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Quran (Koran)
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Not really. Any Muslim can lead prayers, and any Muslim can teach about Islam. There is no procedure similar to that of ordination.
How is Quran used as a source of legal thinking?
Shar'iah Law has several sources from which to draw its guiding principles. It does not rely upon one source for its broad knowledge base. The first and primary element of Shar'iahLaw is the Qur'an. It is the final arbitrator and there is no other appeal. The second element of Shar'iah Law is known as the Sunna, the teachings of the Prophet Mohammad not explicitly found in the Qur'an. The Sunna are a composite of the teachings of the Prophet and his works. The Sunna contain stories and anecdotes, called Hadith, to illustrate a concept. The Qur'an may not have all the information about behaviour and human interaction in detail; the Sunna gives more detailed information than the Qur'an. The third element of Shar'iah Law is known as the Ijma. The Muslim religion uses the term Ulama as a label for its religious scholars. These Ulama's are consulted on many matters both personal and political. When the Ulama's reach a consensus on an issue, it is interpreted as Ijma. The concepts and ideas found in the Ijma are not found explicitly in the Qur'an or the teachings of the Prophet (Sunna). Islamic judges are able to examine the Ijma for many possible solutions which can be applied in a modern technical society. They are free to create new and innovative methods to solve crime and social problems based upon the concepts found in the Ijma.These judges have great discretion in applying the concepts to a specific problem. The Qiyas are a fourth element of Shar'iah Law. The Qiyas are not explicitly found in the Qur'an, Sunna, or given in the Ijma. The Qiyas are new cases or case law which may have already been decided by a higher judge. The Shar'iah judge can use the legal precedent to decide new case law and its application to a specific problem. The judge can use a broad legal construct to resolve a very specific issue. For example, a computer crime or theft of computer time is not found in the Qur'an or Sunna. The act of theft as a generic term is prohibited so the judge must rely on logic and reason to create new case law or Qiyas. The fifth element of Shar'iah Law is very broad and "all encompassing." This secondary body of knowledge may be ideas contained in the other written works. The New Testament is an example of this area of information, and legal discourses based upon Civil Law or Common Law may be another example. All information can be examined for logic and reason to see if it applies to the current case. It also may be a local custom or norm that judge may find helpful in applying to the issue before him. The judge may also weigh the impact of his decision upon how it will effect a person's standing in the community. http://muslim-canada.org/Islam_myths.htm
How many times the word 'water' appear in the Quran?
The word "Sea/Water" appears 32 times in the Qur'an.
The wall is used because it faces Mecca, which is the birth place of the Islamics main prophet Mohamed. I feel smart......
What three teachings from the qur'an and three teachings from the sunnah in a chart?
The three teachings of the Qur'an is there is only one god- Allah, follow the guidelines for individual behavior, and finally, jihad.
What is the Quran and what does it include?
The Holy Quran is the holy book for Islam. It is made up for everything a Muslim needs to know. Some basics are: no drinking, no smoking, no kids before marriage, no gambling, no eating swine, etc.
What are the three shortest Surat in the Quran?
Surat al-Kawthar
بِسْمِ اللَّـهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
إِنَّا أَعْطَيْنَاكَ الْكَوْثَرَ ﴿١﴾ فَصَلِّ لِرَبِّكَ وَانْحَرْ ﴿٢﴾ إِنَّ شَانِئَكَ هُوَ الْأَبْتَرُ ﴿٣﴾
Meaning English Translation:
{Surely We have given you Kawthar, (1) Therefore pray to your Lord and make a sacrifice. (2) Surely your enemy is the one who shall be without posterity, (3)}
[Quran, chapter 108]
How important is the quran in Islam?
The importance of quran in Islam is more than the importance of a manual to a new piece of machinery.
For a Muslims the quran is a guide for this daily life, together with the sayings of prophet Muhammad (s.a.w).
How do you pray in Islam for sick person?
NAMAZ FOR THE SICK
If a person due to illness cannot stand and pray Namaz then they should sit and pray Namaz. Whilst seated he should perform Rukooh by leaning far forward and pray 'Subhana Rabbial Azueem' and then sit back up straight and then go into Sijdah as normal. If he is not able to pray Namaz whilst being seated then he should lay down and pray. The method is to lay down flat and point the feet towards Qibla and keep the knees up and keep a pillow underneath the head so that the face is pointing towards Qibia and the head is higher than the rest of the body. To perform Rukooh and Sijdah by actions, for the Sijdah lean the head completely forward and for the Rukooh lean the head slightly forward. In the same way Namaz can also be prayed lying on your left or right side.
When can an ill person miss Namaz. ?
- Rule:When an ill person cannot even move his head then the Namaz is forgiven and there is no need to use the eyes to perform the actions or eyebrows or to pray with an intention only in the heart. If six Namaz pass like this then there is no need to perform Qaza as this is also forgiven and there is no need for Fidya (monetary compensation). If the time like this is less than six Namaz then Qaza is obligatory even if the health is only a little better that the person can now move his head to perform the actions [Durr-e-Mukhtar, Bahar etc.].
