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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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Is the recycled tap-water in England suitable for Wudu and Ghusl?
What is the verdict of the Learned Scholars of the Dīn and the Muftīs (Learned Scholars of Shariah) regarding the following mas’alah (legal case): In our country England, lots of cities use recycled…
What is the meaning of Azzawajal in ‘Allah Azzawajal’?
What is the meaning of عزَّوجَلََّّ ?
In the dua of Tarawih, is the word pronounced ‘wal az̅mati’ or ‘wal az̅amati’?
In the supplication (du’ā) [recited between every four units] of tarāwīh, is the word والْعَظَمَةِ correct, or is وَالْعَظْمَةِ correct i.e. is the letter ظ sākin (silent) or mutaharrik (vowelised)?
How much importance is given to a childs name? Does it really matter what we name them?
Salaam, could you please suggest some Islamic names for baby boys and girls? Nowadays many people name their children with names that have no meaning or because they sound ‘cool’. How important is a…
Am I wrong for cutting ties with my Mother on the behest of my Husband?
I have been married 3 years. My mother and husband do not get along as a result of my mothers interference in our lives. I have followed my husbands wishes and stopped contact with my mother as a…
Must I perform wudu after having a ghusl bath?
Is it necessary to perform wudū for the prayer etc. after performing the obligatory ritual bath [ghusl]?
What is the ruling on offering the funeral prayer of a Shi’ah?
What do the respected Ulama of the Noble Sharī’ah say regarding offering the funeral prayer of an individual from the Shī’ah?
I started Zuhr prayer late, and completed it in Asr time, is the prayer valid?
What do the noble Ulamā of the mighty Sharī’ah say regarding that Zuhr prayer which was begun inside its time but completed inside the ‘Asr prayer time? Will the Zuhr prayer be considered as delivered…
How much water did the Prophet ﷺ use to perform wudu and ghusl?
How much water did The Noble Prophet [may the peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him] use in the performance of wudū and ghusl?
Staying at my Sisters house where her Husband is not my mahram, what’s the ruling?
What do the noble ‘ulamā’ of the Mighty Sharī’ah say in this matter: My wife often goes to visit her sister at her house in another town and sometimes she spends the night there as well. I am aware…
Is 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.
Will all Disbelievers of Islam enter Jahannam eternally?
What do the ‘Ulamā’ say regarding the entry of the disbelievers into Jahannam. Will all disbelievers enter into it and are the Christians and Jews of this day and age regarded as disbelievers?…
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