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Is it true that the prophet said u shudnt wear taweez’s bcoz u’ll rely on it to stop u from doing bad things when really u shud only ask allah to help u. 26 Nov 2002
When I go to bed I do dhikr laying down on my hands and I fall asleep doing dhikr is this a sin.or do I have to do dhikr on a tasbeeh 26 Nov 2002
how can a person protect ones house from jinn & black magic.i read in a book that i we stick ayahts in the room or house the jinn dosent come in that house 26 Nov 2002
Is the statement that 'all vegetable dug up from the ground eg: potatoes, garlic can be considered as makrooh' true? 26 Nov 2002
My wife is impossible to control. she doesn't respect my mother and also beat me. I am trying to have patince, but how should I react. 26 Nov 2002
Is it haram to have sex in whole Ramzaan or is it just during fasting time? 23 Nov 2002
Can you tell me the Taraweeh Duaa and is it important to read it? 23 Nov 2002
I am getting married with Alima but I am not Alim? Is it ok for me to get married with her 23 Nov 2002
Are children’s competitions allowed where their names are put into a prize draw and whichever child’s name is taken out first wins a prize (they do not give any money to be part of the competetion)? 23 Nov 2002
My father in law told me that in sharyat it's not right that I can go out with my wife alone after Nikah. After rukhsati it's OK, but not after nikah. Is he right? 23 Nov 2002
While menstruating, can I cut my hair&fingernails? 23 Nov 2002
are we allowed to donate to a church or church feeding program or a temple or any kufaar organization 23 Nov 2002
I am looking for the source and wording of the Hadith that states that Fasting leads to health and travel to riches. 23 Nov 2002
i want to know that listening quran from recorded cassettes will give one the reward of listening.according to the ayah of surah aaraf(204) 23 Nov 2002
I recently got admitted into medical school and I am looking to finance it. Is the army an option? 23 Nov 2002
I have a tamil neighbour who buys fruit/sweets for our children. She assures us that she buys only halaal. She also has an interest acc at ABSA. Can my children consume her food? 23 Nov 2002
Is it a chain letter if an email has dua (supplication) and says send it to people for a miracle tomorrow? 23 Nov 2002
Can struggling for some kind of dunya affair like Basketball team be shirk? 23 Nov 2002
Is it permissible for me to get married with an interest based loan to stop commiting fornication ? 23 Nov 2002
i want to know the proper way of ghusal haiz and ghusal janabat 19 Nov 2002
if we are not seeing moon for ramadan like Pakistan takes ramadan after one day ,should we wait till to see the moon or just take fast when other countries do 19 Nov 2002
if I know that imam is making money for himself but don't show it to people is it alowed to pray salaah after him? 19 Nov 2002
Please explain to me in detail the rulings regarding poultry farming. Many of the fowls are kept for Sale, and some chicks are kept for slaughter. 19 Nov 2002
We have been brought up with the concept, that you should never make any negative comments about any arab muslims 19 Nov 2002
Must I keep 60 penalty fasts for each saum of Ramadan that I violated, or Do I make qadah of each one? 19 Nov 2002
what are the Sunnat length of Imama? what are the sunnah colours of Imama? Mufti Rasheed Ahmed says that 'black imama' is not a sunnah 19 Nov 2002
Does one need to sacrifice animal(s) during Hajj if he/she has disease of pulling hair and regularly pulls hair out? 17 Nov 2002
When someone pray Isthikhara for 7 days in order to decide on a marriage partner and if he/she does not get any special liking or disliking, How the decision has to be made ? 17 Nov 2002
What are the Islamic laws (salah,fasting,etc) when living in space? Is Islam only for the Earth? 17 Nov 2002
If images are harram, then is tv harram even if they show islamic entertainment? 17 Nov 2002
Is Sufism essential to Muslim life or is the practice of Islam merely a matter of observing the law? 17 Nov 2002
Do those who deny the life of Ambiyaa in the Qubur remain Muslim? If Muslim, are they considered among the Ahl us Sunnah? 17 Nov 2002
Is it true that the deobandis believe that the Prophet(saws) used to visit Mulla Qasim Nanatowi to learn urdu and to check the accounts of the madrasah? (Haqaiq-o-Maarif, Deoband May 1975) 17 Nov 2002
What is the meaning of the name Hairun? 14 Nov 2002
Can I study at your Madarasa in South Africa while I am living in the USA?Please tell me if there is a way and if there is not why don't you make a way to do that?? 14 Nov 2002
Why is the name 'Rubina' not appropriate for muslims? 14 Nov 2002
Can one hold the Quran while in Tarawih salat, looking and reading, (not aloud) the English equivalent? 14 Nov 2002
After Sehri I slept for sometime ,during the sleep I had a wet dream because of it my Semen flows out so is my Fast still valid ?? 14 Nov 2002
Is it ok for a husband to perform oral sex on his wife? Also can husband/wife masturbate each other and show private parts? 14 Nov 2002
1. Is it permissable to sell colour contacts? 2. Is it permissable to have a business as an arcade and have music in the background? 14 Nov 2002
Increase and protect my Iman, any DUAA? I am desperate to increase the strength of my belief, the problem, is at times I question myself and my sincerity? 14 Nov 2002
How can we prevent our women from going out for work. My wife always insists me to find a job for her but I am very much against doing that 14 Nov 2002
in case a woman starts mestruating during fast.does it break the fast? 14 Nov 2002
I would like to know the Shariahs point of view about female drivers and what are the limitations ?Kindly substantiate your answer with Hadith and/or Quraan. 14 Nov 2002
Is it permissible to read Quran while in the office, through software Quran (ie. by using computer ? 14 Nov 2002
It seems that the Tabligh Jamaat is constantly avoiding speaking about the Auliyah ,why are thay changing the religion? 14 Nov 2002
I recently had a dream just before noon that I was having sexual relation with a female. I am afraid that I may have broke my fast because of this. But this was involuntary 12 Nov 2002
Please interpret .I dreamt dat Commander Umar Al Khattab was telin me 2 evacuate from uk n take all my belongings wid me. He spoke ]both english n Arabic he sed der was gona b a war. 12 Nov 2002
I am a male who collects panties. Is this haram? 12 Nov 2002
Is it permissable to use 'sex toys'(eg vibrator) when having relations with ones spouse 12 Nov 2002
it is a sine to join UK armed forces and then leave after a whikle? 12 Nov 2002
Is it a sin not to get married? is it a sin to ingnore parents wishes that they want u 2 get married? 12 Nov 2002
Is it permissable to make love during ramzan. Or is this a sin. 12 Nov 2002
Working at Insurance company as IT person - his job is not directly involves with the haram activities. 12 Nov 2002
The Holy Quran read in English Verses the Quran read in Arabic. Why is it better to read the Quran in Arabic, please substantiate your reply 12 Nov 2002
I am a college student who wishes to pray his Jummah salah at college. could you please state the conditions that are required for Jummah salah to be accepted at college if at all? 12 Nov 2002
Is it permissable to shave pubic hair,trim hair and moustache and cut nails whle fasting? 12 Nov 2002
What should a Muslim do when his patience runs out and he seems to be on the brink of losing faith? 11 Nov 2002
what is the defination of Biddah. Is every thing new in relegion i do will be consider biddah. I feel confused about this matter. 11 Nov 2002
Gifts from a person whose income is haram... One of my friend works for bank (involved in the interested based business), 11 Nov 2002
Is it permissible for a muslim to work as a loan officer in a bank which is owned by non-muslims,the bank give loans which is payed back with certain interest. 11 Nov 2002
Is it permissable for a woman to stay married to a person who does not offer his salat (I have been told that anyone who does not offer there salat is a kafir 11 Nov 2002
If a husband has become a shia during the marriage, is that sufficient grounds for the wife to be granted a faskh? 11 Nov 2002
What is the Islamic ruling regarding the use of guide dogs for blind people. 11 Nov 2002
can we have intercourse if my wife in her periods when the bleeding has stoped on the 4 th day of her cycle ? 11 Nov 2002
