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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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Does sticky fluids exiting from the pores of my skin nullify wudu?
Between the area of my private part and legs a sticky fluid sometimes comes out from the pores of my skin, does this break the Wudu?
Can I give a translation of the Qur’an to a non-Muslim?
A non Muslim is interested in learning about Islam and wants me to give him a copy of the Qur’an. Is it permissible to give him the English translation of the Qur’an?
Do I have to shave or trim my hair after each time I perform Umrah?
Do I have to shave or trim my hair after each time I perform Umrah?
I went to sleep in a state of menstruation but woke up pure – do I need to make up the Fajr prayer?
If a woman went to sleep during a state of Hayz but woke up in the morning pure, does she need to make up the Fajr salah?
What is the ruling on a woman marrying a non-Muslim man?
How is it for a female Muslim to marry a non-Muslim? My sister has married a non-Muslim and she also knows that it’s not allowed, but she is still with him. If I take my children to her home, they may…
Why does the Imam recite quietly in Zuhr & Asr but audibly for the other prayers?
Why does the Imām recite quietly in Zuhr & ‘Asr and audibly in the rest?
Allah created everything so can we say that Allah made our houses, clothes, shoes, etc?
We know that Allāh Almighty is the Creator of everything, so can we say that Allāh Almighty made our houses, clothes, shoes, etc and how will we able to differentiate whether Allāh Almighty directly…
What is the correct belief regarding the Finality of Prophethood and why is it that Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiyani and his followers are disbelievers?
What is our belief regarding Khatm al-Nabuwwah [the Seal i.e. Finality of Prophethood]. Please can you mention it with proofs and why is it that Mirzā Ghulām Ahmad Qādiyānī and his followers are…
Is it permissible for a Widow to leave the house to work or speak to people during her Iddah?
What restrictions are necessary to consider for an old woman whose husband has just passed away. Can she meet her mahram relatives and also can she converse with them – those who actually come to…
Is it permissible to listen to Shi’ah scholars and their stories on Karbala?
Are we permitted to listen to lectures by Shī’ah scholars and their cries in relation to Karbalā?
Why do Muslims use their right hand when eating and left to wash themselves when in the lavatory?
Why do Muslims use their right hand when eating and left to wash themselves when in the lavatory. Please could you also mention the logic to this; it would be very much appreciated.
What should the positioning of the feet and toes be whilst sitting in Salah?
What is the method of sitting in Jalsah and Qa’dah Akhīrah. What is the ruling regarding keeping one foot stood in these positions and also bending the toes. What is the ruling regarding someone who…
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