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My mother died and i want her grave make marble/bricks. 12 May 2004
Doing business with a partner who took loan on intrest? 12 May 2004
In an arranged marriage between a man in the USA and the woman in India, man found on the wedding night that the other family has deceptively misled him about the bride. 12 May 2004
plz tell me if foreplay with vagina but no penetration held.can gushal compulsory 12 May 2004
The fatwas regarding passing-on reward are based on Hadiths about giving Sadaqa on behalf of dead parents. Is there a single Hadith that supports reciting of Qur’an, Salaat, or fast on their behalf? 9 May 2004
I have a Christian friend interested in learning more about Islam. Can u recommend some english books or websites that would be beneficial in order to invite them & show the beauty of Islam? 7 May 2004
what is the best of asking dua after salat as i read in hadith that we should not exceed boundries while making dua 7 May 2004
Mahdi Dream Assalam 3alykom, This was a very blurry dream with confusing images. 7 May 2004
I want to know make Fixed deposits in the bank for compound interest and without an intention to use the interest money for myself. 7 May 2004
I work as a web designer. This profession involves the displaying of human images (male, female) and insertion of music and sound loops in websites..earn from this source is haraam or halal? 7 May 2004
Is divorce valid by force? 7 May 2004
Rights/responsibilities of a Muslim man considering to marry a woman who has converted to Islam from Christianity with a child from a christian marriage. 7 May 2004
What is the status of an illegitemate child in Islam? 7 May 2004
What to do if children are uncontrollable in a masjid or Islamic center? 7 May 2004
Would you please let me know the meaning of names Adyan, Abyan, Shariq, Issad? Is Issad female or male name? 7 May 2004
Does a musallah deserve the same amount of respect as shown in a musjid?What is the view of talking about worldly affairs in a Musallah? 7 May 2004
Parents do not allow me to go in Jam’aat 7 May 2004
Is the prayer Salat Tasbeeh from an authentic hadith?, I ask because the following site has some doubts regarding this prayer www.islam-qa.com (Question 14320). 7 May 2004
Why a woman should not take her husband’s surname? Is it jaiz to get husband’s surname. 7 May 2004
Fail to find sexual attraction towards women.How can I marry? 7 May 2004
Please help. My friend says some of the ahadith you quoted on this site are not authentic. 7 May 2004
Please verify authencity of the hadith in which Allah (SWT) says “If I hadn’t created you (O’ Muhammad) I wouldn’t have created the skies. 7 May 2004
With regards to asking the dead or the absent to supplicate to Allah on our behalf, what is the understanding of ulema about this issue? 7 May 2004
1. What is the Aqeedah of Ahle Sunnah Wal Jummah regarding Tawasul. 7 May 2004
I know that we can’t make dua directly to a dead person ( Brawelli’s aqeeda ).What is the daleel for indirect dua to Allah through a dead person? ( Deobandi Aqeeda). 7 May 2004
Please can the Iman give me his views on Bahaism. Do bahais follow islam ? 3 May 2004
If some one is getting Employment Insurance Benefits,can he work a cash job? if it is not allowed by the state to get double benefits. 3 May 2004
I need to know if rateeb shows are right or wrong, or is it just a malaysian tradition. 3 May 2004
Regarding the question about a Muslim male marrying a Christian/Jewish female 3 May 2004
Sometime ago you had a short dua for performing a quick istighara. Unfortunately, I cannot find it on your site. Plse can you reprint this for me. May Allah bless you for your good work 3 May 2004
Bad behaviour to parents and bad dua! Help!!!i lose my temper.... Is there a prayer that can be said that will make me a better child? 3 May 2004
1) Is a Muslim allowed to do bancrupcy if he can't pay off his debt? What does it mean when one sees Resul SAW in a dream and crys? 3) 3 May 2004
Q1 I am going for haj inshallah this year but my haqeeqa was not done yet, what should I do, is it compulsory to do haqeeqa before haj as I stay away from my parents. 3 May 2004
What is the daily rate (in rands) for unkept fast and for each unfulfilled salaat ? This is going to be used for preparation of a will. 30 Apr 2004
Can we use perfumes which are made up of SD (Special Denatured) Alcohol and can we offer salat using this type perfumes. 30 Apr 2004
Since my marriage have been plagued with a nagging fear that a word or sentence I might say might lead to a divorce between us. 30 Apr 2004
I just wanted to know what to do if mother has a girl in mind for marriage but I am more or less agreeing to ? 30 Apr 2004
What should be recited when visiting our loved one’s grave? 30 Apr 2004
I am allowed to pray qasr? Which is my watan e asli?...university is 68 miles from my house and I returned every 2 weeks 30 Apr 2004
I am a Divorcee & I have been trying to get married again for 3 years. Nothing comes my way. I am still young and beautiful 30 Apr 2004
Should I confess to wife of sin before we have any children?...I committed a sin with a woman for which I have repented to Allah 30 Apr 2004
1) What does the definition of “Rizq” include? 30 Apr 2004
Please recommend ways to soften me up in order to be a good wife. 30 Apr 2004
what ways can a muslim take another muslims good deeds? why is this?because someone said that if a muslim is wrong then another muslim has a right to take his good deeds? 30 Apr 2004
What does it mean by: one shouldn’t exceed in cleanliness and supplications or cross boundaries of Du’aa? 30 Apr 2004
Can you please tell me if my wife can leave our home without asking me first.Would it be considered wrong if she told me that she wanted to go shopping for example without asking my permission? 30 Apr 2004
1-Baby name 2-Interest 3-Translating quran 4-Going to Hajj wihout Mehram 30 Apr 2004
Im an alima+hafida,a straight A+ good girl b4 i was traumatizd. Rite now Im facing a huge dilemma 30 Apr 2004
My husband has got married again. i am finding it very hard to cope with... 30 Apr 2004
1) When the first qibla (Bayt-al-Muqqadas) was changed to Makkah (Holy Kaabah), what was the Prophet of Islam (SAW) doing at that particular instant 30 Apr 2004
Husband is having an affair with another women...he beats her and comes home having taken drugs and alcohol she is now at her mothers house. 30 Apr 2004
Is Salaah not valid if both feet do not touch the ground at any point during the Salaah? If one foot touches the ground at all times - then the Salaah is valid? 30 Apr 2004
To what extent should our involvement be in celebrating Milad-un-Nabi? 30 Apr 2004
Isn’t it essential that we must celebrate and be happy on the birthday of our Beloved Prophet (saw)? 29 Apr 2004
What is the area to be circumcised for females? 29 Apr 2004
2. What is the dalil to read 41x yasin to achieve our hajat? 27 Apr 2004
I want to know the signs wht is good and bad when we have a dream after the istikhara. As i had a dream and its full of confusion... 27 Apr 2004
Regarding Purification Bath after wet dream...In this condition can I just wash my body to attain purity? 27 Apr 2004
Living wihtout landlords knowledge and seeking forgiveness...only two people were allowed to live in the house in the first place, but later seeked repentance and stopped living there? 27 Apr 2004
Please provide the Ahadith about Yawning and Sneezing along with pertaining Du’aas. Is the Hadith that Shaytaan gets into the mouth when left uncovered during a yawn Sahih? 27 Apr 2004
Is it considered Gheebat if I talk about the inlaw issues with my mother 27 Apr 2004
What to do when we have started intercourse and Adhan has started either on the computer or in real. 27 Apr 2004
Is there a limit to the length of a man's hair according to the Shariah? 27 Apr 2004
Is it allowed to use spells (ruqa) described in the book 'Tibbe Nabawi' to make an individual fall in love with you? 27 Apr 2004
Is the following contract deal ok? Contract with B says, B will buy the property from A for 100,000 in 1 month. B pays A 1000 as security deposit, which does not change the amount he owes to A. 27 Apr 2004
In light of the new movie on the life of Jesus (Hazrath Essa A.S.), could you please clarify what really happend at the crucifiction and who was responsible? 26 Apr 2004