Is marriage allowed during ramadhan? 9 Nov 2002
is it a must to perform wudoo,if one has performed ghusl for salaah. 9 Nov 2002
Is it permissible to brush your teeth with toothpaste while fasting duting Ramadaan? 9 Nov 2002
1:Duaa coming up from RUKU before going into soedjood. Can we make our own prayer after saying "RAB-BA-NAA WA-LA-KAL HAMD", not neccessarily qunoot ?2:Fancy musallahs distracting 9 Nov 2002
from hadeeth(bukhari) it is fard to ghusl for Friday(Jumu-ah), which mathabs(Shafee-i, Hanafi, ...) do this fard, and which consider this a sunnah ? 9 Nov 2002
After Sehri and Fajr salaah, if you go back to sleep, thereafter when you wake up, is it permissable to brush ones teeth with toothpaste. Does this nullify the fast? 9 Nov 2002
can a person fast for another person who feels difficulty in making his qadha fasts? what is the meaning of name Khuzaeymah ? 9 Nov 2002
what is the meaning of the name Imran 9 Nov 2002
Please explain the differences, in the actual reading (apart from the niyyah)between Sunnate Muaqida and Sunnate Ghair Muaqidah, Fard and Witr, etc. 9 Nov 2002
What is there in Islam for Woman? Is wrong not to believe in the Haddith's but only in the Quran? 9 Nov 2002
Is there any DUA that a wife can recite to make her husband stop visiting prohibited places. 9 Nov 2002
Is Commission to employees other than our company is Haram? When we apply for any quotations the higher staff of that company is asking commission on that project irrespective of quality and price 9 Nov 2002
I would like to know that can a man have sex with two or more of his wives in one room. 9 Nov 2002
Will the wearing of lipstick break the fast? 7 Nov 2002
What is the meaning and relevance of the name Thuraiya/Surayya - can I keep it for my baby?? 7 Nov 2002
Can the dawah people who cannot concentrate daily taraweeh of 1 1/4 para in one mosque pray five parah of Quran daily. 7 Nov 2002
please could you tell me the meanings of the following names? Rubina, Ruhina, Rumina 4 Nov 2002
Are Muslims allowed to operate and own businesses, if interest is needed to get them up and running (and almost all businesses need interest to start off unless the business is paid for in cash). 4 Nov 2002
What animals/seafoods cant we eat? Even if life depend on it? Arent all seafoods halaal? 4 Nov 2002
What must one pray in order for Allah taala to accept their dua quickly? 4 Nov 2002
I am a bit confused about raising the pointing finger at tashahhud. Are we suppose to move it or just raising is alright to? 4 Nov 2002
What is the meaning of name "Shaadmin"? 4 Nov 2002
What are the main sources of Islamic law ans what role does each play in actual legislation? 1 Nov 2002
Can you please state the hadith that says that a womans arms should be down in sajdah, unlike a man 1 Nov 2002
Please could you advise me, with regards to eating at a non Muslim owned outlet certified Halaal by one of the 4 main Halaal organisations. 1 Nov 2002
i am 14 and i like a muslim girl not for her looks but for the sake of ALLAH. So what i want know is if i sould tell her or tell my parents 1 Nov 2002
Can Muslims answer the telephone with "Asalamualaikum"? 1 Nov 2002
Authenticity of ahdeeth: How many Aheedth are there and who authenticised them. 1 Nov 2002
whilst fasting is it necessary to avoid the inhalation of talcum powder and spray emanating from an aerosol eg a deodorant? 1 Nov 2002
no.4979.Are the remedies, which are mentioned in the above book, based on the experience of Maulana Ashraf Saheb, or do they have daleel to back them up from Qur'an and Ahadith 1 Nov 2002
Are we allowed to miss salaat with Jamaat in the masjid if we have important exams (as far as the world is concerned) scheduled for the next day? 1 Nov 2002
Could you please interpret the below Hadith for me. My father passed away recently and my mother and younger brother saw these dreams. 1 Nov 2002
I learnt duaa's after the Salaah from out booklets. But in the community I stay, they most of the time say a duaa that is common, but I can't find it in any book. 1 Nov 2002
Unsuccessfullness in life, Use of Perfume, About Salaam, Use of Stones 1 Nov 2002
Could you please tell me regarding the ruling of working in Dar Ul Kufr. 1 Nov 2002
What is “Khushoo” and “Khuzoo” in Salaat? 1 Nov 2002
Can you wear clear contact lenses during Ramadhan, will it break the fast? 31 Oct 2002
Adopting a New Born Child 31 Oct 2002
Imam Mahdi Appearing in Janurary 2004. 99.9 percent sure) that Imam Mahdi (Rh) will be appearing soon in Janurary 2004 31 Oct 2002
Is Sajdah-tilawat allowed during prohibited times? do we need to be in wudu at the time of doing sajdah? 31 Oct 2002
The answers for question nos. 569, 1264 & 1672 need clarity. The first two prohibit attendance of non-Muslim funerals while no.1672 implies that attendance is allowed. Can you please explain ? 31 Oct 2002
With regards to fatwa 6876 : Could you plz explain what you have said about Iblees, in that fatwa, in greater detail? 31 Oct 2002
Re q6879- Please clarify if the income will be Halal or not as i do have female customers. 31 Oct 2002
1)If a women has very thick eyebrows and smaill hairs around it, will it be permissible for her to bleach bits of it? 31 Oct 2002
Is it Sunnah to keep a cloth/shawl hanging over one’s shoulders? 31 Oct 2002
Is it permissible for men to wax or shave their legs for sporting reasons? 30 Oct 2002
If a woman is married in islam and her husband has a car. Does the car belong to him or is it ours. Does he have a right to tell her that she is not entitled to drive it, but his brother is allowed? 30 Oct 2002
Please explain how a muslim can say that he/she bears witness that there is only ONE Allah if he/she did not SEE or HEAR Allah ?? 30 Oct 2002
found a christian lady's body fresh after 122 years of her burrial 30 Oct 2002
Fadl al Bari by Allama Shabbir Ahmed Usmani which is an commentary of Bukhari. would u be able to inform me as to whether the translation of the other volumes have been completed? 30 Oct 2002
I know a woman who has become a muslim and I have been trying to teach her how to do salah. She has not learnt all of it yet but wanted to do her salah in English until she knows it in Arabic 30 Oct 2002
Is it permissible to invest in the Oasis Crescent Equity Fund 30 Oct 2002
Cud u tell me what things break ur fast and what things make it makrooh.also what is the difference between haram and makrooh 30 Oct 2002
Is it true, that in Salah, according to the Hanafi school of thought, the follower does not recite any Qur'an, including the Fatiha, behind the Imam 30 Oct 2002
One of the Five pillars of Islam is: La ilaha ilallah muhammad Rasoolullah.Isnt that sufficient? 30 Oct 2002
What are the Ahdeeth that have been authenticised, and Who authenticised them? 30 Oct 2002
is the book Noorus Sudoor if Sharhil Quboor - by Allama Jalaluddin Suyuti) authentic? 30 Oct 2002
Selling Haram meat to non-muslims - would like to start frenchise restaurant business that will have all haram meat 30 Oct 2002
What should we follow if we find an authentic hadith contradicting teaching of one of the four respected Imams? 30 Oct 2002
During Ramadan this year, many students will be writing exams. What advice could Mufti Saheb give us with regards to a timetable, the best times to study 30 Oct 2002
marriage to a christian is not allowed - no book apart from the holy Quran is authentic, marriage to people who believe in these non authentic books is not valid and disallowed 30 Oct 2002
idea of making Talqeed - choice between following: 1)ruling passed by the Imam, 2) A ruling passed by a person with Islamic knowledge (based on stronger Shariah evidence) 30 Oct 2002
I made investment in scheme where it is locked for six-years which can only be released by end of six years. Do I have to pay Zakat on this investment before it is released to me. 30 Oct 2002
Taraweeh Valid with Imam reading from quran in hand? 30 Oct 2002
Kindly elaborate, whether live video or recorded video has any difference? is Live permissible? 30 Oct 2002
can we hold and recite quran without wudhu wearing gloves? 29 Oct 2002
I am so much worried about my husband , he is missing, he was out for work and has never come back yet, I am trying my best to locate him as I am so far from him, he is in diff. country for the job 29 Oct 2002
1. I got email from external mail list telling staying awake and doing ibbadath (Pray) on Sheb-e-barat night and fasting next day is bidah is it true. 29 Oct 2002
