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The Prophets reasons for his various marriages
Fethullah Gulen
What were the reasons behind the several marriages of the Prophet, upon him be peace? Answer Questions this modern age puts to Islam by Fethullah Gulen.
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Husband Obeying His Mother
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Is a husband obligated to obey his mother on issues which are related to his family, or make decisions for his family based on what would please his mother over his wife? i.e.
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Contemporary Hanafi works, classic Maliki works...
Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf Mangera
I have a cousin who is Maliki. The books that he's studying from are 1,000 years old and all the information chain to the nabi. The books that I have are from South Africa, for example Taleemul Haq, Sunnats, and the sin …
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Husband Says: Stay Away From Parents!
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
My husband does not like it when I interact with my parents and family. He says that I am married to him and his family and my duties lie towards them. Is that true? Do my parents have a right to come over to my house to…
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Someone else taking interest loan for us against our will
Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf Mangera
My parents-in-law are paying interest on the house we all live in … Does this deprive us of barakah (my husband and myself)? Or is it a sin on us too?
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Men plucking hair
Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf Mangera
I think a number of people have posted questions about plucking facial hair, but I don't recall any of them answering clearly the question of men plucking facial hair, that is between the eyebrows and high up on one's ch…
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Severing family relations?
Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf Mangera
I have a long and complicated story: my mother and father sponsored my maternal relatives to come to the west 15 years ago...those uncles and my maternal grandfather have molested me sexually on numerous occasions, my un…
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Does a convert Muslim woman need a guardian (wali) for marriage?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
This is a question from a convert sister. Her entire family is non-Muslim. She wants to get married. Does not know who should be the wali? how does she chose a wali?
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Parents, Wife, Respect and Obedience: A conversation on MSN
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Parents, Wife, Respect and Obedience: A conversation on MSN Answer Brother in question says: if one is married and his parents are of need of him, he is compelled to help them with whatever he has....
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Husbands in the Delivery Room
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Can you tell me the ruling re husbands attending the delivery of their children Answer Walaikum assalam, Legally speaking, there is nothing wrong with it.
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Salafis accusing Sunnis of Innovation: Can the blind accuse others of not seeing properly?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
A Salafi recently accused a brother of bid'a for making salam with two hands. That is by clasping the hand of the person. The brother was told he was doing something against the sunnah. What is the answer on this?
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Some fiqh of female medical treatment…
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
Some fiqh of female medical treatment…
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Marriage: No relationship for 4 months… divorce?
Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf Mangera
I have been married for 6 months, but for the last 3 months we haven't had contact. His excuse is that we have been fighting, so he doesn't feel like it. Have heard by many people that the marriage becomes invalid if the…
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Can some one do Hajj for their love ones who died and couldn't perform Hajj?
Mufti Yusuf Mullan
Can some one do Hajj for their love ones who died and couldn't perform Hajj? Answer In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful. May his abundant blessings be showered on his beloved prophet, the best of creati…
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What is love of Allah?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
What is love of Allah? Answer Walaikum assalam, Dhu’l Nun al-Masri was asked about love.
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Obeying the law of the land... what about the West?
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
Many Muslim youth in the West do not believe it is important to avoid breaking the law in countries that are not the Khilafah.
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I want to study, parents say...
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
I am a female. I want to study, parents let my sisters study but they don't let me now, because I should get married and things like that. I am frustrated because I want to have knowledge and a skill to be useful within …
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Smokey Bacon
Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf Mangera
What is the ruling on foods\confectionary that are Halaal in nature i.e. they are suitable for vegetarians or animal derivative free and also alcohol free but assume the name of Haraam? For example: Walker's Roast Pork f…
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HSBC 'halal mortgage' in UK?
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
I have a question regarding the new 'halal mortgage' scheme by the HSBC bank in UK. I've heard that many scholars have said its permissible because of Ijarah and Murabaha and previously Mufti Taqi Usmani have called this…
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Insurance policy maturing now…
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
I bought an insurance policy 20 yrs back and it is maturing now. The company has calculated a certain sum which will be paid to me on top of the sum I was insured for (premium)- I do not consider it as halal. I have two …
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No sects please, we're Muslim: Blind following of dead scholars
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
No sects please, we're Muslim: Blind following of dead scholars Answer [from: www.masud.co.uk ] Understanding the Four Madhhabs the problem with anti-madhhabism The ummah's greatest achievement over the past millennium h…
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In-Laws
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
What are the rights that parent-in-laws have over their daughter/son-in-law? and vice-versa? Answer Walaikum assalam, In general, the wife's responsibility of obedience is to her husband. His parents do not command this …
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On the Necessity of Loving the Prophet
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
On the Necessity of Loving the Prophet Answer Ash-Shifa’ by Qadi ‘Iyad Chapter Two of Part Two On the Necessity of Loving the Prophet http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/ABewley/shifa2.html Section 1: Concerning the…
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Interaction limits for engaged couples...
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
What are the bounds of talking to one’s fiancé?...is it ok to just talk about my day with him... tell him about personal issues, and seek his advice on it, is it ok just to talk to him just because I want to talk to him.…
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Working in an insurance company
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
I was wondering about the permissibility of working in an insurance company, and in what circumstances would it be overlooked.
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Do we have to pay zakat on stock?
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
Do we have to pay zakat on stock? Answer In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, As a principle, it should be known that Zakat in obligatory (fard) on five items: 1) Gold and silver. 2) Cash (money) 3) M…
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Dhikr Performed in a Group
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Dhikr Performed in a Group Answer Dhikr Performed in a Group (p.
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Interacting with my sister-in-law
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
Because I am currently a student, my wife and I live with my parents. Sometimes, when my brother and his wife visit the home, some issues regarding interaction arise.
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Does the divorce of a drunk man count, and why?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
If a person while drunk pronounces "Talaq, Talaq, Talaq" to his wife, is this an irrevocable divorce?
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Is there anything special about the 15th of Sha`ban?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Is there anything special about the 15th of Sha`ban? Answer Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, Yes, there is. The majority of Sunni scholarship considers it a blessed day and night. It is recommended to fast and spend some…