I’m facing some problem in my life, and want to do the Istakhara to find the solution for this problem, what are the methods and types of Istakhara ? 23 Apr 2004
Can you please show the “revised standard answer regarding the length of the beard” from question 11261. 23 Apr 2004
What's the longest period of time that a husband and wife can be communicating,but physically separated? Is there a specific dua for halal earning?and what if there's no alternative to haram income? 23 Apr 2004
You mention that mixing of Madhab is not permissible due to following desires...Surely the most important thing is to follow Quran/Hadith and following all 4 Imams as opposed to 1 23 Apr 2004
What should I do if I unintentionally break the fast? 23 Apr 2004
Is it allowed to take break from office for jumma? 23 Apr 2004
if a muslim does'nt pray 5 times a day does he/ she become kaffir? does the nikkah break? 23 Apr 2004
Please provide the Hadith-e-Khudsi that states that Allah s.w.t. answers/responds to every Ayat of Surat Fatiha we recite in every Rakaat of Salaat. 23 Apr 2004
From what age should we encourage our daughters to wear hijaab? 23 Apr 2004
During my idda can I go for a work in office? 23 Apr 2004
relationship to family members 23 Apr 2004
1)Why can one claim Unemployment benefit from a Kufr government? Claiming money which has not been earned, i.e. usury, is not permissible. 23 Apr 2004
Zakat Calculation...Suppose the Nisab amount for Zakat is $1000.00. It stayed with me for the whole year. Just a month ago I received another $2000.00. 23 Apr 2004
if a person has a scar on his face(not a birth mark) and because of it he cannot get married, can he get it surgically removed? 22 Apr 2004
This question is only related to a Muslim male marrying a Christian/Jewish female. 22 Apr 2004
The relationship between Allah's Essence and Attributes... What is the relationship between God's Essence and His Attributes? 22 Apr 2004
My wife & I separated not divorced.Stay separate but she wants to stay in nikah as she enjoys sex with me.I don't think its right but is this a muta and unlawful?Afraid if she gets pregnant. 22 Apr 2004
Is it permissible for a brother to a approach a sister if you see her doing something which is unislamic. 22 Apr 2004
Please advise as to the status of Takafol in South Africa. Refer to www.takafol.co.za Is this totally halaal? 22 Apr 2004
Am I allowed to attend my wife’s side of the family’s funeral, knowing that her family members are not Muslim? Knowing that there will be a religious ceremony? 22 Apr 2004
How can we apropriately stop a person from doing bidat? 22 Apr 2004
Please tell a dua for attaining visa to go abroad along with my husband.Does namaz-e-hajat & istakhara help in attainning this? 22 Apr 2004
Is it permissable to work as a contract lawyer? 22 Apr 2004
Is what i am doing wrong?will i be punished severly for it? Please help me Imam,tell me what i should do in this situation??? 22 Apr 2004
I believe there’s a Hadith that one should not go overboard (cross certain boundaries) when making Du’aa, if so, can you please provide it along with the source? 22 Apr 2004
Sex Toys – please clarify...Is the use of sex toys valid because the phrase “or those whom their right hand possess” applies to it, as that toy is bought and completely in possession ? 22 Apr 2004
I have a problem with committing zina even after doing tawbah. What can I do? 20 Apr 2004
Is it ok to work at university in U.S.A , Where I have to deliver TV,VCR, Video camcorder ext… to the classrooms? 20 Apr 2004
Start of Marriage Life - 1 . please advise me what are the best ways to do this, I mean what azkar or salaat or dua is the best? 20 Apr 2004
My father is trying to cut me off with my family...What should I do in this situation? 20 Apr 2004
regarding marriage? we’re in nikah and rukhsati is yet to take place - isn’t she suppose to stay or go where her husband is 20 Apr 2004
1) Surahs and dua's that are in Qur'an are from Allah. What about other dua's that are not in Qur'an, who are they from 20 Apr 2004
Is it permissible to pray behind brothers who have barelvi aqeedah, Is it permissible/ advisable for a Muslim woman to marry someone of barelvi aqeedah. 20 Apr 2004
Plz tell me what to do and suggest some dua for me. I m a lady of 32 years, i couldn't get marry yet. in fact my parents never care about it 20 Apr 2004
What is the basic concept of marriage, what age is preferable for that, what is the hoqooq (rights) of couple to each other, In Pakistan we live in joint family system how can a person manage ? 20 Apr 2004
There is a hadith where the Rasul(pbuh)says "When a man marries,he has fulfilled half his religion;so let him fear Allah regarding the remaining half."Now if I am divorced do i have to remarry 20 Apr 2004
can you clarify something for me, is it true that - is it true that if a mans parents tell him to divorce his wife for whatever reason he has to? 20 Apr 2004
Divorce between parents - What happens to a husband/father who mistreats his wife and children on the Day of Judgement? 20 Apr 2004
Based on the following Hadith, doesn’t seem like we can forward reward (Isaal-e-Sawaab) to anyone other than our parents? 20 Apr 2004
First what exactly is a sunnat-e-ghair maukida and how is it different from sunnat-e-maukida? Second is there any difference in its performance? 19 Apr 2004
How the islamic backs function...2) How can one save taxes if there are no islamic banks. 19 Apr 2004
About the month of SAfar???I have heard that the month of 'safar' brings alot of hardships and suffering for the ppl more than in any other month. Is this true?? 19 Apr 2004
Is it allowed to take break from office for jumma? 19 Apr 2004
If I go into Rukoo without reading the Surah after Surah Fatiha during Salaat, does this require Sajda Sahw? Also, did Rasulullah s.a.w.s. rest his bottom on the floor during the last Rakaat? 19 Apr 2004
Is there a prohibition against whistling with one’s mouth or by using a whistle? 15 Apr 2004
Is it permissible to listen to the Qur'an (audio tapes, etc.) when involved in other activities (assignments, reading, etc.)? 15 Apr 2004
what is the meaning of watching some one with some sahaaba preparing for a mission ? 15 Apr 2004
Referring to your response for Q10610, it is said in a Hadith that fewer women than men will enter Paradise, then how can every man have a minimum of two wives in Jannah? 15 Apr 2004
Are female relatives aloud to talk to their nonmahram relatives whilst they are in complete purda just to keep unity among the family? 15 Apr 2004
It's neccessary to do Intercourse on the first wedding Night ? If Yes, why and wht is the reason ? 15 Apr 2004
Pls explain context and details of hadith #4130,4131 (vol.16) of Sahih Muslim. "do u think a prophet could cut others hands, pierce their eyes, and let them die on a stone, for stealing some camel?" 15 Apr 2004
Is it permissable for a muslim doctor to perform post-mortems to earn a living? will this be regarded as a halaal source of income? please clarify. 15 Apr 2004
Please provide the details about cleansing of the Prophet’s heart by Gabriel. At what stage of his life was this done? 14 Apr 2004
paypal.com fees is interest or this is consider as service fee. 14 Apr 2004
Am i allowed to show interest in someone who's in a divorce process, i.e. not yet divorced? Please give me advise. 14 Apr 2004
What should I do? Should I persue her? 14 Apr 2004
I have to buy a home. there is a bank in pakistan which is offerring intrest free loans. details canbe seen on the website.http://www.meezanbank.com/ 14 Apr 2004
Do we have to pay zakaat on platinum jewellery? 14 Apr 2004
In one of Islamic site, i have come to know that even touching or hugging a girl (not from blood relation) is a form of Zina. Please tell me the correct thing.. 14 Apr 2004
Is it Haram to eat from Non-Muslims if they know what is and isn’t Halal and they don’t have interest income etc. if I am 100% confident that the food in itself is Halal. 14 Apr 2004
My fiance wants me to change my surname after marriage,i.e he wants me to add his surname after my name after we get married,my question is whether this practice is allowed in islam?? 14 Apr 2004
