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Her father refuses to marry her off to a good man due to his nationality

Question: Assalamualaikum, Dear brother, my questions are as fallows. 1.I have a proposal from a man who is very good,pious and i know him very well, he also talked to my dad many times,but my dad is refusing coz he is of different nationality,so is it ok if i dont put efforts to convince my dad and just keep quite without doing any and i leave every.. More

152111 15/02/2010
Ruling on celebrating Valentine's Day

Question: In recent days, many Muslims celebrate the Valentine day especially the girls. What is the rule of Sharia about this practice? 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. To.. More

156590 10/02/2010
Making items for non-Muslims occasions

Question: I carve and engrave on glass, marble, and wood. Is it halal for me to make gift items to be sold during Christmas, Valentine's Day, birthday, New Year, and any other occasions that Kafirs celebrate. I do not draw humans, birds, or animals; because I know it is Haraam for us to draw living creatures' pictures. I only draw roses, plants,.. More

156529 07/02/2010
Prostrating during a game because of scoring

Question: As-salaamu Alaykum brother, I would like to know that there is almost a tradition among Pakistani cricketers performing Sajdah (prostrate) at the very moment on the ground after making century. Is this sort of thanksgiving are Bid'ah or is it allowed by the Prophet (S.A.W)? Please answer in the light of Quran & Sunnah. Fatwa: All.. More

154488 03/02/2010
Praying Dhuha loudly and in congregation

Question: Assalaamu 'alay kum, Regarding the Duha prayer: 1. Can the recitation be audible? 2. Can it be prayed in congregration? Jazak Allah Khair 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. The.. More

150921 24/01/2010
Woman covering her head while eating

Question: Is it obligatory for a Muslim woman to cover her head while she is eating food or is it Bid'a? I have seen many women doing this in my home country. Can you mention any Hadeeth of our beloved Prophet Muhammad , sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, quoting such a thing? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify.. More

152416 24/01/2010
The wisdom in preserving only the Qur’an

Question: Allah says (what means): {Indeed, it is We who sent down the message [i.e. the Qur’an] and indeed, We will guard it (from corruption).} [Qur’an 15:9]. Why is it that Allah protected the Qur’an but did not protect other Divine Books from corruption and falsification, as the Christians and the Jews falsified their books? Fatwa: Al.. More

142505 20/01/2010
Going to magicians and finding objects of magic

Question: Can we go to a magician only to confirm whether someone is under the influence of magic or not? And where can we find the objects used as magic? 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.. More

139961 13/01/2010
Ruling about the Ahmadiyyah (Qaadiyaani)

Question: My question is about Ahmadiyyah. I understand that they are considered Kuffaar. I know that there are two branches: Qadiyani and Lahori. The Lahori sect doesn't claim that their Ahmed is a prophet. They consider him as you know as "Mujaddid". I really don't believe that, but is that alone considered a reason to call a person.. More

145233 13/01/2010
Reciting the Quran according to musical rhymes

Question: I have 2 questions: The first one is my friend told me that reciting Quran same as singing is unlawful, so how do I know the different between reciting melodiously and singing? Second, I often running out of breath when reciting Quran, how can I improve my breathing? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds... More

156154 10/01/2010
Combining Maghrib and Ishaa prayers in order to perform early Fajr prayer

Question: I live in a country where the 'Isha prayer is very late (23.40), and the Fajr prayer is very early (02.40). I have heard that it is possible to combine the Maghrib and the 'Isha prayer, if one has to get early up in the morning to go to work. Is this true? Is there any fatwa about this issue? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord.. More

139280 09/01/2010
A new Muslim fears to disclose her prayer to her non-Muslim family

Question: I am asking about a girl who embraced Islam recently and she lives with her family. The problem is that her family does not want her to become a Muslim and she is hiding the fact that she actually embraced Islam from them as she is still young and she lives with them. She is not yet stable (financially independent).She finds it difficult.. More

145232 09/01/2010
Reading Quran in Arabic and German for understanding

Question: I have the Quran in Arabic and in opposite on the same sheet in German. Is it permissible to read it in Arabic and if I don't understand words to read the German text? Please give me one answer and one result only. Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah,.. More

139016 06/01/2010
Gifts to an employee from contractors dealing with his company

Question: According to the Sharee'ah, is it permitted for us to accept gifts (like calendars, or dairies, or watches, etc.), at the beginning of every year, from the Contractors who are working for our company (we award them contracts)? Please advice. Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none.. More

155916 27/12/2009
Selling Christmas gifts and decorations

Question: I'm working in a gift and souvenir shop. In Christmas season we sell x-mas gifts toys and decorations. Is it permissible in Islam? 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. It is not permissible to sell gifts.. More

142145 20/12/2009

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