Islam

Islam is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion teaching that there is only one God (Allah) and that Muhammad is the messenger of God. It is the world's second-largest religion with over 1.8 billion followers or 24.1% of the global population, known as Muslims. Muslims make up a majority of the population in 50 countries.

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Islam . Battles . `Umar b. al-Khattab

What were the many military conquests of Umar's era? Were his wars defensive or offensive? How many countries were made Muslim by him by force of sword?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 year ago

Islam did not come to force people to believe in it. Allah Says in Quran: The is compulsion in religion. (Sura 2, verse 256).

The Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) did not initiate wars on people to force the on Islam.

Wars during the government of Saqeefah rules were mostly politically motivated.

'Wassalam.

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Islam . Nature

What is Islam's perspective on the essence of goodness? Is goodness inherent in individuals or is it acquired through consistent good actions?

Goodness does not necessarily inheritance but come through consistent good actions. Many prophets had bad children e.g. son of Prophet Noah while many bad persons had good children.

Wassalam.

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Artist . Drawing . Human . Islam . Face . Body . Tahrif

Is it permissible in Islam to draw a complete face while leaving out the rest of the body?

Yes it is permissible to draw a complete face. This is according to verdicts of most of our leasing scholars.

.Wassalam.

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Islam . Christianity

In what way is the Christian Ignatian view on the discernment of spirits compatible with Islam?

Ignatian discernment has been defined by many Christians as the weighing of facts and feelings about the several good choices which ultimately leads to a choice about what is the best fit for an individual. According to this definition, we don't object on it if the way of thinking and weighing facts is perfect. We as Muslims submit to the will of Allah and abide to it totally without any argument. This is based on the fact that Allah the Exalted Creator Has the Absolute Knowledge, while human knowledge is always incomplete. That's why we submit to the will of Allah and our thinking and planning and practicing.

'Wassalam.

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Islam . Sexual

Where can I read about the guidelines or instructions for sexual intercourse in Islam?

https://islam4u.pro/blog/sexual-intercourse-in-islam/

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Islam . Qur'an

Does the presence of similarities with other religions invalidate Islam? If a previous religion shares a similar belief to a verse in the Quran, does this serve as evidence against Islam? If not, does the Quran validate such similarities?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 2 years ago

The presence of similarities with other religions does not invalidate Islam. As Muslims, we believe that everyone shares the same fitrah (inner nature) that guides us to what is right, so it is natural that many people will share common views, for instance, universal ethical principles. Also, human beings in general suffer from the same challenges, such as anger and greed, so most religions have ways of dealing with these things. We also benefit from similar spiritual practices such as fasting. We are all also dealing with the same spiritual realities, so it is natural that people across cultures will share similar views about spiritual realities. The Qur'an also says that Allah sent prophets too all peoples, to there should be some similarities. In general, the exterior of most religions differs, but the more spiritual or mystical part tends to be similar (for instance, a sense of love, cosmic unity, compassion ,and so forth).

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Parents . Islam . Sunni . Girl . Sunni-Shi'a . Marriage . Islamic Culture

How can I persuade my parents, within Shia Islam, that it is permissible for me as a Syed Shia to marry a Sunni Muslim girl from a different cultural background?

You need to take them to an authentic scholar who can explain for the the Islamic rules according to Ahlul Bayt (AS) and tell them that following Ahlul Bayt (AS) is much more important than following the culture or society.

‘Wassalam.

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Sunni . Woman . Islam . Salam alaikum . Conversion to Islam . Sunni-Shi'a . Salah (Prayers) . Sawm (Fasting)

Does a Sunni woman who converts to Shia Islam need to make up the prayers and fasting performed as a Sunni especially since the Sunni age of adulthood starts from the onset of menstruation?<br>

No, she does not need to make up what she has already performed when she was a Sunni. All worships performed according to her previous sect does not need to be repeated.

Wassalam.

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Islam

How important are names in Islam and how much do they determine one's personality and character?

Islam guides us to chose good names for our children and it keeps naming our children with good names as one of our responsibilities towards our children. The Hadeeth states: It is from the rights of the child on his or her father is to name him or her after a good name (من حق الولد على الوالد أن يحسن تسميته)،

Bad name can be changed to a good one.

'We don't claim that names definitely determine the personality and character despite that fact that good names can encourage good personality, but it is not binding nor compulsory.

Wassalam.

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Life . Islam . Sunnah . Scholars . Qur'an . Hadith

How do I live my life as a Muslim, adhering to the teachings of Islam found in the Quran, Hadith, the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH, as well as the teachings of authentic scholars?

After your firm decision to be an obedient servant of Allah in every matter in your life, you need to know what to do and what to avoid. You need to read books on Islamic practical laws which are available online like www.Sistani.org

If you have any question, you can ask trusted scholars who can guide you.

May Allah Bless and Help you.

‘Wassalam.

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Islam . Non-Muslims

What is the best approach towards interacting with non-believers: maintaining friendliness and portraying a positive perception of Islam, or keeping a distance and not being friendly?

Friendship is always good as far as you protect yourself from bad influence which can come through mixing with people who don't share your faith and religion. If you are sure that friendship with non- believers will not influence your thoughts, faith and practice, then it will be allowed. But you must be alerted and very careful as thousands before you have suffered heavy damages due to friendship with non believers which made them look at life like non believers and behave like their friends.

'Real believer is supposed to be strong enough in his faith and religion, that he can influence the non -believers and make them understand the truth and follow it.

'This is a positive friendship which maintains your faith and religion and helps non believers to benefit from you. Negative friendship is the friendship which makes you lose anything from your faith, religion and practice..

'Wassalam.

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Punishment . Islam . Zina

What is the punishment in Islam for Zina?

Zina (fornication) is a major sin and the punishment of majors sins is hellfire if the sinners does not repent and sincerely seek forgiveness. Allah says in Quran: And come not near Zia, a transgression and an evil way. Sura Al-Israr', verse 32.

Zina is mentioned along with Shirk, and killing as most dangerous sins which must be avoided by the servants of Allah ( Sura Al-Forman, verse 68).

Wassalam.