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Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. Is it permissible to use aftershave that contains alcohol? Does the type of alcohol contained in the aftershave make a difference? I have asked around and have received conflicting answers. Please advise.

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. I got married in a non-Muslim country in the embassy of the country where my wife is from. I did this so she would have a wali (guardian), but the witnesses were not Muslim. Is my marriage permissible despite that? Jazakum Allahu Khayran.

,,salamo alikom ,,i am asking about the cosmetic surgery of buttock implant ,,actually i suffer from that point pscycologically ,,so is it halal for me to do this surgery ,,i am veiled gurl and wearing polite clothes ,,but i am asking about this surgery because i am getting soon for marriage and i dunt like my shape in lingery clothes so ,,and it depress me ,,please tell me is it halal or 7aram ,,and tell me what to do ???..

Is it permissible to donate one's hair to a make a wig for those suffering from cancer?

Assalamu Alaykum,I was wondering whether wine vinger is halal or not? its used in ketchup, mayo and french dressings.M'salama

AOA i wish to read a book or the Prophets sirat.and need suggestions for good ones.thankyou

If a woman puts on Mascara on her eyelashes and then performs ablution (wudhu). Is her ablution invalid?

before prophet Ibrahim{As}those prophets who had come did they under gone circumcission or not? If one muslim doesn't under go circumcission how far he is Muslim?

As-salamu `alaykum. I heard many Muslim scholars say that every true Muslim will eventually go to Jannah. We could say that a Muslim may have committed many sins but then he asks Almighty Allah for forgiveness; however, someone else is not able to ask for forgiveness and Almighty Allah has not forgiven him, so he will go to Hellfire and will go through the punishment for his particular sins and will eventually enter Jannah. I even heard that Almighty Allah will forgive a person in Hellfire who has a very small amount of faith in his heart.now I read An-Nisaa’, 93; it says, [Whoso slayeth a believer of set purpose, his reward is Hell for ever. Allah is wroth against him and He hath cursed him and prepared for him an awful doom.] Here it is mentioned that if someone kills a believer unlawfully then he has to abide in Hellfire forever. This statement is now confusing me. I think that if the killer is a Muslim and he committed a major sin, he will eventually enter Jannah after completing his punishment. I read some tafseerand it mentioned that in this verse ‘forever’ means for a long period of time, because only disbelievers will abide in Hellfire forever. I also agree that Muslims cannot be in Hellfire forever. Can you please explain all this to me, because I always trust on your answers.

As-salamu `alaykum. What should a man do if he finds his wife making love to another man? Can he kill both of them?

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. When you make du`aa' (supplication) to Almighty Allah, does that du`aa' come true quickly, or does it take time? Jazakum Allahu Khayran.

Allah has created us to test us. But we don?t know what route we are going to take in this world, but only Allah knows, so why is he testing us even though he knows where we are going to end up. Yes, one mite say Allah put us in this world to prove to ourselves that we did do those actions which led to us being in heaven/hell, but yet again, Allah new where we were going end up in the afterlife.Yes, no human will complain if he went to heaven without being given a chance in this world, but a sinner WOULD complain that he want given a chance in this life. But yet again Allah has already said when we are born whether we going to heaven or hell?..but we didn?t have a choice from the day we were born, but rather it was Allah  is who decided our fate and not ourselves, so what?s the point of testing us and having choices, when Allah has already said that im going to hell/heaven when im born.

Assalamu alaikum again, may Allah bless you for all the help you are offering.  Can you plase define one brestfeeding? I was breastfed by my cousin and she said I drank two breast full of milk. but i dont know how many breastfeedings that is considered to be as.thank you

assalamualaikum dear scholars this is my first time to post a question on islamonline i have one doubt on giving fateha on food is it permisable in islam or not jazakallahulkhair

As-salamu `alaykum. I would like to know if someone cannot remember or is unsure whether he read Surat Al-Fatihah in one of the rak`ahs, should he repeat the Prayer? Jazakum Allahu Khayran.

