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Can a Girl Marry without Parental Consent in Islam?
In Islam, a woman cannot marry without the consent of her Wali (guardian), as supported by Quranic verses and Hadith. If a Wali unreasonably refuses, the guardianship transfers to the next eligible guardian or an Islamic judge. In cases where no Wali or judge is present, a trusted religious authority may facilitate the marriage. Islam emphasizes marrying based on religious commitment rather than cultural or tribal preferences.Can a woman who is observing `iddah following divorce go out of the house for errands and other valid reasons?
Making vows (nadhr) using clear or ambiguous wording
The phrases mentioned in the question are not words that count as a vow (nadhr), either explicitly or implicitly.Ruling on touching a part (juz’, sipara) of the Quran without wudu
He is wanted by the police because he owes a debt; is that a valid excuse for not praying in congregation in the mosque?
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What Is Hajj?
Hajj means travelling for the purpose of visiting the Ka`bah to perform the rites i.e., the actions and words reported in accounts of the Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) Hajj.
Virtues of Hajj
Hajj and other righteous deeds are means of expiation of sins, if a person does them in the manner prescribed in the Shari’ah.
Benefits of Hajj
These are some of the benefits of Hajj: 1- It is a kind of jihad for the sake of Allah; 2- There is an immense reward for pilgrims; 3- In Hajj, Muslims come together and show their love for one another.
What Is the Purpose of Hajj?
There are many purposes of Hajj in Islam, some of which are:
1- Hajj is the symbol of Tawhid;
2- Hajj is a reminder of the Hereafter;
3- Hajj is a symbol of unity;
4- Hajj trains him to be content with modest clothing and accommodation.
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- 70 Matters Related to FastingAllah has favoured His slaves with seasons of goodness in which rewards are multiplied, sins are erased and statuses are elevated.From the greatest of these seasons is the month of Ramadan which Allah has made an obligation upon His slaves, encouraged them regarding it and guided them to show gratitude to Him for this obligation. Seeing that this act of worship is of such great value, it is necessary that one learns the rulings pertaining to the month of fasting. This treatise contains a summary of the rulings of fasting, its etiquettes and sunnahs pertaining to it.
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- Disallowed MattersThere are many things that have been prohibited in the Qur’aan and Sunnah, and it is very important for the Muslim to know about them so that he can keep away from them and thus avoid earning the wrath and anger of Allaah or bringing about his own doom in this world and the next. So I thought of compiling this list of prohibited things, in accordance with the hadeeth of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him): “Religion is sincere advice (al-deen al-naseehah),”
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- Dealing with Worries and StressIt is the nature of this worldly life that people will suffer from worries and stress, because this world is a place of calamity, hardship and pressure. Hence among the things that distinguish Paradise from this world is the fact that there is no worry or stress there. This essay discusses some remedies that Islam offers for stress.
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