can anybody take an istakhara out?A person who has verbal relationship with a na_mehram?(who intent to maryy)will the istakhara she takes out be valid? 14 Apr 2004
What is the law about tweezing nose hairs? (in nostril and on nose)Should we shave scrotum hair and penis shaft? 14 Apr 2004
Ref. to your response to Q1581, pictures stored on computers aren’t different from ones stored on a video/camcorder cassette. So it’s ok to take and store pictures as long as they are not printed? 14 Apr 2004
Is it permissible to make dua that someone who has hurt one deeply be punished in this world + what dua can one read to accept ones taqdeer? 14 Apr 2004
With reference to your response to Q11174, if a person gets his reward or punishment in the grave, does this mean he will not be given the reward/punishment for those acts in the Aakhirat? 14 Apr 2004
I need help and advise how to go about the problem i my life that is destroying me !!! 14 Apr 2004
What is the ‘Fitrah’? Please provide the Ahadith regarding what’s part of the Fitrah... 14 Apr 2004
How the saudi king dom oppresses the Muslim people? 13 Apr 2004
Is loan with interest to construct a house, just to save the Income Tax is Halal ? 13 Apr 2004
Will my Allah ever gonna forgive me for all that i have done? Help me!!I am masturbating from last 15 years 13 Apr 2004
Is there any specific duas or Kitaab that i can buy for duas to read onpregnancy or wot must or musnt be done when pregnant? 13 Apr 2004
1-You said that until the photo isnt on a paper it isnt a picture so then can we take snaps from a digital cam just saving them in our computer 13 Apr 2004
i work for US govt. Defense Contract Management Agency...is my job HALAL? 13 Apr 2004
In the USA the government charges around 50% estate or probate taxes, when your wealth is to be distributed to your family. To offset this, the financial advisors recommend a life insurance policy. 13 Apr 2004
contract deal ok? A sells his property for 100,000. Contract says, B will buy property from A for 100,000 in 1 month. B pays A 1000 as security deposit, which does not change amount B owes to A. 13 Apr 2004
I really am in love with this man and he has feelings for me i think, but he is engaged to someone else. is there a dua i can read so that I can marry him? i did istakharra and it came out well. 7 Apr 2004
Is it permissible to pay ones debts off with interest money ? 7 Apr 2004
I wish to inquire if hypnotherapy (and to derive livelihood from it as well) is permissible in Islam . 7 Apr 2004
Why still Muslims all over the world are divided into groups calling themselves Sunni or Shia? 7 Apr 2004
Attendance at a non-Islamic Wedding...cousin's wedding is drawing closer. I'm invited. I know from past weddings - it will have a mixture of hindu and christian/jewish customs 7 Apr 2004
Why does islam tell us that after getting married hubby and wife when they do sex together they cannot see naked 7 Apr 2004
Berelvis response to 10756...Rasoolullah’s knowledge is nothing compared to Allah because Allah’s knowledge in unlimited whereas the former’s is only till Qiyamah 6 Apr 2004
I have just started a new IT service firm which is not even doing 1% of my expectation.suggest me some Dua in which our almighty extends some mercy and shows me some correct path 6 Apr 2004
If I die, how will my estate be divided and is skate halaal? 6 Apr 2004
Lost my mind and will to live - searching for a dua that will help me forget my pain 6 Apr 2004
on www.submission.org/true-shahada.html that if you bear witness to the Finality Messengership of Muhammad (S) you are a hypocrite.research ALL of www.submission.org/true-shahada.html &explain 6 Apr 2004
If a woman does a job in parda job,how should she answer the question that It is also not permissible to come out from home in Islam ? 6 Apr 2004
I am looking for the Hadith, which suggests reciting, “Subhan Allah” when going down the stairs, or losing altitude, and “Allahu Akbar”, when climbing up, or gaining altitude. 6 Apr 2004
Are the Baraelvis a subset of Sufis? Seems like they call themselves followers of ‘Traditional Scholars’ or ‘Traditional Islam’. What is the difference between Sufis and mainstream Muslims? 2 Apr 2004
When standing up from Sujood some people actually sit (in jalsa) for sometime b4 getting up, instead of doing it in one motion, is this required by Sunnah? Should the bottom be on floor for jalsa? 2 Apr 2004
Are you permitted to meet and see the prospective person you decide to marry. Is all the information you get about your future wife purely from sources other than your future wife herself. 2 Apr 2004
Is this correct ALLAH fixed 5 things for all humans, which cannot be changed. that can be say it won't change even a person does any eefort or make any dua for it 2 Apr 2004
Imam asking for paper marriage...The local Imam just asked me to marry him for USA papers. I feel hurt and bad 2 Apr 2004
Please email me the article on Custody of children. 2 Apr 2004
How much of the Quran should I read daily to not be of the neglectful? 2 Apr 2004
what is zina? is kissing smooching and hugging considered as zina? or is the insertion of male sex organ in to female's considered as zina? 2 Apr 2004
reciting the 99 names of Allah. For instance, reciting "Al-Azizu" 40 times after each fajr prayer will make the person independant of needs from others. Are these true? 2 Apr 2004
a person is involved in a car accident, wherein the driver is at fault by contravening the law, and subsequently someone dies. As far as Shariah is concerned this would be regarded as Qatl Khataa'. 1 Apr 2004
Is it considered auspicious to die in certain months or on certain days? Do people who die on these days escape from all punishment? 1 Apr 2004
Howz the torment of grave given to the one’s who are cremated or get drowned? 1 Apr 2004
1. What is the islamic reason for men not to sleep on stomach and for women not to sleep flat. 1 Apr 2004
credit card - sales to customer on budget facility, am I assisting in a interest transaction ? 1 Apr 2004
Can you please let if it is permissible to sit and read your nafl salaah, if you not ill. 1 Apr 2004
Do you know any duas that will help me to regain my focus on my career and life in general, to help me be successful in my professional studies and at work. 1 Apr 2004
Is it permissble to shave the back of the neck / nape?What's the area that is permisable to shave behind .If it is halfway ear, this would look silly, as my hairline is to the bottom of ear. 1 Apr 2004
can u clarify the length of the beard?...evidence you gave in Answer 9687 regarding the verdicts on the Miqdar (length) of the beard 1 Apr 2004
what is the status of "balance transfer fee" in Islam. 1 Apr 2004
(1)-Please tell me the rights of others on me to which we say Haqooq-ul-ebadstarting from the most important to the last and in each tell what are my duties on them 1 Apr 2004
In fatwaa 10610 you have said that a man will have 2 wives from the world? What if a man has 4 wives in the world? what will happen to the other two? 1 Apr 2004
What are the Etiquettes that need to be followed when reciting the Qur’an? (7Qs) 1 Apr 2004
Divorcing wife while she is on menses, does is consider valid or not? 31 Mar 2004
Is permissible 2pray 2pray 2 rooktas Allah 2count “sawab” of these salats 2the person who is sick 31 Mar 2004
i hv seen a dream w4er ther were a lot of worms on my bed....n i cudnt do anythin ....i was killin them but they were multiplyin....... 31 Mar 2004
Real meaning of Allah is everywhere? What is the meaning of “Arsh” of Allah s.w.t.? Is the throne of Allah is on water? Are the angels carrying the throne of Allah s.w.t.? 31 Mar 2004
Can u plse let me no if must one sit for 40days after giving birth,Is there any specific duas or Kitaab that i can buy for duas to read on pregnancy or wot must or musnt be done when pregnant 31 Mar 2004
My wife does not have feelings for me please tell me dua to bring happiness in life 31 Mar 2004
Parents want to make my Nikah with a girl b'coz I am their only son. But I don't want to make intercourse after Nikah. Is it must to do intercourse with your wife after Nikah or it is not must? 31 Mar 2004
If a male and female like eachother and they have no any other illegal relation between them but they just exchange islamic E_mails is it also sin? plz clearify 31 Mar 2004
