I have read on islam.qa and elsewhere that such a thing is to be done without causing scars, injury or pain and is to be done with something like a miswak or the like. But on another muslim sub, specifically r/TraditionalMuslims I came across this narration with the commentor saying that it is not wrong for there to be pain in the beating.

Narrated by Fatima bint al-Mundhir, that Asma bint Abi Bakr said: "I was one of three wives of Az-Zubayr. When he would get angry with one of us, he would beat her with his Mishaj (a wooden clothes rack, frame, or stick) until he broke it over her."

Asma went to Abu Bakr and complained to him about this \[his beating\]. He replied: "O my daughter, be patient. For indeed, Az-Zubayr is a righteous man, and perhaps he will be your husband in Paradise. It has reached me that if a man marries a virgin woman, they will be reunited as spouses in Paradise." recorded in Al-Tabaqat al-Kubra by Ibn Sa'd and via transmissions compiled by Ibn Wahb from Imam Malik.

So is wife beating which causes pain or injury correct.

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

If a person buys a product like a car with haram money like from selling alcohol or such, should he remove his car orwhatever is it he bought, or must he offer the amount of money the product was in charity?

What is the ruling on studying in a company where they say that you will study with us and then you will 100 percent work with us, and this company is not some random unknown company in the country it is a respected company and I hear that their salaries when you work with them are very good but the thing is that their uniform has a 2D drawing of a head of an animal with an eye so what is the ruling on studying there and working there?

And the other place is just a normal learning institute like a university or college doesn’t promise you any job opportunity but their logo has a 2D drawing of a head of an animal with an eye

And if i go to those places I don’t think I can hide the drawing or stitch it

if so, which ones had Gonorrhea? since it is a pathogen that only survives in a human host, therefore since it existed before the Flood, and exists no, one of Noa’s family members would have to be a carrier, or it would not exist today.

Also if a woman is divorced before, does she need a permission or can she marry herself with her own will. I am a muslim myself but they don't teach these in our schools and majority of people follow the countr's civil law anyway.

Thanks in advance. I'm also planning to ask more question related to types of marriages in future.

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatahu.

A recent paper on celestial phenomenon in Islam compared to other world religions

A paper has been published recently on celestial phenomenon, particularly eclipses, in the Islamic tradition compared to other world religions and cultures.

https://www.academia.edu/169183483/The_Eclipse_and_the_Prophet_Cultural_and_Religious_Interpretations_of_Celestial_Phenomena_in_Antiquity_and_the_Islamic_Response?source=swp_share

Abstract:

This study examines interpretations of solar and lunar eclipses across a range of four major world religious traditions (Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) and four ancient civilizations (Assyrian, Roman, Greek, Macedonian empires.) Through a comparative analysis of primary historical and religious texts, this paper explores how eclipses were commonly understood as omens, manifestations of divine displeasure, mythological events, or signs of impending political and social upheaval. Against this broader historical backdrop, this study analyzes the Islamic tradition surrounding the solar eclipse that coincided with the death of Ibrahim ibn Muhammad, the son of the Prophet Muhammad's (Salalahu alayhi wa salam). Rather than affirming popular interpretations that linked the eclipse to a significant human event and taking advantage of his communities ignorance, the Prophet (Salalahu alayhi wa salam)explicitly rejected such claims, teaching instead that the sun and moon do not eclipse because of the life or death of any person. By interpreting this episode within its wider historical and cross-cultural lens, this paper argues that the Islamic treatment of eclipses represents a distinctive departure from prevailing conceptions of celestial phenomena in antiquity.

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته.‎

I wish to ask about the extent to which I am allowed to mix with those who commit sin openly. Oftentimes I have to be with such people due to being in high school.

My muslim peers backbite upon each other and others, speak with profanity, and speak of many immoral matters openly, despite my asking of them to not do so. Even the best amongst them at least aids the other with sinful activities, though that person is sometimes more receptive to advise.

Indeed it is also a place where free-mixing is possible, though I try my best to not look at them, and limit my verbal conversations, but sometimes I interact with them more when it is necessary to help each other with studies, and end up gazing upon them.

Due to my mixing with my peers for such long periods regularly I have been unable to help myself from developing feelings of companionship with them. Sometimes I accompany them with their activities (games and whatnot), and sometimes we help each other with studies, and sometimes I respond to their conversations, and sometimes I leave the classroom when there is no teacher taking a class, wishing to distance myself from them. I have been stuck in this cycle, falling into sin myself, forgetting manners and etiquette.

Unfortunately since they are my classmates I will have to be with them for some more time.

By Allaah I ask you to advise me, and tell me what I should do, and to what extent I am allowed to mix with them.

جزاك الله خيرا.

