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According to religious resources regarding halal and haram meat, there are general rulings and numerous standards; for instance, a set of rulings has been given for land animals, sea creatures, birds and so on. Eating lobster, clam, oyster and octopus is haram. According to religious resources regarding halal and haram …
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Throughout this article, Sayyid Alireza Barasani, the writer, tries to study generation gap and after an investigation of its causes and consequences, he looks into the...
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Speaking from a general perspective, organ donation is allowed in Islam even though there are some controversies about it...
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With the excitement of the joyous completion of the holy month of Ramadan, it is easy to forget about the needs of those in poverty and our..
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Fasting for Muslims means that all physically fit and mature Muslims have to totally and completely abstain from food, drink, smoking and...
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