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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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How shall I calculate Zakah on my gold?
When calculating Zakah, how should it be calculated? For example I got married last year in September and was given 22 tollay of gold. 1. Do I calculate Zakah on the gold from the time of receiving…
Strange Arab custom burning rocks to remove Jinns, is this allowed?
There is an Arab custom (which some people I know practise). They burn alum rocks (possibly known as Rock of Alumbre) whilst reciting Surah Fatiha, they say it is to remove the evil eye, and the rocks…
What do we recite in the last two rak’ats of the Fard prayer?
Please explain the ruling of reciting Surah Fatihah in the last two rak’ahs of the Fard prayers (of Zuhr, Asr, Isha) [when praying alone].
What happens to the deceased body in the grave?
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE DECEASED AFTER BURIAL?
Nara e Tahqeeq – what should the response be?
Which one is correct to say ‘Haq Chaar Yaar’ or ‘Haq Sab Yaar’ in response to the slogan ‘Nara e Tahqeeq’? Or are they both correct? What is the history of this slogan?
What is Salatul Awabeen and how do I pray it?
What is salatul awabeen and how can I pray it?
What does Islam say about bathing naked?
What does Islam say about bathing naked?
Can women pray at the Mosque?
Are women allowed in the Masjid to pray Jum’ah, attend an event or pray in congregation?
Can I marry my brothers ex-wife?
Peace be upon you. My question goes like this: can a person marry his brothers wife after the brother divorced the woman? Thanks.
What are the conditions and rulings regarding wearing leather socks?
What is the fiqh of wearing leather socks?
What are the conditions to become a Pir (spiritual guide)?
What are the conditions to be a Pir? Can someone without a beard be a Pir (Spiritual Guide)?
Arab Scholars who interact with misguided sects – should we take knowledge from them?
Please advise me on this matter, my friend is telling me that I should stop listening to certain Arab Scholars and stay away from them. The reason she said that is because these Scholars have some…
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