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  1. Please tell me if passing gas require me to do my ablutions over.
  2. If a dog digs a hole in the sand, what does that mean? Is it true that there will be a death in the family of the dog's owner?
  3. What is the Islamic view on a life of celibacy? What are your views on my position and marriage?
  4. Regarding answer 639, does one have to make wudhu after completing salaah again and how does one distinguish between urine and wadhi? Jazakallah.
  5. I understand on judgment day people will walk a wire across the Kidron Valley. Could you explain this? Thank you.
  6. My husband has a life +4 year sentence.He may never come home. What should I do?
  7. Does Allah concern with every person?
  8. If a women gets a divorce, is there a certain amount of time that she has to spend at home. If so how long does she have to stay in her home and if she does not stay what happens?
  9. If one receives money on retirement from Goverment and he is more than of 60 years, and dont have any member alive. Can such person invest money in saving schemes, which pay fix intrest.
  10. What is the meaning of name "Juveria" ?
  11. What if somebody is involved in stock exchange, and doing short selling and long selling.
  12. Is it known or will it ever be known what the 100th name of Allah is?And what is the significance of this name?
  13. Can I use some of interest money to pay off the income tax on the interest and rest to the poor.
  14. If a Hanafi man marries a Shafi woman, which mathab should their child follow? Does it make a difference what school of thought the parents should emphasize?
  15. In a Prayer of congregation is it allowed or recommended for a late comer (Muzbook) join the Imam in Sajda?
  16. What about visiting a Muslim house which he sells alcohol? His wife is my relative. Do have to cut of her relation?
  17. Recently it has been stated that all Ola ice-cream is haraam. Could you please clarify this for me?
  18. It is permissible for the women to work? If permissible, what is the conditions?
  19. I pray 5 times a day, what else should a Muslim man do, to be a good Muslim?
  20. What does Quran say about women in Politics as well as women being weaker than men in some instances.
  21. Problem keeping my wudhu.
  22. In Ramadan I read that a husband and wife do not have to perform ghusl before fajr,but how then do they pray fajr?
  23. Please tell me if the missed prayer should be compensated for? If yes, how and when.
  24. Where must one dorn the Ihram when going for Hajj or Umrah from South Africa. On the plane when the Meeqat announcment is made or can one dorn the Ehram at Jeddah.
  25. Is selling sculptures like animals, statues of people that have faces permissible. I would be buying these from a wholesaler, and not crafting or making it myself.
  26. I am a confining mother. At the end of my confinement it is compulsory for me to have a ghusl bath. Is it compulsory for the baby to have ghusl and read namaaz with parent.
  27. I wanted to know the meaning and origin of the name "Rida". Is it a male or female name?
  28. Is Nandos in Fordsburg-JHB (South Africa) halaal?Which are the halaal nandos outlets in Gauteng/KZN areas?
  29. To particpate in interent lotto websites one does not have to pay money. Is it Haraam?
  30. Can I pray Namaz with shirt having a picture of Camel or some other animal?
  31. What is the Shar'ee position with regards to eating raw fish?
  32. My friend is working as a teller in a bank.They say that he cant go for jumma as it is very busy during that time.They only allow him to go once or twice a month.He doesnt know what to do.
  33. Is it permissible to use shoes made out of the leather of those animals which have not been slaughtered according to the Islamic Shari'at?
  34. Who should keep the baby since they are not married and will not get married?Are there institutions for adoption in the Islamic way in the USA?
  35. Can a Muslim wife adorn herself with lipstick, if it is worn only in front of the husband? Can other mahrams see her with Lipstick? Is the use of lipstick considered as imitating the Kufaar?
  36. Commemorating the birth (mawlid), of the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) and wearing ones best and rejoicing at it. Is this an Islamic practice? Is this part of the sunnah?
  37. At computer bureau business, there are mostly females doing the capturing of data. How would I tackle this from a shariat point of view. Behaviour towards them,attitude, when speaking to them etc.
  38. Does time exist in the after life? e.g is there minutes, hours and seconds?
  39. Many toothpastes contain extracts of miswak. Is the reward of miswak gained by their use?
  40. I want to ask about black magic and nazar. If someone is under a spell of black magic or bad nazar then what should he do.And how can we find out who did this?
  41. What does Islam say about hypocrisy?
  42. Can I celebrate my birthday?
  43. Why, if some poor countries from Middle-East render so much tribute to their God Allah, they pray with fervor, they are simultanously so poor, so violent, so miserable.Why are they forgotten by Allah?
  44. If a Muslim falls to sleep during Khutbahdoes loose Jumu'ah? What should the khatib and/or other Muslims do?
  45. If I pay interest for the house but it comes out of my taxes, is it ok? (if I pay interest, I dont pay taxes, vice versa)
  46. A muqeem has his leather socks on but he feels uncomfortable with them on,so he takes them off?
  47. My brother died. Is my mother obligated for iddat, since my sister-in-law lives in different country.
  48. A Muslim organisation used interest money in building of a pathway to the Masjid. This was done unintentionally due to not checking their bank statement. How can this be rectified?
  49. Can Zakaat money be used to build a home for a person who is a receipient of Zakaat?
  50. Can you kindly tell me what is the meaning of Azl?
  51. Can a man marry his aunty?
  52. I know that Muslims can´t eat pork. But what about raw fish or raw meat? Can Muslims eats raw meat like sushi or raw kibe steak?
  53. There are Muslims who believe that Hawa was created from the rib taken from Adam that's why we find in a man one rib less. I would like to hear what our oulamaa say on this matter.
  54. Can you kindly explain how to use the lota after one uses the washroom and why is it used?
  55. What are JINS (Jinns)? Can they affect Human Life? Can they cause harm or provide any benefit to man? Some people claim that they can control this creature by Quranic Versus, is it true?
  56. I wanted to know if piercing the ears,nose and ear cartilage is allowed.What about other body parts like the eyebrow,lip,navel or tongue?
  57. Divorce in anger,is it final?
  58. Our religious teacher recently told us that ear-piercing is haraam. Can you confirm this? If it is true, can you explain the reasons why it is forbidden?
