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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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Show all fatawaIs Islam a religion that “treats its women unfairly and without equal rights”?
S affecting the Muslims of United Kingdom – It is said “Islam is a religion that treats its women unfairly and without equal rights.” The examples that are given include: “Islam encourages arranged…
Which Surah’s and Supplications should I make a habit of reciting?
There are lots of Du’as and Surah’s in the Qur’an but I want to make it a habit of reciting daily, what should be read everyday?
Should we keep family ties with relatives who have misguided beliefs?
A man’s wife’s maternal aunt and her husband are heretical innovators, non-sunni in beliefs and most of their children are similarly i.e. they too are heretical innovators. What is the ruling relating…
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…
A woman got married with her Father & brothers absent – is the nikah valid?
A Muslim woman had her nikāh contracted in the presence of 2 male witnesses in the absence of her parents, brother and paternal uncle. Four people were present during the nikāh: the bride, the groom…
Are those who commit suicide in the Hell-Fire forever?
Is suicide permissible in Islam, I have heard that those who do suicide as a Muslim are permanently granted hell? Is it true?
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…
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,…
What is the best way to explain Islam to a non-Muslim?
I have a non Muslim friend who is thinking of converting to Islam and she wants me to explain it to her. How can I do this in the best possible way without making it sound too complicated to her? Also…
Islamic cure for stress and depression
What can I pray to bring me success and happiness? At night I really can’t sleep and I just don’t have inner peace. I feel like I’m losing it.
Scholars discouraging me from wearing the niqab – what shall I do?
I live in the west and InshaAllah I have the intention to wear the niqab soon, but I have read scholars discouraging women to wear niqab in the west. What is the correct opinion?
Can a woman travel 57.5 miles without a mahram?
Can a woman travel for more than 57.5miles on her own? What if she had a signed letter by a mahram that she has permission to travel on her own?
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