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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 Shariah Law require 4 witnesses to prove Rape? What is the punishment for a Rapist?
Is it true that according to Shariah Law there must be 4 witnesses of a rape before the culprit can be found guilty? Isn’t this almost impossible and unfair on the woman? Please could you shed some…
What does Islam say about the existence of Dinosaurs?
As Muslims, what is our stance on the belief of dinosaurs and the like? Is there any mention in the Quran or Ahadith of our Prophet (peace be upon him)? If not, by accepting they existed, is this kufr…
Can I join a competition to win prizes if there is an entry fee?
Is it permissible to enter sporting or any other competitions where you have to pay an entry fee and are eligible for prize money if you get to certain stages of the competition? If you don’t win you…
Do I have to sleep before I can pray Tahajjud?
Is it necessary to have slept for a while in order to fulfil the prerequisite of Tahajjud or can Tahajjud be prayed without having slept? Also how many rakaats of Tahajjud should one pray?
Should the Sunnah prayers which are prayed at Jummah be intended as Sunnahs of Zuhr?
At the Friday prayer, after praying the four sunnah rak’at and two fard rak’at (of the Jummah prayer), with what intention are the following four rak’at sunnahs prayed with? Are they classed as…
Who was Imam Zayn al-Abideen?
Who was Imam Zayn al-Abideen, could you tell me about him please?
Can I become a member of a work Union which will pay me if I lose my job?
What is the verdict of the Learned Scholars of the Sacred Shariah regarding the following issue; in our country there is a Union which handles the affairs of the employees, if anyone wants to become…
Should we avoid putting lights up for Mawlid because they resemble Christmas lights?
Case; should putting on lights during Rabi’ al-Awwal in happiness at the birthday of the Prophet (صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم) be avoided, so that there is no resemblance with Christmas of the…
Is it permissible to sell the new £5 note for more than £5?
In England, a new five pounds note has been released, some of these notes have unique serial numbers. Is it permissible to sell these five pounds note for more such as seven or ten pounds?
Imam forgetfully recites Surah Fatihah silently, then repeats it aloud, is sajdah sahw necessary?
What do the ‘ulamā say concerning a person who is leading a prayer in which recitation is aloud, however he reads most of Sūrah al-Fātihah quietly then realizes his mistake and starts reading it again…
Is Wudu nullified if my gums bleed?
Does Wudū break if I spit out blood from my gums? My gums bleed after I brush my teeth if I am in the state of Wudū. Is my wudū broken?
Can we cut one another’s hair after performing the rites of Umrah?
What do the ‘ulamā say regarding the cutting of each other’s hair after the completion of the rites of ‘umrah?
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