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Rules of War: Non-Combatants
Shaykh Gibril F Haddad
I have a question regarding the war in Iraq. I heard that the Iraqis beheaded an American civilian , What does the Sharia say about these certain acts?
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Prostration of Recitation During Disliked Prayer Times
Shaykh Sohail Hanif, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Is a prostration of recitation permissible after the Asr prayer has been performed? Answer Assalamu Alaykum There are times when one is not permitted to offer supererogatory prayers and not even make up prayers. These ti…
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The Female Voice & Gender Interaction
SunniPath Fiqh Q&A Support Team
I was told that hanafi women are not allowed to speak when non-mahram men are present, is this true? Also I was told that according to the maliki position that women can speak to non-mahrams, but on a business level.
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What is the Islamic position on surrogate motherhood?
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
What is the Islamic position on surrogate motherhood, which involves "a woman who becomes pregnant usually by artificial insemination or surgical implantation of a fertilized egg for the purpose of carrying the fetus to …
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A Reader on Islamic Spirituality (Sufism)
SunniPath Answer Service Team
I know sufficient Fiqh to fulfil my daily obligations. What I find missing is the spiritual side to this. How would I go abound learning this, are there books you would recommend? What about the Sufi tariqas - are they b…
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Is a divorce by text message valid in Hanafi fiqh
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
Is a divorce by text message valid under Hanafi fiqh provided the message was really sent by the partner and not by a third party using the partners phone?
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Is modest dancing permitted for women? What are its limits and guidelines?
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
Is modest dancing permitted for women? What are its limits and guidelines? Answer If dancing comprises folding the limbs [h: such as the waist] as corrupt and effeminate men and women do, then it is forbidden for both me…
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Gathering to Recite the Qur'an for the Deceased
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
Is it permissible to gather annually in order to complete the recitation of the Qur'an for a deceased person? What are the etiquettes of such a gathering?
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Best form of blessings upon the Prophet (May Allah bless him and give him peace)
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
What is the best form of blessings upon the Prophet – may Allah bless him and give him peace? How can one bless him before and after the call for prayer?
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What is the wisdom behind reciting the blessings upon the Chosen One (may Allah bless him and g
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
What is the wisdom behind reciting the blessings upon the Chosen One (may Allah bless him and give him peace) - while he is the best of creation and the most beloved to Allah?
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How do I increase in presence of heart in prayer?
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
How do I increase in presence of heart in prayer?
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Family Christmas celebration
Shaykh Gibril F Haddad
Is it Permissible to go to ones family’s house on Christmas if one is Muslim and they are Christian, if ones intention is not to celebrate Christmas but to have a family get together? Is it permissible to give them gifts…
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Sufis' Marital Duties
Shaykh Gibril F Haddad
What is Sufism? Does Sufism teach a married to think and love for Allah only? How about his wife and family - in terms of his affections (love) and duties to his wife and family? Should he neglect them? I was quoted "You…
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Recently divorced after a troubled marriage...
Mufti Yusuf Mullan
I have recently been divorced by my husband. During our married life, he was studying and I supported him even when his studies were complete he refused to take up a job offer.
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Is a marriage valid without the express permission of the girl?
Mufti Yusuf Mullan
Is a marriage valid if at the time of the marriage ceremony, the girl's express permission was not sought and her parents knew she wasn't happy with the marriage taking place since she had expressed her concern to her pa…
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Reciting Surah Mulk
Mufti Yusuf Mullan
Does Sura Mulk have the same virtue if it read between Maghrib and Isha, instead of before sleeping?
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Can we take a loan & later re-finance with a Shariah-Compliant Company?
Mufti Yusuf Mullan
We are in the market to purchase a home and have applied for a loan through a Muslim, shari`ah-compliant finance company. There is also a new development subsidized by the city for first-time home owners, but you have to…
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Getting Rid Of Riba Money
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
I heard that its allowed in the Hanifi madhhab to give interest money to the needy, is this correct and if it is, does it include people with debts?
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Attending a church wedding
Shaykh Gibril F Haddad
My half brother is a non-Muslim from my fathers first marriage. He is getting married in a church soon. Am I ok to attend his wedding?
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Honesty in Business Transactions
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
My friend works for a company (Muslim, overseas, engineering) and is one of the head engineers developing a certain product for a client.
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Shaking hands with the opposite gender
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Generally in the West, shaking hands is a polite form of greeting, and not shaking hands is often considered rude. Many times, non-Muslim men want to shake my hand (I am female). When there is an opportunity to explain m…
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Platinum Ring: is it allowed for men?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
The question I have regards platinum, is it allowed for a man to wear this.
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Marriage: it is trying to be a convert because I feel rejected due to my family
Shaykh Nazim Mangera
I am a convert and have been in a long term relationship (with the intention to marry) with another Muslim man, but we are not married. My parents are not aware that I have converted, hence they do not know about my rela…
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Gifts from Bank Money and Salary During Leave of Absence
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Should one accept a monetary gift from one's father or mother in the form of a personal check (or cash) if he saves money in an interest bearing account? If not, why not? What if rejecting such a gift would hurt his feel…
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Leasing a Franchise that sells haram products
SunniPath Answer Service Team
I would like to know if it is Halal for a Muslim to lease a food shop like McDonalds or Subway where pork will be one of the food items. And also is it permissible to start a gas station in which alcohol will be sold?
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Psychiatrists & The Issue of Khalwa
SunniPath Fiqh Q&A Support Team
I would like to become a Psychiatrist. This would most likely involve having to be alone in a room with a woman at some time. What would you advise?
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Are women allowed to visit graves?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Are women allowed to visit graves? Answer Assalamu Alaykum wa Rahmatullah, It is permitted when within the limits and proper conduct outlined by the Shariah, and disliked or impermissible otherwise, as explained in the a…
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Step child molestation: wife becomes unlawful for the husband
Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf Mangera
A sister in our Jammat's daughter has alleged that her stepfather (sister’s husband) molested her... Tests confirm the 10 year old was molested... The brother is in jail, the mother believes her daughter, yet the brother…
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Marrying previous boyfriend secretly to avoid sin & validity of nikah without the consent o
Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf Mangera
I am a 19 year old Muslim girl. When I was about 16 yrs old, I had a boyfriend who was also a Muslim; however none of us were very "practicing". About a year ago, we both began to become more involved in Islam and more c…
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Is it superior to pray Isha at its time or praying close to Fajr time with Tahajjud?
Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf Mangera
What would be more rewarded? praying isha at it's time before the halfway point, or let's say by accident, I go to sleep and happen to get up 30 min before fajr, so I pray isha , and some tahajjud. Which would be the mor…