Suppose that I have £15 and suppose also that the Nissab of Zakat is £10 … Question: the 2.5% of Zakat that I have to give, is it taken from £5 or from the whole £15? 29 Oct 2002
What are the laws regarding the musjid, for Jummah prayers e.g the structure,Minaarat,Mimbar etc are there any laws? 29 Oct 2002
is it permissible to consume this water (drink, wudhu, bath and everything)? recycled water (source is from waster water and suspect it includes Najees aswell) 29 Oct 2002
The number of Hoors (70 or more) in Jannah for a Shaheed or a Jannathi is fixed by which hadeeth, and in which book. 29 Oct 2002
husband shouldnt touch his wife from pubic till knees? Q1: Is it just recomendation or its haram to touch, what is the source of this recomendation. 29 Oct 2002
q6874 - Are you saying that this person cannot do tawbah ever again? Will he never be able to ask Allah for forgiveness? 29 Oct 2002
Is it permissable to read the translation of Saheeh Al-Bukhari by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan? 29 Oct 2002
Is it permissible to read from the Quran (Mushaf) during non-obligatory Salaat based on the following narration regarding Bibi Aishah R.A.? Was any restriction placed on this practice by the Prophet? 29 Oct 2002
1. Is it mandatory to perform Wudhu during Ghusl or will cleansing the entire body suffice? 28 Oct 2002
I live in an apt. with thin walls. My friend says i shouldnt play quran because he can hear the recitation in his room and he will be sinning if he didnt pay attention. What should i do? 28 Oct 2002
regarding movie on the computer are they the same as on the TV?? 28 Oct 2002
What is the purpose of Masturat Jamat? Questions regarding women, Hijab and their education: Was masturat work designed for women only away from deen? 28 Oct 2002
Is it permissible to watch cartoons on the computer? As it is the ruling of most Ulema that pictures on the computer screen are not prohibited. 28 Oct 2002
Could we or not say “I’m fasting” when someone give me something to eat or invite me to eat smth? 28 Oct 2002
could we (Muslims) talk about “luck”, like saying to a person “you are lucky” or do we just have to say “It’s your Maktoub” ? 28 Oct 2002
Is my husband right? In my family, when baby is born, we give bowls with sweetmeat & have big aqeeqa party. my husband says this is wrong. 28 Oct 2002
Sometimes my mother indulges in practises which are very strange, and i feel are bida'h. For example, she takes eggs and circles the eggs around my head 7 times 27 Oct 2002
you tell people things which you admit have no evidence in Shariah, but are based on what the Ulema have said, or the experience of pious people. Doesn't all this fall under the category of bid'ah 27 Oct 2002
1) Can we use perfumes with active ingredients as “Alcohol Denat”? 2) Does “Makrooh” means action done without any reward? 27 Oct 2002
I have seen many times in my dream as if I am giving dawah of deen to some one. What does this mean. 27 Oct 2002
Can a Muslim participate in non-muslim's religious celebrations for example Christmas, Deevali, etc.? 27 Oct 2002
My atheist friends ask me that if Adam and Eve were the first people on earth, and their sons were Able and Cane, who did they marry and how did their offspring come about? 27 Oct 2002
If I read Istikara at night and had a dream after Fajr salaat, can that dream count as being part of my istikara? 27 Oct 2002
I dreamt that I had eaten human excreta and I was feeling quite ill. What does this mean? 27 Oct 2002
Is it permissible to wipe off face and hands with towel/tissue after wudhu even without any medical reason/cold? I am in practice of wiping water from my face and hands after every wadhu,is it right? 27 Oct 2002
I am working in an shipping line and have long voyages.may I offer my full salaat or Qasr Salaat.What about the nafal or Sunaat Salaat. 25 Oct 2002
What is the law of wearing ones pants or any garment below a mans ankles. I have discovered it is a great sin . Can you please elaborate 25 Oct 2002
I would like to know if it is allowed to attend a Hindu wedding, or any other non-muslim wedding, during Ramadaan 25 Oct 2002
Why do SUNNIS not recognise muawiah and other leaders as caliphs as they do with Hazrat Abu Bakr(RA),Omar(RA),Uthman(RA) & Imaam Ali(RA),why does the caliphate stop at Imam Ali? 25 Oct 2002
Should i GHUSUL or clean my legs after coming from graveyard ? 25 Oct 2002
i want to know that is that permissable to make a nikah on phone? what should i recite whenever i go to graveyard ? 25 Oct 2002
How do we prove to non Muslims that Isa Alayhis Salaam was not killed or crusified? 25 Oct 2002
I was considering proposing to a girl, but just found out from her that she is not a virgin(sex b4 marriage).I am very upset at this but still love her.Should I still consider marriage 2 her? 25 Oct 2002
i stay opposite a mazaar and have seen people bringing their keys for their cars(new cars especially) to the mazaar shareef to be blessed. Is this permissable? Please Advise 25 Oct 2002
is a marriage valid without ones parents permission,although one has an imam and 2 witnesses. (done secretly) shukran. 25 Oct 2002
I want to spent time in Medina in Ramadan with my family. My friend is asking me to go in Jamath and leave my family at home. 25 Oct 2002
regarding playing video games considering them beneficial for Jihaad? 25 Oct 2002
Is it a sunnah to drink water empty stomach early in the morning. 25 Oct 2002
Non muslims also wear beard, esp jews, so how can we distinguish? 25 Oct 2002
question 6696 1) How to deal with woman that wants to work. Do you have any idea like where I can have my wife educated with out braking the law of shariah - like intermingling 25 Oct 2002
you see what is happening in the world today - in the muslim world, so what advice would you give to the Muslims? 25 Oct 2002
Last week When Imam recited the sura after 'Sura Fatiha' he jumped few verses which is I didn't realize. 25 Oct 2002
A dream where some one is eating me up? 25 Oct 2002
Is it permissible sign a 99 year lease converting a community property to a private school in the name of a mufti without the communities approval 25 Oct 2002
What if I pray Fatiha and a Surah in the last 2 Rakaat’s of Isha or for that matter in any Farz Salaat (forgot that I shouldn’t pray)? What’s the ruling if behind Imam and if praying alone? 25 Oct 2002
1. Is applying bleach on the face haraam? 2. Whats the meaning of the name Imran? 3. Is it haraam to shave one's beard? 25 Oct 2002
Sometimes I saw very strange dreams, please tell me what does they mean.(part2)Sometimes I recite holy quran in my dreams and it happens usually at least once in a month 23 Oct 2002
My wife is seven months pregnant.Alhamdullilah,she is well. Ramadaan is in two weeks time.Should she fast in Ramadaan or is it permissible for her to fast afterwards. 23 Oct 2002
i am married woman and i love another guy and want 2 marry him without divorcing my first husband 23 Oct 2002
Please tell me during Ramadaan if the following is allowed: visit the gyneacologist for a sona scan?2) Am I allowed to keep my fast and go for a blood test? 23 Oct 2002
deceased left TV... Ref: Q# 6695 you said that it is not permissible to sell the TV left by deceased, then what is supposed be done with it? 23 Oct 2002
I know its not allowed to marry a Uncle (ie: Father's Sister's husband) but if this relationship has crossed their limits by doing zina. 23 Oct 2002
Do certain pious people have any special physical or mental powers?What do you have to say about astro projection ? 23 Oct 2002
What does "Allah Subbanah Wa'tala" mean? 23 Oct 2002
The "We" in the Al-Quaran? 23 Oct 2002
Is there any Islamic basis to a woman staying in the house for forty days after the birth of a child. 23 Oct 2002
please explain to me if Allah SWT has two eyes, two hands and face? 23 Oct 2002
If a husband and wife are exchanging their negative thoughts about, or experience with someone, would this be regarded as Gheebat? If so, how do they caution each other about someone’s habits? 23 Oct 2002
Where did the hajre aswath(black stone) cum 4rm? 23 Oct 2002
1) Till what time can we say Asr prayers. I have heard you shouldn't pray Asr after it is round about 30 minutes left for magrib. Upto what time can I pray Asr? Can magrib be prayed till Isha? 23 Oct 2002
No good proposal for marriage. i am completely frustrated. I am 28 yr old female and i have done everything for nikaah. prayed surah dhar, 500durood, frequent duas 23 Oct 2002
According to the Hanafi Madhab, does one perform one sajdah or two sajdahs? 23 Oct 2002
