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MarriageIncludes Arabic
What is the point of mehr? And what is a reasonable amount? I know it does not equal a woman’s value per se, and it should be a gift, but many people say that the amount…
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MarriageIncludes Arabic
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Contemporary Issues
Is having braids for men halal? I’m a sports athlete and I like having my hair lengthy, but it keeps blocking my eyes whenever I play. I initially thought of doing…
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Islamic FinanceIncludes Arabic
brother in construction is asking: if he knows or is almost certain that his client is obtaining an interest-based loan from a conventional bank to finance the…
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Islamic FinanceIncludes Arabic
Asalamou aleykoum, I’m planning a small sister-only gathering to celebrate moving into my husband’s home after my nikkah. My current apartment is too small to host…
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Fiqh of TaharahIncludes Arabic
What is the rule for shaving, trimming, or shortening the beard? I know that in the Shafii school it is different from the other three madhhabs. Please mention the…
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Fiqh of Salah
What is the awrah according to the four madhhabs, and when does uncovering the awrah invalidate the salah?
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MarriageIncludes Arabic
Is it permissible or correct for a woman to put a condition that her husband will not marry another woman in her marriage contract? Is such a condition valid in Islam?
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Fiqh of SalahIncludes Arabic
Assalamu Alaikum Sheikh. If someone comes to the mosque on Friday during the second khutbah, having taken a short 10-minute break from work, is it permissible to pray…
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MedicalIncludes Arabic
As a nurse, part of my job sometimes involves changing briefs for male patients and assisting them with showers. Until I am able to find alternative work, is this…
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Contemporary IssuesIncludes Arabic
If a pet passes away, will we see that pet in Jannah?
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Fiqh of SalahIncludes Arabic
Salaam alaikum warahmatuLlah wabarakaatu. Is prayer invalid if I wear see-through socks or socks that are partly transparent (the top is transparent but the middle and…
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MedicalIncludes Arabic
Sheikh, this has been bothering me for 10 years. It’s causing me depression and even suicidal thoughts. I suffer from male pattern baldness, and it’s very hard for me to…
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Family fiqhIncludes Arabic
Can a woman go for Umrah by herself, without a mahram? Would it also be permissible for her to go with a group of female friends? What are the Islamic rulings regarding…
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Contemporary IssuesIncludes Arabic
Is it permissible to listen to focus music while studying, if my intention is only to improve concentration and I don’t use it outside of that? Also, is it permissible…
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Islamic FinanceIncludes Arabic
Is a TFSA account haram? I read that it helps you avoid paying taxes on your savings, but since the bank invests that money and adds interest to it, is it still…
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Social mattersIncludes Arabic
Should a layman feel shy when he asks questions? Sometimes I refrain from asking questions because I think they are stupid or pointless. Other times the matter is…
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Contemporary IssuesIncludes Arabic
What is the ruling on congratulating non-Muslims on their holidays? Is this an issue of worship or social dealings, and how should classical opinions be understood in…
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Hajj and UmrahIncludes Arabic
Salam Imam, Is it permissible to perform ʿUmrah on behalf of someone who has passed away, even though they already performed ʿUmrah during their lifetime? JazakAllahu…
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Contemporary IssuesIncludes Arabic
I work at a company, and part of my job is to put up holiday-themed displays for example, New years or Halloween decorations. Is this permissible in Islam?
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Fiqh of SalahIncludes Arabic
If the imam says “Allahu Akbar” but hasn’t yet placed his face on the ground, should I go into sujood immediately after hearing the takbeer, or should I wait until I see…
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Rulings on AppearanceIncludes Arabic
ما حكم العمل في الحلاقة؟ What is the ruling on working as a barber?
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Fiqh of TaharahIncludes Arabic
Sometimes when I use the washroom and relieve myself, I clean with water and toilet paper and make sure there’s nothing left. Then I make wudu and pray. A few hours…
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Fiqh of SalahIncludes Arabic
If a group of Hanafis are praying Dhuhr late, past the beginning of Asr time according to the other madhhabs, can someone from the Hanbali, Maliki, or Shafi‘i school…
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