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Can a Muslim celebrate a non-muslim holiday like Thanksgiving?
Salamu Alaykum, I have a son that loves music and can sing well, can I support him to be a musician?
As salam alaykum warahmatullah wabarakatuh, I want to know if it is permissible to receive birthday gift or birthday wishes from people which I am not celebrating the birthday
I have changed my name from Muhammad Naveed Akhter to Naveed Muhammad Akhter. I live in overses and when moved to overseas I think due to my name i wasn't able to get job. Please advise me is that alright to change name for this purpose.
Is it good for a woman to change her father's name to her husband surname?
As-salam alaykum, I would like to know if it's permissible to use TFSA, RRSP, RESP and other similar investment packages. I used to see that the funds in my TFSA & RESP increases & decreases and based on this, I assumed it is permissible.
What are the pure halal investment options in Canada or in the U.S?
Is there any conditions that can permit getting loan from interest-based banks?
Can I ask for leniency in "mahr payment" from my prospective bride simply because I cant afford what she requested?
What is the ruling of touching dogs or keeping them as pets allowed in Islam?
What is the ruling for muslims to believe in the books of Ahl-kitaab
Can I divorce my wife because she is flirting with a man via WhatsApp? They exchange pictures and had sexual conversations during this period. We were living in different cities. She claimed that they only flirted but no sex.
What is the Islamic view on tolerance?
Asalamu alaikum warahmatullahi wabarkatuhu please Is it allowed to pray more than two rakat before fajr prayer
Assalamu alaikum. We met Jama'ah in the Masjid in the last Tashahhud, we were skeptical whether to join the Jama'ah or not because we understand that we have missed the Solah. What can we do in this situation?
As-Salam alaykun warahmatullahi wabarakatu. Is it permissible to recite out Quranic verses while praying Witri? Jazakhallahu khayran.
Assalamualaikum. What is the meaning of Sinan as a name of a Muslim brother?
Can we name our children with any word of the Qur'an that has good meaning or any word of Arabic language with good meaning without any basis in the Shariah?
As-salam alaekum warahmotullah. What can a person do to stop pornography addiction? Jazakumullahu khearan
Assalam alaykum waramatullah wabarakatuh. What is the ruling regarding getting a mortgage in countries like Canada, America & UK? A lot of Muslims in these countries go for these mortgages and they always claim there is nothing wrong in it.
Is Otoplasty allowed in Islam? I know that it's not allowed to alter Allah's creation under the guise of beautification. However, I need to do this to make my ears look as normal as everyone else's.
How would a Muslim convince a non-Muslim that Islam is the religion of peace when it's believed that majority of terrorists in the world are Muslims?
Asalaam alaykum warahmotullah wabarakatuh. What is the solution for a brother that is addicted to watching nude ladies and doesn't have the means of getting married now?
Assallamualaykum. Is it allowed to shorten and combine prayers while on a journey?
A brother of mine is a practicing revert Muslim. However, 2 years ago he mixed with some people that influenced him to commit adultery. What can he do to repent to Allah as he is very terrified
Assalam alaykum warahmatullah wabarakatuh. Under what condition can a Muslimah stop using Niqab? I tried using it but felt uncomfortable with it.
Assalam alaikum. What can a husband do if he is being deprived of sex by his wife or his wife is always showing lack of interest in it?
What is the Islamic ruling on a person who does Solah always but on many occasions sleeps before praying Solatul Ishai and delays it until midnight?
Assalamu alaykum. My husband uses different social media sites including the dating sites and has got women's contact through his job. I felt bad about it and think it's Zina, does this mean I'm jealous and is this truly Zina?
As Salaam alaykum warahmatullah wabarakatuhu. what is the ruling on a man that refused to show love to his wife and even to the extent of just having sexual intercourse with her once in a month.
Assalamu alaikum warahmatullah wabarakatuh. Is it permissible for me to give Sadaqah (charity) on behalf of the whole Muslim Ummah?
Assalam alaikum warahmatulah. What supplication can a person do when he had a bad dream (like death)? Jazakumullahu khairan!
Assalamu alaikum. Is it permissible to draw an animal/human being with the head separated from the body such that there is no neck?
Assalaam alaykum warahmatullah wabarakatuh. What is the solution for a brother that is addicted to watching nudes and he didn't have the capability of getting marry now?
Assalaamu alaykum warahmatullah wabarakatuh. What are the etiquettes of putting on a Niqqab?
Assalamu alaikum. Is the Hadith on reading Suratul Kahf on the day of Jumu'ah authentic?