  59. Is it permissible to eat some Halaal food (Like Cheese Burger or French Fries) from a Restaurant which sold Haraam diets also like Hamburger,wine etc
  60. Are crab and shrimp forbidden to eat according to which mahzab?
  61. During Namaz, our Pants or Pajamas should below or above the ankles?
  62. Can you tell me about heaven?
  63. I'm Hanafi Madhab. I go to school where Shafi prayer time is practiced. Should I pray Shafi time at the mosque or pray at home on hanafi time?
  64. Does the Coca Cola logo really say "la Muhammad and la Makkah" when you see it in mirror orientation?
  65. Somewhere here you said Salafis are same as Sunni but astray but they say that Imam Ash'ary is not Muslim so can you kindly explain that?
  66. I am a weak person and I like to become strong and healthy. What should I do?
  67. Is backbiting aginst Kuffars permissible?
  68. Assalamu Alaikum.I came to New Jersey(USA) recently. I would like to know a site where I can find prayer timings.Please advise
  69. The crescent is a Turkish symbol that was directly assimilated from central Asian shamanism. How is this imagery reconciled with pure Islam and what are the potential meanings that it conveys?
  70. Can you please tell me the meaning of my name, Hassan?
  71. What are the basic rules of Wudhu?
  72. A Muslim jamaat in Philadelphia says to delay someones shahada is kufr and that the dalil is in the Holy Qu'ran. Please, is this correct?
  73. I am looking for a saying in Islam that is similar to the Judeo-Christian "Golden Rule" of "Treat others as you would like to be treated."
  74. In the Quran, I read that Allah said to his angles, "Anei Jaeilon fel Arz Khalifa". But, Allah created Adam in Paradise, Is the Earth "Arabic Arz" and Paradise the same?
  75. Dear Ustaz, what is the hukum of wearing a handlace with bells( like most dancers wearing on their legs)for a woman?
  76. After manually slaughtering a chicken, Muslims tend to pluck the chicken's feathers but some put slaughtered chicken in hot water to remove the feathers mechanically. Is this procedure halal?
  77. I was wondering if Jesus (pbuh) was going to come back. What are the signs of the the Last Days, judgement (Qiyamah)?
  78. Is it allowed for Muslims to attend a wedding ceremony of Christians in a Church?
  79. Reciting name upon Slaugtering of animals
  80. Now-a-days alcohol is frequently used in perfumes, fragrances and sprays. Can we use them?
  81. How you can say Shia's are not Muslim?
  82. Is there a Dua or Prayer I can perform to see if the person I want to marry is the right person?
  83. Is income earned from video game machines permissible? These are not gambling machines but merely for entertainment.
  84. My father wants me to marry my first cousin. However, I do not wish to marry her. Can I be forced into this marriage?
  85. Can we read the tafseer(Ma'ariful Quran)by holding it without wudhu ?
  86. Is it obligatory for a grandparent to have the right to name their grandchild or do the parents have first right?
  87. does the person who beleives that Allah is unique , but does not beleive in the prophet Mohamed or his message will he enter the paradise?
  88. I wish to take muridh.Is it permisseble in Islam?A islamic Woman can take Muridh?
  89. Does frying Halaal food in vegatable oil which is also used for frying Haraam chickens at the same time make the Halaal food Haraam?
  90. What is the islamic ruling regarding ibn taimiya? Did he held any anthromorphist belief?
  91. May i know whether Loveing a girl is haram or it should not be done.Can u please help.
  92. I left the Quran on my desk at work and soon a Kafir started looking through it. Should I stop him because he isnt muslim without wudu?
  93. Is the violation of Copyright Act of Books permissible in Islam?
  94. The practice of the sufism, Is it only for muslim? Why Sufism is so diferent from Islam?, Can I go to a Sufi center without to be Muslim? Anyone can be Sufi without be Muslim?
  95. Is it allowed to work for a company who develops softwares for Banks (involved in interest money)
  96. What is the significance if any in your opinion of the tragedy of karbala in our daily lives?
  97. Is it ok for women to work outside home? I was reading a book on SINS and it said that a woman who must work to support family must work IN her home. Am I doing wrong by working outside my home.
  98. Is it okay for Muslims to eat food from local food places as long as he takes Allah's name? I have members of my family who are following it & I believe its wrong. Plz assist me in this matter.
  99. Can you tell me about the rewards, for converting a Christian woman into a Muslim by Marrige.
  100. Is it permisible to embaress a muslim by putting his/her name on the masjid notice board.
  101. Many people give organisations the right to remove there organs for free donation to needy people ,after there death. Does islam permit this.
  102. Can i marry a Christian girl? does she have to convert into a muslim?
  103. Are Shia's and bhoras Muslim.If they are muslim on what basis we can consider them muslim?And if not how can we judge them non muslim according to quran and hadeeth? jazakallah khair
  104. If a person misses two rakaats of maghrib namaaz, how should he complete his salaat?
  105. Is it admissible for a Muslim to have a non-Arabic name, for example Turkic or European names?
  106. For some reason I thought masturbation was allowed in Islam.
  107. Suppose my periods finish at night and I do not have time to get paak before sehri...can i get up and have sehri and then do ghusl later?
  108. A girl has fallen pregnant before marriage,lost the child and the father refuses her to marry.What are to be done if she strongly feels she still want to marry the person?
  109. Things for dead persons.
  110. I'm already married and have a 2 years old son back home. I'm in love with another girl and want to marry her. Will this marriage be permissible?
  111. If a person returns to where he used to live, is still regarded as a musafir?
  112. I am disabled and need my brother to accompany me for Umrah. I am in the U.S.,he is in Yemen, is it a must that I pay for his ticket and expenses for Umrah?
  113. What does the Quar'an say about having a Girl Friend? Is Arranged marrige the only way to get married?
  114. What is the youngest age a female can marry?
  115. When asking allah for forgiveness is there something you have to say while asking if so could you please tell me what it is?
