Is it permissible to write a reference note on the side of the Quranic ayat . If I am reading an ayah and for my better understanding can I write in Quran on it’s page it’s meaning so that whenever I am reading I will understand what does it means ? Or Am I sinning by write next to the ayah ? 

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners
14 Jan

This is not recommended as it would not be totally respecting the Quran. Write it in a separate paper.

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I am going thtough an addiction problem now a days . When ever I am stressed just to get out of it I watch pakistani dramas . I don’t watch movies or listen to music. I try to spend my time in learning deen whenever I am free. Now a days I am feeling that I am watching it more and getting addicted to it . Last time I was watching it whole night. I can’t read Quran all the time or learn about deen all the time. I am not that pious, though I want to be but watching these dramas I like it, after watching them I do feel guilty . How can I come out of it and what can I do to get out of this stress which forces me to watch them ? Please guide me. 

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners
14 Jan

You are the one who is opening your heart to Satan to conquer it and control it. Bit by bit, you will lose all and become one of his soldiers.

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The surahs in Quran are known by their names . How did they get their names or is it revealed by Allah?

Reading/Reciting the Quran
14 Jan

The Surah were some named by the Prophet salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam and others were named by the companions.

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Can we go to the haram with the intention of making supplication for someone?

Supplications
13 Jan

You can make your supplication for someone any where on the planet and no need to make it in haram only.

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I have recently come across a saying of Ibn Taymiyyah (Rahimahullah) in which he says women are forbidden from wearing shorts, short dresses, trousers etc and Sheikh Uthaymin said it is because its an imitation of the kuffar and men. Women who live in the west are used to wearing such clothes at home infront of husbands etc. Please clarify.

Women clothing
13 Jan

A woman can wear whatever she likes in front of her husband. But she has some limits if other women or mahrams or her children (if they are not too small) are around.

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I have a sister and she in some aspects says Islam is wrong; and my parents don’t do anything about it. Today a topic came up about islam and my sister started saying evil about it and I continuously tried to stop her but she arrogantly continued while I remained calm. Then suddenly I shouted at her pointing finger at her mouth and told her full of anger to shut up in front of whole family. I am always a calm person, and in this situation my anger goes up and then down so fast that I don’t get time to even seek Refuge in Allah from shaitan. Advise me, what should I do in this situation?

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners
13 Jan

You should be patient with your sister and keep reminding her in a nice way about Islam and its rules and do not let your anger prevail. However, every now and then, it is ok to express your anger in this fashion especially if it is to defend islam with someone who has arrogantly taken […]

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If I obey my mom because I don’t want her to be angry with me or  because I don’t want her to treat me badly, is this shirk if this is the only reason? I mean in permissible things like washings dishes etc.

Shirk and its different forms
13 Jan

This is not shirk. This is obedience to parents. Shirk is worshiping other than Allah.

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Could you find me the reference for the following hadith and its validity: The Messenger (Salla Allahu Alaihi wa sallam) said: “The punishment of the sahir is to strike him with the sword (i.e., execute him).”

Commentary on Hadeeth
13 Jan

This was reported by altirmithi and is not weak.

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Is it ok to make dua in my owl language in sujood after saying Subhaana Rabbial Aalaa three times? Is it bid’ah?

Prayer
13 Jan

This is ok

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I am a follower of Hanafi sect. Today, I performed my salah behind a Shia imam (He is a fellow student at my university). Is this is ok to perform salah behind a shia imam? My other friend told me it is not fine to perform salah behind a shia muslim.

Sects
13 Jan

As long as you don’t know anything that nullifies islam from this individual, your prayer is valid!

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