Are Veggie burgers made entirely from soy protein and vegetable sources halal. This is the product:http://www.yvesveggie.com/products_details.php?product_id=41 25 Mar 2004
What is the meaning of a dream in which one kills a spider by giving ten rupees. Also tell what seeing other animals means 25 Mar 2004
What is the meaning of the name Saudah? 25 Mar 2004
Could you please provide me with the the english translation of the following.Rabbi inniy maghloobun fantasir.You have recommended it for exam purpose 25 Mar 2004
What to do if a person doesn't want to exist anymore? 25 Mar 2004
A guy who converted to ISlam and wants to marry me...His reasons for converting to Islam were not strong enough, and he says he doesn’t have time to read in Quraan and learn more ... 25 Mar 2004
Many people argue about the Sunnah practices, e.g.: why do Muslims then travel in cars and airplanes 25 Mar 2004
Should i read Istikhaarah, if her decision has already been made, but her parents have forced this decision upon her? 25 Mar 2004
What do I do with my in-laws? My sister in law has married a kufr. My mother in law initially scolded her daughter for marrying an american man but said nothing about the fact that he is not a muslim. 25 Mar 2004
what should i do, im feeling bad for having sex, im feeling bad for braking the promise... should i go back and marry her what should i do 24 Mar 2004
Can I pay my sisters their legitimate share as per the law of inheritance, for the house, constructed by our late father, the income of which is enjoyed only by our younger brother since 1996? 24 Mar 2004
is this contract is legal according to Islam in which Time and Quantity is not fixed of the goods which I have to supply 24 Mar 2004
Would it be allowed to substitute "gelatin" and "glycerin" coated gelcapsules of fish oil for the fish oil itself? 24 Mar 2004
what is the techniq of meditation in islam? can one do it without woozo? 24 Mar 2004
1.Can you interpret my dream: I was doing tawaaf around the kaaba while reciting the takbir 24 Mar 2004
To whom does the husband have a greater duty to? His parents or his wife? Is there any hadith that states that there is a curse on that man that chooses wife over his mother? 24 Mar 2004
Is there anything wrong in doing Khatm-e-Qur’an (Qur’an-Khani) with a group of Muslims? 24 Mar 2004
marriage what shall i do...been wanting to marry a man of my own choice and we have done the right thing by telling our families and now they are about to give us a decision 24 Mar 2004
What can be done to bring the counting of divorce back to zero, even if the couple reconciles verbally and physically within the iddat period. 24 Mar 2004
Is there a prescribed method for istinjaa after passing stool ? (i.e sunnat etc) 24 Mar 2004
How am I supposed to find a pious, and more importantly, compatible person to spend the rest of my life with? 24 Mar 2004
mother is hurt that in anger she is telling now all you people eat my son sadqa becos that is my son haq.i want to know whether we can take anything or what ever we will take it will count as sadqa ? 24 Mar 2004
Why is Chain Haram if it is not imitating women? 24 Mar 2004
There is a procedure which enables the sperm of the husband to be cleaned and then inserted/injected into the wife’s egg. Will this be permissible as the couple is in desperate need of having a baby? 23 Mar 2004
Toothpaste while fasting is major or minor makrooh?All Madhabs?Please fully explain the term makrooh.When does makrooh become haraam? 23 Mar 2004
Should i keep contact with a namehram that i really like but i don't want to go against shariah and i don't want to go against my parents' wishes what should i do? 23 Mar 2004
Father has died, needs advice on well-being of family structure! Sisters dress tight, have poor attitudes, do not take hijab, and want to constantly be out alone. I am the only son.. 23 Mar 2004
There are some words in the Qur’an like Aleem (w/Alif), and A’leem (w/Ain). During the Qiraat I get confused as to which is which. Is there significant difference in the meaning? 23 Mar 2004
Please provide the Ahadith in which we are told to eat less, sleep less and talk less 22 Mar 2004
Dua for a Business related issue! 22 Mar 2004
Will it be permissible for me (a male) to pursue a courier in medicine? 22 Mar 2004
Regarding verbal talaaq...I uttered the word 'talaaq' to myself and there was no one present that could've heard. 22 Mar 2004
1) I don’t know Arabic. Alhamdulillah I recite the Quran-e-Pak in Arabic and also read the translation...Please advise some dua (with translation) 22 Mar 2004
When i go to sleep i usually rub both my feets together is it ok to do so, and i also sleep with my back facing up.Please tell if thats ok and if not why? 22 Mar 2004
Is someone allowed to take home the food bought at a subsidized rate? 22 Mar 2004
my friend lives in holland where marijuana is legal,he says its not a hard hitting drug and doesnt take you out of the mental stay of mind to pray is it ok for him to still use it 22 Mar 2004
I can’t control my anger.Please let me know any practical and logical way to overcome this problem 22 Mar 2004
Since the rulers of our Muslim countries don’t rule by Sharee’ah, are the kuffar (non Muslims) who have traveled to the Muslims have a valid covenant with the Muslims? 22 Mar 2004
In one of my bedrooms because of the builtin cupboards the bed faces north which is kibla in SA.The feet face north when sleeping.Is this permissible as this is not exactly the direction of kibla. 19 Mar 2004
My mother passed away 1.5 years ago and she seldoms comes to my dreams in relation to the rest of the family. Why? Has she forgotten me or has she stopped loving me? 19 Mar 2004
I have said very bad word to Allah out of anger and frustration due to bad behavior of my wife, Please suggest how can I ask for Allah's forgiveness. 19 Mar 2004
How can one give up masturbating if one is in the habit? 19 Mar 2004
Please provide a duaa for me ...Please provide a duaa for me so i can pray and convince my parents to let me marry the girl i want. 19 Mar 2004
Are non-muslims allowed in mosques? Can non-muslims be buried with muslims? How do I locate local buriel sites? 19 Mar 2004
Been discussing religion with a Bahai. Wanting to know of other ayat in the Qur'an/hadiths that are clearly in support of Prophet Muhammad as last prophet aside from 33:40 19 Mar 2004
classmates and i become extremely happy dream or the color voilet means?? 19 Mar 2004
A person will be judged ONLY on the Day of Judgement, then why is the Azab (torture) given in the Khabr (grave) to sinners? 19 Mar 2004
What to do at funerals? What is the way to mourn when a person dies? When people visit, to offer condolences, they want to pray, read the Quran and Yaseen for the dead. Is this ok or bidda? 19 Mar 2004
My husband has got married again. i am finding it very hard to cope with it...can u please tell me what i can do islamically to cope better. 19 Mar 2004
1-can a husband stop his wife from visiting her parents?even if he says he has an islamic reason like they watch Tv at the hse our the are non muslim (for xample) 19 Mar 2004
Salaams.What exercises/sports were recommended by Rasoollullah S.A.W.?Please quote exact hadith narrations, e.g. of wrestling,swimming,running,shooting,sword,etc. 19 Mar 2004
i saw boy in the school. He is also muslim, his name is Mohamed, i think i love him...tell me if that is haram of our religion 19 Mar 2004
2. friend offer me a motorbike of 12 million in cash, but he give me a choice to pay in credit for either 2,3,4 or 5 years.. Is this scheme OK? 19 Mar 2004
1. Authentic hadith that the Prophet ordered people to fast on the day of ashura. Is the Jewish calendar and the Islamic calendar the same? 19 Mar 2004
After the second Rakkah of salah, do you have to recite a sura after sura fathiha? 2) is there a dua which you can recite while you are waiting for your exam results? 19 Mar 2004
I live in Saudi Arabia. Is it allowed to use co operative Insurance? 19 Mar 2004
Help required due to constant sinning in my youth! I need advise on how to stop masturbation(my wife is not with me as she has not got a visa yet) 19 Mar 2004
Can a husband masturbate his wife when she is menstruating? 18 Mar 2004
What nullifies, wudoo ar ghusal ? If I am kissing or hugging to my wife and there is some liquid comes out from my or her private parts then is it nullifies the wudoo or it nullifies the ghusal also? 18 Mar 2004
