Man

A man is a male human. The term man is usually reserved for an adult male, with the term boy being the usual term for a male child or adolescent. However, the term man is also sometimes used to identify a male human, regardless of age, as in phrases such as "men's basketball".

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Man . Umrah . Ihram . Sunni-Shi'a

Is it necessary for a man to bare his right shoulder during Tawaf for Umrah Mofrada in Imami Fiqh? And is it necessary to wear two pieces of cloth as Ehram in such an Umrah?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 4 days ago

It is not necessary for a man to bare his right shoulder during Tawaf. This is usually done by some Muslims who do not follow Ahlul Bayt (AS).

In state of Ehraam, it is necessary for man to avoid wearing any stitched cloth as it is forbidden on men during the state of Ehraam to wear any stitched cloth.

WAssalam.

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Man . Salah (Prayers)

Can a man offer prayers while wearing shorts that don't reach the knees?

Yes it is allowed but not recommended.

Wassalam.

Man . Salah (Prayers)

Can a man offer prayers while wearing shorts that don't reach the knees?

Abbas Di Palma, Shaykh Abbas Di Palma holds a BA and an MA degree in Islamic Studies, and certifications from the Language Institute of Damascus University. He has also studied traditional Islamic sciences in... Answer updated 1 week ago

as salam alaikum

the 'awrah of a believer should be covered during salat. According to the opinion of the vast majority of Imami Shia scholars the 'awrah of a Muslim male includes the pudendal area. However it is disliked to show any parts from the navel to the knees. This disliking should not be underestimated after considering the importance to dress properly during salat. The Qur'an says: "O children of Adam! Adorn yourself at every time of worship" (7:31). It is worth to note that also some of the early Shia scholars have issued fatwas stating the 'awrah of a man being what is between the navel and the knees like Ibn Barraj in "al-Muhaddhab" and Abu al-Salah al-Halabi in "al-Kafi fil-Fiqh".

With prayers for your success.

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Man . Mother

Is it permitted in Islam for a young man to massage the legs of his mother that in the process get somewhat exposed?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 3 weeks ago

Bismihi ta'ala

It would not only be permitted to massage your mother's feet, but indeed a blessing and an honour, as you will be bringing comfort and ease to your mother.

As for legs being 'exposed', to the son, there is no problem with that, as long as of course the mother's private parts are covered.

And Allah knows best.

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Man . Ghusl . Sexual

Has Islam explained the reason why men have to do Ghusul when they ejaculate even if no intercourse has taken place?

Ejaculation by itself by any reason , whether lawful or unlawful, is one of the reasons of Janabah. Sexual intercourse is another reason for Janabah, even if ejaculation does not take place.

We do not ask Allah (SWT) for reasons because we fully trust in His full Knowledge, Wisdom and Full Mercy. Our brain is limited while the Wisdom of Allah (SWT) is unlimited, so we will never be able to contain His Wisdom.

We always believe that what ever He told us is the Absolute Truth which is always in our favor.

Wassalam.

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Man . Ghusl . Sexual . Woman

If a couple engage in foreplay and seminal fluid is apparently emitted, without actual intercourse or physical exhaustion felt by the man, is Ghusl required for them? How can a male or female tell if Maniy is emitted and not Madhiy or moisture?

The moisture which is emitted because of foreplay is called Mathi مذي and is not Najis and it does not even break Wudhu. Semen gushes out in ejaculation. If no ejaculation, then no Ghusl is obligatory. If the wife reaches climax orgasm just because of foreplay, then Ghusl will be obligatory on her.

If husband and wife have sexual intercourse, Ghusl will be obligatory on both of them even if no ejaculation or orgasm took place as far as the penetration took place.

Wassalam.

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Body . Man . Shaving

Is it allowed in Islam for males to shave body hair, such as on their arms, chest and legs, using a razor?

Zoheir Ali Esmail, Shaykh Zoheir Ali Esmail has a Bsc in Accounting and Finance from the LSE in London, and an MA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University. He studied Arabic at Damascus University and holds a PhD... Answered 1 month ago

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. There is no problem in manscaping any area of the body by yourself.

May you always be successful.

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Hijab . Woman . Man . Hair

What is the proof that covering the hair in Hijab is obligatory? Is it the case that female hair is only particularly attractive to certain men because they have been taught so in their culture and upbringing?

as salam alaikum

the Qur'an says: "And tell the believing women to restrain their looks and guard their chastity and do not disclose their beauty except what is apparent and hit their khimars over their bosom" (24:31).

Some scholars have interpreted the expression "do not disclose their beauty (zinah)" in reference to the hair also.

The khimar is a veil that covers the hair. Some have interpreted the "hitting over the bosom" of the khimar as "covering the face" indicating the passage of the veil from the top of the head to the chest but it is a minority view.

The Qur'an also says: "O Prophet! Tell your wives, your daughters and the women of the believers that they should draw lower upon themselves their jilbabs" (33:59).

The jilbab is a wide dress that should cover the hair also.

In both verses the reference is to "the believing women", so it is not to be taken as a cultural practice but religious one.

There are also several hadith explaining the necessity of covering of the head and hair.

With prayers for your success.

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Man . Wife . Chastity . Akhlaq

What is the appropriate Islamic reaction for a man when someone insults him and his wife by casting doubt on her chastity?

as salam alaikum

different situations call for different answers and reactions. However in general terms the aim should be make truth prevails, defend his and his family's honor and dignity, and to fulfill the duty of "amr bil-ma'ruf wa nahy 'anil-munkar".

With prayers for your success.

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Mahram . Man . Hijab . Tutor

I have a non-Mahram man as a tutor who teaches me in my home in the presence of my family while we observe Hijab and refrain from talking about anything but studies. Is this permissible?

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. There is no problem with this unless you fear falling into sin.

May you always be successful

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Woman . Man . Body Piercing

Is it permissible for a male or female to undergo body piercing in or around their private parts?

It is not permissible to let any one to see or touch the private parts of any one else even from the same sex.

Wassalam.

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Man . Evil . God (Allah)

If Allah who is Almighty and All-Knowing created us to follow Him and to know the ultimate truth and to seek His nearness, then why did He in the first place create a man who is predisposed towards evil and has the ability to commit wrong?

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. Humans are created with a predisposition for good as well as evil. Their good is in their natural disposition (fitrah) and their evil stems from their commanding self (al-nafs al-ammarah). It is only through the disposition towards evil that the choice to follow what is right has value. Through the purification of the self, humans unveil the truth and through struggle they understand its value and nuances. So it is the Wisdom of God that dictates that humans should be endowed with the potential for good and evil and the choice to choose which path to take.

May you always be successful.