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Monetary Penalties on Late Payment: If a Customer Delays in Paying, Can we Charge him for this (and specify it in the contract beforehand)?
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari, UK
: Monetary penalties on late payment: if a customer delays in paying, can we charge him for this (and specify it in the contract beforehand)?
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Working with Medical Insurance
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari, UK
: I have two Questions: (1) Would it be permissible to work as a Medical Billing/Insurance Specialist? I am interested in getting into a program to become this.
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Breast size reduction
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
: There is a sister who asked: her breast are very big, and way out of proportion with the rest of her very slight frame.
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I want to be a good Muslim
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
: I rely upon Allah (swt) alone, but sometimes, just sometimes...when I'm feeling weak...or am unable to pray I lose hope. I think this is some kind of test, I feel very low. I want to be a good Muslim...and help others …
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Marriage Crisis: Trouble with In-Laws, Privacy, and the Rule of Love
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
: My husband, who I love dearly, and I live at my in-laws’ house. My in-laws are very good people, but I don’t feel that my in-laws respect my privacy. They are excellent people; I love them dearly… but…
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Considering Converting: Is it necessary to be circumcised?
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari, UK
I am considering converting to Islam from Catholicism.
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How to figure out my Zakat?
Shaykh Abu Usama
: I have, alhamdulillah, just become free from my students loans and am wondering when should I start paying zakat. What is the exact calculation, i.e. what portion of my earning do I consider basic amount for everyday l…
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Stunning Animals Before Slaughtering Them
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari, UK
: I am sure you have probably answered Questions like this before however this one is regarding Northern Ireland in particular.
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Stipulating Conditions in a Marriage Contract
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari, UK
: I would like to find out whether a woman can stipulate in her marriage contract that She would like to study (deen) at a certain place for a minimum number of years (say 6) and if that is not fulfilled, she would opt t…
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What if my parents do not agree with my choice of university education? RE: Studying at university
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
: I've taken a degree course in medicine here… which I'm supposed to start this October. However, I've spent the last year on a year out in an institute studying Arabic with some Islamic Studies. I now feel that I want t…
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Pornography and the Shariah: Why must things be banned in society?
Shaykh Gibril Haddad
Dear Sir, I'm a South African working in London and have the pleasure of working with a Muslim colleague. We've been discussing various issues about religion and Islam.
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Hidden Riba (interest)?
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari, UK
The answer that Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam, UK gave is confusing me. >'If at the time of agreement, a price is fixed in a way that it does not 'change during the course of the payment period, then this is permissible.
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Length of Adhan and Iqama Prolongations:The Limit of Madd in the Words of Adhan and Kalima Tawhid (La Ilaha Ilallah)
Shaykh Ilyas Patel, UK
: Length of Adhan and Iqama Prolongations: The Limit of Madd in the Words of Adhan and Kalima Tawhid (La Ilaha Ilallah) In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate Shaykh Muhammad Makki Nasr Jarrisi; a great Sh…
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The Necessity of Following the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him)
Shaykh Mustafa as-Siba`i
The necessity of following the messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him) Translated by: Ahmed M.
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Giving a Qur'an to a non-Muslim
Shaykh Ahmad Hajji al-Kurdi of Aleppo
: Is it permitted to give a non-Muslim a copy of the Qur’an (i.e. it has the Arabic text)? What if not giving it leads to bad feelings?
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How do I know that I have seen the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him & give him peace) in my dream?
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari, UK
How do I know that I have seen the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him & give him peace) in my dream?
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How to go about correcting one's husband
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
: We all have flaws, both men and women. I have read that if a husband wants to correct his wife's behaviour that there are several steps that he can take. Firstly, speaking to her and then refusing to share his bed with…
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The Prophet's Intercession and Rank in Paradise (may Allah bless him and give him peace) RE: What is the definition of maqam al-mahmood and maqam al-waseela? What are the differences between the two?
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
: The Prophet’s Intercession and Rank in Paradise (may Allah bless him and give him peace) RE: What is the definition of maqam al-mahmood and maqam al waseela? What are the differences between the two?
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The Imam Speaks Ill of the Companions... Even of the Beloved of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
: If one is listening to the Friday khutba and hears the khateeb slander the Sahaba or make gheeba on the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) - for example saying "there are no holy people in Islam; the Prophet …
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The call to commence (iqama)
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
: My Questionis regarding the Iqama before the beginning of the prayer. When praying behind an Imam, is it a necessary act that needs to be performed or can one pray (start by the imam straight away jumping onto takbeer)…
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RE: Prayers in seeking a good husband
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
: My friend wants to get married however her parents are taking time in looking for a husband for her. She fears that she is getting older and would like to marry as soon as possible.
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Jihad al-Nafs: Spiritual Striving
Shaykh Gibril Haddad
: I have read that if you miss your salaah you will receive 15 punishments...some people say that this is made up, is this true? Wa `alaykum as-Salam: There is no such specific evidence, but its gist can be inferred from…
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Do I perform the night vigil (tahajjud) prayer, or go to the mosque to perform Fajr in congregation?
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
: For many of us Hanafis in the UK who want to pray Tahajjud it is extremely difficult to then make the Fajr jamah and then consequently go to work early in the morning.
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Is it permissible to celebrate the Prophet's birthday (Allah bless him and give him peace)?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Is it permissible to celebrate the Prophet's birthday (Allah bless him and give him peace)?
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A Prayer Hall That May Have Been Set Up Out of Spite
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
: A while back there was another musallah that opened on the other part of town, which is closer than the masjid.
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RE: Psychic powers and the unseen world
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
My friend who is a practicing Muslim, can hold an object belonging to someone and tell them things. This is just one example, other people see dreams, or they can just "see" things...is there an understanding in Islam ab…
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My mother complains way too much
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
: I have a Questionon what I should do about my mom. She’s been through a lot, but she just complains way too much.
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Working for music/video sites
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
I own a web development business and build websites for foreign clients. I wanted to know IS IT ALLOWED to make a website for online video store where people could come and select movies of their choice?
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Leaving a Necessary (Wajib) Act in Prayer, Forgetfulness Prostrations
Shaykh Abu Usamah
: Please tell me what I have to do if I forget to combine any Sura after the Sura-al-Fatiha in the third or fourth rakat of Sunna or nafl salat. Al-Salam `alaykum Adding a sura after Sura al-Fathiha in the 3rd and 4th ra…
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Imam Ghazali on Sufism and the Reality of Spiritual Inspiration
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Imam Ghazali on Sufism and the Reality of Spiritual Inspiration Imam Ghazali on Sufism and the Reality of Spiritual Inspiration from: http://www.sunnipath.com This is an extract from Imam Ghazali’s ‘Munqidh min al-Dalal’…