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A Muslim Woman Marrying a Non-Muslim Man
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
If a muslim girl marries a non muslim is her nikah valid? and is she classed as being out of islam? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful In the Name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful.
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Should I marry my irreligious boyfriend? He says he'll change after marriage
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari
I have had friendship with a boy in three years. I have become more religious since that time, and i know that i shouldn have contact with this boy. The problem is that I am not strong enough to break up with him. I have…
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Can I pray at school on the library carpet? Can I pray with my shoes on?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Is it permissible to pray at school in a library on carpet upon which people walk with shoes if it is dry and there are no apparent traces of impurity?
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Prostitution Sin
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari
I sinned in prostitution due to poverty and suffering, now I am remorseful and cannot seem to forget the sin, nor can i cope with being poor. I am afraid I may be put in a desperate situation again and turn to it for mon…
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Effect of Repeating the Word 'Allah'
Miscellaneous
Effect of Repeating the Word 'Allah' by Vander Hoben Answer Assalamu alaikum, Not quite fiqh, but I couldn't help but think, "Salafis, take this!"
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Can Muslim women study in a non-Muslim university environment?
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Is it permissible for Muslim women to seek education in medicine in a non-Muslim environment where non-Muslim men do not lower their gazes? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful In the Name of Allah, …
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Death before 40 guarantees heaven?
Ustadha Shazia Ahmad
I have read from some sources that say death before the age of forty makes a person go to the 'lower' heaven and escape divine punishment, regardless of how he died or their religious affiliation. They use chapter 46 (Ah…
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My husband insists on anal sex
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari
As-salaam Alaikum, my question is regarding Anal Sex. I know clearly that anal sex is forbidden in Islam. However my husband is not a well practicing Muslim. I try to practrice Islam as closely as possible and try to rem…
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Can you breastfeed infront of dad and brother?
Wajihah Gregor
My friend is currently pregnant. She asked me to find out if she is allowed to breastfeed infront of her mother, sister and sister in law as her breasts will be exposed infront of them. She would like to know if she can …
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I find it difficult to sit in the sunna position in prayer
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
How important is it for the Muslim to sit in iftirash style in the prayer? If it causes him difficulty and distracts him from concentrating on his prayer does he lose out on any reward from Allah (swt)?
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Zakat to Charity organizations
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
While paying zakat money to a charity organization, do we have to take into consideration the portion of that money that goes towards their owen overhead expenses.
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Giving information about Islam
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I have a christian friend who has shown interest in Islam, we've had some brief conversations about beliefs and fundamentals of both religions.
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Am I Muslim? Do I need to pray?
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I am an intern for an NPO that deals with Muslim-Jewish youth (fostering dialogue between the two). As I was moderating the forums, I came across this question. I didn't know what to tell her.
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Refuse relations with spouse
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
1) am i allowed to refuse having sex with my husband? i read in a book that angels will curse me the whole night if i refuse sex with him. that doesnt seem fair. is it true?
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Playing with dolls and stuffed animals
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
What is the Shafi'i ruling on a child having dolls and stuffed animals? .
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My Future sister-in-law has removed her Hijab
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I am a practising muslimah who comes from a conservative and educated practising sunni muslim family (Mashallah). My sisters and I all observe hijaab and we all try to better ourselves as muslims each day.
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The Elementary Teachings of Islam
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
The Elementary Teachings of Islam Answer Assalamu alaikum, This is a useful online text called The Elementary Teachings of Islam
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A Victim of Sexual Abuse...
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari
I am a victim of sexual abuse as a very young child, at home. And our household situation was really crazy.... I am still traumatized by it, and feel deep despair about life and my personal situation... Is there any way …
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Qadha, Displacement of Du'a Qunoot, Qunoot Nazila
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
1. a) Sidi Faraz stated: "When performing makeups, it remains a strong confirmed sunna (sunna mu'akkada) to give the call to prayer (adhan), quietly, for every session of prayer.
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Naming child after angels
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Can you name your child after an angel like one of the four main angels, such as Gibril?
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Mother indulges in backbiting
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari
How should I deal with my mother who indulges in talking about the bad characteristics of other people? She is basically a good person, prays five times a day but one habit she has is to talk about the bad attributes and…
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Is it proper to use your cell phone to check voicemail while someone is speaking?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I was sitting with a fellow Muslim and we were having a conversation. In the middle of the conversation as I was speaking, he decided to pick up his cell phone and check his voicemail.
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Reciting three extremely short verses and the validity of prayer
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
If someone recites the first the verses of Surat al-Qari`a, which are extremely short, would their prayer be invalid? What if this was done when making up a lot of missed prayers?
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Need Help Controlling Desires
Wajihah Gregor
I am a teenager and I try to be a good Muslim, but sometimes when I'm alone watching TV I go on to the wrong channels and i start watching it. I feel really bad after, but then in a few days time I do it again.
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I don't pray Fajr or Isha. Can you advise me?
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari
I am a 15 year old male and i read my daily salaat regularly, but i do not read fajar or esha. The reason because esha is late and i don't bother to wake up for fajr.
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Non-muslim half brothers
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I reverted a year ago, alhumdulillah, but am not sure as to what is appropriate with my non muslim family members. Do I have to wear hijab in front of my half brothers (my father's sons from his previous marraige)? What …
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Is it wrong to praise the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) too much?
Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Some of our Muslim brethren are "hypersensitive" to excessive praise of the Prophet.
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Explanation of the Names of the Prophet
Shaykh Gibril F Haddad
SHARH ASMA' AL-NABI: Explanation of the names of the Prophet Answer [1-revised] EXPLANATION OF THE NAMES OF THE PROPHET, ALLAH'S BLESSINGS AND PEACE UPON HIM
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Fate of Non-Muslims in the Afterlife
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
What is the proper understanding of the fate of Non - Muslims in the afterlife?
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Difference between confirmed and non-confirmed sunnas in terms of performance
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
what is the difference between offering sunnate muaqqada & gair sunnate muaqqada prayer Answer In the Name of Allah, with blessings and peace on the Messenger of