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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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Buying foods that have pictures of Hindu idols and from Hindu stores
Is it permissible to purchase items, especially food items, that have an image of idols on them? A common example is a rice bag that is purchased from South Asian stores and has an image of a Hindu…
Using medicines & sprays that contain Alcohol
What is the ruling on using medicines & sprays that contain alcohol?
Is it permissible to buy & sell fireworks?
What is the ruling regarding selling fireworks? Can we sell fireworks to non-Muslims?
Is it allowed to write ‘Salam’ in English?
Is it allowed to write ‘Salam’ in English or any other language? Sometime back I read a fatwa that it is haram to write Assalamu Alaikum in a language other than Arabic but not sure.
Having baby scans and general advice on pregnancy
I required some information regarding pregnancy in Islam, how it should be considered meaning, is it permissible to announce pregnancy or should it be kept hidden, also having a scan is it haram? Can…
Is Horse meat Halal to consume?
What is the ruling of eating horsemeat in the Hanafi madhab, are we sinful for eating it?
Is oral sex allowed in Islam?
Is oral sex permissible in Islam to please our spouse? What if we use a condom to prevent the fluids touching the mouth?
At what age is one considered mature (baligh) in Islam?
At what age do boys and girls reach puberty in Islam? If boys or girls reach the age of 15 and there are no signs of puberty in them then are they classed as adults and baligh?
Does changing my clothes nullify my wudu?
I would like to know that when a person makes wudu, after wudu if he changes clothes, does he have to repeat the wudu again?
The Aqiqah – is it necessary? When should it be done?
What is the correct ruling on Aqeeqah, how long does its obligation on a parent remain and its requirements, when should it be done and at what age of the child should it be done?
What are the names of the Prophet Muhammad’s (صلى الله عليه وآله وصحبه وسلم) children?
What were the names of the children of the Prophet Muhammad (صلى الله عليه وآله وصحبه وسلم)?
Does the Imam have to wear an Imamah (turban) whilst leading the prayer?
Is it obligatory for an Imaam leading the prayer to wear an Imamah Shareef?
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