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Rulings on worship, marriage and divorce, business, food and everyday life — answered by Mufti Qasim Zia and the scholars of Akhuwat-e-Islami. 890 answers so far.
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After my menses are complete, must I recite anything specific to become pure again?
When the menses of a woman is complete, then what is she required to further pray in order to become pure?
Can I have the Qur’an recitation playing whilst I am studying or doing some other task?
Can I listen to the Qur’ān while studying so that I am not distracted and to focus and concentrate on my studies. Is it essential for me to listen to the recitation attentively?
Is it allowed to take selfies with our back towards the blessed Kabah and resting place of our Prophet ﷺ?
Some people take selfies of themselves with their backs to the Holy Ka’bah in Makkah al-Mukarramah. Likewise, they also take selfies of themselves with their backs to the Sacred Rawdah in Madīnah…
Can I refuse my parents if they are forcing me to marry someone against my wishes?
My parents are forcing me to marry a certain girl, but I don’t wish to marry her. What are my rights in Islām regarding this? (Please can you mention them)
When do we cut the hair of a newborn child and do we give its weights value in gold or silver to the poor?
When is one meant to cut the hair of a newborn child. Also, should one donate some silver or gold to charity in exchange for this, and who should it be given to?
Is it permissible to give Zakah to a non-Muslim?
Did the Messenger of Allāh ever ﷺ give Zakāh to any non-Muslims. Can one give Zakāh to a non-Muslim to bring them towards Islām, and can a non-Muslim ever be eligible for Zakāh?
Is it okay for me to delay Hajj so I can first rectify myself and become a better Muslim?
In the U.K. many people neglect Hajj and they say that first we need to better ourselves then we will go for Hajj. Is it okay to say this and not go on Hajj?
My Wudu keeps breaking due to an illness, in this situation what do I do?
I have had a gas problem for many years. I have to do Wudū’ 5-6 times to pray one salāh, and I also have a lot of [satanic] thoughts & whispers. Will my salāh be fulfilled in this manner?
Is it bad luck to clean the house during the night?
Am I allowed to clean the house during the night, because I heard that it is bad luck to clean the house during this time. Please can you advise us regarding this?
Is it possible for a Prophet to sin? What is the Sunni belief regarding this?
Is it possible for a Prophet to sin, and can a Prophet forgetfully perpetrate a sin – what is the Sunnī belief regarding this?
What is the time period of Iddah for the Widow and what are the restrictions?
What is the time period of ‘Iddah for a women whose husband has passed away, and what restrictions does she have – can she meet her relatives?
Can we eat at restaurants that serve alcohol?
Can we eat Halāl food from a restaurant which serves alcohol? We would only be eating the Halāl food from there.
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