Hadith which discourages altering the body permanently. The prohibition stems from beliefs about maintaining the natural creation of Allah and avoiding practices associated with pre-Islamic traditions. However,Read more

    In Islam, tattoos are generally considered haram by most scholars. This view is based on Hadith which discourages altering the body permanently. The prohibition stems from beliefs about maintaining the natural creation of Allah and avoiding practices associated with pre-Islamic traditions. However, opinions may vary slightly among different scholars and communities. Always consult a knowledgeable religious scholar for tattoo-related guidance.

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  1. Asma Issa
    Asma Issa Islamic Scholar Certified in Quranic and Hadith studies

    Celebrating birthdays is a cultural practice rather than a religious one. But Muslims views on birthday celebrations vary. Muslims can parties give gifts and enjoy birthdays with family and friends. If someone celebrates birthdays that are not according to Islamic teachings then it is absolutely notRead more

    Celebrating birthdays is a cultural practice rather than a religious one. But Muslims views on birthday celebrations vary. Muslims can parties give gifts and enjoy birthdays with family and friends. If someone celebrates birthdays that are not according to Islamic teachings then it is absolutely not permissible.

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