Man

A man is a male human. The term man is usually reserved for an adult male, with the term boy being the usual term for a male child or adolescent. However, the term man is also sometimes used to identify a male human, regardless of age, as in phrases such as "men's basketball".

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Sexual . Western Society . Man

In the West, many men have their lives destroyed by being accused of sexual misconduct, without any proof. Is this acceptable in Islam?

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 2 years ago

Islam does not accept accusations but asks for concrete evidence to stab lush whether the person committed a crime or hot. Muslims must follow Islamic Sharia.

Wassalam.

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Woman . Woman . Husband . Man . Polygamy

Why are women required to cover themselves while men are not? Additionally, why are men permitted to have up to four wives whereas women can only have one husband?

We believe in Allah's absolute Wisdom and Knowledge and Mercy,b that is why we never argue with any rule from Allah. We know that He Knows all the reasons even if we don't know. Real believers submit to all the rules which came from Allah (SWT) through His Messenger (SAWA).

We might know part if the reason but can never expect knowing full reason because of our limitations as human beings.

Woman covering her body might be related to the fact that woman in her nature is more attractive to men, that is why she needs to cover herself.

Woman is allowed one husband only at the time, because of her dignity and respect which part of her creation as a human female. Usually, noble females from any faith or religious or cultural background, don't accept nor digest having more than one husband at the time. That is part of her nature.

Wassalam.

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Man . Necklace

Is it permissible for men to wear chains or necklaces with or without a Zulfikar?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 2 years ago

Bismihi ta'ala

Yes, it is permissible, as long as it is not gold, and as long as it is appropriately acceptable in the community the person lives in.

And Allah knows best

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Sayyid . Man

Are non-Syed men allowed to wear a green shawl or scarf?

Bismihi ta'ala

It has become a social norm that green shawls and scarves are for Sayyids, so therefore if you are living in such a society, it would be best to stay within the social norms of that society.

And Allah knows best

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Woman . Man

What are the obligatory responsibilities for a woman in Islam in contrast to men?

Husband and wife have responsibilities toward each other as well as rights. Husband is responsible to provide all livelihood expenses for his wife and protect her and look after her emotional needs and treat her as he wants her to treat him as read in Quran (And for them (wives) is like what is required by them with fairness and men have a degree on them)(2:228).

Wife has responsibility towards her husband to fulfill his needs as a husband as far as she can and to obey him in lawful things which concern his life and to be with him and not leave him when he needs her.

Both husband and wife are responsible to treat each other with respect and humor as the aim of marriage is peace of mind and heart. Sura Al-Room, verse 21.

Wassalam.

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Woman . Marriage . Man . Widow

Is a man required to have a Wali when marrying a virgin girl? Does he also need a Wali in the case of marrying a widow or divorcee?

Man does not need a guardian (Wali) in his marriage whether he wants to marry a virgin or a widowed or divorcee.

Wassalam.

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Man . Beard . Hair . Salah (Prayers)

I am an unmarried 28-year-old man, and my head and beard hair are turning white. Can I use hair color? And will it affect the validity of my prayers?

Bismihi ta'ala

There is no problem with dying your hair, and it wont affect you wudhu, ghusl or anything else.

And Allah knows best

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Man . Sunnah . Earring

Will it be rewarding for me to have my ears pierced and wear earrings as a man, if I believe it to be a sunnah of Prophet (s) as I have heard that he had the ears of Imam Hassan and Hussain pierced?

Bismihi ta'ala

No, it will not be rewarding. It could be haram as well, as in most, if not all Muslim societies this is unacceptable and socially inappropriate. In our Islamic law, it is called "libas al-shuhrah", which means dressing or wearing something that will invite criticism, negative comments, accusations, or ruining of reputation.

In general, a male wearing earrings does definitely fall under the category of libas al-shuhrah, which means it would be haram.

If it is confirmed that the Imam (a.s.) did have his ear pierced as a child, it does not mean he wore earrings, or kept on wearing it as an adult. We do not have any evidence for that.

And, even if it was done then, for argument sake, it might have been something common then, like men having kohl on their eyes as well, but now, it is uncommon and unpracticed, especially among religious people.

And Allah knows best.

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Man . Women . Qur'an

Is it true that the Quran mentions "man" more than 800 times, whereas "women" are mentioned approximately 50 times? If so, why is there such a difference?

This claim is untrue and based on misunderstand Quranic verses.

'You may ask them for details , then you will see that they have misunderstood many Quranic verses.
Quran generally uses the word (man) for human beings whether man or woman. This is mentioned in most matters which concern man and woman, but in special matters of women, the word woman is mentioned.

Wassalam.

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Shorts . Man

Is it permissible for men to pray while wearing shorts?

Bismihi ta'ala

Yes, as long as the private parts are covered. However, it is important to observer utmost respect and reverence when in the presence of Almighty Allah, while praying, and wear appropriate clothing.

And Allah knows best

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Women . Heaven . Hijab . Man . Friendship

Can men and women be friends in heaven, or is it still prohibited? If so, would women still be required to wear Hijab in heaven?

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... Answer updated 2 years ago

Shari'ah is for the earthly realm, not the hereafter.

From narrations, we can understand that, in heaven, people will appear in an ideal form (for instance, at the prime of their life, no injuries).

Probably, people will appear in clothing styles that they are comfortable with and which reflect their nature and how they are used to appearing on earth. So for some people this may resemble hijab. Of course, in very nice fabrics and made of materials such as silk and silver (according to the Qur'an!).

This is apart from the narration saying that Fatima al-Zahra (A) will appear while hidden, although this can also be understood to be a veiling of her high spiritual nature that none can perceive, just as none can gaze directly at Allah's power, rather than a basic covering of the body for material reasons.

I am not aware of any restriction presented in narrations on interacting with people at the same level of paradise or below, although we might choose to interact with some people and not others based again on our preferences and expectations.

The immediate resurrection will be naked.

Women . Heaven . Hijab . Man . Friendship

Can men and women be friends in heaven, or is it still prohibited? If so, would women still be required to wear Hijab in heaven?

Paradise is the place of every good act and every noble thought as Allah mentioned in Quran that all ill feelings will be removed away from the chests of people of Paradise (Al-A'raaf, verse 43 and Al-Hijr, verse 47).

Friendship between man and woman who is not Mahram to him will not be imagined in Paradise and no one in Paradise will think about it because it is not a noble thought. Women with out Hijab is also not a noble thought so no woman in Paradise will think about about it.

Wassalam.