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Reading about fictional characters
When we read about fictional characters, sometimes their religion is not made clear but their mannerisms resemble that of non-Muslims. Is it obligatory that we consider them Muslims in our mind? Because when I try to imagine them as Muslims, I think that because of their traits, they do not deserve to be attributed to the great religion of Islam. Moreover,.. More
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Reading crime books for fun or to learn
Assalaamu alaykum. Is it allowed to read crime books for fun or to learn? Does it refer to Laghw or not?
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Reading Persian book Shahnameh
Assalaamu alaykum. Is it permissible to read Shahnameh?
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Partaking in love poetry contest
Assalaamu alaykum. My college is arranging a poetry recitation competition in which the winner will be awarded a certain sum of money. I read in one of your fatwas that love poems about indefinite women are allowed. Can you please tell which body parts of a woman can be described for the poem to remain lawful? If I recite such a poem and become the.. More
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Writing decent love poems without identifying one's beloved
Assalaamu alaykum. I read in one of your fatwas that its permissible to write love poems without indicating a particular woman and without expressing vulgarity. Suppose that I love a girl and want to marry her and kept the feeling to myself and took no haram actions. Can I write a poem about this feeling of love in a way that does not identify the girl.. More
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Reading books that have indecent scenes
I know that reading books in which kissing and intimate relations take place are forbidden. But what about if you read the book but skip the parts where this takes place? Would it then be permissible to read the book? I mostly talk about books for young adults.
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Learning English through subjects that contain un-Islamic topics
I am doing a degree course in English that contains lots of immorality in evil poems, novels, dramas, essays, and so on, which is contrary to Islam. It also contains many elements that are not contrary to Islam, like grammar, phonetics, good poems, and so on. Besides this, we have to read two other subjects with it, Economics and Public Administration,.. More
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Learning a language from a source prejudiced against Muslims
Is it halal to learn a foreign language from a biased news source? I mean that in their report, for example, they do not tell the truth about the brutality of Israel and they lie about certain things in order to benefit Israel.
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Reading fiction that contains a few erotic words for descriptive purposes
Assalamu 'Alaikum Shaikh. I have a question about reading Fictions. Not silly,useless type of Fictions. I usually read fictions which are based on real scientific facts. One can learn a large amount of information of specific subject by these type of books. But some books contain a little bit erotic word like 'breast' ,' sexy' etc.Authors use these.. More
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A hetero-romantic asexual reading romantic novels
Asslamualaykum Wa Rahmatu Allah Wa Barakatuh. Hello, I'm a Hetero-romantic Asexual (attracted only emotionally) female, I was wondering is it a sin for me to read romantic novels and books? (even though I don't because I know it's haram) Alhamdulillah Allah has protected me from Zina because of my Asexuality, so does it give me permission or not? Please.. More
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Writing a story about the boy and the king for children
Assalamu Aleykum, I am planning to write a story about the boy and the king for children of the age 10+ I have in the past authored Islamic books for children, but they were all fictional stories that I have made up. That's why I'm a bit weary writing this one as it was a related Hadith from the prophet (saw). I do notwant to do anything that.. More
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Stepping on an unreligious Arabic text
As salamu aleykum,
Is there any karahaat on stepping with the feet on a piece of unreligious arabic text, or simply a sheet with the arabic alphabet on it ?
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Writing biography and autobiography
Can a Muslim write a biography and publish it? I am asking this as the Hadiths is a biography of our beloved prophet(sallallah alaihi wa sallam), and similarly any other Muslim can write his life details? Although there is one issue here, since anything done when you are alone is known only to the Almighty Allah and HE alone can condone or condemn.. More
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Reading celebrity, diet and fitness magazines
Asalamualiakum. Is it Ok for women to have laser surgery to permanently stop hair growing from under the arms, legs, face, etc. This would make it much easier than having to shave the hair off without surgery and can be time consuming. Also some times I have to stay in hospital for long periods at a time which sometiems can be up to 4 months and I.. More
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Doubts about an Islamic reference
I would like to know your opinion about the book "Al-Imamah Wa Siyasah" of Ibn Qutaibah. Even though it was listed as a reliable sourcefor many Muslim studies, but whatI have heard from someone has raised doubts... More
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