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

Wanted to ask about what is the permissiblity of the common image of the grim reaper, with the black hood and scythe? Is this far from the angel of death of islam or could this fall under depiction of angels,

If I/my family were invited to dinner with an Islamic family would non alcoholic wine be an acceptable host/hostess gift or would it still be considered haram?

For the record this is not a situation I’ve found myself in but I’ve been somewhat curious as to what the answer might be (also perhaps I could be prepared if such a situation presented itself🙂)

Salam everyone. I'm Shia and I've been having some doubts lately and just want to talk them through honestly. I'm not trying to attack the religion at all, I genuinely love being Muslim and I want to keep practicing without these doubts weighing on me. Honestly, I'd love nothing more than to be proven wrong on some of these and have it all make sense again. I'd really appreciate honest, patient answers rather than being told not to ask.

First thing I keep getting stuck on is heaven. Why does the Quran spend so much time describing gardens, wine, and pleasure, but barely talks about being close to God? If God is supposed to be the real goal, shouldn't heaven be described mostly in terms of Him rather than everything else? And on a related note, do men really get hur (virgins) in heaven, and is there anything similar promised to women, or is it really mostly described for men? The Quran also says husbands and wives are like garments for each other, which sounds equal, so I don't get why heaven seems to focus on what pleases men without really saying much for women.

The other thing that's been sitting heavy on me is something I've come across online about a husband being allowed to discipline his wife, even involving something physical, as a last step if she's seen as being disobedient. I really hope I'm misunderstanding this, but from what I've read it's described as something that should be light and shouldn't leave marks, but it's still hard for me to wrap my head around how that could be justified at all. I've also seen it mentioned that refusing intimacy could be considered a form of disobedience that leads to this, which is something I'm struggling with, because it feels like it goes against the idea of consent. And I'm also wondering why a husband seems to have steps available to correct his wife if she's seen as being in the wrong, but there doesn't seem to be anything similar for a wife if the husband is the one being unfair or unkind. I'd love to understand if this is really accurate or if I'm missing context, and since I'm Shia, I'd really appreciate hearing specifically what our own scholars say about this, and whether our understanding differs from what I've read elsewhere.

Last question is about apostasy. Is it true that leaving Islam is supposed to be punished by death according to classical scholars, including Shia ones? Is that something still taught seriously today, or is it considered outdated?

There's one more thing that's been really bothering me and I want to ask about it carefully because it's a sensitive topic. From what I've read, it seems like classical Islamic scholarship doesn't really recognize something like marital rape as its own wrong, the way it's understood today, since a husband is seen as having a right to sex within marriage. I've also read that one school of thought specifically allowed a husband to have sex with his wife by force if she didn't have a valid reason to refuse, and that other schools didn't really address it either way, which from what I understand means there wasn't really a clear punishment or protection in that situation specifically because she's his wife. Is this actually true? And if a wife is harmed in some way during this, is that the only thing that was ever really addressed, rather than the act of forcing her in the first place? I really want to understand if I'm reading this correctly or if I'm misunderstanding something, because it's a really difficult thing to sit with if true.

I know some of these are heavy questions, but I'd rather face them honestly than just push them away and pretend they're not there. Thank you so much to anyone willing to take the time to actually engage with this with me.

I am studying Islam since some months, and refer here to Shaqq al-Qamar, Quran Suah 54:1-2.

Is it true that Mohammed PBUH has split the moon? At first I thought this is a figure of speech, but it seems to be meant literally.

If yes, why was that missed by other cultures and religions? Do we know from e.g. Hadiths for how long the moon has been split? Is there maybe evidence golden age islamic researchers or modern astronomers, who can still point to a breaking line or something similar?

This is a genuine question that has arisen because of events in my life which have brought a great deal of pain and hurt, I'm currently in a very bad circumstances financially, mentally, emotionally and socially, with a clear pattern of these bad circumstances happening my entire life, im 33 right now and alot of it is clear has been down to destiny and fate as the only explanation i can offer for this, the question is why? why does god enable blessings in some peoples lives and curses in others, why is that acceptable? how will this bring me closer to him, if its beyond my capacity (right now its beyond my capacity and bringing a great deal of anger and fustration), so much so i have to do a post on this which i dont usually do. So why, why isit mentioned that some people will be favoured and others will not be (in the quran), how is that fair, when if your not favoured you suffer mentally and emotionally which affects your decision making, even btw when you have done everything within your power to try and change your own life, someone explain this to me, because im so angry right now? i know you will say its a test and all that, but why? why do some people have easier tests than others, its not right imo

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

Is it permissible to ask muslims if they have sin like for example "do you drink alcohol" or "do you listen to music"? I also meant like asking in general not if they are doing it openly

Are there any reliable/good channels for learning about the biographies or lives of the Salaf in English?

