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Show all fatawaShould a grave be level with the ground or above it?
When someone passes away, then should their grave be made level or should it be raised above the ground, and also how should it look on the outside; if you can please grant some guidance.
Is gender change allowed in Islam?
What does Islām say about having a gender change i.e. is it permissible in Islām for a male to become a female, and likewise, a female to become a male?
Can we keep nicknames?
How is it to keep a nickname for oneself, and can one have a vehicle registration plate with this, like saying Ibbi for Ibraar, etc?
Does a new Muslim have to change their name?
Is it necessary for a new Muslim to change their name?
How is it to share videos of tragic events?
What is the ruling of sharing such videos which puts Muslims at great unease & restlessness, such as the tragic event which occurred in New Zealand in this very month, where a Christian terrorist…
If I complete a certain task, do I need to fulfill the vow I made for it?
If someone makes a vow saying that if they were to buy a car and it got put on rent, then they will donate £50 to charity. So, if this actually turns out to be the case, then would he have to donate…
Is there a dua I can recite to increase my height?
Can I make du’ā to increase my height?
Can I shave my beard to protect myself against Hindu extremists in India?
Is it permissible for Muslims in India for them to shave their beards so that they may protect & save their lives from extremist Hindus?
Is it permissible to write PBUH or SAW after the name of the Noble Prophet ﷺ?
Some people end up writing SAW in English after mentioning the blessed name of the Noble Prophet ﷺ. It is also commonplace that ص or صلعم is written in place of Durūd Sharīf in Urdu books. What is the…
Why do many Muslim countries have a moon and star on their national flags?
What importance does a moon and star have in Islām, why is there a moon and star on the flags of Muslim countries, and how is it to put this on a flag?
Is it permissible to create a YouTube channel to upload videos?
I wish to open a YouTube channel – how is it to do so? I wish to make some videos and share them; the content would be regarding education for children.
What is the ruling on buying a property from someone who originally bought it with Haram money (such as a drug-dealer)?
How is it to buy a property, etc from a Muslim who earns money by selling alcohol, also taking interest, and other harām jobs, because it is possible that this person initially bought it with this…
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