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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.
Clarifying Misconceptions
Show all fatawaIs the urine of a newborn child impure? Does it break Wudu or must we change our clothes?
Is the urine of a child impure – is this proven from Hadīth. Some people say it is not impure because the child is only drinking milk; he/she is not eating any food, etc. If it is impure, will one…
During al-’Isra’ wal-Mi‘raj was the Prophet Musa praying at his grave physically or spiritually?
[During al-’Isrā’ wal-Mi‘rāj] is the Hadīth regarding Sayyidunā Mūsā , upon whom be peace, praying Salāh in their grave Sahīh? I heard that it was actually his soul that was praying Salāh and not…
Why were women forbidden from praying in the Masjid?
According to Hanafī Fiqh, how is it for women to go to a Masjid and pray Salāh, and why have they been prevented from praying Salāh in congregation (Jamā’ah). Also, what is the response to those who…
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…
The Qur’an says ‘pious men are for pious women’ – so why were the wives of some Prophets not pious?
Allah ﷻ states in Surah al-Nur that pious women are for pious men and pious men are for pious women. The Pharaoh was not pious, but his wife was a pious woman. Similarly, the wives of some Prophets…
What should be done with fruit that has the name of Allah on it?
If there is such a fruit which has the name of Allah written/engraved upon it, how should we treat it, as pictures/images of these types of fruit are regularly sent on social media, so if one has any…
What does Islam say about women who have had a miscarriage? Do they really bring bad-luck?
There is a common practice in the community to ostracise women who have had a miscarriage. Often this means that women who are pregnant are kept away from a woman who has had a miscarriage. The belief…
What are the proofs for 20 rakaat Tarawih prayer?
Are there any Ahaadith that prove the authenticity of performing 20 rakaat for Salat ut Taraaweeh? A Shia asked me this question and (he) said that I used to pray 20 rakaat Salat ut Taraaweeh however…
Can a Father change the nappy of his baby son or daughter?
Can a father change the nappy of his baby son or daughter?
Can we kiss the Qur’an out of respect?
What is the ruling on kissing the Qur’ān? One scholar who is affiliated with a different sect claims that the Qur’ān should not be kissed.
Can Muslims eat Kosher/meat slaughtered by Jews?
Is it permissible for Muslims to consume meat slaughtered by a Jew?
Who are ISIS and how do we recognise them?
What is ISIS and what is the shari’i (legal) verdict upon them? How do we recognise that they are from the Khawarij (renegades)? Kindly mention some of their signs.
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