I have a relative ( my mother's sister's husband) , he visits my home, he is not good in his characters ( may ALLAH forgive me for saying this), 18 Mar 2004
How does one change his name? About Dajjal and do the babies of kafirs go to jannah? 17 Mar 2004
A girl in my family is marrying an Ismaili man. Is this marriage halal? 17 Mar 2004
Are Ismailees (Agha khanees) Muslim. 1: Are they Muslims. 2: Is it ok to work in their company. 17 Mar 2004
1.) What is the reward for praying at masjid instead of preying at home? 2.) Is there any reward for preying at masjid when you are late and what about missed preyers? 17 Mar 2004
My first name is Al-Karim. Is there a need to change it? 15 Mar 2004
1) what are the proper steps to prevent a perfectly healthy person from praying sitting, as in, what can one say to them? 15 Mar 2004
Husband is hurt because mother cursed him? what must i do for him? 15 Mar 2004
Should I as a muslim help educate non muslims on a new system which their own kind refuses to help them? 15 Mar 2004
1. friends had sex in my car, how do i clean it(make it paak) 2. Will anything bad happen if i drive it before cleaning it properly? 15 Mar 2004
I work in restaurant as chef, iuse wine only 1 dish and I let other people add wine to it, I `m not, . I just work there <1>is it halaal money I’m earning? this the only source of income I have, 15 Mar 2004
what should a women read from Quran if she has problem getting pregnant? 15 Mar 2004
There is this man in our community who says he is pious, however he says that we should not question him. Are we allowd to question him with regards to question we might have about Islam. 15 Mar 2004
In Tariqat, is it obligatory to ask your sheikh for any undertaking (eg. to go for Hadj / job change) and do you have to abide by his decision. Explain also the reason for this please. 15 Mar 2004
do mean that a husband can touch or insert his fingers in the private parts of his wife? 15 Mar 2004
I have known a girl for 3 years, and have asked her to marry me, and advised her i will go to her parents, but she seems reluctant. 15 Mar 2004
i want to ask did whole mankind is created first or earth and heaveans are created? 15 Mar 2004
views on politics. Although the Tableeghis and Deobandis are such a great number in India they didn’t stop the Qur’an prohibition but a small group of Jamati Islami died to stop this prohibition 15 Mar 2004
In an Islamic state, can the non-Muslim citizens of the state make a deal with the Khalifa to get 'full citizenship' and same (equal) rights as the Muslim citizens of the state? 15 Mar 2004
If I have to leave the country I’m residing in due to refusal of permanent visa, do I still have to pay my debts? 15 Mar 2004
If husband is adulterous can wife seek khula (Divorce)? 15 Mar 2004
i met a girl in a trip far away from home..we were livign together and she became good friend of mine...i had sex with her.whats the Kafara of this...? 15 Mar 2004
I am 22 I am from a well off family and he isn't and my parents don't like him. they have never met him and want me to meet other people which i have done but i only love him.what must i do? 15 Mar 2004
Is the water which falls of the body (private parts) during istinjaa considered to be napaak ? 15 Mar 2004
After intercourse, we completed the mandatory shower, when about to pray, she noticed that some semen came out of her. Does she need to redo just the wudu, or the Ghusl as well? 15 Mar 2004
In which direction (North, South, West, East) we should face while taking the bath (ghusul)? 15 Mar 2004
Who can be a witnesses of a Nikah from among to be wife relative and the to be husband relative? 15 Mar 2004
3. In our masjid After fajr and jummah namaaz, most of the members gather around and say salaam to prophet muhammad(saws). How far is it correct with respect to quran and hadees? 15 Mar 2004
Parents donot allow to follow some Sunnat practices? should we follow the Sunnat or listen to the demands of our parents? 12 Mar 2004
What does Islam say about white magic? 12 Mar 2004
is my grandfathers maternal uncle considered my mahram??? 12 Mar 2004
I have read a reference that hanging taweez in house or body is prohibited according to Abu Daud? Is that true accoording to other Hadith books? 12 Mar 2004
Is my marriage valid? got married to an English girl who converted to Islam, in the presence of two muslim male witnesses. There was no imam present at this wedding. 12 Mar 2004
Is Life Insurance Haraam, and if so on what basis since this did not exist at the time of Prophet s.a.w.s.?How about the Variable Rate as against the Fixed Term Policies? 12 Mar 2004
Is there a narration, which documents that Rasulullah s.a.w.s. ever performed an Ibadat like reciting Qur’an, and asking Allah s.w.t. to forward the reward to any of his deceased relatives? 12 Mar 2004
this hadith states that muhammad(saws) can write, where as we know he can't. pls explain me? 3. Are there woman prophets in the list of 1,24,000 prophets(is no. correct)? 11 Mar 2004
My wife says she had enough of me and wants to go I said take your things and go. 11 Mar 2004
1) If a non-mahram gives salaam to me, am I supposed to reply it quietly or loudly? I have heard its wajib to reply to a salaam. 10 Mar 2004
Is Jihad Fardh on every single (Male) Muslim in UK (considering the fact that the majority of the Muslims don't even perform their 5 times daily salaah - an immediate Fardh ??? 10 Mar 2004
Is it permissable to work as an inheritance and conveyancing lawyer? 10 Mar 2004
Time and Circumstance of the applicability of the hadith on the attributes sought in a perspective marriage partner. 10 Mar 2004
I have relative who want to do Istikhara for his business. we are doubtfull because he want to do Istikhara for a business which has also Lottery machine(gambling) installed. 10 Mar 2004
any dua zikr to remove black magic and jinn 10 Mar 2004
Q: I want to ask that the use of Emotions i.e. smiles in chat or email comes under drawing pictures? 10 Mar 2004
Is it allowed to marry your mother’s cousin? 10 Mar 2004
What should a girl do who has been a victim of deceit in marriage? 10 Mar 2004
I would like to ask that does the size of the penis matter?. If so what size should it be? because i am worried 10 Mar 2004
Advance payment of mahr!will be getting married in June insha-allah, so if I am allowed to make advance payment of mahr what will be the earliest time to do it? 10 Mar 2004
My husband told me "If u go home dont come back." Now, unlike the other guy,i think he meant divorce. What happens?Is nikah broken?What steps to take if I want to get together again?Urgent please. 10 Mar 2004
a partially impotent person...am I allowed to get married?? 10 Mar 2004
Please suggest me any dua'a...a married women living with husband's brother and his wife. as a muslim women it is my right to have my own home without my husband's in - laws. 10 Mar 2004
Difficult Life I am having...family and friends are married, those who are engaged are waiting to get married, those who are married are expecting their child ...What am I looking for in life?? 10 Mar 2004
how do you split the inheritance which your father leaves behind 10 Mar 2004
Quick (real quick) ways to boost ones imaan...After coming to the UK in 1991 I still followed Islam as it was until I reached puberty, when I started watch haram material (porn). 10 Mar 2004
Parents want to make my Nikah with a girl b'coz I am their only son. But I don't want to make intercourse after Nikah. Is it must to do intercourse with your wife after Nikah or it is not must? 10 Mar 2004
What is the Sunnah way of Dua after Imam finishes leading fard prayers? 10 Mar 2004
i dont like doing any work, i am also bachelor,give wazifa for doing work 10 Mar 2004
I do observe hijab but doesn't cover my face. I taqleed Imam abu hanifa(RA).Does covering face included in hijab? 10 Mar 2004
1. Which dua should be recited while performing Wudu. I generally recite Kalimas while performing wudu. Is it Ok. Is it necessary to recite any particular kalima or all. Please clarify 10 Mar 2004
My wife and me are separated for almost 25 months. And my 26 months old son is with her. She has also filed a case for maintenance for herself and my son. What are my custody and meeting rights? 10 Mar 2004