  116. Money is borrowed for business investment. No fixed time for repayment is made. Payback an X amount per week for as long as capital sum not paid is the condition as profit. Is this allowed in Islam.
  117. is love marriage permitted in our religion.
  118. A question about heaven and hell and listening to music
  119. Mouth to mouth kissing permissible between husband and wife?
  120. Whose duty is it to support a widow's children?
  121. Is it permissible for an Islamic wedding to occur during the month of Ramadan? If so, is it then acceptable to have a wedding on the day of Eid?
  122. Could you please tell me the meaning of "Raghed", it is a male name.
  123. If a man finds a woman attractive, is it the devil who makes the woman look attractive or does Allah say which woman a man finds attractive?
  124. If a wife has gold jewelery, who is liable to pay zakat on it, husband or wife. The wife owns that gold but she is not working.
  125. Is any kind of family planning is allowed in islam?
  126. My parents want me, to get married in Bangladesh, I live in L.A and I don't want this to happen. What should I do?
  127. I want to marry my cousin, but my parents don't permit me.
  128. Is paying interest on federal government loan for buying house Halal, with the intention of legally saving excessive federal income tax?
  129. Can women communicate with men over the internet for dawah purposes?
  130. I would like to the for the name Azman and Ziyana.
  131. Is working as a Life Insurance Agent permissible in Islam?
  132. Can my obligatory zakaat to be paid, include my mother-in-law.
  133. Abortion, is it permissible to abort a child before the entering of the rooh (within two months). This is her 7th child.
  134. Why must we not reply to the second adhaan before the Jumuah khutbah?
  135. Is it possible to have a bank account and deposit money, where that bank deals with interest related matters.
  136. My question is, Why can't we use translation of Surah's and other Quranic Iyats in Namaz?
  137. I heard that there will be gold coming out of the river the Euphrates river, is this true?
  138. I was told its in the Quran that a boys father has to find him a wife He cant find his own wife if he does than he is going against Quran I want to know is it true if so were in the Quran does it come
  139. What does the Imam say regarding a hadith about seeking knowledge even if it be in China. Is it a confirmed Hadith? Many scholars have disputed it yet so many are using it.
  140. A musalli joined the salaat while the Imam was coming up from ruku, how does the musalli complete his namaaz?
  141. Regarding the Question "What is the first thing Allah (swt) created?" You said water. I was told it was Nab i yah Karim's (Rasullalah Salalahu Alai hai wasalum) soul that was created first.
  142. Hair loss: A good friend of mine, who is only 22 years old, has unfortunately, lost a great deal of his natural hair. Is a wig permissible?
  143. If a Muslim man is married to a christian woman,then meets a woman converted to Islam,can he divorce the Christian woman to marry the Muslim?
  144. There are going to be 73 sects in Islam by the end of time. Only one is going to be right. We the Sunni's are already divided into four main madhabs.
  145. When valuing shares in a property unit trust is it acceptable to revalue the properties and sell the shares at a higher price even though the profits have not being recognised?
  146. What is the ruling of the Ulema of Islam on reciting As Salaatu Was Salaamu Alaika Ya Rasoolullah (etc)?
  147. Are guard dogs permissible in the Sharia?
  148. What is your opinion of the Great Islamic entity Al-Azhar in Cairo, Egypt?
  149. How should one recite aytul kursee, and what are its benefits? JazakAllah
  150. Is it ok for a Muslim to wear silk ties?
  151. Can a Muslim rent out his shop to chain-store who besides other food items sell alcohol?
  152. Gas Station bussiness has cigaretes and also other types of sweets and food (canned food beverges etc) are not permissible for muslims (excluding pork ,meat products and liquor)is this bussiness ok
  153. What happens to someone who has died by being burnt with fire or eaten up by an animal? Do the Angels who question the dead in the grave question him or her?
  154. Nikah (Marriage) and Salaat (Prayer) according to Maaliki Math-hab
  155. Asslaam alaikum, how does a woman approach a man with a marriage proposal?
  156. I have currently also heard from my Ulama that copying software, piracy is not permissible. Is there such thing as intellectual property or copyright?
  157. What is the Islamic verdict on software piracy, are we allowed to copy software?
  158. When we knock at the door and someone asks who is at the door should we say Salam or our name?
  159. I would like to know the meaning of mahram. Does this only apply to women travelling for Hajj, Umrah, or in everyday life?
  160. I would like to know the meaning of mahram. Does this only apply to women travelling for Hajj, Umrah, or in everyday life?
  161. Why do you differentiate between Shia's and Sunni here at your site? Aren't we all Muslims?
  162. If a company has gone into liquidation but the shareholders promise to repay all creditors over time, will the shareholders still have to repay the interest they owe to banks?
  163. What is your opinion of the work going on in the name of Jamath-ul-Thableeq?
  164. Before I converted,I used to look at pornographic picures. I knew this was wrong at the time but my desire was uncontrollable. The same problem is haunting me. How can I stop? I feel helpless.
  165. If a women is engaged at an early age, and later she doesn't want to marry that person but instead wants to marry someone else. Is she allowed to break the engagment?
  166. What does Islam say about the killing of the weaker siamese twin in order to save the stronger one?
  167. Celebrating the Birthday of Prophet (SAW) is Meelad un Nabi. What is the difference from Seerat un Nabi? Please comment
  168. Is praying salat after an Imam who has believes that Abu-Ala-Mawdudi, the leader of Jamat-e-Islami party in Pakistan, is great religious scholar & researcher, valid?
  169. Do pregnant women still have to perform salat when her water bag broke?
  170. What is the fatwa of Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamaah's ulama regarding Wahabi or Salafis?
  171. Could we sing national anthem and say the plegde of allegience to the secular state while the flag is being raised up?
  172. I have heard that when someone commits adultery, and then they take their punisment i.e (stoned to death), their sin will be forgiven.
  173. What will happen if a Muslim man Decides to sleep with a girl, before he gets married?
  174. I have been ask by a sister the Islamic view on becoming a 2nd wife to a person. Can you please give me a Shariah point of view on this subject in detail.