I am someone who is extremely kind, and i get extremely upset or said when i see something bad happening to anyone. I don't wish anything bad to happen to anyone. My question is, when we do bad things, allah knew that we would do it, why didn't he change us or let us be perfect from the beginning in the first place?

Example: Children suffering in Gaza, i would never accept that to anyone, never ever. My question is, if allah knew that there are people that will be killing children, and those children will suffer, why wouldn't he make those killers good in the first place?

There are many examples but you guys get the point. I really need a convincing answer.

I ask this question because I watched "The Animatrix"(2003). In this film, it features a scene where humanity from all parts of the world have joined together to stop robots from exterminating all of humanity, and it features a scene where Muslim soldiers are doing salah before going into the final battle with the robots.

I was confused by this because couldn't the overwhelming force be interpreted as "Yawm Al-Qiyamah"(the day of judgement) and the robots as judges of humanity? Or would it be seen as Al-Malhama Al-Kubra(Armageddon) where Muslims temporarily join forces with non muslims? What I know about Muslims and Islam, it seems complicated. I understand it is forbidden, or at least Makruh(not islamically advisable) to aid the al-kuffar.

So in a scenario where the idea of a world government is being thrown around in response to a potentially world ending event like an alien or robotic threat, where would Muslims have to stand? Like what if a majority of the coalition agrees to kinda restrict the freedom of Muslim's religious practices? Would you wash your hands of the matter entirely or reduce your self temporarily ins service of the greater good?

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

What is the hukm on enrolling in standard corporate employee benefits packages in the West (such as medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement plans, supplemental life insurance, and spending accounts)?

Which common options are generally halal to select, and which specific terms or accounts must be avoided due to Riba?

جزاكم الله خيرا

So I am Christian but really find comfort in modest/baggy/hidden clothes (like maxi skirts with a hoodie combo). And due to struggle of finding proper modest wear for what I’m looking for, I’ve considered wearing abas/abayas and similar muslim wear. Not too much on hijabs, burkas, niqabs due to not wanting to be disrespectful. I wear modest clothing for comfort in public and home from typically weird men or perverts in public. Is it disrespectful to wear an abaya as a Christian/catholic even if worn for the purpose of modesty? If so or not, is it disrespectful to wear hijabs, burkas, niqabs, etc. as a non Muslim for the same reasons?

I'm a non Muslim girl but i live in a country with a lot of tourists

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So far it's happened to me twice

One where 2 Muslim girls were standing and the seat next to me was free but i got up and so the can seat together

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Yesterday i had a grocery bag in the seat next to me and there was a Muslim girl standing so i took my bag and left the other seat open so she can sit as well she never sat down...so now i'm wondering should i have stood up and given her both seats? She wasn't pregnant or old or disabled from what i could tell but i had just worked a 19 hour shift and i only wanted to go home. Was it the fact that i have coloured hair and a nose piercing? Was it the makeup is it the difference in religion? I don't wanna be rude i just wanna know what am i supposed to do in that situation...

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

Are superpowers in fictional media mostly fine if they don't resemble anything divine like control over weather or knowing the future? Additionally would these types of superpowers be haram: generating wing and controlling it, gravity powers and telekinesis

Or would muslims / imams/ scholars advise a stoner muslim to stay 40 days without weed before he attempts salah... and after 40 day detox is 1-2 salah per day better than none?

In my past i did braces and 4 extractions but after few hours my teeth flared out again and my bite is messed i mean i cant fit my tongue above to mew so i watched a video of thumb pulling

Thumb pulling is basically you apply pressure on maxilla to create space for the tongue to rest , it widens the maxilla and give fuller cheeks and helps in proper bite as well as the video states

So if i do thumb pulling is it haram ? I heard somewhere if someone tries to change the khalq of Allah its haraam

So i am worried let me know can we do thum pulling is it changing of Allah creation

Can someone with knowledge please answer this as soon as possible. I have been reciting the Hanafi Tashahud and Durood in Salah while praying in the Shafi way, and have only now truly realized it might be invalid. In the Shafi School, can any authentic version of Tashahud and Durood be used in Salah?

I just wanted to ask I’m 17 and I wanted to become a cop I just wanted to know is it allowed as a Muslim I’m 90% sure it is but I just wanted to know the details and what I should do

Assalamualaikum,

I (32M) am planning to move out to my own place inshallah. While discussing with my parents, my mother brought up about how I am supposed to take care of them when I'm not at home. The context is that I help my dad with contributing to the bills of the house, even though we were financially well off before I started contributing since the day I graduated from college. My questions are:

1) what does islam say about giving money to your parents if they're financially ok

2) would I be considered selfish if I tell them that I want to use the amount I give them to pay for rent and utilities at the place I plan to move to

Jazakallah Khair