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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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What is the method of performing ghusl [the ritual bath]?
What is the Sunnah method of the obligatory ritual bath [ghusl]?
Is Coca-Cola halal or haram?
What do the scholars and muftis of the mighty Shari’ah say regarding this matter, is Coca-Cola harām?
Is it permissible for men to wear rings? What is the Sunnah?
What is the Sunnah way of wearing a ring, like which hand and finger should it be on? Also how heavy should the ring be? Also can we wear more than one ring at a time?
I ate food after vomiting whilst keeping a fast, is there a kaffarah?
If an individual kept the fast of Ramadān and he vomited, and thinking that the fast had broke, he ate some food, will Kaffārah [expiation] be necessary upon him or not? Also, will vomiting invalidate…
Is it allowed to write the Prophet’s ﷺ name or draw the green dome on the blessed sandal?
Is writing the sacred name of the Prophet Muhammad (may the peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) on the image of the blessed sandal [na’l] permissible and is drawing the green dome on it…
Can a woman work in a place where non-Mahram men are present?
If such a woman who is married and her husband is earning, and she is able to make do [with it], then is it permissible for such a woman to work in a place where non-Mahram men are present?
I don’t have a prayer mat and don’t know the Qibla – what should I do?
If one is in a country such as England and does not have a mat etc., then can namāz [Salāh] be prayed on the floor without it [prayer mat] and if one is not aware of the Qiblah, then what is the…
Should we inform the police of drug dealers or should we conceal their sins?
We should conceal the faults of our brother so that Allāh (Most High) will conceal our faults, therefore, in England, should we not inform the police of drug dealers? Is it permissible to inform the…
What is the correct belief in regard to the ‘Arsh and Kursi of Allah?
What is the belief of the Ahlus-Sunnah in regard to the ‘Arsh and Kursī of Allah (Most High)?
If I do not recite ta’awwudh & tasmiyyah, must I perform sajdah sahw?
Zaid says that if someone misses ta’awwuz and tasmiyyah then it is necessary (wajib) for him to do sajdah sahw, is this correct or not? Also in the quiet Salah’s if someone recites ta’awwudh and…
Can I wear a turban with the middle of my head uncovered?
Is it permissible for a man to wear an Imamah (turban) with the middle of his head uncovered? If he prays Salah in this manner will it be valid? Zaid prays his Salah with a handkerchief wrapped around…
Is it permissible to buy/sell animals such as cats or dogs?
Is it permissible to purchase a kitten or a cat? I wish to buy one. Also, is it permissible to sell them?
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