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What does Islam think about LGBT-Q and same-gender marriage?

Islam provides set of rules for Muslims to follow in their individual, family and social lives. The rulings in regards to liable people can be listed under five main categories: Wujub (obligatory) Nadb (Recommended) Haram (unlawful), Makruh (disliked) and Mubah (permissible). Hanafi scholars divide wujub into two sub-categories as Fard (definite obligatory) and Wajib (speculative … Continue reading What does Islam think about LGBT-Q and same-gender marriage?

Since women have more influence on the child, Why are Muslim women not allowed to marry non muslims, but muslim man allowed to marry non muslim women.?

In Islam, Muslims whether men or women are not allowed to marry none-Muslims. in the Qur’an Baqara, 221, Allah says “Do not marry the women who associate partners with God until they believe…Nor marry (your believing women) to the men who associate partners with God until they believe.” This verse prohibits Muslims for both man … Continue reading Since women have more influence on the child, Why are Muslim women not allowed to marry non muslims, but muslim man allowed to marry non muslim women.?

Why is the witness of one man considered to be equal to the witness of two women?

Usually, the testimony of man and woman are equal. In other words, the witness whether man or woman it is the same. However, there is one exception from this rule, if the subject of testimony or the witness is required about the business transaction (loan, debt or lending) then the testimony of two women is … Continue reading Why is the witness of one man considered to be equal to the witness of two women?

My question is, when non-Muslim members of one’s family pass away, how can we make dua for their souls? I read we cannot do it in the same way we pray for others, but I also don’t want to leave members of my family without prayers in the grave, if possible. I have found many mixed answers and am trying to find some clarity. Is there anything you can help with on this topic? Even if it is just an article or book to read, any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. Again, I hope you don’t mind me asking you. As I said, no one else I’ve asked has been able to give me a straight answer, because it’s not a very common topic I suppose.

Asking God’s mercy, forgiveness and blessing for a deceased is encouraged by the Prophet. Indeed, he often visited the cemetery and made dua for them. Making dua for the dead ones is like giving them gifts. The analogy for asking forgiveness of God for the dead is that how a person whom we give gifts … Continue reading My question is, when non-Muslim members of one’s family pass away, how can we make dua for their souls? I read we cannot do it in the same way we pray for others, but I also don’t want to leave members of my family without prayers in the grave, if possible. I have found many mixed answers and am trying to find some clarity. Is there anything you can help with on this topic? Even if it is just an article or book to read, any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. Again, I hope you don’t mind me asking you. As I said, no one else I’ve asked has been able to give me a straight answer, because it’s not a very common topic I suppose.

I wear hijab but nowadays I really hate to wear it and I don’t want to cover my head anymore. Which one is more sin covering my head with a big hate or taking it off?

Islam is a religion which provides set of rules to guide us to the best path in belief, worship and life. In order religion to be fruitful in our life it must be practiced as a whole. Indeed, when we practice Islam we become more mature and perfect human beings. The foundation of worship and … Continue reading I wear hijab but nowadays I really hate to wear it and I don’t want to cover my head anymore. Which one is more sin covering my head with a big hate or taking it off?

Since women have more influence on the child, Why are Muslim women not allowed to marry non muslims, but muslim man allowed to marry non muslim women.?

In the Qur’an, some verses prohibited Muslims from the marriage with unbelievers, but, in other places Muslim men are allowed to marry with women from the People of Book meaning Christians and Jews. Since the Qur’an does not mention women in the the verse if they are also included in the permission with regards to … Continue reading Since women have more influence on the child, Why are Muslim women not allowed to marry non muslims, but muslim man allowed to marry non muslim women.?

Why is the witness of one man considered to be equal to the witness of two women?

In one of the Qur’anic verses the testimonies of two women are demanded, this is only related to written testimony, it cannot be used anywhere else. Moreover, the testimony of two women is related to business and transactions. One of the explanation for this is that women were not very active in the business life … Continue reading Why is the witness of one man considered to be equal to the witness of two women?

When the father dies the inheritance goes to the son even if that person has a older daughter. Is this true in terms of our religion, or is it a cultural thing?

Firs of all it is not true that inheritance goes only male children or older male child, indeed, there are many verses and hadith which allocate each person his/her share from the inheritance. Unfortunately, today there are un-Islamic cultures in many countries and people assume that those practices are related to Islamic teachings. In short, … Continue reading When the father dies the inheritance goes to the son even if that person has a older daughter. Is this true in terms of our religion, or is it a cultural thing?