1. Does erection break wudu? 2. Does bleeding of small amount of blood or contents of an injury with diameter of 1-2 mm break wudu? 23 Oct 2002
I would like to know the proper method of performing the Sajda that comes with a Surah (ex. Surah Alaq) while performing Salaat. 23 Oct 2002
My question is on repentance and disbelief. Are people who commit disbelief unknowingly considered kuffar? Will they spend an eternity in Hell? 23 Oct 2002
Can you answer queries about television and video? I have been asked to explain why, since television is haraam, there is such a thing as al-Jazeera. 23 Oct 2002
2.What is the Challenge of the Quran,some believe it regarding to 1 Surah and others believe this to be regarding 1 Ayat? 4.How and when should itr 23 Oct 2002
How Should I Pay ZAKATH: I earn RS. 38,000 a month as a monthly salary from my job. must I pay Zakath on my monthly salary OR on the amount I save every month? 23 Oct 2002
What is Ilm-e-kalam and what does a normal Muslim has to do with it? 23 Oct 2002
Is it compulsory to give answer to the Adhan? 23 Oct 2002
my father has taken loan from bank for my sisters marriage because we had no other alternative please tell me what dua should we offer to pay back the loan 23 Oct 2002
1.Is wudu broken if you laugh during salaat. 2. also what are the acts of kufr could you please list them and give some explanation to the more complicated ones 23 Oct 2002
I am trying to make up my qada fasts of ramadaan of the past years. I also suffer from Urinary bladder infection. I have to drink lot of water. not to drink I feel a bit burning on the urinary part 23 Oct 2002
I would like to know that does a women have to go on haj with a mahram? I would like to go on haj but what if no mahram wants to go with me... can i go alone? 23 Oct 2002
(1) Is there a hadith where Rasulullah(saw) mentioned about the 4 imams to come(abu Hanifa etc.)? 2.I woke up once and wasn't sure if it was sunrise yet but quickly made wudu and prayed Fajr 23 Oct 2002
What is the relationship of the Day-of-Ashoora (10th Muharram) to the historic events in Karbala? 23 Oct 2002
Is there a Hadith that says that this is the last Ummat to come into the world and will be the first one to enter Paradise? 23 Oct 2002
Most people in the Indian sub-continent touch the feet of their elders as a mark of respect. Does this practice have any room in Islam? 23 Oct 2002
Is it Haraam to live in OR MOVE to, a non-Islamic country? Are there any “Islamic” countries in this world at the present time? Is it OK to move from one country to another for better livelihood? 21 Oct 2002
Are vanilla extract... Also you said about the only alcohol that is haram is derived from dates and grapes. What about beer it contains alcohol derived from barley? 21 Oct 2002
Is it compulsory for kids (boys) under 5YR to don the ihraam for Umrah ? 21 Oct 2002
Will I be forgiven, is that invalidate the nikah between my brother & his wife. 21 Oct 2002
Is the below permissible? To reach a deep relaxed state of mind and body which is alpha. A process that alter brainwaves with multi-layered patterns of sound frequencies 21 Oct 2002
I have a female relative who openly admits that she commited adultery, is it acceptable for me to cut ties with her? 21 Oct 2002
a man has taken money from my father and is not giving back what shuld we do get our money 21 Oct 2002
if i am looking to get landing in a country can i get married in the legal court without nikah then get a divorce just for my papers? 21 Oct 2002
Question about Yazid ibn Sayyidina Mu'awiya. I read somewhere that Hanafis recommend cursing him. 21 Oct 2002
Please list, what actions can be performed by me to provide Sawaab to the Ruh (Soul) of my ancestors? 21 Oct 2002
During congregational Salaat, standing behind the Imam, what parts should I recite or repeat, and during when should I remain silent? 18 Oct 2002
I have a beard but you can see the skin underneathe does this area have to be washed during wudu 18 Oct 2002
some people say, “Assalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi WA BARAKAATUHU” in one or both the salaams, is saying this better than only the first part? 18 Oct 2002
In ramzaan, when you have menses, you check to see if it stopped or not at night, but it hasn’t and you know that it will stop by morning. Can you still keep sawm 17 Oct 2002
Is it permissible to pray behind: 1 Barelvi imam 2. Ihl-e-hadith imam? 17 Oct 2002
Is it permissible to pray behind: 1 Barelvi imam 2. Ihl-e-hadith imam? Brelvi imams are the ones who usually have several conflicts with ihl-e-sunnah wala jamat's aqaid 17 Oct 2002
Can I pray in gesture while traveling? Like the cases a) I am traveling more than 100 kilometers by bus and in the mean time the prayer time arrives. 17 Oct 2002
I wanted to know wheter there is any zakah on property bought. I have a land on which my home is built. 17 Oct 2002
Can a person who has comitted apostasy many times, and has done tawbah each time he committed apostasy, still do tawbah for having committed apostasy (again)? 17 Oct 2002
should you were a medora (head gear) on your wedding day? 17 Oct 2002
This ramadaan I want to sit in a I'tikaaf. What I want to know is that can I still sit in itikaaf and do 9 and a half day and make up after ramadaan for a day? 17 Oct 2002
I read somewhere that Shaitan told the prophet (s) some false Quranic verses to confuse the prophet (s). I was wondering if this really did happen, was the Prophet really tricked by shaitan this way? 16 Oct 2002
As for the punishment of stoning a person to death, are we as Muslims supposed to also follow the rule of Jesus whom said "Only those of you who are sinless may cast the first stone" 16 Oct 2002
My Question is: Are we allowed to put flowers on a grave in the soil? and does this hurt the dead in anyway? can they feel it? 16 Oct 2002
What is the procedure for a women to make up her fasts, left out in ramzan due to monthly period? 16 Oct 2002
Why does an Imam read silently in Fardh Salaat for Zuhr and Asar, as oppposed to loudly for Fajr, Maghrib and Esha. 16 Oct 2002
fasts were broken due to eating intentionally. He did not perform the kaffara for these fasts. following year, he broke 1 fast due to indulging in sexual intercourse intentionally. How many kaffaras 16 Oct 2002
after coming out of toilet i feel as if a drop of urine has fallen in my underwear & sometimes during toilet i see white liquid emerging from penis which is sometimes thick, thin & white in colour 16 Oct 2002
if a girl starts her period for the first time in Ramadan, what should she do? 16 Oct 2002
While performing witr salat, I read a specific surah in the first and second rakah. Does the salaat have to be repeated? Can the same surah be recited in different rakah for any salaat? 14 Oct 2002
I'm starting a Finance Company. The funder is lending money interest free. What do i need to follow in obtaining money? he wants to charge a fee for use of the money provided 14 Oct 2002
1- I would like to ask you about the using some medication for purpose of sex for normal person is it permissible to use such things, Medicines & Equipments. 14 Oct 2002
Am I considered to be napaak if I find wetness in the region of my private parts and I know that it was not urine and that I did not get an erection. 14 Oct 2002
Is it Permissable for a husband to use things APART from the body parts - hands or fingers, on his wife during foreplay, esp if she is difficult to please. 14 Oct 2002
Was Iblees an angel or a jinn? 14 Oct 2002
Some Ulama claim that it is permissible to build upon graves. What do the Sunni Hanafi & other fuqahaa ( shafi, maliki, hanbali ) say about this issue. Shouldn't the graves be levelled ? 14 Oct 2002
breastfeeding and haj - If a woman is breastfeeding and she has not performed haj, does she have to wean the child off brestmilk? ie is it farz on her to do this? 14 Oct 2002
My company provides software solutions for corporate clients. One of our clients is insisting that we maintain 'liability insurance', before they can assign the next project to us 12 Oct 2002
is it permissible to pray behind barelvi and ahle-hadith 12 Oct 2002
Authenticity of information recieved.Please let me know if the following is authentic. POMEGRANATE: The Prophet said it cleanse you of Satan and evil aspirations for 40 days 12 Oct 2002
Is a beard Sunnat or Wajib. I was always told it was a Sunnat until recently. Please clarify. 12 Oct 2002
Is taraweeh salaat valid for women performing through a sound system which is in a seperate quarters of a duplex. 12 Oct 2002
