Makruh

In Islamic terminology, something which is makruh (Arabic: مكروه, transliterated: makrooh or makrūh) is a disliked or offensive act (literally "detestable" or "abominable"). It is one of the five categories (al-ahkam al-khamsa) in Islamic law -- wajib/fard (obligatory), Mustahabb/mandub (recommended), mubah (neutral), makruh (disapproved), haram' (forbidden).
Though it is not haram (forbidden) or subject to punishment, a person who abstains from this act will be rewarded.

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Exercise . Narrations . Sports . Mustahabb . Makruh

Is engaging in sports and exercise considered Mustahab or Makrouh? Are there any relevant narrations regarding this topic?

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 3 months ago

Practicing sports and physical exercise which help our body and health is recommended as the Hadeeth states: Surely, your body has right on you إنَّ لِجَسَدِكَ عليكَ حقّاً. Biharul Anwaar V.70, page 128.

Also (Surely, Allah Likes the strong person)إنَّ اللهَ يُحِبُّ الرجلَ القويّ. Biharul Anwaar , V.64, page 184.

Wassalam.

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Makruh . Marriage . Sin

Is remaining unmarried while maintaining chastity, while being Makruh, considered sinful and is a person who chooses this path subject to punishment?

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 7 months ago

It is not something that causes punishment in the hereafter, but often people are happier or more stable in life when they get married (even if it has its own challenges!).

If you are young and don't have an obvious reason not to get married, if an opportunity that feels right comes up, it's nice to at least try to explore the possibility of getting married, so you don't look back and feel like you missed out on something. But everyone has their own path in life and sometimes one path is not for everyone.

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Makruh . Mubah . Marriage . Sexual

I follow Sayyid Sistani and have heard differing views regarding oral sex. Can you clarify whether it is considered Makruh or Mubah within marriage? Also, is it permissible for a wife to perform oral sex while on her menstrual cycle?

Seyed Ali Shobayri, Seyed Ali Shobayri is of mixed Iranian and Scottish descent who found the path of the Ahlul Bayt (a) by his own research. He holds a BA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University through the... Answered 8 months ago

Bismillah,

Asalamu Alaykom,

Oral sex is permitted and is not makruh. However, one should not swallow anything which is najis such as semen. Swallowing such liquids would be haram. It is also permitted for a wife to perform oral sex while in the state of hayd.

May Allah grant you success

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Mirror . Salah (Prayers) . Makruh

Why is praying in front of a mirror considered Makrooh? If the concern is that seeing ourselves may seem like imitating prayer to ourselves, does that mean praying in a room with a mirror nearby is not Makrooh?

All Islamic rules of Wajib, Haraam, Mustahab, Makrouh and Jaa'ez are based on our own benefit which is best known by Allah (SWT). We gave no right to argue if we really believe in The Absolute Knowledge, Wisdom and Mercy of Allah.

Praying in front of a mirror is Makriuh. If the mirror is nor in front of us while praying, it will not be Makrouh to pray there. After all, Makrouh is not forbidden but it is always better to avoid it.

Wassalam.

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Makruh . Sexual

Is ejaculation in the mouth of the wife permissible if not ingested or consumed by her? If allowed, is it classified as Makruh?

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 11 months ago

Bismihi ta'āla

Yes, it would be allowed, as long as what is mentioned is observed.

No, it would not be classified as makruh.

And Allah knows best

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Makruh . Sexual

Is it allowed to be fully naked with your spouse during intimacy? If allowed, is it considered Makruh such that it should be avoided?

Bismihi ta'āla

Yes, it is allowed, but jurists include it as one of the makruh things to do when with spouse. Some jurists also said that this is specific to the man. He can still have a top on, or cover himself with something.

One view is that this at a time that the intention to copulate is for conceiving a child, where all mustahab and makruh things should be observed, as angels could attend, and out of shyness to the angels. This view is based on a hadith from Imam al-Sadiq (a.s.), from the Prophet (s.a.w.).

And Allah knows best

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Gender . Makruh

Is conversing with the opposite gender without a valid reason considered Makruh?

Chatting with other gender with out a valid reason is Makriuh, and can be sometimes unlawful if it leads to a sinful feelings or wrong thoughts.

Wassalam.

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Haram . Makruh . Shoes

Is it Haram, Makruh or recommended to wear black shoes?

Bismihi ta'ala

In general, it is said that wearing black is makruh, except for a cloak (aba'ah), a turban, and of course for mourning for Ahlul Bayt (a.s.).

We do have ahadith that censure wearing of black na'l (sandle/slipper, maybe even shoe), but some fuqaha, like A.U. Seyid Sistani does not confirm it being makruh.

In any case, it certainly is not haram.

You must refer to the view of your Marja' taqleed on this.

And Allah knows best.

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Makruh . Woman . Qur'anic Verse . Qur'an . Menstruation (Haidh)

Is there any such thing where it is Makruh for a woman to recite more than 7 verses of the Quran during the days of menses?

It is always highly recommended for every Muslim to recite Quran but when a person is in the state of Janabah or a female is in her menses, it becomes Haraam on them to recite the four verses of the obligatory Sajda. Rest of Quranic verses are always allowed and recommended to recite.
The narration of Makrouh for woman in her menses to recite more than seven verses in case it is authentic, does not mean no reward but less reward from the usual situation of purity.

Wassalam.

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House . Makruh

Are we allowed to do house cleaning at night? Is it considered Makruh?

It is allowed to do house cleaning at night. If some is sleeping, we should be careful not to disturb his sleep.

Wassalam.

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Shrimp . Halal . Haram . Sunni . Muslims . Makruh . Sunni-Shi'a

Is shrimp Halal, Makrooh or Haram? is there any difference in this matter between the Sunni and Shia Muslims?

Shrimp (prawn) is Halal. It is not Makrouh. It is the only sea food which is Halal beside the fish with scales. Shrimp is Halal according to Shia and Sunni sects.

Wassalam.

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Makruh . Food . Animals . Zabiha

I have heard that it is Makruh to eat the liver or brain from a Halal animal that is otherwise slaughtered correctly? If so, what other parts of the animal are Makruh to eat?

It is not Makrouh to eat liver nor brain of Halal animal but it is Haraam to eat the gland inside the brain.

It is Makrouh to eat the kidney of Halal animal, as well as the veins and two small parts of meat out of the heart of the animal which are called the ears of the heart آذان القلب.

'Wassalam.