The religious term haram, based on the Quran, is applied to: Actions, such as cursing, fornication, murder, and disrespecting one's parents. Policies, such as riba (usury, interest) Certain food and drinks, such as pork and alcohol.
Exposing the intimate parts of the body is unlawful in Islam as the Quran instructs the covering of male and female genitals, and for adult females the breasts. Exposing them is normally considered sinful. Exposing intimate parts when needed, such as going to the toilet or bathing, falls under a specific set of rules.
The Qur'an makes specific mention of menstruation in Quran 2:222 which instructs: And they ask you about menstruation. Say, "It is harm, so keep away from wives during menstruation. And do not approach them until they are pure.
Imam al-Ghazali, reported several hadith and came to the conclusion that music in and of itself is permitted, saying: "All these Ahadith are reported by al-Bukhari and singing and playing are not haram." He also references a narration from Khidr, wherein a favorable opinion of music is expressed.
While on the toilet, one must remain silent. Talking, and initiating or answering greetings are strongly discouraged. When defecating together, two men cannot converse, nor look at each other's genitals. Eating any food while on the toilet is forbidden.
While moderate Muslims generally don't object to music and dancing per se, a large portion of the faithful view sexually suggestive movement, racy lyrics, and unmarried couples dancing together as haram, because they may lead to un-Islamic behavior.
They are considered impure and thus restricted from entering the kitchen, temple, touching the Holy Basil, pickles, etc. In many cultures, menstruating women are not allowed to bathe or wash her hair during the first three days of her period.
However, as it is stated especially in al-Minhāj and its commentaries, there is no problem with a menstruating woman passing through or visiting a masjid if she has no fear to contaminate it.
ABSTRACT :Islam is based on the Quran and Christianity is based on the Bible. However, there is no reference to any Hindu religious text. Therefore, it can be said that Hinduism is a religion based on Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagwat Gita, Smriti, Puranas, Ramayana, Mahabharata.
There's one hadith (meaning a prophetic tradition) by the Prophet Muhammad where he basically said that a man is not allowed to touch – the key word here is touch – a woman to whom he is a stranger, someone he essentially could marry.
This may refer to either something sacred to which access is not allowed to the people who are not in a state of purity or who are not initiated into the sacred knowledge; or, in direct contrast, to an evil and thus "sinful action that is forbidden to be done".
Generally, Muslims are told not to meet their spouse before marriage and are condemned from questioning this mentality. In truth, Islam teaches us love is kind, nourishing and pure. Meeting a spouse before marriage is wholly permitted and allowed if done with the right intentions and appropriately.
He said, “Associating others with Allah (shirk); witchcraft; killing a soul whom Allah has forbidden us to kill, except in cases dictated by Islamic law; devouring orphans' wealth; consuming Riba; fleeing from the battlefield; and slandering chaste and innocent women.”
Shahadah, profession of faith, is the first pillar of Islam. Muslims bear witness to the oneness of God by reciting the creed "There is no God but God and Muhammad is the Messenger of God." This simple yet profound statement expresses a Muslim's complete acceptance of and total commitment to Islam.
It is most appropriate to wear modest, loose-fitting clothes. For men, it is better to wear long pants, and for women to wear pants or full-length skirts or dresses, with long sleeves. Muslim women typically wear a headscarf as well. Non-Muslim women are encouraged to wear a headscarf in the prayer hall.
The main reason, menstrual blood is considered 'dirty', so that it can make the temple become impure. Not only women during menstruation that are prohibited from entering the temple. Men or women who are in "cuntaka", or recently having a deceased family member, also may not enter the temple.
“The ruling for menstruating women to recite al-Quran according to the final qaul of madhhab Syefie is it is prohibited as stated in a hadith narrated by Imam al-Tirmizi.
In addition to Judaism and Christianity, Islam also forbids men to have vaginal sexual intercourse with their wives during menstruation (Surah al-Baqarah 2:222).
Menstrual myths and taboos as it exists in India find a home in the Hindu belief of menstrual blood as dirty and impure. Despite the development of India into a modern, and secular state, Hinduism still recognizes the impurity of menstruation.
She told us a story that when Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati were young, it was the men that would get their periods and bleed from their armpits, but one day when Shiva had to go and on a war, he couldn't so Parvati being the eternal best wife that she is told Shiva that being a woman she can hide the blood in between ...
There are certain guidelines in regards to what is considered al- halal and al-haram within the Muslim religion. Muslim women are not allowed to dance with men and are not allowed to dance in front of them. However, some Muslims dance in their homes with their brother(s), husbands, or even their fathers (Banes 247).
Overall, there is no universally accepted proscription against dancing in Islam. Some Muslims may feel belly dance is acceptable, but less so when it is associated with alcohol, drugs, or sexuality outside of marriage, while others may feel only each individuals' behavior and relationship with God matters.
The Muslim scholar al-Qaradawi states that singing and music in itself is permissible and pleasurable. He places several restrictions on them though. The content of the song should not be against the morals and teachings of Islam or be accompanied by other forbidden things in Islam like alcohol.