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How would a non muslim differentiate between Magic and Miracle of Prophet
There are differences between the two, reminding you that I am not a scholar these are to some extent what I have understood of my readings regarding the issue: Both are knowledge, but the nature of these knowledges are different. Indeed if you have studied philosophy you should know in this world only things are created and exist that are exist-able (ممکنالوجود). However, the only independent existence is Allah, the creator, and the rest of existences all depend on His Existence.
A question about marriage
I would like to clarify that in Islam is a mutual undertaking. The man undertakes to maintain the woman, to accept any children born to the woman to be his own, to be responsible for those children as their father, to support those children and for those children to have a share in his legacy after his death. The woman undertakes to ensure that she maintains a monogamous relationship with the man she is marrying and to be a protector of the man's household, etc.
Would it be possible to create a wand more powerful than the Elder Wand?
Your questions are, if I'm reading correctly: Is there any wizard [in history] who is as knowledgeable in wandlore as Antioch Peverell, and you also want to know whether a powerful wizard, such as Dumbledore, could create a wand that equals or surpasses the Elder wand? Yes. Garrick Ollivander, according to Pottermore: Text: Mr. Ollivander is arguably the finest maker of wands in the world.
How was Dumbledore able to defeat Grindelwald, since Grindelwald had the Elder Wand?
This question: How could Dumbledore ever become the owner of the Elder-Wand? just speculates on the transfer of ownership of the Elder wand. But the Elder Wand is supposed to greatly enhance the powers of the wielder.
Why doesn't Ollivander work with the Elder wood
Pottermore has a bit more information about wandlore specifically relating to the creation of wands in elder wood. According to Ollivander, wandmakers tend to avoid it because; It's difficult to work with It's perceived to be unlucky (which means they're difficult to sell) Only the most exceptional wizards will be able to master the wand ELDER : The rarest wand wood of all, and reputed to be deeply unlucky, the elder wand is trickier to master than any other.
Is Avada Kedavra the only way to kill a wizard in a one-on-one duel
Based on what we've seen in the books, no, Avada Kedavra is not the only way to kill a wizard (or for that matter a witch or muggle). There are spells that directly cause death: Sectumsempra, for instance. There are also spells that can be used to cause death, though that is not the primary use: Incendio, Wingardium Leviosa (lift a guy and drop him). There are charms that can influence the surroundings to cause death: lifting a boulder and dropping it on somebody's head will do some damage.
What was Dumbledore's original wand made of?
I am curious about people's opinion and hence must speculate here based on facts we know from the canon: Fact 1: Dumbledore was able to defeat Grindelwald in a duel even though Grindelwald had the elder wand in possession. Fact 2: Dumbledore and Grindelwald had dueled each other before - from Aberforth's account of events leading upto Ariana's death - although it is unclear to all 3 wizards how the duel actually played out and who won.
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