Is it correct to say to dead people (saints, etc.), at their graves, that "O so and so, make dua to Allah for me". 12 Oct 2002
I like to know if keeping names like Abdul-Barelwi,Abdul-Khomeni,Abdul-Asad,Abdul-Shams,Abdul-Najm etc. allowed in Islam / Shariah ? 12 Oct 2002
is it true that if wife is shouting at her husband and the husband says to his wife 'pls my mother keep quit' 12 Oct 2002
Does the following situation allow a person to be exempt from fasting during Ramadhan? A woman delivered a baby about a month ago through a ceassarean operation 11 Oct 2002
Is income derived from teaching females to learn to drive Haraam? I am a male working as a driving instructor. 11 Oct 2002
i would like to know if the use off fertility pills is allowed in islam 10 Oct 2002
Between two menses, what is the minimum days between the first and second cycle when we can pray Salaat with or without bleeding? 10 Oct 2002
Can the dead hear us? 10 Oct 2002
I am college student and want to become a doctor, but I am going to go to a Muslim country and become an imaam or Islamic Scholar first. Isn't that a good decision? 10 Oct 2002
Is it permissible to eat at a close family's home if he works for an insurance company and he sells insurance. 10 Oct 2002
I have a question regarding studying and barakaat in university studies. Do you have any duaa's I can recite. 10 Oct 2002
If I am in a place like a farm, etc. No water around and i have none, how can I perform wudhu for Salaat? 10 Oct 2002
Why is there a difference of opinion in Ulema in considering Jihad as farz-e-aein or farz-e-kifaya these days? 10 Oct 2002
1) Suppose I earn $30000/yr, is Zakaat applied on the total amount or after deducting monthly rent, car payment, tax and utilities. 10 Oct 2002
a person who donates a musjid and property as Waqf, can he stipulate who the trustees must be? 10 Oct 2002
Can a female pray, or listen verses from Quran-e-Pak without covering her head. 2nd Q is Can a female wear a green Pants, Green Skirt, and Green Salwar 10 Oct 2002
what is the right positin of the feet while we are in 'sajda' position.... 10 Oct 2002
Is it permissible to wear coats made from Moleskin? 8 Oct 2002
I am a 22 year old Muslim girl. I have not married yet nor have any proposals. Please advise on what I can pray for the accomplishment of marriage to a good Muslim boy 8 Oct 2002
My parents make life difficult for me, and object to me making decisions with my husband regarding our lifestyle. I have decided to stay in my home as opposed to living with them in his absence 8 Oct 2002
1)we are not allowed to marry our first cousins, does this have any basis in the Shariah?2)If someone is fasting and eats something unintentionally, should the onlooker tell him that he's fasting 8 Oct 2002
Can you please explain this Hadith: Why was Rasool maqbool SAW angry? and why did he abandon the itikaaf that month? 8 Oct 2002
Sahabi asked wife for some to eat, she said there was nothing. he went to the Masjid prayed 2 Rakaats and came back. wheat grinder he had in his house started operating by itself...Is this true story? 8 Oct 2002
Can i perform Umrah behalf of my mother, as i'm working Saudi and my mother is in India. My mother is very old and also i can not afford to bring her. 8 Oct 2002
I've been having a problem with my period. It usually lasts 7 days, but I cannot define when it finishes. I think my menses is over and I make ghusl, but later it turns out that I still have it 6 Oct 2002
When I pray I usually have money in my pocket which has a picture of the queen is this allowed. Also On fridays in the mosque when collections are made the money collected is put to one side and ... 6 Oct 2002
How much money would a single mother with 3 children get from her Ex-husband (after divorce)in $? 6 Oct 2002
For a woman-1-the term mahram includes whom? 2-can I go to taraweeh? 3-what to do about human rights? 6 Oct 2002
I noticed that many people seek a short cut these days. When greeting, instead of saying "Assalamualaikum" they just say "Salam" ...is this permissible? 6 Oct 2002
Can a person begin their fast while in a state of janabah? 6 Oct 2002
I think the response you gave to the man who is 45 and wishes to marry a 12yr old is purely wrong!! That is called a pedophile 4 Oct 2002
Can I perform kaza if I missed magrib salaah? 4 Oct 2002
Is it permissible for a muslim to be interested in another religion whilst being a muslim.Can any person belong to two religions? 4 Oct 2002
I love this girl? She says she loves me too. But she doesn't want to marry me. She says she has some problems. so i dont know what to do. Can you please guide me? thanks 4 Oct 2002
Can I join the United States Army? 4 Oct 2002
6701 My husband wants to become rich overnight, I am in trouble. that’s why he cheat the people and do all those things which our Prophet prohibited 4 Oct 2002
if i travel to a farm 100miles away and i miss my salat wen i return home how much qaza rakats do i have to pray ? 4 Oct 2002
What if she is in her home and while guests come she is in her kitchen cooking without niqab on, non-mahram men pass through the kitchen. Can she serve food to non mahram male guests without a niqab? 4 Oct 2002
A) Is it permissible to use lipstick containing ‘Cetyl Alcohol’ ? B) What is your view regarding the reading of books such as Harry potter? 4 Oct 2002
I would like to know if one can perform Salaah after having performed Ghusl, or is it a fard to take Wudu after Ghusl to perform salaah. 4 Oct 2002
What does seeing a a burning mark of a fish on the neck mean ? 4 Oct 2002
How Quran-e-Hakeem differenciates between Momin and Muslim? 4 Oct 2002
Why must women be 'odebient'? I have read on your site the many ways of creating an 'obedient' wife. Where I come from we train our dogs to be obedient not our people 4 Oct 2002
1) When washing hands, is there any particular sequence. My friend keeps insisting that it should be right, right, right and then left, left, left. 4 Oct 2002
My maternal grandmother wants to leave her house to my two cousins, without considering my unmarried aunt.(mother's sister) My aunt is a spinster, and has cancer. 4 Oct 2002
A man has issued 3rd talaaq to his wife. What has to be done if they want to re-marry? 4 Oct 2002
Can a women wear her pyjames and perform salaah? 4 Oct 2002
How is a Islamic government supposed to be? I mean how do you elect the ruler, is he elected for life, etc, etc; how does it run? 4 Oct 2002
1.I have read we can't use black hair dye.can we use brownish black or grey hair colors available in markets. 4 Oct 2002
tell me about test tube baby its allow toislam if use husband sparm 4 Oct 2002
1) If one passes wind whilst making ghusl, does he have to start the ghusl all over again 3) Is it better to perform your qadha salaats instead of performing nafl salaats 4 Oct 2002
Aalim has proved thru his research that Aisha’s (Rad.) age was not 9 at the time of her marriage, she was 19. one of the Raavi, due to weak memory started giving false hadith 4 Oct 2002
6712 i.e. Is it necessary to read iqamat in the mosque for ada and qaza salats when I perform myself (not with jamath... 4 Oct 2002
Is it true that Tallahasse means "He Allah will deliver you sometime in the future?" 4 Oct 2002
Is it permissible to buy share on the stock market? 4 Oct 2002
In my current job on top of my basic salary, I have additional benefits that I am entitled to. What is the Shariah ruling on accepting: Free medical insurance... 4 Oct 2002
Please provide step-by-step instructions to bath a male and a female dead body. 4 Oct 2002
Question regarding the separation of men and women in the mosque. 4 Oct 2002
I am not going well in my studies,i do not decide very quikly and make wrong decisions, my heart does not set in where i want it to, please help me set my heart to studying and my educational future 4 Oct 2002
How to deal with woman that wants to work. 4 Oct 2002
What is the book IBID? 3 Oct 2002
Reciting Sura Fatiha behind the imam(ref Qs 6564), confused ... e) Since all Imam and their followers are correct then why there is contradiction in reading Surat Fatiha behind Imam? 3 Oct 2002
1.I try to read the last few verses of surah Hashr in the morning and in the evening, but when is the morning and the evening,ie is morning before asr and evening after asr? 2 Oct 2002
Can I offer prayers away from a Jamaat without being physically present there. This is a situation where I am ill and cannot go out for prayers specially the Juma prayers 2 Oct 2002