At what age Hajj becomes Fardh...will my children have to do again when they become adults to complete the Fardh (once in life)? 8 Mar 2004
Admissibility of prayers in a dwelling purchased on interest accruing mortgage plan. 8 Mar 2004
i just wanted to know as i fasted on saturday is it fard that i go to the mosque today for eid prayers? 8 Mar 2004
Patience in marriage...I like someone for the past ten years.She also knows but things took a bad turn.I wanted to propose to her but was too young ... 8 Mar 2004
I understand that a woman has to be intimate with her husband on his request, but where in the Qur'an does it say this? 8 Mar 2004
Am i allowed to kick my son out of the house? 8 Mar 2004
Why is chain Haram for men? 8 Mar 2004
Is it allow for males to dye or colour the hair? (by using some creams or hair colour availabale in the market) 8 Mar 2004
I would like to know whether i should peroform Istikhaara, or is a dua after prayer valid to make a decision instead of Istikhaara? 8 Mar 2004
I had a dream in which i see a person standing in a desert and then a voice says that this is Prophet Musa(a.w.s). Can you explain what this dream means?? 8 Mar 2004
What naming convention should be used according to Islam for SURNAMES or FAMILY NAMES for BOYS and GIRLS? 8 Mar 2004
Is it still ok to pay that interest to the bank even if you are paying on time ? 8 Mar 2004
If we had started intercourse and have not come yet, and our child wakes up, causing us to abort, do we qualify for a Fard Ghusl (shower)? 8 Mar 2004
Why isn't possible for woman to have more than one husband, if she's capable of supporting them? 8 Mar 2004
do you know any site which gives knowledge how to bring blessings in house and trade. 8 Mar 2004
Am I allowed to get my teeth sanded (so that they are smooth from the bottom) 8 Mar 2004
If universe is created, Allah acted to create the universe after previously not having acted ... Does this not imply that Allah underwent change ? 8 Mar 2004
Chisty people? Are they Muslim? What is the differnce in their belief? Are they "grave-worshippers"? My best friend has received proposal from Chisty boy. What should she do? 8 Mar 2004
1. Is it allowed to use utensils of silver or gold ? 2. Has the Prophet directed women to offer namaz the way they do, which is different than the way men offer namaz ? 8 Mar 2004
1. I want to ask that if we want to explain non muslim about the presence of allah.How we will elobrate the omnipresence of god. 8 Mar 2004
What is ruling about smoking and alcoholic perfumes? Are these mubah, permissible or haraam? 8 Mar 2004
A terrible incident occurred in my life that prompted me to abandon my life of sin and dedicate myself and my life to Allah. 1. Who is God?2. What proof is there of God's existance? 8 Mar 2004
My Wife does not want to have intercourse 8 Mar 2004
Plz tell me some dua.i m soo sad.i dont have anything in life.I lost all.Allah help me and bless me, listen to my prayers. 8 Mar 2004
I saw animals in dream.what does it mean? 8 Mar 2004
Can a name be too heavy/burdensome for a person & if so should one change his name. The name in question is Muaawiyah. 8 Mar 2004
My daughter has a very bad temper and can be rebellious and disobedient. I’m afraid for her future. She is only two years old. 8 Mar 2004
What is shia’ism?What does the term ‘shia’ mean? Where did it originate? Is Shia’ism considered as part of Islam? If not why? 8 Mar 2004
Where to draw the line between wife and family...will get certain comments from the family that he is a "sissy" how does one go about living life and pleasing everyone 8 Mar 2004
Is it permissible to propose a girl who is not a muslim (free-thinker) with the hope that she will accept islam. 8 Mar 2004
Kissing the thumbs upon hearing prophet (s.a.w) name during azaan 8 Mar 2004
If three are Shaytaans in the restroom, is it ok to not think anything at all as thoughts may be influenced by waswaz?. 2 Mar 2004
I really like this muslim girl which works with with me. What shall i do? 2 Mar 2004
Saudi Government's restriction regarding performing Hajj once in five years 2 Mar 2004
Will giving up masturbating improve my health? 2 Mar 2004
are we allowed to read the qiraat of salaah without moving the lips - especially if our tajweed is weak? 2 Mar 2004
Please give me advice on child rearing and a disrepectful wife. 2 Mar 2004
I was aske by a non-muslim, why do i wear a hat (topi)?. Apart from being a sunnat i wanted to tell him more detailed reasons, can you pleas help mufti saab.e.g the benefits 2 Mar 2004
i want to know if it is permissible to work as a lawyer? 2 Mar 2004
How does one become a hakim? And can you provide any information of any Darul Ulooms in South Africa. Please answer in details 2 Mar 2004
Marriage Without Formal NIKAH..? 2 Mar 2004
I mentioned the following statement to my wife : "If you go home don't come back " My intention was not Divorce , I merely wanted to threaten her. IS IT a Divorce? 2 Mar 2004
Father expired.but when healive hegifted the some property to his second wife withmy knowledge. first wifeis expired. then he did second marriage. Can I ask a share to second mother who is alive 2 Mar 2004
IS THIS TRUE? My friend says that you cannot purchace food on a credit card, whether it is at the grocery store or at a resturant, even if you intend to pay off the balance at the end of the month 2 Mar 2004
Why fabrication in ahadiths?? 2 Mar 2004
Is it permissable to acquire telkom shares??Even if they deal in a permissable product their monies are kept in call accounts which earn a high rate of interest which will be distributed as profit. 26 Feb 2004
what is the meaning of dreaming several times of swimming pool and water? 26 Feb 2004
Kindly clarify the following for me: 1) Is it permissable for a single muslim woman to have a pap smear?2) Does this break her virginity? 26 Feb 2004
Can a person without Beard lead a salat if the persons praying behind him have Masnoon Beard? What should Hanfi Do in this Situation? 26 Feb 2004
Is it permitted to wear glasses while offering the prayer 26 Feb 2004
salam giving salam during khutbah 26 Feb 2004
Permissability of Hair transplants. Is it permissable for a man to have a hair transplant done 26 Feb 2004
1. I have given Qarde Hasana. Is Zakat of this Qard is wajib on me. 2. I have balance in bank. For zakat shall I include the salary I just received? 26 Feb 2004
It is proper for A Mosque to be finance by a none Muslim State? If not it still ok to perform Prayers there? 26 Feb 2004
In Beralwi mosques Salat-o-Salam is recited before Azan. Further the first Kalma is also recited three times after Fard prayers. Can it be called Bidat ? Can such a action be called a Sin? 26 Feb 2004
Is it compulsory to recite the Surah-Fathia when we pray behind the Imam 26 Feb 2004
there are some discrepancies the Quran has concerning the creation, and I would like an xplanation, please. first contradiction is evident in the description of what came first, heaven or earth? 26 Feb 2004
i committed a mistake of homosexual act with my close friend.i did thawba but again happened.how should i behave with him 26 Feb 2004
i had a dream in mina after fajr . i was in musjid nabawi s.a.w & sheikh huzaifi was makin salaah.he was reading & i was reading from surah baqarah ayat. 26 Feb 2004
Is it Sunnah to keep a female goat? 26 Feb 2004
Was there a muslim saint by the name of Khabir? 26 Feb 2004
USE OF ACCUMULATED INTREST TO BE GIVEN TO BANK AS A BOND 25 Feb 2004
can men wear titanium rings? 25 Feb 2004
I want to know about the phenomenon of NASKH/MANSOOKH of Quranic ayaat 25 Feb 2004
After Hajj If a person leaving makha without performing tawafe wada and if he he is living in SAUDI ARABIA, so what he can do now. (He left Makha because he don't know tawafe wada obligatory) 25 Feb 2004
Here at USA, I find people combining Salat Maghrib & Esha for Weather Conditions such as Raining. Is it permissible to combine salat in any fiqh? 25 Feb 2004
Recently I saw a question on the status of women taken as prisoners during Jihad. 24 Feb 2004
What is the longest the hair on the head should be for a male? Is it permissible for a woman to cut her hair? 24 Feb 2004
Unmarried working woman living with family allowed to move out and live alone, to be independent 24 Feb 2004
