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Does Islam teach hatred for Non-Muslims?

No. One of the fundamental teachings of Islam and one which every Muslim cultivates in his heart is that of brotherhood and equality of...

Why does the Quran say that infidels should be killed?

The verse of the Holy Quran is often mentioned to malign Islam. The verse does not say infidels it says idolaters. (9:5) And when the...

What is Islam’s view about Jews?

Islam requires Muslims to respect people of all faiths and this clearly includes followers of Judaism. Jews are regarded as one of the groups of...

Are Muslims ordered to fight Jews?

The tradition which is presented to prove that Muhammad(sa) ordered Muslims to kill Jews concerns a future situation of conflict between Muslims and Jews and...
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Did Prophet Muhammad kill 700 Jews?

During his lifetime, Muhammad(sa) is not known to have murdered anyone. Neither did Prophet Muhammad(sa) give any order to kill Jews. The story, though not proven to...

What do Muslims believe about past prophets and scriptures?

Muslims believe that all past prophets were sent by God and that the scriptures were Divine revelations in their original form and thus all...

Why are non-Muslims not allowed in the Holy Cities of Makkah and Madinah?

The Holy Qur’an does not provide any support to the concept of banning non-Muslims from the Holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. During the...

What Duaa (Prayer) to Say When Breaking Fast?

What are the supplications mentioned in the Sunnah that Muslims should say while breaking the fast and while fasting?In this fatwa: You may recite any...
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[Q-ID0790] Will my Fast break if I swallow my own saliva?

QUESTION: What do the scholars of the Dīn and muftīs of the Sacred Law...

[Q-ID0789] Does vomiting break the Fast?

QUESTION: What do the scholars of the Dīn and muftīs of the Sacred Law...
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Do You Have a Conversion Story? Research Study Looking for Participants

By Holly Ait Taouit Questions about your personal conversion experience may come in many forms: “So, what’s your story?”; “Why did you convert?”; and “…can...

‘Eid Primer for Converts and Potential Khatibs

Originally published September 2010 For Converts, Their Families and One’s Co-Workers and Friends For many of us, the ‘Eid prayer is a simple ritual that...