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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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Can the deceased see and recognise us in their grave?
Can the deceased see us and recognise you when we make dua for them?
Imam Ahmed Rida Khan on Krishna the Hindu ‘God’
Please explain and clear up why Imam Ahmed Raza mentions Krishna the Hindu God to be present in many places.
Kissing the thumbs during the Jumm’ah adhaan and khutbah
Can we kiss our thumbs and recite durood shareef during the jummah azaan and khutbah?
Shaving and waxing parts of the body (men & women)
What is the sharia ruling regarding a woman shaving and waxing her arms, legs or any other part of her body for that matter? Can men shave their chests and back? Also, what about using electric…
Do I have to stay awake after having prayed Fajr?
I stay in Cape Town South Africa and at times we have very early Fajr. Which took me to this question that whether it’s okay to sleep after Fajr Salah or not?
Is it allowed to delay the prayer close to its end time?
If we start our 4 rakah fard salah at the very end time of zuhr, is the prayer valid? And is there any dislike? Is this same for all prayers?
Should women and men pray in the same manner?
In the Hanafi madhab there is a difference in the way women and men pray as proven thought various narration’s however some people quote the Hadith of The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) “Pray…
Mocking the Friday prayer
I asked a brother: “will you not go to the Jumu’ah prayer?” – He replied jokingly: “aaj chutti hai.” – I said to him: “it is really harsh/problematic to say such things.” – He replied: “aaj Pakistan…
Why do we kiss our thumbs when hearing the Prophet’s name?
Ever since we younger, my parents have taught us to kiss our thumbs when praying the first kalimah, or saying La ilaha illallah Muhammadur RasoolAllah. I was wondering why we some people believe we…
No intimacy for 7 months in our marriage – is the nikah still valid?
I had a question about the marriage (nikah) when it has been almost over 7 months of intimacy between husband and wife what does that mean? Is the nikah valid? And kindly tell me when a nikah is in…
Does yawning invalidate the prayer?
Does yawning in prayer invalidate the prayer?
Can a woman do threading or shape her eyebrows?
Could you please advise if threading the eyebrows or hair on the face is allowed in Islam?
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