question about selling templates and earning money online using pondonline.com 24 Feb 2004
Can you give me any information on Rashad Khalifah and the submitters? 24 Feb 2004
What does Quran say about marrying someone who wears knee-length skirts, sleevless shirts? 24 Feb 2004
Is a widow allowed to leave the confines of the inside of her home, to attend to outdoor chores such as doing washing etc during her idaat? 23 Feb 2004
Can I make life insurance of myself or some other muslim? 23 Feb 2004
tell some dua for my father and tell me if there is some effect b/w and my father 23 Feb 2004
Please interpret this dream. I recently performed an istikhara and saw a dream in which I had sat down to read the Quran and someone kept on putting a pink rose, as a bookmark, at a certain surah. 23 Feb 2004
My friend is a widow for six years in a prominent community in south africa. We, as friends are advising her to get married as we are aware how vulnerable a young widow in todays community is. 23 Feb 2004
Why is it to face the feet towards the Qibla people say it is ghunnah? 23 Feb 2004
Is it Ok to marry a clean muslim girl who wears skirts, sleevless shirts, and believes in swimming in public as well as playing sports (plz see detailed description)?? 22 Feb 2004
Kindly advise, what should be done if one is praying farz in home and mother talks of some less important thing during prayer 22 Feb 2004
Any dua, surah, zikr for heart, diabetes and piles patients? 22 Feb 2004
As-salaam alaikum! I would like to know the meaning of the Arabic female name Jazlyn. I can't find the Arabic meaning anywhere. Thank you. 22 Feb 2004
Nikah ceremoney not done. My question is that my boy friend and I did not make nikah, but started living together. 22 Feb 2004
I have 2 girls, I wish to have a boy. Is the new medicals ways like spliting the sperms halal or haram? 22 Feb 2004
Is it allowed for women to use kohl (surma) outside the house? 22 Feb 2004
mufti sahib, is the transplant of ones own hair from the back of head to front of head is allowed. also, if the removal of abdominal and leg fat via liposuction is allowed in islam. 22 Feb 2004
My brother passed away and I wanted to lead the funeral prayer. 22 Feb 2004
Is breast enlargement allowed in islam if there is a desire to please one's husband,due to social pressure? 19 Feb 2004
What is the meaning of the name Qiraan? 19 Feb 2004
How to perform SAJDAH TALAWAH after reciting SURAH AL-ALAQ while leading SALAH BIL JAHAR. 19 Feb 2004
What is called ‘pool serat’? 18 Feb 2004
can we use shoes that are lined with pig skin? 18 Feb 2004
Is it Evil eye, hassad, black magic or just my bad luck?? 18 Feb 2004
Plz tell me some dua so that Allah save me from all these bad effects in my life and listen to my prayers and grant me with HIS blessing. 18 Feb 2004
With taymum (instead of obligatory ghusul) can I read Quran and other suras? Can I go for permanent sterilization? 18 Feb 2004
May I know if there is any Du’a for anxiety or phobia? 16 Feb 2004
I am married, 5 months pregneant,a second wife. can i have my husbands surname, and also change my name, as i am a convert. 16 Feb 2004
What is the best trade according to hadith? 16 Feb 2004
Can one make ghusul whilst standing? 16 Feb 2004
Regarding dhikr and the number of times for certain situations... 16 Feb 2004
Are there any restrictions to what we're allowed to eat of the sheep or bull that we slaughter for Qurbani/Aqeeqah? 16 Feb 2004
Mufti Saahab, I want to know what is Ishtikhara salat and how to perform the Ishtikhara salat. 16 Feb 2004
I have question regarding the sending of chain mails, where they say that if you do, this good thing will happen, and if you don’t, this bad thing will happen. 16 Feb 2004
1.Can we perform shalatul jum'at with less than 20 people in one village? Should that village hold a shalatul jum'at,or should they join another locality, eventhough it's quite far from them? 16 Feb 2004
What does one need to do if one gets a job as a customer service representative? Is it alright to speak with female customers with courtesy and politeness? 16 Feb 2004
A person has disability in his leg (metal fitted leg). He can walk well. 16 Feb 2004
How do we refute that rasoolulahi (SAW) is Alimul Ghaib? consider the following: 16 Feb 2004
Questions about zina 16 Feb 2004
Is it an option to follow Sunnah? 16 Feb 2004
Please provide the meaning and source of the following. 16 Feb 2004
Assalamwalaikum Eid salaat is waajib, so why do pilgrams not perform the Eid -ul Adha salaat during Haj? Jazakallah 14 Feb 2004
Asalamwailaikum,When people return from Haj/Umrah they mix zam-zam water with normal water and give it to their guests.Is this allowed to make the water more?Jazakallah O Kharin Sister in Islam 14 Feb 2004
Salaam...question about ethyl alcohol 14 Feb 2004
what is takbeer-e-tashreeq? 14 Feb 2004
Clarification on Question 4359 about praying in short sleeve 14 Feb 2004
My brother wants to marry a girl who cant bear children. She can only bear if someone donates her a ovary, which means its wont be her child. Is this allowed in Islam? 22 Jan 2004
What should I do? My niece has offered my house to be used for filming a movie. If I donate the money to charity, will this venture be acceptable? 22 Jan 2004
I can’t position my feet correctly during the sitting down of the namaz due to weakness...Some say this is a sign that my salah isn’t accepted. Is this true? 22 Jan 2004
1.Can my husband pray the salat of awwabeen on the behalf of his dead father (may allah give him place in jannath).. 22 Jan 2004
My husband has told me on numerous occasions that "we are now seperated and finished" with the intension of divorce!Did he divorce me? 22 Jan 2004
I am prepared to live my whole life in the pain im in just to be with this girl...we are in love, last year she got tricked into going Pakistan and they got her married 22 Jan 2004
Should I follow the outcome of my istikhtah or the advice of my elders? 22 Jan 2004
Is this halaal? a Muslim brother owns a KFC. ...found out that the halaal chicken is fried in the same oil as the non-halaal chicken! 21 Jan 2004
planning to go abroad (plane distance) to my grandads house, but the problem is that we don't have a mehram that is free to take us... 21 Jan 2004
My question regards the husband having intercourse with his wife during bath. Is this allowed? 20 Jan 2004
a person says “Talaq BismiAllah Inshallah can not never ever be heppened” to himself only, his tongue moves inside his mouth but there is no voice.Will this statement constitute any kind of divorce ? 20 Jan 2004
1. tell me a zikr or dua so I can become a more gentle mother to my children and not hit . 20 Jan 2004
I want to get married but there us no space in our house,i usually sleep in lounge because my gran uses my room! What should i do? 20 Jan 2004
failure in marriage after 2 years waiting, please give your opinion about this story, 20 Jan 2004
What if a person’s mother treats the grandmother unkindly, e.g. shouting etc? What can grandson or granddaughter do for his grandmother? 20 Jan 2004
I get bored at home and wish to work or study... 20 Jan 2004
Do we believe in the prophet Daniel? and can you describe gog and magog? 20 Jan 2004
TV sisters husband not praying salaah...My dad says that Maulana so and so keeps the TV in his house to watch the news so its allowed. What do I tell Them? 20 Jan 2004
4. is it sunnah for females to cover their head without any hair showing (like in salah) when going to bathroom 20 Jan 2004
1. how do you stay away from looking at the nonmahram teachers in college/university while in class and how do you keep yourself safe from the bad environment of college. 20 Jan 2004
He discharges his sperms very early during our sexual intercourse and I remain dissatisfied. Because of shyness, I can't tell him this. 18 Jan 2004
Is it haraam to own a stock for a short time? Pls see the attached and comment. 18 Jan 2004
i am in a lot of problem.I really want to pray five times but cant do it. When i pray even if i try very hard i cant concentrate.please help 18 Jan 2004
Nestle chocolates..contains ethyl alcohol.is it haram? 18 Jan 2004
If a mother and a father want there daughter to get married to somebody she doesnt like than does she have to get married even if the parents have a reason about her dressing 18 Jan 2004