Do I need to give a reason to my wife for not allowing her to do something ? 2 Oct 2002
I have some muslim friends. they do not practice Islam. advise me what I should do about being staying friends with them and how should I act or advice them? 2 Oct 2002
In order to fulfil Islamic and South African law, what type of contract should be drawn up, i.e ANC or community of property, between a husband and wife? 2 Oct 2002
my parents are against of my marriage because the girl whom I want to marry is three to four years elder to me. 2 Oct 2002
how should i repond to this non muslim who states as follows....Where was the voice of the Mullas after 9/11? There was no sound from it. Yet these men say they speak for God 2 Oct 2002
I am in grade 11 and i prefect elections will soon take place. Would it be permissible for me to be elected as a prefect at my school? 2 Oct 2002
I have been praying istekharah about this matter and so far I don't know what do. Please let me know what are the signs of istekharah? 2 Oct 2002
A muslim woman wants to make amends for marrying a Christian man. 2 Oct 2002
Is it haram to enlarge a tooth that Allah created small, or add a tooth that Allah never created? Also, is braces haram? 2 Oct 2002
i was considering having hair extensions put in,but was wondering if my wudhu would be accepted as the hair is stuck on with hair glue 2 Oct 2002
Iv wronged a muslim but was unaware I was wronging him because I felt as if I was getting in the way of this muslim’s life, however the middleman in this caused some misconceptions between us. 2 Oct 2002
is doing this wrong, if i have the book SAHIH BUKHARI with me hard copy and type a Hadis form it and send to my contacts is this a wrong deed sin 2 Oct 2002
Is masterbation of the husband by the wife allowed? 2 Oct 2002
Please provide your esteemed opinion of the Amina Lawal case (the Nigerian divorced woman who was sentenced to death by stoning for committing adultery) 2 Oct 2002
is it haram to read romantic books is it haram to talk to guys online 1 Oct 2002
When looking for a wife, in which mannerism are allowed to look. is it permissible to look at her? 1 Oct 2002
1.If conditions weren't met with,during Iddath after talaaq,can this be repeated? 2.I have received a proposal to be a second wife.What are the conditions that i should know about? 1 Oct 2002
Does an adulterer who dies at a young age after contracting a disease need forgiveness from his wife? 1 Oct 2002
Second marriage possible under these conditions. i would like to marry a woman who is 12 years old, her father and she has also agreed. What is your advise? 1 Oct 2002
My husband keeps accussing me of things I have not done, he keeps hurting my feelings, and yet in my heart I have no such intentions 1 Oct 2002
I hav been involved with a divorcee,who has told me about his past, we want to get married .by making istekhara is that sufficient in accepting the proposal,despite everyone speaking bad about him. 1 Oct 2002
1) My grandmother have been using the money of a National Saving Scheme (interest) for nearly 5 years. Should I give in charity, the amount of money she had used from the scheme... ? 1 Oct 2002
1) woman preforming salat reading from the quran while following the imam, 2) when maliki asr has started and hanifi zohr has not ended can maliki pray zohr in hanafi time 1 Oct 2002
How much responsibility do I have of my husbands ammal, and how am I to behave with him? 1 Oct 2002
Can a person hug his wife when she is in her menses? 1 Oct 2002
1) Standing and raising slogans (like: long live PEER-E-TAREEKAT, Allah-O-Akbar etc) on arrival of heir of a sufi family 2) Celebrating GIYARAWEEN 1 Oct 2002
Should i Ask my mothers permission to go to jihad in AFGHANISTAN or PALESTINE? 1 Oct 2002
If an Imam makes a mistake while reading a surah after al-Fatiha is the prayer valid? Can he start another surah? Is sajdah sahoh needed. 1 Oct 2002
Interpretation of my two dreams.Some man reading at-tahiyyatu li-lahi was-salalwatu & in another reading Allah's name 'ya-rashidu' in my dream 1 Oct 2002
What is the punishment for zina,listening & dancing to music in the hereafter? 1 Oct 2002
Who is an aalim/aalimah? What do they teach if you take an aalim/aalimah course? What do you have to know in order to be called an aalim/aalimah? 29 Sep 2002
Does the bloody discharge also count as a period not to pray Salat? 29 Sep 2002
how can just talking to someone of the opposite sex be regarded as adultery? 29 Sep 2002
Who are the Khawarij and who are the Wahabis? 29 Sep 2002
Can a sister pierce her nail to wear a ring on the nail? 26 Sep 2002
What is the sunnah for men regarding the use of surma/kohl? Is this a medication or for beautification? 26 Sep 2002
Are there any restrictions for intercourse positions in Islam? 26 Sep 2002
Can i say 'i love you' to my future spouse? We are going to get engaged this year. 26 Sep 2002
I have come across http://www.Islamic-Awareness.org/Polemics/AISHAH.html regarding Ayesha R.A.’s age when she got married. Please review it and advise if there is anything objectionable here. 23 Sep 2002
Is it ok to keep two names? 23 Sep 2002
Please let me know how many minutes prior to Fajar, Tahajud time exists 23 Sep 2002
can we use some of the time in the company to reply email / phone calls of our brothers in regard to deeni matters 23 Sep 2002
Do I marry and be miserable and not love the man I marry for my parent’s sake or do I not get married? 23 Sep 2002
1.My Aunt told me not to wear black shoes as black is the colour of sadness and un-happiness. 2.I have heard that pictures made on the carpets are allowed. clarify 23 Sep 2002
I am required to read Julius Caesar which has a lot of kuffr phrases and a book called Greek and Mythology, which is fully a kaffir book 23 Sep 2002
If a person is on life-support, and his organs are failing, and the probability of recovery is extremely low, can we as their family make a decision to, pull the plug (stop the use of life-support)? 23 Sep 2002
I once reached the Masjid, and found the Jamaat was just over, and some people stood up to makeup for their missed Rakaats. Can one of these persons act as an Imaam for people just coming in? 23 Sep 2002
Please quote the Ahadith about the month of Safar (2nd month of Islamic calendar). Is it true that this is month of Balaayaat? What exactly are BALAAYAAT? 23 Sep 2002
My co-worker and Boss know that I am a Muslim and I do not celebrate Christmas. But during Christmas-time, they send me many Christmas gifts 23 Sep 2002
Performing Salaat with ones family? wife and daughters, etc. 23 Sep 2002
I would like to know whats the meaning of my name SALMAN AKBAR and can i have AKBAR as a second name. I would also like to know about my fathers name PERVAIZ AKBAR. 23 Sep 2002
can we combine salat of [ Zuhr and asr] and [ maghrib and esha ] during travel as hadiths attached From Sahih Bukhari Volume 2, Book 20, Number 209 21 Sep 2002
Are the foll. Halal to eat? Clams, Crab, Tuna, Dolphins, Lobsters, Oysters, Octopus, Shellfish, Shrimp, Snails, Snakes 21 Sep 2002
I had this dream couple of days ago in which i was reading LAILAHA ILLALLLAHO MUHAMMADUR-RASOOLULLAH out loud 21 Sep 2002
Are we allowed to purchase gold on credit for resale purposes.eg.jewellery store. 21 Sep 2002
there is a dua to recite after 'Salatul Hajaat' by Allama jazri ..the translation is "O Allah, while setting my face towards You ..O Muhammed, through your intermediary do i set my 21 Sep 2002
Please interpret a dream of mine where I heard that someone had passed away? 20 Sep 2002
1. I realize that I recited Alhamdu surah alone and not an additional surah. 2. Which mad-hub follows in Masjid al-Haram and masjidun-nabawi? 20 Sep 2002
1) Why Hazrat Ali (Rad.) is referred as Ali Karamalluhu Wajhahu.2) What does Damat Barkatahum mean? 3) What is Qaddasa-Lahu-Sirrah 20 Sep 2002
Regarding reading the quraan from a hand held device called "The Holy Quraan Digital Book"? 20 Sep 2002
Me and my friend bought a book by both of us contributing half of the money. after some days we found out he is a thief, we broke all ties with him. Please advise me what to do with the book 20 Sep 2002
I would like to know if I can pay off the interest of my mortgage with interest received from my savings account? 20 Sep 2002
Do I do qasr whiel going to my Hometown where I no longer live. 20 Sep 2002
while replying to "Ashadu Anna Muhammed ar Rasoolullah" are we supposed to say (sallahu alahai wasallam) ...one mufti here calls it makroof..one calls it bidah and third calls it mustahabb 20 Sep 2002
