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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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When washing the nose during Ghusl, how far up the nose do we wash?
Is it necessary to wash the soft part of the nose in Ghusl, and what does it mean by the soft part of the nose – please can you mention its length as to what exactly is included in this, from where to…
When making a Will can we distribute our wealth equally between our sons and daughters?
People have a will written before they pass away, and then their wealth is distributed accordingly, so can one write an equal will specifically for a son & daughter?
How is it to share videos of tragic events?
What is the ruling of sharing such videos which puts Muslims at great unease & restlessness, such as the tragic event which occurred in New Zealand in this very month, where a Christian terrorist…
If I complete a certain task, do I need to fulfill the vow I made for it?
If someone makes a vow saying that if they were to buy a car and it got put on rent, then they will donate £50 to charity. So, if this actually turns out to be the case, then would he have to donate…
Can I perform the ghusl on my deceased spouse?
Is it permissible for a woman to see the face of her husband after he has passed away, and likewise can a man see the face of his wife after she has passed away and can he lower her into her grave?
Me and this guy did our Nikah on Snapchat, is the marriage valid?
I was chatting to a boy on Snapchat and we were both talking about Nikāh [marriage]. So, I said have you married me and he said yes I accept, I accept I accept. So, has my Nikāh happened in this way,…
Can I wash my body parts more than 3 times when doing Wudu?
Can a person wash their body parts more than three times in Wudū’ if there is a doubt as to whether they have been washed properly or not?
Can a husband and wife still be together after 3 divorces?
A person divorced his wife three times in written form and the wife also saw this too, but she did not accept the divorce, so has divorce occurred; and then a few months later they began living…
Can a man remarry the same woman after divorcing her a few years earlier?
A husband divorced his wife and a few years later they mutually agreed that they would marry again, and until now the lady involved has not married anyone else, so can this man marry his previously…
Can we watch cartoons, films or dramas that portray the lives of the Prophets (peace be upon them)?
Nowadays, people learn everything from TV, films, videos, etc. so are films regarding the Noble Prophets permissible in order to learn about their blessed lives?
If the Fajr congregation has started, should I join or pray the 2 Sunnahs first?
How is it to pray the two Sunnahs of Fajr whilst the Jamā’ah of Fajr is taking place as I have seen many people doing this? If a person left the two Sunnahs of Fajr in order to catch the congregation…
Is it permissible to visit the graveyard between ‘Asr and Maghrib?
Is it permissible to visit the graveyard between ‘Asr and Maghrib?
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