Please could you define the term 'concubine' from an Islamic perspective? Is it permissible to have a concubine in today's society? 18 Jan 2004
1)In dhuhar Salat after 4 fardh rakat there are 2 compulsory sunnat rakat which has to be prayed after the fardh salat, can we read this 2 sunnat rakat before fardh salat? 18 Jan 2004
Masjid's toilet is constructed with the money of a person who is a muslim by birth and the said persons business is running a cards club and a beer bar ...Such money is allowed or not? 18 Jan 2004
Are they right do not talk it is bad? I chatted with a guy over internet for long time almost 2 years. 18 Jan 2004
i have heard that if we put our hairs in bin and they are burned we get disease/illness is this true and do we get sin for binning them? 16 Jan 2004
Is this halaal? Is soy sauce & wine vinegar halaal? 16 Jan 2004
Problem is that my friend’s parents want to marry him with a girl whom he doesn’t want and he does not want to marry there. 16 Jan 2004
I work in Software Company they pay me less than my friends. I alway thing I should get what they get and more 16 Jan 2004
I have recently been told that women must remove all body hair, with particular attention to arms and legs. Please let me know if it is in Hadith or Quran, & where exactly I can find it. 16 Jan 2004
If a widow remarries, must the children be raised by relatives? 16 Jan 2004
provide us with the meanings of the following names : Nusaibah, Ayesha, Fatima, Zahrah, Safiyya, Muhammed, Umar, Ismail, Abdullah 16 Jan 2004
my father refuses to allow me to marry because the boy is not from the surtee community.will my nikah be vaild?is there such a thing as parents curse?no one else in my family objects. 16 Jan 2004
Normal way of reproduction is not valid in our case because of blockade of her tubes. Before going for test tube,I think it is necessary to know whether it is allowed in Islam or not. 16 Jan 2004
After I pray istekhara Salat and Du'a can I have humbistar with my wife. 16 Jan 2004
Is sexual talk permissable between husband and wife? 16 Jan 2004
is it allowed to use creams,lotion,soap,toothpaste etc containing haram ingredients? 16 Jan 2004
Marriage to Non-muslim and now expecting a child. Situation tense, brother wants to know what he could do. 16 Jan 2004
Can an Aalim who did many people down in his business which was in the newspapers,can he go in front of a jumma congregation and lead the prayer is he not a Faasiq? 16 Jan 2004
I was reciting the ayaat 76:20 in my istikharaa for marriage. what does this mean? 16 Jan 2004
From which areas of the body must males remove hair from?where does the armpit begin and end, and does one have to remove all the hair below the belly button, or just the area around the male organs? 16 Jan 2004
Is my activity as a corporate lawyer is prohibited by the hadith below, and are there any exceptions? 16 Jan 2004
I would like to ask you two questions. One deals with a really close friend of mine and the way her father treats her, and the second one deals with her father's unIslamic beliefs. 16 Jan 2004
a non-muslim who is very “liberal” (in western terminology) has agreed to read about islaam. I do not know what literature to give him for reading ... 15 Jan 2004
My sister is having marriage problems, what can she do? her and her husband have always been in arguments , fights etc. They both have an 8month old girl now. He does not want to move out ... 15 Jan 2004
Marrying a woman with children? What do you advise for us both in this situation? Does she need a wali to agree to the marriage? Does she need to give up guardianship of her children? 15 Jan 2004
My cousin sister is going thru a hard-time in her life. Her husband things that she has an illicit relationship, so wants to get Divorced. 15 Jan 2004
My Mother-In Law sat for Itikaaf.Ever since,she does and say strange things.She talks to the unseen.She says she is in 'Sulooq'.Pls Advise and what is Sulooq? 14 Jan 2004
1) What is Da’wah and Tabligh? (2)Why do we need to carry this work out? 8)What is the benefit in going in masturaat jamaats? 14 Jan 2004
My life is in ruins because of an illness which has led to me having a nervous breakdown. My family is suferring too and we get bad luck. What can I pray to stop this sufferring?please help me. 14 Jan 2004
What is my duty? My parents are allowing my sister to do whatever she wants...They tell me 2 mind my business, but i'm afraid 4 her 14 Jan 2004
should I wait until I graduate to marry or should I do it now? 14 Jan 2004
when the quraysh migrated to madina, the ansars offered their half of their wealth, even thier wives. were women considered commodoties like property,that they could be shared like this, 14 Jan 2004
How does one deal with a disobedient wife? Are there any duaa?Can one divorce his wife if shes absolutely disobedient? 14 Jan 2004
I do not want to cause marital discord because of my dressing. She suggested I wear pants and tops and dress in a modern fashion. Since then my husband has also voiced occasional dissatisfaction 14 Jan 2004
I’m suffering from severe depression because I don’t have any pious friends in this kafir country. My family is too westernised and treats me unfairly due to differences. Your advice please 14 Jan 2004
My daughter ran away in the usa, found her with nonmuslim man, he became muslim and married her, now she in jordan visiting,I am afraid to send her back can I keep her in Jordan? 12 Jan 2004
Renting a place to a person selling Motor(Vehicle) Insurance 12 Jan 2004
When i read namaz my urine drops tend to come out they have no timing and 4/5 namaz i have this problem. I dont know what to do as i cant keep doing wudu and changing my undergarment. 12 Jan 2004
can u pls tell wat if u c water in dream..playing in water.. 12 Jan 2004
what is the ruling of singing/listening to a song conatining the phrase'Ya Mustafa'/'Ya Allah.' ect. for the Prophet is no longer amongst us.How do you stand on this matter? 12 Jan 2004
are we allowed to charge our customers for late payments? 12 Jan 2004
Can you please tell me a dua that would help me get pregnant. 12 Jan 2004
is numerology(ilm ul aadad) allowed in islam. 12 Jan 2004
What if a woman believes in all the fundamentals of christianity, but – like in islam – does not think that Eesa (Jesus) is the sun of God. Are you allowed to marry this woman? 12 Jan 2004
i had a friend, he used to stay in my room, the room was only mine, he was like a guest, but after some days he started being homosexual with me, i broke friendship with him...was i right? 12 Jan 2004
If women is in idat and some one from her relative dies abroad, can she travel and go there during her idat. 11 Jan 2004
Method of washing arms in Wudhu...what is the preferred method? 11 Jan 2004
My grandpa is blaming me for something I did (not on purpose). I realized my mistake and now he is using false statements to belittle me. Please advice me so that I can alleviate the feeling of anger. 11 Jan 2004
How does one know before Hajj who he has sinned against so that they may apologize and make right in a contrite manner? 11 Jan 2004
Is it possible to get the Arabic of these duaas or please refer to the surah and aayah if they have been taken from the Qura'n. I don't want to make any mistake while reading them. 11 Jan 2004
father and sister are of the opinion that we should not get sofas. Their reasons (a) it is shaytwaan's trick to get dunya in the house, (b) simplicity will leave the house ... 11 Jan 2004
1)Is the Salah valid is you move your feet about to prevent losing balance while getting up from Sajdah or Ruku? 2) Can one have a different niyah from the Imam? 11 Jan 2004
Should we or may we abort this child...a child (male) which has some problem like having no testicales or disformed male organ. 11 Jan 2004
1)I would like to know all the navafil fasting which is practiced by our Prophet Mohamed (SAW) & which ones are the most superior among them? 11 Jan 2004
Islamically who is responsible for providing for wife in a case where husband doesn't have the means. ? is the boyz parents liable to help with necessities e.g rent , food , and bedding 11 Jan 2004
i want to know that can i say only fardh of zuhur and asr during college time or if my salat is missed during studies then when should i say qada. 11 Jan 2004