- Rule: If an ill person is in a state whereby he cannot keep count of the Rakats and Rukoohs or Sijdahs then there is no need for him to perform Namaz on time [Durr-e-Mukhtar etc.].
- Rule: To stand in all Farz Namaz, Witr, Eid Namaz and the Sunnats of Fajr is obligatory and if Namaz is prayed whilst sitting down without genuine reason then the Namaz will not count [Durr-e-Mukhtar, Radd-ul-Mohtar].
- Rule: Because the Qayam is Farz therefore without a genuine religiously recognised reason it cannot be missed, otherwise the Namaz will not count. Upto the extent that if you can lean on a stick, servant or wall then it is Farz to do this and if you can only stand for a small amount of time like whilst saying Allaho Akbar in Takbeer-e-Tahrimah then it is Farz to start the Namaz whilst standing and then sit down afterwards otherwise the Namaz will not count. If you have a slight headache or flu or a cold or a small wound where people can walk about, is in no way a reason to pray the Namaz whilst being seated and if you have done so then it has not counted and you must pray Qaza for them [Guniya, Bahar-e-Shariat].
- Rule: If a person leaks drops of urine or blood if he stands and doesn't if he sits then it is Farz for him to pray whilst seated as long as there is no other way of stopping his illness.
- Rule: A person is so weak that if he goes to the mosque to pray the Namaz with Jamaat then he will have to sit down and pray Namaz, but if he remains at home then he can pray the Namaz standing, then it is Farz for him to pray the Namaz at home with Jamaat if possible otherwise alone [Durr-e-Mukhtar, Radd-ul-Mohtar].
- Rule: If an ill person prays whilst standing then he cannot pray the Quran at all and if he prays whilst seated he can pray the Quran, then it is Farz for him to pray whilst sitting down and if he can pray a little bit of the Quran whilst standing then it is Farz to pray as much as he can whilst standing and then the remainder whilst seated [Durr-e-Mukhtar, Radd-ul-Mohtar].Rule: If a blanket is put underneath the ill person praying Namaz and it has become impure but if you were to change it, it will become impure' again then continue to pray the Namaz on the original blanket and if the blanket is changed then the new blanket will not become as impure as quickly but by changing the blanket it will cause great distress to the ill person then do not change it [Alamgiri, Durr-e-Mukhtar, Radd-ul-Mohtar, Bahar].
- Rule: If a person is drowning and he can gain support from a stick then it is Farz for him to pray the Namaz as long as Amar-e-Kasir is not performed and if he does not pray and he survives then he must perform Qaza [Durr-e-Mukhtar, Radd-ul-Mohtar, Bahar].
Why are the official copies of the Quran only written in Arabic?
The Qur'an answers this question itself, in Chapter 43, Verse 3: "Indeed, We have made it an Arabic Qur'an that you might understand."
The message of God revealed through Muhammad (S) was initially told to the Arabs, in Saudi Arabia. No one would understand the Qur'an and what God was trying to say if it was revealed in another language, as the Arabs of Mecca and Madinah spoke the Arabic language. Today, the Arabic language is spoken by over 200 million people and there are numerous translations of the original text in all languages, so that all of mankind can understand.
Is the holy book of Islam the Muhammadian Bible?
No. According to both Muslims and Archeologists, Mohammed was responsible for neither the content nor the physical writing of the Qur'an.
According to Muslims, God revealed the Qur'anic verses to Mohammed who would recite them to the community. Then other Muslims would join him in the recitation. The Qur'an was kept as an oral document until the reign of Caliph Othman who had the Qur'an written down.
According to Archaeologists, there is no consistent agreement as to who wrote the Qur'an, but most believe that the Qur'an was finalized at least fifty years if not one or two centuries after Mohammed's death.
Why do Muslims celebrate the festival ramzan?
Because it is "farz" (compulsory/ mandatory) for Muslims.
Which date muharram festival in 1984?
Muharram is the beginning month of the Islamic Calendar. In 1964 the Muharram Festival was on Wednesday, May 13, 1964.
What is the meaning of the term khairul-wara?
Khair-meaning best
Wara-pious, Godfearing
Khairulwara-best of the pious ones.
Can a wife have more than 1 husband in Islam?
No Islam does not allow a wife to have more than 1 husband. But if her husband dies or her husband gives divorce, she can marry with another muslim.
The most important Islamic belief is that the belief in Allah (God in English) as the one and only one God with no partner, no son, no companion, no associate, and no resemblance and that prophet Muhammad is his Messenger. For all other beliefs and fundamentals, refer to question below.
How many years did it take to make the Qu'ran?
The Qur'an was sent down by Allah to the lowest heaven all in one night, this is known as Laylatul Qadr and this a day towards the end of the month of Ramadhaan.
It was then revealed to Muhammad bit by bit addressing the circumstances of his life and struggle and that of his companions over a period of 22 years, 5 months and 14 days.
Starting at the age of 40, which was 13 years before he emigrated and until 10 years after the emigration.
