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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 legal status of clapping hands according to the Shariah?
What is the legal status of clapping hands according to the Shariah?
[ITIKAAF] Fina-e-Masjid & its rulings.
What do respected scholars say about the following issues: What happens if a mu’takif (one who sits the i’tikaf) enters the fina-e-Masjid? What is the definition of a fina-e-Masjid? Are the Masjid…
Separating tradition from religion at weddings, what is allowed?
In today’s time its very difficult to separate tradition from religion in weddings. What is permissible to do for a wedding e.g. hanging lights, making a movie, photos, mehndi, doing the jaanj etc. If…
Are there disliked times to recite the Qur’an?
Are they any disliked times to recite the Qur’an?
What are are the disliked times to pray Salah?
My question is regarding the forbidden times of salah, what are the times? And does the same ruling apply to qada salah?
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…
If Allah exists then why is there so much evil in the world?
Some people use all the evil & suffering going on around the world as a proof against their being an Allah. Can you please explain why there is so much Natural and Moral Evil in the world?
What is the method of Tayammum?
I would like to know the correct method of performing tayyammum.
Being introduced to the Qur’an as a revert
I am convert to Islam and had some questions regarding the Qur’an. 1.Will I be rewarded for reading the translation of the Quran in English only? 2.What is the right of the Qur’an upon me? 3. Also,…
Is it true Women can’t leave their house for 40 days after giving birth?
It is said a woman should not leave her home for 40 days after giving birth. Please can you provide a further explanation as to whether there is any truth in the above statement?
Can we pray Jummah in School/Colleges?
Are we allowed to pray Jumma prayers in a school? As Zuhr time starts much earlier, can we lead Jummah prayer in a School. We have some pupils who are Hifz students who can lead the Jamaat, is it…
How can I see the Prophet ﷺ in my dream & love him more?
How can I see Prophet (peace be upon him) in my dream and have more love for him?
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