Question: What does islam says about Halloween? Answer: Halloween is based on myths and fabricated stories, and owes its origin to pagan roots. Some are of the opinion that it is a feast of the Christians. Whatever the case, it is not allowed in Islam. […]
Question: Asalaamu ‘alaikum Is there a difference between Jannah (Garden) and Samaa’a (Heaven)? Answer: Wa Alaikum as Salaam Samaa’a as used in the Holy Quran and ahadith refer to the skies which are known as the heavens. This is separate from Jannah which refers to […]
Question: Assalaamu Alaikum I would like to know if there is anything wrong with playing chess and if there is I would like to know why. Answer: As Salaamu Alaikum, According to the majority of Scholars, playing chess is haram and unlawful. Regarding chess, Ali […]
Question: As-Salamu Alykum, If I say that some food which contains haram ingredients (like Nutella, or meat that was not slaugtered in halal way) is tasty is that kufr if i still believe that those ingredients are haram and not good to eat? Answer: Wa […]
Question: i am very confused about the usage of Allah’s attributes. for instance Allah is As Samad (self sufficient)or Al Qudoos (the Holy). therefore can i say in class “we need to take the following steps so that our economy can be self sufficient” when […]
Questions: Q1. What is Bida’h or Bida’t (بدعة)? How many types are of Bida’h ? Is all types of Bida’h prohibited in Islam ? Q2. What is “Bid’ah Hasana”? Is it Permissible? Q3. A new thing introduced by Khulfa-e-Rashideen like 20 Rakah of Taraweeh, 2nd […]
Question: What is bay’ah or bay’at (‎بَيْعَة‎)? Taking bay’at necessary in islam? if yes, from whom one should take ‎بَيْعَة‎ ? What is method of taking bay’at? Answer: Assalaamu Alaikum, Bay’ah means to take a pledge or taking an oath of allegiance. Based on the […]
Question: As salaamu alaykum May this email reach you with good health and strong emaan. Can you advise if readings/shukrans are permissible and if so please provide evidence from the sunnah of our beloved prophet (peace be upon him) Jazak Allaah Khair Answer: Wa Alaikum […]
Question: Why saying YA Muhammad is consider Shirk or Haram? Some scholars say that saying YA Muhammad is shirk or haram because of the prefix ‘Ya’ means present since the prophet is not present everywhere that’s why it is considered Haram? But According to Arabic […]
Question: Is it allowed to take photograph of one year old boy or girl? Could you kindly explain in detail? Answer: Pictures and photographs are totally Haraam (unlawful) in Islam. Severe warnings and punishment are mentioned in many authentic and sound Traditions of the Prophet […]