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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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Naqshbandi, Chishti, Qadri etc – where do they originate from and why do they differ?
Salaam, where did Sufi tariqahs get their names from? For example Naqshbandi, Chishti, Qadri and then they are further divided into more sub branches like Ashrafi. In the Arab world there are other…
The Rulings of the Sacred Law (Shari’ah)
The actions of those legally responsible take one of 11 rulings: Fard: (Obligatory) – An obligation which is established decisively by a Qur’anic Ayah or Hadith Mutawatir…
Who has to pay Sadaqah tul Fitr and at what age?
What is the verdict of the Learned Scholars of the Sacred Shar’īah regarding the following issue; upon whom is Sadaqat al-Fitr wājib (necessary) and at what age does it become necessary?
My Husband listens to Wahabi scholars, doesn’t accept Mawlid & Sects. Please help.
I’m married to a man who doesn’t believe in celebrating the mawlid of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), he thinks we shouldn’t over praise the Prophet and he has a lot of Wahabi…
A wife, a son and 5 daughters: how much does each inherit from their deceased father?
If a man passes away leaving only the following inheritors to his wealth: 1 wife 1 son 5 daughters How much will each of them get from that wealth, property, and land which is left behind as the right…
How is the wife of Sayyidunā Zakariyyah (عليه السلام) related to Sayyidah Maryam (رضي الله عنها)?
I heard that Sayidina Zakariyah (عليه السلام) was either the uncle of Sayidina Mariam (رضي الله عنها) by marriage or he was married to the sister of Mariam (رضي الله عنها). My question is if Hanah was…
Should we use عليه السلام (alaihis salaam) for other than a Prophet?
Should we say Mariam (alayhis salaam) or Mariam (radi Allahu anha)?
Does being a homosexual take you out the folds of Islam?
Does being gay remove one from the fold of Islām?
Can I perform Dhikr if I am in a state of janabah (need a ghusl bath)?
Is it permissible for a male or a female to perform the Dhikr of Allāh (Most High) whilst in the state of major ritual impurity [janābah]?
Can I recite Ayah tul Kursi in the 1st rak’ah and then any other Surah in the 2nd?
What is the verdict of the Learned Scholars of the Sacred Shar’īah regarding the following issue; if someone in the first rak’ah after Surah Fātiha recites Ayat al-Kursī and in the second rak’ah…
What does Islam say about Bad Omens & Ghosts?
Is it true that there are lands that are inauspicious that ruin their owners? Also, is it true that a place which was previously owned by a Hindu has the ghosts of their dead relatives?
Should we respect Sayyids who hold incorrect beliefs?
Is it compulsory to respect a deviant person who claims to be from the descendants of the Holy Prophet ﷺ (sayyids)?
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