  175. Can a woman marry her uncle (eg. mothers brother) what are the rules or conditions?
  176. What does Islam say about dogs ?
  177. Is it okay for a good Muslim to think that the Non-Muslims around them, the ones they talk to but do not insult Islam, will not enter heaven?
  178. Are Muslims allowed to be vegetarians and therefore have no meat at all?
  179. Kissing on the lips between husband and wife is not allowed, or is it allowed?
  180. Can I watch nude movies?
  181. How does a woman approach a man with a marriage proposal?
  182. What is a Sufi? Is Sufism right?
  183. I’ve heard if I dream about someone I meet his or her soul is this true?
  184. If non-Muslims marry, is their marriage valid in the eyes of Allah (SWT)?
  185. I'm a white, American, teenager, former Christian that wants to become a Muslim. Do you think that I will be descriminated against by the Muslim community?
  186. I am involved in a deep and serious relationship with a non-Muslim girl. She is not Hindu, but she is Radasouami. I desperatley need some advice.
  187. Can a person read magazines like Personality, Scope, You, etc. which have nude pictures, aspects of 'love making' as well as some good tips like recipes and health guidelines?
  188. Is the leasing process allowed in Islam?
  189. Is Interest prohibited between a Muslim and non-Muslim in Darul-Harb (non-Islamic state) like South Africa, UK, Australia, etc.?
  190. My father does not say prayers except of the Jumma Prayer. He is also Hafi-e-Quran. What should I do?
  191. Does a Muslim vote at the Legislative Assembly in a non-Muslim country ?
  192. Does Allah communicate with us human beings, how would we know if Allah Ta'ala is communicating to us?
  193. Can my dad be wali for my elderly grandmother in law for Umrah or Hajj. Can he be wali also for my mother's sister's grand daughter who is baligh? My grand mother in law is also my mothers aunt.
  194. Can we read the tafseer(Ma'ariful Quran)by holding it without wudhu ?
  195. I am interested in doing Islamic Studies via correspondence next year.Who do I contact?
  196. What is your definition of a qualified scholar and its justification?
  197. Is it possible for me to marry a married man? I know that he loves me even though I am 20 years younger than he. I want to do the right thing.
  198. Does a person who believes that Allah is unique, but does not believe in the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) or his message, will this personn enter the paradise?
  199. What about visiting a Muslim friend whose husband is selling an alcohol?
  200. My parents wear black dye on their hair, not to look young though.
  201. Haazir (Omnipresent) and Naazir (Omniseeing) attributes of Allah.
  202. Can young Muslim girls dance or sing in stages.
  203. I was recently in Pakistan recently and was told that Imaam Mehdi is alive and is over the age of 25, is this true, it means that Dajjal will be here in less then 15 years?
  204. We have Bahrelvis in our Masaajids. Is it permissible to read salaat behind them?
  205. I have a 5 year old daughter. Is it permissible for me to cut her hair to shoulder length?
  206. Is marijuana haram or halal in Islam?
  207. What are the legal formalities to be complied with after Nikah in South Africa?
  208. It was related in Hadith Muslim that Qur'an is an argument for or against you.Can you explain to me simple English understanding in details.
  209. Can I disburse of interest by paying Rands locally against interest earned on a bank account overseas in US Dollars thereby making the US Dollars halaal?
  210. After sunset, how long (minutes?) do I have to complete Maghrib Salaat before I have to make Qadha niyyat?
  211. I’ve seen the word Istikhara mentioned quite a few times, could you kindly explain what it is?
  212. Is music haram, because it has lies in it, or because of the instruments,or because you get carried away, but is music about life or music that doesn't have any love in it haram?
  213. Why is chatting with guys haram if you're just chatting not doing anything? It's all typing words. Why is that haram?
  214. If you have to cover your face body and hair everything then how is a male supposed to get married? Isn't he suppose to know what the female looks like?
  215. I understand that you must pray the 2 'travel rakats' while on a journey of more than 48 miles.Under what circumstances must you pray the'assigned rakats'?
  216. Niyyat in Worldly Education
  217. Furniture in Rented house from Church or other Social Welfare Organization is acceptable or not?
  218. How can a Muslim praying while he is travelling, for example, going to the moon?
  219. Music in Islam
  220. I heard that if you wear your trousersbelow your ankle. It reduces the chances of fertility in a man?
  221. Is working for a financial institute haraam or does the law of necessity apply in South Africa and therefore dependant on the situation?
  222. I am a housewife. I am Watching SUN TV daily three hours. Is it permissible?
  223. Is interest money Halal for Muslims?
  224. What are the basic rules of Ghusil?
  225. I cant seem to find the meaning of my name, Wahaaj.
  226. What are the Dua's one should read while performing Wudhu?
  227. What is our reason/purpose in this duniyah. Other then to follow Allah (SWT) and Islam.
  228. With regard to question 640 on amateur golf
  229. Has Imam Mehdi been sent in this dunya and is alive today?
  230. If I make intention for 4 rakaats namaaz and I read 2 rakaats, will my namaaz be accepted?
  231. Is it halal or haram to borrow money from the bank on interest in order to purchase a house or a property ?
  232. Does eating cooked food nullify one's wudu?
  233. Where can I find the history of the Muslims in Abysinnia during the 7 years they stayed there after leaving Mecca?
  234. What brand of marshmallows are halaal?
  235. If a lady had 7 days period, then, after medications, the period became 6 blood then 3 clean then 3 blood. What is her period now?
  236. Is there life on other planets?
  237. Will Christians and Jews go to heaven?
  238. Are the Indian Muslims doing right by accusing Pakistani holy groups for war and destruction?
  239. Is it okay for me to pray to Allah to make me taller because I'm not even average height even though I am an adult.
  240. What is the manner of the Prophet (SAW) according to authentic Hadith?
  241. My wife sometimes have a vaginal discharge, does this break her wudhu or not?
  242. Growing a beard is known to be Sunna (immitating the sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W)) Not Obligatory?
  243. Can a Muslim take asylum in UK because of his financial,family and country problems,with intention of doing work of da'wah, but he has to lie.
