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The religion of Aadam and Eve

Question: I was asked by some non-Muslims, when Aadam and Eve came in this world which religion did they belong to. well I as a Muslim have no doubts on their not being a Muslim but in future if I do come across questions like that, can you please tell me how do I support my answer. Or rather, what would be the best explanation that I can provide them.. More

166131 27/03/2011
Celebrating the Mother's Day

Question: In western countries many Muslims celebrate the Mother's day. What is the rule of Shariah concerning this celebration? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and Messenger. What is.. More

150186 20/03/2011
Not all kinds of fear are considered Shirk

Question: Assalaamu Alaykum. May Allah (swt) be pleased with you and all the Muslim Ummah. Respected Shaykh, I have a inner problem called “FEAR”. I am a strong man, yet get feared with the creation of Allah (swt), which is also a type of SHIRK fearing others apart from Allah (swt) who is the Mightiest and Most Powerful. I am very much.. More

151335 20/03/2011
Meaning of recent earthquake

Question: How should we as Muslims view the earthquake that has happened recently? And is there a Hadith mentioning one of the signs of the end of time there will bethree earthquakes? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu alayhi.. More

165733 13/03/2011
Giving money earned from Riba to a mosque fund

Question: A person earned big amount of money out of Riba buisneess. can he give charity and to the mosque fund out of that money? If he want to start a halal buisness out of that haram money can he do that? What is the position of new earned halaal money he earned from haram money? Wassalam. Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of.. More

157436 13/03/2011
Kissing hands of elders who are not Mahram

Question: with reference to fatwa # 83692, i would like to have further clearification " shall the one who is kissing and the one who is kissed must have a bllod relation or can say mahram to each other , or it is in general regardless of being mahram and namahram " Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify.. More

152995 02/03/2011
Way to perform night prayer

Question: My question is, do I have to pray at midnight and over to be considered as Qiyaam-allail? If just I wake up at night and do some Tasbeeh, is this also as Qiyaam-allail? If so, do I have to be in a full Tahaarah (purification) Wudoo'? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy.. More

153216 02/03/2011
Exchanging congratulations on Friday

Question: Assalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullaahi wa Barakaatuh. I know we can send Ramadan Mubaarak and 'Eed Mubaarak greetings to each other, can we send Jumu’ah Mubaarak greetings to families and friends since Jumu'ah is a very special day? I normally receive and send out sms for Jumu'ah and was wondering if that is okay. Fatwa: All perfect.. More

151831 23/02/2011
His father owns a liquor store

Question: I live with my family in the USA and then my dad have liquor store when I told him we have to get out and looking for Halaal and he said am not going to sell in cheap price do I perpetrate sins when I help and Allah know that I don't want to help him but I don't want him to say that I disobey to him please tell me the right way? If my daddy.. More

152108 23/02/2011
Catastrophes – The Sunnah of Allah

Question: What are Allah's Sunnah? How can we relate destruction in Muslim area by earthquake to destruction in non-Muslim place such as USA? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger, may Allah exalt his mention as well.. More

154396 23/02/2011
Wife taking her husband's surname

Question: Can a woman take her husband's name as surname after marriage? Please note that this is common practice in South Asia and Europe. Please give some references with your answer. Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu alayhi.. More

157172 16/02/2011
Supplicating in prayer in a language other than Arabic

Question: Please can you clarify this for me? Is it permissible in an obligatory prayer to make a supplication for one's worldly need in Sujood as well as in the final part of prayer before saying salaams to both angels on one's shoulders? The supplication made in the English language will it makes the prayer invalid. Fatwa: All perfect praise be.. More

141793 16/02/2011
A father gifting his property to his children during his life

Question: Dear Respected Scholars, Is it allowed for an individual with substantial property to divide the whole property between his only two sons whilst there is no fear of death in the near future (by usual understanding of lifespan)? What is the ruling if there are others who are potential inheritors still alive like grandchildren, wife, sisters,.. More

154741 16/02/2011
Celebrating the Prophet's birthday

Question: Is it permissible to celebrate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam? If yes, I would like to have some evidence. Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam is His slave and Messenger. C.. More

138642 09/02/2011
Combining prayers while working offshore

Question: I would like to know what the Fatwa is regarding combining prayers. I work offshore and stay there for 1 or 2 months. I am also not living in my home country. Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, is.. More

164617 02/02/2011

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