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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.
Children & Upbringing
Show all fatawaIs celebrating birthdays allowed? What about exchanging gifts & food?
Is it impermissible to distribute food and exchange gifts on the occasion of one’s birthday? Some people say it is a part of Western culture, and therefore, celebrating birthdays is harām.
A Father kissing his Daughter on the lips/cheeks [Fiqh of Hurmat-e Musāharat]
What do the scholars of the Sacred Law state regarding a father kissing his young, beautiful daughter on her lips? Will hurmat-e musāharat [marriage forbiddance] be proven in doing so? Whereas the…
Will a non-Muslim child enter Jannah?
If the non-bāligh child of non-Muslim parents passes away what should our belief be regarding this child? Should he be considered a Muslim? Will he enter Jannah?
If you change a baby’s nappy does wudu need to be repeated?
I wanted to know, when in a state of wudu and you have to change a baby’s nappy would you then have to do wudu again?
Having baby scans and general advice on pregnancy
I required some information regarding pregnancy in Islam, how it should be considered meaning, is it permissible to announce pregnancy or should it be kept hidden, also having a scan is it haram? Can…
At what age is one considered mature (baligh) in Islam?
At what age do boys and girls reach puberty in Islam? If boys or girls reach the age of 15 and there are no signs of puberty in them then are they classed as adults and baligh?
The Aqiqah – is it necessary? When should it be done?
What is the correct ruling on Aqeeqah, how long does its obligation on a parent remain and its requirements, when should it be done and at what age of the child should it be done?
Does breastfeeding nullify Wudu?
Does breastfeeding nullify a woman’s wudu / ablution?
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