  244. What exceptions are there in Islam not to grow a beard?
  245. A person who travels more than 88 Kms becomes a Musafir. Is there any condition on the time of travel to become a musafir?
  246. Is there anything really as 'Qadhaa Salaat' in Islaam, as the Fard Sala's are ordered to be prayed at their prescribed times.
  247. Is it a sunnah or a fard for women to put henna on their hands?
  248. Is it required to fold the corner of a prayer mat when not performing salat?
  249. Are women allowed to wear pants in Islam? Are women allowed to go to university so that they can become lady doctors?
  250. What are the rituals of Hajj, and what spiritual value do they (each) have?
  251. Why do Muslims go for Hajj?
  252. There is no curtain at our mosque to seperate the women and the women dont want it and have become too open minded. Should i still pray there?
  253. Is it permissisble to perform dua in sajdah after any fard salah/tahajjud or at any time
  254. Are there any good books or cassettes on the authentic method of establishing Khilafah?
  255. Inlaw's rights, and needs of the wife.
  256. Is it true that the death is only punishment for a "Shiaat" believer? What should a shiat person do to be forgiven?
  257. Is the reading of Yasin khatam in Masjid after someone dies a sunnah or a custom?
  258. What does the Shariah say about entering within the Miqaat boundaries in the months of Haj? Especially if you did not perform your Haj as yet.
  259. Is it wrong to see Ka'aba while doing Tawaf?
  260. Regarding sujood ul-sahw, some say at the end of prayer you say salam once and go into sujdah. Should you again perform salam after this?
  261. Did the prophet Muhammad (saw) keep a beard and if so at what age did he start to keep it? Also what waas the length of his hair?
  262. Can my 3 month old son wear a gold ring?
  263. Wife's job in tele-communications, boss gives tickets to best fund raisers, ticket is then put in a pot and drawn from for the raffle winner of TV. Is this Haram?
  264. Backbiting and forgiveness
  265. Why is it important to gain Islamic knowledge?
  266. Is Coke or Pepsi halal, do they contain ethanol?
  267. Mcdonald fries if they are fried in a separate oil pan and separate utensils are used with barely no contamination. Are they halal?
  268. What is the dua for taking a bath?
  269. Are the Shia considered Muslims according to the Ahle sunnah?
  270. What do Muslims think about Sufism?
  271. I want to enter a competition, but you have to pay postage to post the entry form. Is this permissible?
  272. I have shares in Old Mutual / Sanlam :1.Are these shares halaal or haraam? 2.If I sell them are the proceeds halaal or halaam?3.The dividends that I have received are they halaal or haraam?
  273. Is the Jumaah salaat of people who work in an Islamic college acceptable when the sharoot of Jumaah are not fulfilled according to Hanafi madhab?
  274. Sometimes, when I sleep, I open my eyes and cannot move. It seems as if my body is paralysed. Could this be the work of the satan or the jinn.
  275. Was Fadak gifted to Fatima A.S. by the Holy Prophet S.A.W.? Why was it taken away from her after the death of the Holy Prophet S.A.W.?
  276. What is your opinion about the late Ayatollah Khomeini? Was he a Muslim or not?
  277. Why when we have to struggle on earth to find pradise after life as when the babies die they get a free ticket to heaven? It seems like an unfair deal.
  278. What is the alternative solution of Riba?
  279. Clarification for question 580, Music
  280. Please advise if it is acceptable to approach a conventional bank to effect an asset based transaction where the interest rate and the period of re-payment is fixed?
  281. In Islam we have to wash after passing urine. My friend has a problem of urine dripping in drops even after a few minutes after passing urine.
  282. In India money in the bank gains interest which is unavoidable. Can I give that interest money to Madarasa, poor people marriages, poor relatives,etc
  283. Can a Muslim organisation collect interest money from Muslims to help renavating a department in a Goverment hospital which all kinds of Muslims use. They requested Muslims to assist them.
  284. what is the ruling on men and women mixing socially if they are related by first blood i.e uncle, father or brother with their niece daughter or sister?
  285. Is Master W.D.Fard Muhammad The Mahdi, As Farrakhan Is Teaching, I Use To Follow Farrakhan And I Think He Is A Great Leader For Blacks And Muslims.
  286. I am a Sunni muslim female and want toknow if I can marry a Shia muslim?
  287. Is it a sin for the husband and wife to see each others private areas ?
  288. 1. Is it necessary to fold the pants above the ankle during salaat.
  289. 1. Is it necessary to read the dua after Adhaan with hands in front (like normal duas)2. Is it necessary to stand while the adhaan is being read.
  290. My name is Rudaiba, I need to know the meaning of my name. I cannot come across the meaning of my name in any book. So far not one Ustaad I've spoken to can provide me with a meaning.
  291. Is machine slautering of chickens halal
  292. I have heard of the name Ashmahaan but cannot seem to find a meaning to the name.
  293. If a muslim blood is haram to another for the taking, then why are we killing each other?
  294. Is it bidah to do zikir in sajda after one has completed his/her salat?
  295. Should I keep family ties with relatives who have tried witchcraft on me and my family?
  296. Can a woman dye her hair?
  297. Who has the right to lead salat 1)person with knowlegde of quran and dean but no practice(no sunnah ie no beard,cap,clothes) verses br with practice of sunnah and basic deen in his life.
  298. Buying a house if the price is 160k Cash the owner gives you for 180k and divides the instalment over 1 yr is this ok .
  299. Can we get toys like dolls and bears for our kids which have eyes nose and ears etc. What if we cover the eyes of the toys can we then use it?
  300. Are we meant to read the Durood e Ibrahim and Dua if we are a Masbooq in the last rakat with the the Imam?
  301. Can a Muslim rent out his shop to chain-store who besides other food items sell alcohol?
  302. Please spell out to the brothers what maintaining their wives means. Some brothers think because the wives work that releaves them of financial responsibility.
  303. We have not received our contract from the Imam who married us. Since we don't have the contract in hand, is the marriage still valid.