What are the meanings of the following names? ,Abu Bakr,Umar,Usman,Ali What are the names of their wives? 20 Sep 2002
Jealous and pride are kabeera sin, but what is the solution or cure for it? How can one avoid being jealous or having pride? 20 Sep 2002
1. When does the Sahoor time end? According to the local Mosque here, it’s 5 minutes b4 Fajr. 2. provide meanings of the Du’aas that are generally recited at end of Sahoor 20 Sep 2002
I plan to perform all my qaza salats. 1. Can I read qaza salat with ada salat azan or I need read seperate azan for qaza salat? 19 Sep 2002
Is it correct/permitted for a muslim brother to work for the revenue offices. 2)Is tax an oppression to us muslims. 19 Sep 2002
what deeds and prayers should be made in order to find out the kind of life partner that one likes. what islamic ways r there for hurdles made by the others through magic,jealousy, etc. 19 Sep 2002
I heard there are three diff sunnats of hair..what are they? secondly is getting head shaven a sunnah of Janaab-e- Nabi Kareem (sallahu alahi wasallam) or Hazrat Ali (r.a)? 19 Sep 2002
People tell me there is no evidence in any madhabs of wearing pants above ankles. the beard they say that Maliki madhab only has a goatee or hair around mouth and chin and not whole beard as minimum 19 Sep 2002
1)Once jibraeel as told nabi saw of a dish called Haritha..could you please give me the recipies for this dish 19 Sep 2002
2)Some people in my family fold corner of the cloth on which we stand to pray. They say that if we don't fold the carpet, then shaitaan jins will come and pray on it. 3)Was Rabiya of Basri married? 19 Sep 2002
I was looking for the commonly quoted Hadith, that Du’aa does not get, or will not be, accepted for 40 days if one eats something Haraam, if such a Hadith exists. 19 Sep 2002
i prayed istikarah namaz for marriage purposes and i had this dream,what happened was there were loads of people and the girl i prayed for was there 18 Sep 2002
no 6661 , i wish u further elaborate this 1. the descendant of Rasullah [s.w.]are through Hazrat Ali through his sons Hassan and Hussain why is this that it is just from his two sons 18 Sep 2002
tell me about the basic concepts of Zakat regarding women, should I pay Zakat or not? some people told me that it is not due on unmarried females and some told me it is not due on income of ladies 18 Sep 2002
about zakaat money? i would like to know if we can keep aside zakaat money for some body every year and then give that person the entire amount after a few years in lumpsum for his daughters wedding 18 Sep 2002
Can a man marry his wife's stepmother? 18 Sep 2002
Problems with the mental state of a family member. My father-in-law is living with us. He has terrible habits...talks on the phone when there is nobody on the other side. What can we do? 18 Sep 2002
Is intercourse in the bathroom/shower allowed? 18 Sep 2002
What is the meaning of the following surat in the quran - surat 7:verse 205 "And remember your lord by your tongue and within yourself,humbly and in awe ,without loudness" 18 Sep 2002
Forgetting that one has made an intention to fast. on Thursday morning he realises that he should have been fasting. since he has not anything contrary to fasting can he continue to fast 18 Sep 2002
1. Is it okay to eat any meat by just saying bismillah? 2. Can we use products that have pig in them? 3.During Eid and Ramadan do we follow the moon in Saudi Arabia or our country? 18 Sep 2002
1- THe all encompassing duaa: Does this mean that if u recite this duaa then u do not have to recite all the other duaas, 2- 18 Sep 2002
Husband's biological father my mahram? Step-grandfather? Parent marry their child's in-law? Salaat with a female Imam? 18 Sep 2002
when Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, Mohammed walks, does his shadow falls on the earth? 18 Sep 2002
My wife intended to fast the whole month of Rajab, without thinking about her period. Now her period has arrived...Does she have to make up for these days? 17 Sep 2002
Can I marry a second wife if it will bring embarrassment and shame to my family and my wife’s family? 17 Sep 2002
are we allowed to eat bovine gelatine? 17 Sep 2002
are we allowed to eat beacon gelatine? 17 Sep 2002
If people in Adams(pbuh) time were 60+ ft tall, how come we never find any remains close to that tall. 17 Sep 2002
Why do we name our daughters after the wife of the ‘Aziz ( Zulaikha)? 17 Sep 2002
I would like to know is wearing a white gold ring is Haram, somepeople told me I can wear it, and others said no because it made from gold, and it doesn't matter if it's yellow or white 17 Sep 2002
1.is it sinful to miss sunat e muakada salat on a daily basis 2.is it makrooh for men if they do not wear a topi when praying 17 Sep 2002
please tell me something to read as my husbands has some very bad habits 17 Sep 2002
1. If I wear a taweez as medication, do I have to take it off as soon as I am cured from that particular illness? 2. please read the article ‘On Raising the Hands in Prayer’ by Shaikh Mubarakpuri 17 Sep 2002
what happens in case of a dispute b/w heirs on a particular item like piece of land. deceased left a piece of land, out of three heirs two want to keep it (as the market value of land is very low 17 Sep 2002
Khidr's death: What is the Muhadditheen's evidence for saying Khidhr is dead? 17 Sep 2002
Is it haram to talk to someone of the opposite sex even if you are interested in them for marriage purposes only and you dont talk about haram things nor do you see them? 17 Sep 2002
1.Can you please explain to me the creation of a human according to islam. 2)Is beard mandatory 17 Sep 2002
Is it permissable for a man to hear a ladies voice over the radio? 16 Sep 2002
I keep reading how our dear Prophet, his sahaba, family members and many pious muslims used to stay awake in ibadat whole night. am trying to make up my lost fasts ... I work full time 5 days a week 16 Sep 2002
My father treats my mother very badly...What should I do. My father beats and treats my mom and sister like animals caged 16 Sep 2002
do the men will be addressed with their mother name on the day of qiammat plz exlain in detail , as in the common people think that men will be addressed by their mother name in after qiyammat . 15 Sep 2002
Can a hanafi read Asr once the Shafi time for Asr has set in(Hanafi time for Asr has not yet set in-usually Asr for Shafi starts earlier then that of Hanafi) 15 Sep 2002
Reciting sura behind the imam: what is the difference with hanafi and other madhad? Sharia proofs? 15 Sep 2002
saying 'aslamu-alaikum' to faasiqs. is it true that u can not greet a faasiq? almost whole of my kin have no beard, then how am i supposed to initiate conversations with them? 15 Sep 2002
Can i marry my wifes younger sister. If not why? What is the shariah ruling if i am already in nikah to this person? 14 Sep 2002
Can an existing Masjid & Madrasah be demolished to build a new one in it's place - please see details below. 14 Sep 2002
Paying money for graveyard maintenance. i visited graveyard, its keeper requested me for water tank. He will use the water for cleaning graveyard and for the plants. Will i get reward if i pay to him? 14 Sep 2002
1) How many types of salaat exist ?If the list would be to extensive, could you please inform me just the names of all salaat, 13 Sep 2002
1) explain hadith: 'Whoever recites Aayaatul Kursi after every Salat, the only barrier between him and paradise will be death.' 2) 13 Sep 2002
I want my friend who is Shia to convert to Ahl al Sunnah. 13 Sep 2002
Estate of man with no wife or children. in the event of an uncle's (mother's brother) death, how would his estate be dealt with? has no parents, no wife, no children. He has 1 brother and 1 sister 12 Sep 2002
Can I sell a particular brands duplicate (fake) irrespective of whether that brand is registered in my country or not? 12 Sep 2002
1)If I forget the Dua-Qunoot in the Witr, Is it valid or Sajda Sahw is necessary. 2) Maghrib Salaat. Instead of 3 rakaat he did 4 rakaat. upon realizing this mistake, he repeated Salaat again 12 Sep 2002
I would like to know if the name Dayaan can be given to a baby boy. What is the meaning? Is it a suitable name? 12 Sep 2002
who are syeds can u explain this 12 Sep 2002
does chewing gum break the fast 12 Sep 2002
Is it sin fall on us if we don't wake him up? How can we handle this situation? While we perform 'duha' prayer at home we asked him to wake up...He was not happy 12 Sep 2002
