Q. What is taqiyyah (something to do with the permissibility of lying) and the sunni view/belief regarding this? A. Taqiyyah is the act of deliberately deceiving others, and (practicing it) is among the fundamental teachings of the shias. Shias, in general, tell people who do […]
Q. Is it true to say that Islam was spread by the sword? What was the purpose of fighting so many battles especially during the caliphate of Umar (radiallahu anhu)? A. No, it is not true to say that Islam was spread by the sword. […]
Q.What do the scholars and Muftis of the Islamic Shariah say regarding Hazrat Abu Talib? Few people call him kafir and they also claim that the kuffar of Abu Talib is proved from clear Quranic ayaat and sahih authentic ahadith. Anyone who considers Abu Talib […]
Q. What is the ruling on the cutting of nails? I have read that we should cut our nails within forty days, is this true? A. Cutting the nails regularly is part of the teachings in Islam, and one is required to avoid keeping them […]
Q. Can you explain to me what is (1) Tasawwur, (2) Jaray by Tasawwur and is it permissible, (3)Â Jaray with sticks and is it permissible. I had some pains over a year that doctors couldn’t explain and I received jaray and it finished. He […]
Q. What is the ruling on using alcohol based medicines including cough syrups and other medicines namely swedish bitters? A. The Majority of scholars have mentioned that these should only be used when there is no other alternative medicine. Once there are other medicines then […]
Q. I have a question regarding dog breeding and whether it is halal. I came across several hadiths which indicate that prophet Muhammad (SAW) forbid the selling price of a dog and even said that evil is the gain from a prostitue, fortune teller and […]
Q. I’m jobless for last two years. I am regular practising four time fard salah except Fajar, and regular practising Salatul Haja and I also used dua “Allahummafini bihalailaka unhamika waagni bifazlika amansiwak” after Asa prayer but I not getting job. I think Allah make […]
Q. Is it permissible to go on a boat cruise? I will not go to the pool nor will I go to any club. My intention is to go to relax and visit the different countries. A. If you are traveling by boat from one […]
Q. I have been doing some research on Marijuana and Islam. I have found the following: O you who believe! Truly, intoxicants and gambling and divination by arrows are an abomination of Satan’s doing: avoid it in order that you may be successful. Assuredly Satan […]