Assalamu alaikum. Is it allowed for a Muslim Police Officer to work with a police dog unit which mandates police dogs caring, feeding and training among others?
As-salaam alaykum. What are the prayers(Duas) for baby inside the tummy to protect him/her from evil eye and envy?
Is it allowed for a husband to force his wife to work especially if it was a pre-marital agreement that she wont work ?
Is it allowed to fake death certificate in other to collect one's pension especially if it is established that the pension administrators are using the money to trade in Haram and the person has no other source of livelihood?
Assalam alaykum. What is Islam ruling on someone eating raw garlic?
Assalamu alaikum. How could someone who has done so much badmouthing in the past repent and do away with feeling guilty?
Is rennet and calf whey powder halal?
I wanted to marry someone shia (not extreme) while I am sunni. He is a good person but my parents said they would never accept and his too. We decided to go separate ways. Do you think this is right? I trust Allah but felt heartbroken.
Asalamualaikum. I am getting an arranged marriage to a lady this year, Inshallah. I had a dream where I saw myself getting married to a different lady with whom I have no marital interest. Could this dream have a specific meaning in Sharia?
Is it permissible to perform a type of solat called solatul Shurooq?
How does a woman pay zakat on gold property?
Assalaamu alaykum. My dad hired a Christian woman as a nanny since 14yrs now and she does household chores like cooking. Is her Sahoor Halaal?
Assalaam alaykum warahamatulah wabarakatuh. Is there anything called Islamic music or songs in Islam?
What is the ruling on an Imam who does Dhikr in Jama'ah after congregational prayers?
My mom was decorating her room so she moved her stuff to my room including her christian rosary and pictures of Holy Mary.I was a new muslim so I left them in my room since its temporary.Have I engaged in an act of Shrik?
Assalamu alaykum. Is it advisable for Muslims to travel to non-Muslim countries like USA, Australia, Canada and so on in search of greener pastures?
Assalamu alaykum. When a man intends to get another wife, is it mandatory that the first wife be informed or her consent sort? It is said that it's callous for the man not to inform the first wife.
Assalamu alaykum. It is said that protest and revolting against the authority is not allowed in islam. How best can Muslims react to the killing of the black man by a policeman in the United States. If the government does nothing.
Asalamu alaykum. Can a lady use Niqab sometimes and remove it another time due to inconvenience?
Assalam alaikum. Is it permissible for a wife to seek Khul'u (خلع) just because her husband opted to marry a second wife?
During salah, I get constant voice cracks when reciting opening takbeer. Does voice cracks during salah invalidate the recitation and/or prayer?
Assalamu Alaikum. I am a law student from Bangladesh. I recently got to know that as a Muslim, one should follow the Shareeah law. But some of the laws of our country have dissimilarities with Shareeah. Is it permissible to be a judge?
Three years ago I got divorced (1st Talaq) and got back together within three months. He divorced (2nd Talaq) me once again recently. I'm now on my 4th menstrual cycle and we want to get back again, do we need a new Nikkah?
Assalam alaikum. Is it permissible for a Muslim to write a book or novel involving romance and sexual activities before marriage as well as black magic?
Can you please let me know if this quote is really said by Ali Ibn Abu Talib. "A moment of Anger saves a thousand moments of Regret".
Assalam alaikum. I had an intention to issue one divorce but ended up saying it three times, does that mean I have completely divorced my wife? And how many count(s) is/are required?
Assalam Alaykum. What should a wife do in a situation whereby the husband is not satisfied with the level of understanding ('aqeedah) of his wife and instead of him to keep on teaching her, he chose to embarrass and molest her?
Is shared ownership halal? For example I purchased 35% of the premises, I then pay rent at the standard market rate but once I have enough money I can purchase additional shares or I can eventually purchase it 100% outright.
Is performing ghusl janabah obligatory on a wo/man If there is discharge of watery fluid from the private part?
I am missing out a lot of salats because I need to always re-do my ablution because of vaginal discharge - I get it often. It takes me around half an hour to an hour to wash it off and then to make wudu. What should I do?
Beauty cam apps make photo look more clear and beautiful with some more whiteness without changing the features. Is it allowed to use them or they come under same ruling as image making and changing Allah's creation?
What’s the ruling with evidence for working in a bank if the role has nothing to do with interest? Does working as a risk analyst with a company that rents cars and charges interest fall under the same ruling?
Is there anything like spiritual compatibility between couples? A couple who have been married for 5 years, but haven't been blessed with a child yet, they consulted certain Ustadh who told them they can't have children together.