Salaams, Can you help me find the meanings to the names Sanaida and Saiqua , both are female names and from where/which country they originated.. thanks 12 Sep 2002
1) There have been a few shiekhs in the UK, who have said that it is permissible to rob and steal from non-muslims 12 Sep 2002
I need to know what is the fatwa for passing gas from the front in women? will her wadhu be valid? 12 Sep 2002
Is Nikah valid with One muslim male witness and 2 Christan ones? Groom left two weeks after Nikah does not support her.We are in remote area with no Masjid, no Imam 12 Sep 2002
If we visit any Muslim and he offers some food to eat, but we don’t know that the food is halal or not. Can we avoid eating if we have a doubt of halal and haram. 12 Sep 2002
1) On jummas, can the khutba, the adaan, and the salaat be started before duhr time? 2) A friend told me that if you see an ambulance going in emergency, you should make dua. 11 Sep 2002
Is it permissblible for me too request for a discount on my goods from asomeone who has borrowed money from me...? 11 Sep 2002
A building that was used as a bar is on sale. I wish to buy and re-sell it. However, I am sure that I will only be able to re-sell it to some-one who will open another bar in its place. May I do so? 11 Sep 2002
1) wearing taweez? if I wear taweez and go toilet is it not impure as taweez contain ayats from Quran. 2) I urine and don’t find water, etc. reach home, wash my parts. Do I have to change my cloths? 11 Sep 2002
Umme Salma...she became wife of Best human being on earth! Dua; "Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajeoon. Allahummajalni farajawn wa makhrajan war zuqni khaira min haiso ahtasib ... provide meaning of dua 11 Sep 2002
please can you tell me straight if oral sex is haraam or not? 11 Sep 2002
can a jinn enter in a human body , can he harm humans.plz give the answer in detail from hadiths and quran 10 Sep 2002
What is the exact age until which a lady is allowed to breast-feed her child? 10 Sep 2002
Are unit trusts permissible? Can the profits be used? 10 Sep 2002
What is fatwa on saying "Ya Shaykh Madad" ? I have seen people saying "Ya Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilani give me 1000 dollars" 10 Sep 2002
What are the rules concerning birthdays and giving and accepting presents. 10 Sep 2002
We have enough money,What should be our first preference Hajj or zakaat and Why? 10 Sep 2002
1) How to keep my mind present while offereing Salaat 2) 2)i am going in a Co-Ed college girls and boys study together. if u could tell something to keep my mind clear of bad thoughts 10 Sep 2002
Referring to Question 4540 Marriage to a girl whose father is a banker. If I am married then how to deal with it? 10 Sep 2002
I want to spent time in Medina in Ramadan. My friend is asking to go in Jamath and leave family at home and he will look after them and he will keep his wife at my home (presently I am in Saudi). 10 Sep 2002
can u feed your pet dog with pet food thatis not halaal? 10 Sep 2002
in R18 000 debt, unable to pay it, and wants to have it remitted. ready to receive Zakaat for it. earns R5000 a month. sends his children to private school. Is such a person Zakaatable. 10 Sep 2002
I started mastrubating...later on I read more about it and wanted to stop. I want to stop but I can't seem to find a way...I wonder if Allah will grant me repentance after all the times I've tried 10 Sep 2002
Can the charges of debt collectors, be added to the actual amount that is being owed to me. 10 Sep 2002
Can you please code a hadith which explains the masah (of the head, ears, and especially back of the neck). 2; how we can distinguish between thick and spares beard 10 Sep 2002
How can I help someone to not commit a sin. She is a Catholic and practices her religion. I found out that she would participate in other forms of sexual activity with this boy if she felt the need to 10 Sep 2002
It is being propagated in the Western countries that people are homosexual by birth, it’s in their genes, and they can’t help it, and that’s why it’s normal and should be accepted. Your comments? 10 Sep 2002
When alone in the house or bedroom with her husband can a woman wear clothes which expose her sattar? 9 Sep 2002
Can women wear pants above ankle? 9 Sep 2002
Please give me a dua to save my own children from my nazar 9 Sep 2002
Please confirm whether hadith (Abu Dawud Book 38, Number 4348) is authentic. If so please, explain the meaning behind it and why there was no punishment imposed on the man who murdered the woman. 9 Sep 2002
Is it permissible to have a cat “sterilized” so that it may not give birth to any more babies? 6 Sep 2002
Can a husband and wife sleep completely naked together covered only with a blanket? 6 Sep 2002
Is Australian / New Zealand lamb halaal? 6 Sep 2002
What to call child? Here it is fashionable to have several names, eg Muhammad yusuf Ahmed Patel. Do we call by all the names? 6 Sep 2002
Can I break relations with my sister if she does not follow Shariah Rules or at least can I become angry from her for one or two months 6 Sep 2002
Can I keep the keep my daughters name Maariyah? Insha-allah. What is the correct spelling, meaning and is it in the quraan, in which context? 6 Sep 2002
What is the Shar'i ruling on Ilm-ul-Ghaib? Was Nabi(sallallahu alahi wasallam)Aalimul Ghaib as some people claim? Please answer with proofs from the Qur'aan and Sunnah 6 Sep 2002
Is it permitted for a Father to take his 5 years old son to the Mosque for Juammah Prayer? If not then what a Father should do If there is no one to take care of the child during Jummah time? 6 Sep 2002
I found out that my own mother and my sisters, have performed magic on me and my family. Please advice what I should do? Is it ok to cut ties 6 Sep 2002
I read this on a site can you please clarify this or explain? Is it true? 'You have not recognized the friend of Allah, Ali Ibne Abi Taleb (AS) as he deserved and you have given in to the enemy ...' 6 Sep 2002
I want to know regarding the duas after fard salat. eg. at zohar we pray 4 sunnat, 4 fard, 2 sunnat and 2 nafl. Now should I pray the duas after the 4 fard salat or after completing the whole salat? 6 Sep 2002
Would you please give me the detail of SURTH AL_NISSA verse 34. 6 Sep 2002
What is the meaning of the name Khizar? Is Khizar A.S. a Prophet? 6 Sep 2002
i am having a very big problem i will be getting married soon. i would like to know will it ge ja'eez for me to keep my wife away from sister due to my sister being full of fitna. 6 Sep 2002
Are there any Ahadith that indicate that recitation of Surah Muzammil will cause prosperity or happiness? 6 Sep 2002
When walking into a room or a Masjid, where some people are reading the Qur’an, if I say Assalamu-Alaikum, are they supposed to stop and respond to me? 6 Sep 2002
i own a small retail shop and inorder to celebrate 25 years of my business. I would like to know the islamic way of celebration of annivesaries of business firms/human beings? 5 Sep 2002
why is it HARAM for men to wear GOLD? 5 Sep 2002
What are ALL the pre-requisites of a Mujtahid Mutluk Imam? 5 Sep 2002
What are your obligations to your stepparents? 5 Sep 2002
Is there anything we should do to repent? I am having problem during prayers. While I am praying I think about other stuff and this is not under my control 4 Sep 2002
Is it permissible for me to perform prayers in my School? 4 Sep 2002
Is netmeeting through internet allowed with my father ? 1)Are we allowed to make video with our own video camera . 4 Sep 2002
what is the fatwa of the qadhaa of qasr namaaz(hanafi)!does 1 perform the ntire namaz? 4 Sep 2002
I got married to an American Muslim (new) in an American court by an official without any witnesses. Is this marriage islamically legal? 4 Sep 2002
Is my husband's father my mehram? Can one marry their in-law? 4 Sep 2002
My question is, why do we as muslims pray 5 times a day in arabic? If god is all-knowing then he should understand all languages. Why do we specifically have to pray in arabic? 4 Sep 2002
Should employee get paid if he didn't follow instructions, resulting in monetary loss to my business worthmore than his paycheck? 4 Sep 2002
is it haram to buy something from someone knowing it had been stolen? whether a bike, a stereo system, etc, is it haram? 4 Sep 2002
I have a friend (Muslim) but she is not that religious. I am confused if I should stay friends with her forever because this is just worldly friendship. 4 Sep 2002