  304. I embraced Islam one year ago. my wife will not accept and together with her family and friends has become hostile. Should I divorce?
  305. What does Islam say about keeping concubines(which your right hand possesses)? Is it permissible still? If not, then why? And if yes, how do we justify it in todays world?
  306. Is it permissible to work for a Insurance firm if I only do computer work for them.
  307. Is filing for child support in courts unislamic? If so, how can we come to an agreement as to how much money is needed for maintenance for 5 children?
  308. Is is allowed to use hair gels to style hair, are they paak and is masah of the head correct on gelled hair?
  309. What was the age of Hazrat Ayesha Siddique(RAA) at the time of her marriage to Rasulullah(SAW)?
  310. Marital relations in the period?
  311. Al-Azhar proclaimed in 1959 that Jaffari school of thought is acceptable for muslims to follow as a 5th school of thought. Yet you call them non muslims?
  312. If performing salaat at home, is salaat performed without azaan and iqamah valid? Is the ruling the same for both adhaa and qazah salaat?
  313. As-SalaamuAlaikum Is it allowed to use interest money on the Masijd property or to pave the car park around the Masjid
  314. What is the significance of QAWWALI in islam ?
  315. Does a woman not allowed to use safety razors to remove unwanted hair ?
  316. Is there any prescribe style for hair cutting in Islam?
  317. Who dug or drilled the well of Zam Zam in Makkah?
  318. How did the Black race originate on earth?
  319. Is it good for a Muslim to believe in dreams, for example dreams where the dead demand the living ones to prepare food for Sadaqa?
  320. Is it allowed shaving the hair when a relative has passed away?
  321. Is it permissible for a Muslim to take part in non-Islamic prayers conducted for example at funerals?
  322. If the wife is refusing to put Hijaab, is it wrong to divorce her?
  323. Is a bridal party allowed in an Islamic Nikah?
  324. Is the dowry meant for the lady or her parents? Please enlighten because in most areas the lady is forced to give the money to her parents?
  325. If I give dowry without involving the Shaikh to officiate, is the marriage valid?
  326. If you do not know long Surahs you should not perform Tahajjud Salaat?
  327. After Ihtilam (wet dreams) one notices that no fluid is released. In this case is ghusul (bath) compulsory?
  328. There are some people who say that putting on Hijaab is not Islamic, but rather Arabic culture.
  329. I wish to know how a married woman can maintain her Twahara, without actually washing the whole head as it is discouraged by chemical producers to do so often.
  330. Is it permissible for a couple to be, to discuss in advance the mahr - dowry- the lady would request on Nikah?
  331. For how many years did our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) preach?
  332. Are we allowed to do tilawatul Qur'aan reading of the Qur'aan or Zikr at Zawwal time and Maghrib Time?
  333. On my Nikah I was asked to pay K500.00 as mahr (dowry), but because of financial problems, I managed to pay only K350.00. When I pay the balance now, she refuses. Is my nikah valid?
  334. My wife secretly went to the hospital and received an injection for her not to conceive. When I discovered this I divorced her. Did I act according to the Shariah?
  335. Is it true that if you are holding the Qur'aan in you hands and it falls down, you have also to throw yourself down to show that you are guilty and also respect the Qur'aan?
  336. Why do Muslim not make Friday a holy day, by going to rest at their homes after the prayers, as is the case with the Christians on Saturday and Sunday?
  337. We are going to be marrying in Jannah? If yes, are we going to have our spouses or we will be given the 'Hurruain'as mentioned in the Qur'aan?
  338. If a person does not perform Salaat and dies, some Shaikhs in the rural areas do not perform Salaat ul-Janazah for him or her. Is this correct?
  339. In our Mosque, Zakatul-Fitr is shared among the Imaams who have been leading Taraweeh. Is this correct?
  340. How should the Janazah be positioned when praying?
  341. Does talking when doing wuzu nullify the wudhu?
  342. When it is mentioned that someone has passed away, some say, 'Iinna lillahi wainna ilayhi raaji'una', while others say, 'Lailaha illa-llah'. Who is correct?
  343. Is it permissible to make up for the days missed during the month of Ramadhaan while people are fasting the six days in the month of Shawwal?
  344. Between crops and cash what is the most recommended item to be given for Zakatul-Fitr?
  345. Is a pregnant woman or one who has just delivered, permitted to fast in the month of Ramadhaan?
  346. In AI-Haqq Newsletter, it was answered that one can recite the Qur'aan, even while sitting on a chair. What if his or her shoes are impure?
  347. If one does not perform Salaat, and does so for a day or two and passes away, is he or she going to enter Jannah- Paradise?
  348. We know that in Islam, Muslim women are allowed to slaughter. Can she do so even when Muslim men are available?
  349. Why does a Muslim marry a non-Muslim, knowing very well that he or she consumes Haraam food?
  350. May I ask what the sources/references to the judgement about leading Muslimsthrough non-Islamic leadership?
  351. Zakaah to a married student
  352. Parents forcing into marriage
  353. You have called the Shia non-muslim. Alzhar in Cairo acknowledged in 1959 that the Jafaari School is accepted as the 5th school of thought. Explain
  354. Is it allowed in Islam for a Muslim boy to fall in love with a Muslim girl?
  355. What is the significance of the tragedy of Karabala in our daily live?
  356. What is Sama (spritual music or dancing)?
  357. To what extent it is obligatory on a Muslim to endeavour to establsh an Islamic govt in his own country? ?
  358. Is going for Hajj a must?
  359. What does Islam say about being a teacher or a lecturer in a mixed school or university? Will the income be halaal or not?
  360. Is buying a house on mortgage allowed in islam? Here in uk some ulama say it is allowed due to the high cost of living ,is this true?
  361. My share in my late mother's inheritance from her late son's property
  362. If a person says 'Aahge rarr hosain ya parr' ('today you will be either on this side or the other', ie: 'I might divorce you today') on a number of occaisions, what is the ruling?
