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Is it permissible for a man to suck his wife’s breast and to drink her milk?
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
Is it permissible for a man to suck his wife’s breast and to drink her milk?
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Is it permissible for a wife to take off her hijab if her husband disapproves of it?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Is it permissible for a wife to take off her hijab if her husband disapproves of it?
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Decorating the Mosque for Mawlid Season
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
When the month of the birthday of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) comes, our local mosque trust decorates the mosque with decorations, colourful ones, like the ones you get on birthdays, such as tinsel, etc…
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Car Insurance Issues…
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
My question has two parts and I am seeking clarification about insurance (I have read previous questions) and items which are paid for in advance which may or may not eventuate. Please see below for explanation.
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Necessity (darura) that makes unlawful lawful… loans on interest? No!
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
Basically, I live in London and got married recently. I do not live with my wife at present as she is staying with my parents. I have been looking to try and purchase a flat or house but the prices are extortionate.
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Protection from Black Magic
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
I need guidance and advice on how to protect from human black magic and evil / jinn. I have been facing some problems for some time now. How I can get advice and guidance and from whom and where?
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How should one seek forgiveness if one has wronged others, both monetary and otherwise?
Shaykh Abdurrahman ibn Yusuf
I have a debt question, both monetary and otherwise. I once worked for a family taking care of their child, but I was physically abusive to the child (astaghfirullah).
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Can a Sunni marry an Ismaili? A Shiite?
the Hanafi Fiqh Staff
Can a Sunni marry an Ismaili? A Shiite?
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The Marriage Contract and its Requirements
Shaykh Munawwar Ateeq Rizvi
A Muslim man marries a Catholic woman in the presence of two Christian witnesses, one male and one woman, in a UK registration office. There was no mention of any mahr being determined.
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Anger: How do I cleanse myself?
Shaykh Munawwar Ateeq Rizvi
The past few months I have noticed that I am carrying more hatred towards others in my heart.
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The Current Spirit of Hajj
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
I recently returned from the Hajj - alhamdulillah and had the following concerns: 1. Please describe the stoning of the Jamarat at the time of the early Muslims.
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Repeating sins: I feel ashamed asking Allah (SWT) for forgiveness
Shaykh Gibril Haddad
I’m nearly 21 & alhamdulillah I’ve got a beard and I’m trying to practice my deen whatever little it may be.
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Casting Aspersions on the Origins of the Hanafi School
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
I have an important question concerning the attached writings from W. Hallaq's book Authority, Continuity and Change in Islamic Law. It concerns Imam Abu Hanifa's (RA)status as school founder and absolute mujtahid.
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Why is masturbation haram? Don't doctors state that there is no harm in it?
Shaykh Muhammad Qaylish
Why is masturbation haram? Don't doctors state that there is no harm in it?
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Does someone who does not wear hijab go to hell?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
If a girl doesn't wear hijab, does it mean that she will go to hell even if she offers Salat, reads Quran regualrly, acts decently, doesn't look at boys, doesn't gossip/babckbite etc?
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Why compete if provision is written?
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
In business they teach us that one of the External factors of the Business environment is Competition or Competitors. In Islam we believe that our provisions are already written.
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Excessive showers due to sex are leading to hair loss
Shaykh Munawwar Ateeq Rizvi
My question is, do a wife and husband have to take a shower after sex? If so, what if the wife has a physical ailment such that taking excessive showers results in hair loss.
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Why does the Qur'an give husbands the right to beat their wives? This sounds like pure savagery. Are women to be treated as animals? This has always distressed me.
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Why does the Qur'an give husbands the right to beat their wives? This sounds like pure savagery. Are women to be treated as animals? This has always distressed me.
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Is it permitted to eat food which contains white wine extract?
Shaykh Yusuf Mullan
Is it permitted to eat food which contains white wine extract? Wa alaikum salaam, No.
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Conjugal relations during pregnancy
Shaykh Yusuf Mullan
Can you explain if Islam allows sex while the wife is pregnant? If yes, up to which month of the pregnancy is it allowed?
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Medication with methyl alcohol, can it be consumed?
Shaykh Yusuf Mullan
I’ve got some pills and they have methyl included. Can I use them?
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What is the Islamic understanding of the last few hours of Prophet Isa's (upon him be peace) life?
Shaykh Gibril Haddad
What is the Islamic understanding of the last few hours of Prophet Isa's (a.s.) life? I know that Allah did not allow for him to be crucified, and lifted him up before this could happen (peace be upon him).
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How is Zakat calculated on stocks? Is it a percentage of the value of the stocks, or the profit you made during the year?
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
How is Zakat calculated on stocks? Is it a percentage of the value of the stocks, or the profit you made during the year?
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I used to get up for Fajr, but am no longer doing so regularly… Sometimes, I get up and turn off the alarm and then go back to sleeping again… Help!
Sidi Faraz Rabbani
I used to get up for Fajr, but am no longer doing so regularly… Sometimes, I get up and turn off the alarm and then go back to sleeping again… Help!
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How can I increase my love for the Prophet-may Allah bless him and give him peace?
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
How can I increase my love for the Prophet-may Allah bless him and give him peace?
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What is the ruling of trimming the beard in the Shafi‘i school?
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
What is the ruling of trimming the beard in the Shafi‘i school?
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The prohibition of masturbation
Shaykh Amjad Rasheed
Since contemporary physicians say that masturbation is not harmful to the body, and since things are originally permissible, what is the wisdom behind prohibiting masturbation? Is there a spiritual harm in it?
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Is it haram to love someone? (I am a practicing teenager)
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
I am a female teenager who dresses Islamically and follows the Sharia to the best of my ability. I do not take part in stuff that other teenagers my age do.
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The Etiquette of Visiting
Courtesy of Madrasah Arabia Islamia
The Etiquette of Visiting The Etiquette of Visiting Courtesy: Madrasah Arabia Islamia - Azaadville, South Africa The Holy
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Muslim Passion for Christ
Ibrahim N. Abu Sharif
Muslim Passion for Christ Like everyone else, I was warned about the blood and violence, and braced for it.