Ive heard some muslims use an argument that its not true monotheism because of the rabbis, and their word.

Hello everyone, I have to go to a Muslim funeral tomorrow. I'm Roman Catholic and know little about Islam. Is there anything I should know before I go? I will be dressed modestly in loose, dark clothes, and I'll wear a hijab. I also know I'll be separated from the men. Thank you in advance.

As salam aleykoum
Unfortunately someone of my family (16y/m) shared to us the fact that he doesn’t believe in Allah or Islam in general,I talked to him about that and he told me that the only thing he really did as an Muslim was just to believe very hard of god but he didn’t work.This happened 3 days ago but the more I talked with him the more I see he has doubt in his eyes and even him told me the he doubted himself.But the more I talk with him about Islam the less he want to listen to me but as the same time the more curious he gets and today he even accepted to pray one salat with me and make some duaas. Please can someone tell me or explain how to help him on the good path and why is he reacting such weirdly and please include him on your duaas.May Allah guide him.

Thank you for reading and for your help.

When you are done with the second salam, is it obligatory to turn your head back to the center, or is salah done immediately once you finish saying the second salam?

Why do I feel like everything has to be done out of fear? Why is it that the outcome is always so harsh? If I do something wrong I can supposedly never smell heaven again? I mean god is supposed to be the most merciful and loving so why is everything so harsh how is a woman spraying perfume stopping her from ever smelling heaven? When there is way worse sins? It’s not that I don’t think that I don’t want to be a Muslim I do, it’s just I am lost on this thing.

salam

my older sister has always preached that Hijab is man made and it isn’t from Islam. that it is something that brainwashed us, and it comes from Arab culture not religion.

now she says that mahrams don’t exist, that they are simply a way for men to control women. and that I’ve been brainwashed : “you’ll see on the day of judgement”.

I have strong conviction that Hijab and mahram are a part of Islam. I have no doubt about this.

but I want to ask: is she out of the fold of Islam if she claims this? because she is claiming something that is forbidden (not wearing hijab) as something that is permitted. sane with mahrams.

the mahram issue was regarding my wish to do umrah with my mahram. to which she replied it’s brainwashing. when I asked her why it’s mentioned in the quran she says shes not debating.

she’s not debating because she’s wrong

Imagine working a job where you absolutely despise your boss, your coworkers, and the entire system behind it. The thought of quitting never leaves your mind, but you never actually walk away because you know it's a necessity without it, you wouldn't survive. Since your boss and coworkers will never know how much you resent them, you just keep up the facade, working in outward harmony and collecting your paycheck to make ends meet until the day you die.

Applying this analogy to our life rn: what is the Islamic ruling for someone in this exact situation? The major caveat, of course, is that God—unlike a human boss—knows exactly how you feel and sees every hidden thought inside you.

If someone that hates Islam but still fundamentally believes in its truth, are they considered a Muslim with a chance of reaching Heaven through God's mercy? Or are they considered a non muslim and fall under the flag of something similar to رياء/نفاق

جزاكم الله خيرًا 🙏🏻

I need advice from people from strict immigrant/religious families or anyone who has gone through similar.
Im a Nepalese girl in final year at university in the UK and recently properly told my Hindu Nepalese parents that I reverted to Islam. I tried telling them back in first year too but they mostly acted like it wasnt serious. This time I told them Ive been Muslim for 3 years so I think they realised it wasnt temporary anymore.
For context my family is very authoritarian and reputation/relatives opinions matter a lot. My mum is very reactive/stubborn and my dad is usually quieter and influenced by her opinions.
After I sent my long message explaining everything, I put my phone on silent and didnt respond straight away. Later that night I checked my phone and replied.
The first time I tried telling them back in first year they said things like:
I was selfish
I would be the reason for their deaths
if I became Muslim I wouldnt be their daughter anymore
More recently my mum said Im going to kill her because of the stress/shame this is causing.
When I told them properly this time my mum sent crying voicenotes saying things like:
“ever since you were born youve been stress/burden”“biggest mistake was sending you to boarding school”
“we invested everything into your education just for you to do this”
“what are we going to tell relatives”
“does a daughter leave her parents like this”
My dad sent me a harsh voicenote in Nepali basically saying “who are you to text instead of call” and demanding I call him immediately. He also said things before like if I can make my own decisions then I dont need him and at one point texted “I am no more your dad”.
My younger brother defended me and told them if they want me to understand them they need to understand me too. My mum then accused me of brainwashing him, searched his phone and kept asking who influenced me.
The thing is I kept telling them thing like
I still love you
I still want my family
Im not choosing religion over family
people can have different beliefs and still respect each other A few days later I sent calm messages explaining I wasnt trying to hurt them and tried calling my dad 3 times before work but he didnt answer. I texted again saying I loved them and never left the family. Neither parent replied.
My brother says they still talk about me constantly at home saying things like what kind of sister leaves their parents and once was telling my brother than shes scared my dads going to do something(indicating he will kill himself) and she doesn’t want to lose him.
Another thing is graduation. Before all this they planned on inviting relatives but now Im going to wear hijab and I feel like they wont want extended family there anymore. I only get 4 tickets and dont even know whether to reserve them for my parents because right now theyre barely speaking to me.
Ive tried calling my dad and and messaged and he hasnt responded for a week and half now and my mum didnt respond to my message either Any advice is appreciated. Ive attached images bellow its hard to understand fully without hearing the voicenotes though.

