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Ruling on Reciting Surah Ya-Sin Collectively at the Burial
The second question: reciting Surah Ya-Sin collectively at the burial?
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The second question: reciting Surah Ya-Sin collectively at the burial?
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ReadThe Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) described the Khawarij with specific characteristics, among them abundant prayer and worship. What does this indicate? Is it for the sake of worldly gain, or what?
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