  363. Is the ghusl of those people perform it sitting in a bath of water valid?
  364. What is the ruling regarding somebody who is unable to keep his wudu for a long time due to breaking wind often?
  365. If a person looks at his own faeces it weakens his memory, does this masalah also apply to one's urine?
  366. Is it acceptable to translate the Jumuah Khutbah, from Arabic to any language or not?
  367. Praying Jumuah and Zuhr on the same day.
  368. Reciting dua before eating with a group
  369. In one of the editions of AI-Haqq QA, it was said women are not supposed to cut short or shave their hair. Does it mean that the hair must be left to grow for the rest of a woman's life?
  370. Is it permissible for one to perform Salaat with his wife or children (boys and girls)?
  371. If a girl becomes pregnant out of wedlock without people noticing the pregnancy and then make Nikah, is the Nikah valid? If not, what must be done?
  372. We are meant to understand that '786' stands for 'Bismillahi Rahmaan Raheem'. How did it come about, and who started it?
  373. What does the word 'amma- ba'd' mean?
  374. When was Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) born and when did he (Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) pass away?
  375. Shariah ruling on lawyers
  376. Under what conditions are we allowed to do sajda sahw? (prostration of forgetfullness?)
  377. If the prayer is not true according to haddit and sunna, what should be the changes in the mosque for true prayer of people
  378. Is prayer valid behind certain khateeb
  379. In my past I had a girlfriend and had a child out of wedlock. We separated and since I embraced Islam. Do I have responsiblities to the child?
  380. Does Islam permit us to marry our first cousins?
  381. I want to marry a Christian girl who will become Muslim but after marriage my parents are not giving permission.
  382. By saying to my wife 'I give you the talaaq I have left', is it Talaaq baa-ienah?
  383. Kindly explain the Shar'ee position of the bequest made by non-Muslimparents in favour of their Muslim child in their Will. Will it be Meeraath(inheritance) or Wasiyyat (bequest)?
  384. Underinvoicing to pay lesser government duty
  385. What is the minimum amount of mahr (dowry)?
  386. Is it permissible for me to purchase a refurbished cell phone form an insurance company?
  387. Can fresh and artificial flowers be kept in the house?
  388. Is it acceptable to read the Fardh Salaat standing and then read the Naflsitting? I have noticed many people doing this.
  389. Selling property with fake 'interest' to gain tax relief.
  390. Is chicken or meat that are slaughtered by a non-Muslim is Hallal or Harram?
  391. I purchased 100 shares from a company that has dealings with breweries and Hustler. Is the money acquired from the sale of such shares Halaal?
  392. Can an employee of a company who receives a discount purchase an item forme. Obviously, only he qualifies for a discount.
  393. Can a man divorce his wife during pregnancy?
  394. What should a woman do in a non-Islamic state like South Africa if herhusband goes missing and his whereabouts are unknown?
  395. For some reason a person decides to change his first name. Does he haveto repeat the Aqeeqah?
  396. Is it necessary to put Surma for the deceased?
  397. Does switching off a cellphone while in Salaat invalidate the Salaat?
  398. Is Ghusal compulsory for a murdered person?
  399. How can one purify his soul according to Islamic teachings and principals
  400. The share of my late brother's estate as the heir from my mother's rights.
  401. I want to marry an uneducated cousin but family is not ready.
  402. Why is a significant event such as the second coming of Isa (Jesus) A.S. not mentioned in Qur'an but Hadith?
  403. If you proclaim Talaaq 3 times, why does this mean you must get a divorce?
  404. According to the Hanafi Math-hab, should I read Bismillah before the sura in all rakaats?
  405. Is it permissible to eat snails?
  406. Is Durood Sharif essential before saying of Adhaan?.
  407. Is muwta (temporary marriage) allowed?
  408. Please tell us about Mirzahees (ahmadees), What is their beliefs, and how can we confront them with the proofs from Quran and hadeeth
  409. Can our marriage be solemnized without a wali (guardian) if we are still within 50 miles from our place of stay?
  410. Nastoreen statement - What is your opinion?
  411. Are we going to see Allah in the aakhirah (hereafter)?
  412. Can one divorce a woman before Nikah please tell me what is ruling according to Hanafi fiqh.
  413. Can we (Muslims) greet Non-Muslims with our Islamic greeting 'Assalaamu Alaikum'? And vice versa can we answer them?
  414. What's the meaning of Sabiha please?
  415. what should a wife do if her husband marries again in Islam
  416. Where can I find a Shafi Sheikh to become a Murid in Birmingham UK.
  417. Can I join prayers whilst at work?
  418. As a doctor. Can I accept cremation fees for filling in a cremation form?
  419. the Almighty said that backbiters wont be forgiven even if they repent
  420. Backbiting and repentance
  421. Masjids have bazaar and family days to raise funds, booths are set up that sell things and men and women invited.
  422. Sufism - Kindly elaborate on the issue of 'Feelings' and what negativeaspects they can have on Sufism.
  423. Marriage proposals to a bearded person
  424. I would like to know what is the significance of Fateha, not the SurahFaatiha but the one that is read after Yaaseen or wne someone passes away.
  425. I recieved this hadith from a friend. It's about punishment for neglecting salat. Is it authentic?
  426. My brother died in 1987, My mother died in 1989 , Do I have a share in my brothers property?
  427. What are the basic rights of a husband and wife. Please provide the references from Quran and the Hadeeth.
  428. The ruling is for talaq to be said on three differnt occassions and not 3 times on a single occasion nullifies the marriage. Surely Islam allows tolerance over an angry outburst?
  429. Please explain whether contraception is valid in Islam.
  430. Can a mother pay the zakaah due from her to her adult children, who are struggling to support themselves?
  431. About Re-Birth. Ofcourse I don't Beleive in it. But want to know what to tell when kafirs argue about it with recent evidences.
  432. Are we faulting by keeping the Nikaah simple i.e. a week night with only the relevant parties present, and then feeding a small circle of friends and family perhaps 2 to 3 days later ?
  433. If the majority of the people in ones locality follow a particularijtihad, is it permissible to go along with this ijtihad simply to avoidfitnah.