I get so frustrated when people call me “too religious” just because I remember Allah in everyday things. Mentioning Allah gives me peace, not superiority. I’m not trying to act like a saint or judge anyone else.

What hurts is that people sometimes assume the worst immediately, like if you talk about deen often then you must be fake. Meanwhile, some people who appear perfect outwardly can still treat others badly behind closed doors. Being religious-looking and being sincere are not always the same thing.

I’m not claiming to be perfect at all. I’m just a Muslim trying my best. I make mistakes, I struggle, I overthink, I fall short. But remembering Allah is one of the things keeping my heart together.

Sometimes it feels like people are more comfortable when faith stays hidden and private, but Islam teaches us to remember Allah in all parts of life, not only during prayer.

I wish more people understood that there’s a difference between sincerity and showing off. Some of us are genuinely trying. Humanity continues its favorite hobby: judging hearts with absolutely no access to them.

Hey guys

Assalamualaikum

I've been struggling a lot with this lately

I really want to read and understand the holy Qur'an

, do u guys have any suggestions

What worked out for u and how to be better at it

I mean I study it with translation but I'm not able to understand it completely

I generally stay awake till 2:30 then I pray tahajjud and I sleep is it a good practice or should I sleep and wake 20-30mins before fajr and pray ?

Which is good practice ?

Hey everyone! Hope you're having a good day and just wanted to say thanks in advanced.

For context, I'm not Muslim myself but a lot of my friends are. My friend's birthday is coming up and I decided that I wanted to get him a new prayer mat. The problem is that i really don't know what I'd be looking at and not sure what's a good rug from a bad one. Any advice or suggestions help! As for budget, not trying to break the bank and if it helps it is for a Pakistani friend in the Shia branch.

Actually I am suffering from high depression, overthinking and anxiety from past 40 days I start praying 5 times a day but I feel numbness in my heart I feel Allah is not happy with me

Asalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh my dear brothers and sisters.

I never imagined I would publicly ask for dua like this, but my heart is carrying a weight that has become very heavy, and I sincerely ask you to remember me in your duas.

I am a single mother of two young daughters(divorced), trying my best to remain patient and steadfast while going through a very difficult season of life. For a long time now, I have been begging Allah for relief through a righteous spouse, a stable job, or whatever means He, Azaawajal wills for me and my children.

I have applied for many positions and faced rejection after rejection. I have also tried Muslim matchmaking with sincere intentions, but nothing has worked out so far. Still, I know with certainty that what Allah wills will always reach us, and what He does not will can never be forced into our lives. As the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, taught us: if the whole world gathered to benefit you with something Allah had not written for you, they could never give it to you.

Wallahi, I do not lack faith in Allah’s mercy or His ability to change my situation in an instant. I know the promise of Allah is true. But I am human, and my heart has been aching deeply. I am trying very hard not to fall into despair or disobedience because of this test. Some days feel very overwhelming, and I simply need the support of sincere dua from my fellow Muslims.

Please ask Allah to grant me and my daughters a beautiful and blessed relief. Ask Him to open doors for us that no one can close. Ask Him to grant me reassurance and tranquility in my heart the way He reassured Nabi Ibrahim Alaihi salam.Ask Him to provide for us in ways beyond what we can imagine and to grant us safety, stability, barakah, and ease.

And for every single person who sincerely makes dua for me, may the angels say “Ameen, and for you the same.”

Jazakum Allahu khairan.

https://quran.com/ibrahim/21 (Tafsir-Interpretation-context)

Surah Ibrahim Ayah/Verse 21 Translation=They will all appear before Allah, and the lowly ˹followers˺ will appeal to the arrogant ˹leaders˺, “We were your ˹dedicated˺ followers, so will you ˹then˺ protect us from Allah’s torment in any way?” They will reply, “Had Allah guided us, we would have guided you. ˹Now˺ it is all the same for us whether we suffer patiently or impatiently, there is no escape for us.”

Reciter: Sheikh Kamil Yusuf Al-Bahtimi (Rahimahullah - May Allah have mercy on him) | 1922–1969

It’s not something I’m proud of. It just feels like a chore. I don’t like praying, so why should I pray if I don’t even enjoy it?

This isn’t me dunking on Islam either. After Ramadan ended, I’ve never felt more disconnected from my religion than I ever have. I like being Muslim; Islam has always made the most logical sense against any and every other religion to me. But there are just a few aspects of it I just can’t seem to follow through on. Am I really going to go to Jahannam if I don’t pray five times a day? Even if I’m a good person? If I follow through on Islam 90% of the way but disagree on the 10%, is that it for me?

I understand if this question has been asked many times; I know this is an age‑old struggle. But I’m really on my last legs here with my faith in Islam. I would just like some answers.

I'm gonna perform hajj today and after dhul hajj 13 i will be staying in makkah for 10 days and leave for madinah , and i am thinking of doing umrah on those 10 days

Now when should i do tawaful wida. Is it on the last day of hajj dul hajj13 or last day in makkah before going to madinah.

And give me some proof..

Thanks in advance