Can we eat pizza with chicken topping that is sourced from a Halal Certified company?
I do not believe in evil eye charms at all. But my family has hands hanging up in our house. I know this is Shirk and I do not believe it can protect us. I feel that forbidding the evil could make it worse. What can I do?
Salaam alaikum. I have cassette tapes and CD with the Qur'an stored in them that is not fully audible. How can I dispose them of?
Assalamualaikum. What does Sayyid mean? Are they descendants of the prophet and why are there more Sayyids in Indian and Pakistan than in Saudi? Also, how can you tell if a person is actually a sayyidd or not?
Is it permissible to work as a security guard outside places where alcohol is served or outside venues such as a concert hall?
I have had sex change surgery because of gender dysphoria and I am happy in my new sex. Is sex change surgery in Islam permissible due to severe psychological distress and attempts of suicide where SRS is the only option left?
I have much debt to pay off, it’s mentioned in a Hadith that even martyrs don’t get forgiven for debts. So, I quit school in order to work more so I can pay my debt. Is this considered a good decision?
Assalamu alaikum. How do I wash cutlery and cooking utensils etc to make it permissible to use and eat from, while living with a non-muslim. Sometimes its unavoidable to use separate items.
Is it permissible for my father to marry my mother-in-law?
I have very long arms that when postrating in sujood my forearms are close to ground level. Today an elder gentleman proclaimed to me my salaat is invalidated by incorrect posture. Is this correct ?
I've been diagnosed with a mental health condition and thus with this condition it brings side effects and all sorts of things such as distorted thoughts, delusion, hallucination. What's the fiqh regarding this and do I need to pray salats?
Are video games such as apex legend, overwatch, gta and god of war haram, makrooh or permissible or some parts of it is haram and avoid those.
Assalamualaikum. I bought a vehicle with loan, Is there any way to make it halal?
Assalam alaikum warahmatuloh. Is it permitted for a man to propose to two or more women at a time?
Is naming my child Waniyah appropriate? It means gift of Allah in Hebrew but (in Arabic ) it has been used slightly negatively in the Qur'an.
Assalam alaikum. I'm studying in a Chinese city and there is only one Masjid in the city. The Masjid opens only for Jumu'ah prayer after which it's closed until the following Friday, is it permissible to pray at home?
Assalam alaikum. If someone find out that s/he was in a state of Janabah for a long time without knowing it, are the Solat offered during that course of time valid?
Assalam Alaikum. Is it permissible to post pictures on social media without showing the face - with the face blurred out or removed?
Assalam alaikum. Is eating non-halal chicken and beef considered haram or makruh?
Can muslim women give driving lessons to male students when male students are not available from company to complete training. Is income earned on giving lessons to male is halal or haram? JazzakAllah
Assalam alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu. Is Nikkah valid without Taaruf(introduction)? I know the girl and she knows me but people around us are telling us that Nikkah is not valid without previous Taaruf.
Assalamu Alaikum. Is it permissible for a Muslim to write a book about romance before marriage? The characters do end up getting married, and there is no sexual activity mentioned - it is just a mention of indirect romance before marriage.
Assalamualaikum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu. Please what is the ruling on permanent waxing of the skin as a female?
Assalam alaikum. In my Country, which is not an Islamic country, I've been offered a job by the government to assist in designing election ballots. Is this permissible for me?
My parents enrolled me in a Catholic school but now I’m a practicing Muslim. Is it permissible for me to have a religion class in this school where we have to answer questions with words that are Shirk? I'm very worried about it.
Is it forbidden to draw portraits in Islam?
Assalam waleikum. Is digital art (in comic style, not detailed) also haram? I am an artist and I heard that drawing is haram. I wonder If I can draw comic faces without noses, is that okay?
Is it permissible to work in a coffee store selling pork sandwiches? I have to make the sandwiches and I have no choice but to do as the owner says. I need to work in order to support my family. I feel guilty.
I have urine inconsistency for 9yrs after childbirth. It can happen any time especially after menstruating. I use sanitary pad or leakproof inner wear all day long. How frequently should I change it for prayer to be valid?
Assalaamu alaykum. Is it true that during Ihram (Hajj or Umrah), a Muslimah on Niqqab would remove it, till after the act?
Assalam alaikum. Is it mandatory for both the husband and the wife to be physically present when a Talaq (divorce) is being issued by a man to his wife? My husband issued a Talaq via posting before he traveled. Is this valid?
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