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Fear that amounts to Shirk
Which type of fear is Shirk (polytheism)? Suppose that I walk on a road and see places of Shirk, temples, and so on, and I intentionally spit there and while doing this feel a sort of uneasiness and fear in my heart. I know that only Allaah can inflict harm. But what about this uneasiness and fear that I feel sometimes while disrespecting idols, bad.. More
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Saying that a person saved another person is not an act of disbelief
I was told that it is an act of kufr (disbelief) to say that one saved someone because it is Allaah Who saves people - is this true?
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Saying that a person brings good luck
A man got married in our family. At the marriage, the grandfather of the groom said a doubtful statementto the bride. I cannot completely recall the statement, but I think he either said, "You have brought good luck," or, "You are good-fortuned and have brought good fortune to my family because after nearly 17 years, all my children have reunited in.. More
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Making a promise to another human being is not Shirk
Salam alaikum, I have read your links, which you have sent me, but my questions continue:1. if have not understood what the exact difference between a promise, oath and vow is. When is it shirk? Is following Expression shirk? if someone would say: If i do such and such, then i promise you (a Person), that i will say it to you / or that i will buy you.. More
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Naming a shop after a pagan idol
As-salaamu 3laikum, what is the ruling on a Muslim who deliberately uses the symbol of a pagan god as a name for his shop and hangs a sign in the shop explaining the meaning of the symbol? Jazaakum Allahu khairan
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Worshipping something other than Allaah or something with Allaah are both Shirk
Aslamualakaum Sheik, i need somone who is good with arbaic language and tafsir to answer this question posed. I love you site and always use it, so i pray that you are able to answer this, it is most likely easy for you With the premssion of Allah swt. but seems complex for me due to my limited knolwedge of tafsir and arabicThis is the verse 9:31They.. More
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Studying works of literature that include aspects of Shirk
Asallam u alaikum, My daughter 16 year old had to study a book for her English exam called 'Lord of the flies' about some boys stranded on an island and how they try to survive there. She had to do some coursework on the book and didn't have a choice. If it contains some bad things like the boys are scared of an imaginary beast in the story and they.. More
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This is not Shirk but obsessive whispers that should be ignored
A while ago I used to listen to music from South Korean singers and they called themselves idols. Now I have clicked on and stopped listening to their music. I made up imaginary people up in my mind years ago and I am worried that nowadays their features may have changed in some way and be taken from those Korean people. Would I be committing shirk.. More
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Man’s deeds control the means of passing over the Siraat
Is it an act of polytheism to say: ” nothing but your deeds will save you from the Siraat (Bridge over Hell)”?.. More
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Committing prohibited actions may or may not be disbelief
Can we call everything unlawful "polytheism"?.. More
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Praising the Prophet -- genuine love, allegation or exaggeration
What is the Sharee'ah ruling on praising the Messenger of Allaah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam? Some people— while praising the Messenger of Allaah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam— celebrate by chanting that the Messenger of Allaah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, removes worry and distress. What is the ruling on holding a festival for the.. More
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The origin of worshiping idols
When Aadam (Adam), may Allaah exalt his mention, descended to earth he had the sound creed of monotheism. Therefore, how did the worship of idols, stars, or any other creatures originate? .. More
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Disbelief and polytheism are part of each other
Are Christians considered disbelievers or polytheists?.. More
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Avoiding forms of hidden Shirk (polytheism)
What are the forms of hidden or minor Shirk and the means of avoiding them?.. More
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Types of Shirk (Polytheism)
What is Major Shirk?.. More
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