  434. Please give some ettiqutes ofasking questions to the Ulama.
  435. Are there only 99 names of Allah?
  436. Is it permissible for women to attend Juma?
  437. Is shrimp Haalal?
  438. Is it permissible to start the Naamaz with Allah-u-Kareem instead of the takbir Allah-u-Akbar?
  439. Is revelation from Allah possible through dreams at this point in time?
  440. Did Imam Hanifah(RA) meet any Saahabi(R)? If so whom?
  441. Is their any work authored by Imam Hanifa(R) in existance today?
  442. Is it permissible to not eat for days breaking the fast with water or drink only?
  443. What is the view of the Alhus Sunnah Wal Jamiat concerning ShaykhNashabandi?
  444. Fearing hell and loving heaven. Is this Shirk?
  445. If one's mother dies and she is not a Muslim, is it permissible toattend her burial?
  446. Is it possible for one of the 4 Imams to be incorrect in their Ijitihad?Does anyone of our time have the intellect or knowledge to challenge any ijtihad they have made?
  447. Some Muslims I know read the Bible and try to find guidance in it. Is such behavior permissible? Please explain?
  448. What is the punishment for someone who is born a Muslim and thenapostates in this life? What is the punishment in the hereafter?
  449. Cloning human beings, and their rights.
  450. Relation of adopted child to adoptive mother.
  451. If an elder gives a younger Muslim a ruling, is it permissible to askfor the evidence for such. Or is this a matter of disrespect?
  452. Is it permissible to pray with the hands down to one's side during theentire Naamaz like the Muslims of West Africa?
  453. I missed several salaats when I was a teenager. Now that I am in my 20's, I want to make tahajid even though I have not made up all my missed prayers.
  454. Is it permissible to say Khuda Haafiz when departing from a friend?
  455. Is it permissible to use a microphone in Namaaz?
  456. Is there a hadith in existence that says that Prophet Ibrahim(AS) lied?
  457. At what point should a question being asked by a curious non-believer or a new Muslim be refered to an Alim.
  458. Is it permissible to withhold knowledge when from a person, for fearthat they may misuse, misinterpret(unintentional due to a lack of foundationof knowledge), or unappropraitely apply it?
  459. Is it permissible to seek an intermediary between you and Allah? Forexample, one prays to a Saint to seek Allah's pleasure for him?
  460. Is it permissible to do an act of the sunnah if it may be considered dangerous by others.
  461. What is the first thing created by Allah?
  462. Is it permissible to follow a Mathab and then take a religious rulingfrom another mathab regarding a single issue.
  463. If someone asks you a question concerning Allah, is it permissible tosay, I don't know? Or does not knowing constitute disbelief?
  464. What exactly is the throne of Allah?
  465. Actual spoken words of Prophets (peace unto them) in Qur'an?
  466. If an unmarried couple indulging in the sin of fornication decide to marry each other and follow all the requirements of Tawbah, will their sin be forgiven?
  467. If going to work stops you from praying salaat, does that mean that working (and thus your earnings) become haraam?
  468. Our marriage ended after 14years.We have 3 children and I had a hysterectomy.At the time of talaaq I was told that I only have 3 calendar months a-idha.
  469. One invests his money for a house (constrution) and gives it on rent. Is the rent recieved from this house halal.
  470. My husband mentioned 'talaq,talaq,talaq' in an argument. He now claims that he mentioned it 2 times and mispronounced the 3rd time and he still wants me as his wife. Can i go back after iddath?
  471. If, while on a journey, salaat becomes Qadha, should one perform the full salaat on returning home or just the rakaats for Musafir?
  472. Why is it considered so important to study a particular mathaab? The importance of mithaab to many seems to divide us as an Umma why is this?
  473. I recently became Muslim, I have no friends and feel alone, where can I meet people in Australia?
  474. Pakistani parents favour their traditions in choosing marriage partner for son.
  475. A partnership is being dissolved. What would be the procedure? How would one value the business? Can one of the partners purchase the business?
  476. I have heard that saffron is haraam?
  477. We live with my 2 brothers and parents. My wife cannot maintain the hijab all the time and we have limited privacy. I want to move out. What are my responsibilties?
  478. Will humans get immense punishment in the grave by being hit with an iron mace by Angels?
  479. I am a woman who has studied at school, college and is now at university. Have I done anything wrong?
  480. When death comes, do we see the angel of death 40 days before we die?
  481. Will the people who have done good deeds also suffer from the pangs and agonies of death?
  482. if the couple indulging in fornication marry each other will their sin be forgiven or their punishmment eased?
  483. Are humans capable of knowing who a Jinn is in this life? Do angels exist among us?
  484. Are aliens all part of the Jinns aim to scare us?
  485. Can we as muslims scold parents when we know they are doing wrong or is this not allowed?
  486. When a majority of relatives follow customs prohibited by Islam and compel others also, am I allowed to dissociate with them?
  487. My mother died 7 yrs ago. Myself, my brother and sister have received no inheritance.
  488. Please explain whether neck tie or bow ties are allowed or not, in Islam.
  489. Business liquidating but still has debts
  490. Kindly explain the importance of Sunnat-e-Muakkadah. How many Rakaats ofSunnat-e-Muakkadah are there?
  491. Currency for Commission
  492. Is it permissible to sell goods to customers via consumer credit? Kindlyreply in detail.
  493. Raising young daughter in the West
  494. What point of time was the Tashahud implemented into salat? It doesn't seem the Prophet(saw) would of said this.
  495. What are the Islamic views on suffering and death as well as the after life?
  496. How should tarbiyyah between sons and daughters differ, especially when they are naughty?
  497. Is it permissible to listen to Islamic songs with the sound of music in thebackground. Some people assert that beating of the Duff (drum) isestablished in Hadith.
  498. What are the laws of Shari'ah pertaining to Custody and maintenance ofchildren in the case of divorce or in the event of death of one of spouses?
  499. What is the distance which one must be travelling in order to be regarded asa Musafir?
  500. Newly-wed wishes to live separately from her in-laws.

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