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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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Where can I learn about how to perform ghusl/wudu correctly?
Where can I learn about how to perform ghusl/wudu correctly? I am reading loads of different theories.
I feel awkward about cousin marriages, what does Islam say about this?
My parents want me to get married and have sought some really good rishtay (proposals) within the family but I don’t feel right about marrying someone from the family. Is there any Islamic evidence…
How should we address the forefathers of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?
How should we speak when talking about the forefathers of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah ﷺ? Should we say for example ‘Hazrat Abdu Manaaf’ only or is it allowed to say ‘Sayyiduna Abdu Manaaf radi ‘Allahu anh?
What verses of the Qur’an prove the fatanah (intelligence) of the Prophets?
The following 4 attributes of Prophets are mentioned specifically by the Imams of Aqidah: sidq, amaanah, tabliegh and fitaana. Why these 4 per se? So what is the speciallity regarding these attributes…
I am going to the Haramayn as a Doctor, will my Hajj be accepted?
I was given an offer to go to Hajj as the doctor of the Hajjis. I have finished the medical University and the Muslim community in my country needs a doctor and I was given the offer,but free of…
Is saying ‘Jummah Mubarak’ an innovation / bid’ah?
1.) Is it permissible to say jumu’a mubarak please help out in this query because someone I know from a misguided sect has said it is a biddah? 2.) If it is allowed to say then please provide its…
There is no place to pray on the train/plane – what should I do?
Due to work and studies I travel a lot and sometimes spend the entire prayer time on the train or plane. During these times I find it difficult to pray as there is no space to pray. In these…
What was the faith of Sayyidah Halimah whilst nursing the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?
We know that Sayida Halimah Sa’diya (may Allah be pleased with her) died as a Muslimah and was buried in Jannat ul Baqi but whilst nursing our Prophet (peace be upon him), what was her faith then?
How can I stop having satanic thoughts during prayer?
During prayer I find it very difficult to concentrate and my mind always go towards other things. Even when I try my best to concentrate I still find it difficult. It has come to a stage were I…
A Sufi who doesn’t follow the Shariah, is that possible?
Can a person be a Sufi and at the same time not follow shariah?
What steps can I take to stop masturbating? I cannot afford to get married yet.
What steps can I take to stop masturbating? I cannot afford to get married yet.
I am a Nurse, can I look after and examine male patients?
Currently, I’m a Muslimah studying Nursing at University. Whilst on placement (training) at hospital, I’m caring for both male and female patients. Many elderly patients are unable to look after…
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