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Show all fatawaIs patriotism allowed in Islam?
What do the scholars and muftis of the mighty Shari’ah say regarding patriotism? Are there any Hadith which support this [patriotism], such as “حب الوطن من الإيمان”? Also, Is all that is happening…
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…
What is the ruling regarding the beard and its length? My workplace says I must shave it.
What do the scholars of mighty Sharī’ah say concerning the wājib (necessary) length that the beard must be grown up to? Also I suffer from a condition called Alopecia Areata because of which there are…
What is the ruling on drinking water in a standing position?
What is the Islamic ruling about drinking water in a standing position? Should Zam Zam water be drunk in a standing position? The Ahadith of the Holy Prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم prohibit the drinking…
Is it allowed to throw money at a Naat reciter or a Scholar?
Is it appropriate to throw money at a naat-khaan or scholar in a Masjid during a naat or speech?
Replying to the second adhan of Jummah, reciting dua and kissing the thumbs
What is the ruling about replying to the second adhaan of jumu’ah, it’s dua and kissing the thumbs?
Were gifts from Heaven sent to Ali and Fatimah on their engagement?
Is there such a narration that gifts of rings were sent from Jannah on the engagement of Sayyidunā ‘Alī and Sayyidah Fātimah (may Allāh be pleased with the both). My Grandmother mentioned this story.…
What is the legal status of clapping hands according to the Shariah?
What is the legal status of clapping hands according to the Shariah?
Witnessing a fellow Muslim dying, what is the best thing we can do for them?
What is the best thing one can do when witnessing a fellow Muslim brother or sister is dying (or you think it is at least possible) due to a car accident or heart attack for example? Is there anything…
Duas and Wazifas to cure spots
I have been suffering from spots/pimples/acne for so many years. It has ruined my self esteem and they don’t go away. I am having so many skin problems, discolouration and pigmentation. Please advise…
What is the correct method of disposing Islamic literature?
Are we allowed to dispose of old Islamic literature especially old worn-out Quraanic texts, Hadith texts, books of scholars, Islamic articles in public newspapers, and what is the correct method of…
Can the deceased see and recognise us in their grave?
Can the deceased see us and recognise you when we make dua for them?
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