Why Pork is Forbidden in Islam (part 2 of 2)

Why Pork is Forbidden in Islam (part 2 of 2): Is pork unclean?


In Part 1 we discussed the primary reason for Muslims abstaining from eating pork and pork products, and that is, that God has forbidden it. As the Creator of humankind and all that exists, God knows what is good for us, and He ...
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prohibition on pork

A Christian is asking about the reason for the prohibition on pork


Q:
Why does Islam forbid pork, when the pig is one of the creations of God?.

A: Praise be to Allaah.

Firstly:

Our Lord has forbidden eating pork in definitive terms. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

"Say (O ...

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The Rifaa'is who stab themselves with knives but ...

The Rifaa'is who stab themselves with knives but are not affected by it


Q: What is your opinion of those who call themselves daraaweesh (pl. of darweesh or "dervish") and stab themselves with knives, daggers, etc? Whilst they do that, before they say "Ya Allaah (O Allaah)", they say, "Ya ...
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Translation of the meanings of surah Al-Muminoon (1)

(1) (1) Certainly will the believers have succeeded:

 

(2) (2) They who are during their prayer humbly intent

 

(3) (3) And they who turn away from ill speech

 

(4) (4) And they who are observant of zakāh

 

(5) (5) And they who guard their private parts

 

(6) (6) Except from their wives or those their ...

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Things that make ghusl obligatory


Q: What are the things that make ghusl obligatory?.

A: Praise be to Allaah.

The things that make ghusl obligatory are six things. If one of them happens then the Muslim has to do ghusl.

1 - Emission of maniy (semen) from its exit in the male or female, which happens either when one is awake ...

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Translation of the meanings of surah Yunus (1)

(1) (1) Alif, Lām, Rā.[510] These are the verses of the wise[511] Book.

[510]- See footnote to 2:1. [511]- The adjective "wise" expresses the qualities of will, purpose, discrimination and precision.

 

(2) (2) Have the people been amazed that We revealed [revelation] to a man from among them, ...

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Repentance for neglecting prayer


Q: I am 38 years old man. till the age of 25 I did'nt prayed. please advice me what I have to do for this?

A: Praise be to Allaah.

Remember how Allaah has blessed you by bringing you back to Islam after you have been neglecting salaah, and keep on doing the prayers at the right times. Do ...

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Camp Booth of Sha’ban.

Shaban is one of the virtuous months as it comes straight after rajab ( one of the sacred months)... ... more

Richard Leiman, Ex-Jew, USA

As a child, I always had access to a short-wave radio. I used to listen to the BBC World Service about the Middle East. I also loved the music from that part of the world, and I probably was listening to the Quran being recited, but did not know it at the time.

As I grew older, I continued to ...

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Rulings Related to the Month of Rajab (2)

Thus, one should seize the opportunity of doing great good deeds in this month. That is because filling its times with the acts of worship really has great virtues. ... more

Was 'Eesa (Jesus - peace be upon him) a Jew?


Do muslims believe jesus was a jew? in the bible is says jesus was a jew.

Praise be to Allaah.

'Eesa ibn Maryam (Jesus son of Mary - peace be upon him) was one of the noble Prophets of Allaah, and one of the Messengers of strong will, whom Allaah sent to the Children of Israel, and taught ...

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Ghusl

Ghusl is washing the whole body with water. ... more
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