Assalam alikom wa rahmatullah wa baraktuhmy question is about the Quran,and if non-muslims are allowed to touch/hold it.i mean the original arabic copy not the translation,as i gave one of the non-muslim friends a copy of the arabic Quran as a gift,i wanted to know if i'm required to tell them about ghasul and wudu before holding it,or it doesn't matter as they are not muslims?thanks.

assalam walekum i want to tell that is love is permissable in islam can u tell me plz

As-salamu `alaykum. Many non-Muslims claim that Shari`ah is unfair to women because of the way it deals with the issue of rape. Why does Shari`ah not completely accept DNA evidence? Could it be that witnesses were required in the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) due to the social system at that time? Moreover, is it true that if the woman fails to prove the identity of the culprit, she would be punished?Jazaka Allahu khayran

What If wife and husband both go in Jannah, but one of them go in higher jannah.

 As-salamu `alaykum  I want to know that as a Muslim can we eat the food that been fried in the same oil that PORK has been fried.A lots of people say that if the temprature goes on a specific point it is HALAL. but I am not sure please help me.

As-salamu `alaykum. What is the time and the conditions when repentance is not accepted? Why is it closed at this point? Can you explain this by providing reasons?

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. What are the du`aa' [supplication] and Qur'anic verses that I can recite for my son so that he may remain in the Islamic ways and strengthen his faith? I live in Canada, and my son is 10 years old. I try my best to perform Prayer and read Qur'an, but I still need to know some du`aa' to prevent him from watching un-Islamic programs on TV, like wrestling, etc. Please let me know what I can do in this respect. Jazakum Allahu khayran.

Dear scholar, I love a girl who is 19 yrs old, I m 26 yrs old. She is from Pakistan but lives in London, I live in India. We both love each other from the deep of our heart. But her parents don?t want me. Without knowing anything about me they said no. Now they have fixed her marriage to her cousin, after doing all they asked her for her consent, so that she couldn?t say no. She tried to say no but then they threatened her saying if she wants to marry of her own choice (to me) she has to leave them forever and also said that if something happens to them she will be responsible. Just for the sake of her parent?s happiness and social status and reputation she agreed and said yes at that time. But she is not happy with this relation as she loves me a lot. But she can?t say anything to her parents as well, as she is worried about their reputation and social status, that there will be an insult for them. I want to know if she marries in this condition, will it be legal and lawful as her parents emotionally blackmailed her at the same time she says that she wont be happy ever and she wont be able to forget me. And she says that she wont be able to accept her cousin as husband as she sees him as his brother always. What alternate way is there so that she can convey her wish to their parents? If she marries, I won?t marry anyone ever, I love her madly, may be I?ll die. As I have accepted her as my wife keeping Allah as witness. Please help. I?ll be very grateful to you. Thank you.

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. I am a Muslim woman, and I am working as a university lecturer. I always try to maintain Islamic manners and etiquette. Does Islam permit me to do this kind of job? Please help me. Jazakum Allahu khayran.

My case is, my friend (a muslim) just bought a bearded dragon (a type of lizard pet which is popular nowdays).Another friend of mine also start to dive into this hobby, except he decided to get a children python (again, another famous pet snake).I have heard that reptiles are satan's pet ( or is it just snakes and lizards? please confirm this)Even if reptile's are satan's pet, they shouldn't be killed at sight of seeing them (some of my muslim friend are doing this). I believe this is animal cruelty.Anyway, my main question is reptiles allowed to be kept as pets and is it true that I should kill when I see one?P/s: I have a pet turtle for years now, is that ok? Sorry for spelling and grammatical error

Assalam alaikum warahmatullah wabarakatuI'm really concerned about having committed shirk. It is a deep fear of mine and I always seek refuge in Allah from ever getting involved in shirk.I needed an answer to a question I had submitted and without realising what I had said, I had uttered "someone please help me" I know only Allah SWT can help me and I'm in no doubt about that, but I would like some clarification as to whether my statement meant I have committed shirk.Jazakallahu khair.

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum.Is egg donation allowed in Islam?

 Assalamu aalikum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuhu!thank you so much for all your efforts, may Allah reward you greatly and bless you with knowlodge, determination and patience. I usually fall asleep shortly after I go to bed. But some days ago I just couldn't, I kept awake for a time that seemed like hours. I kept listening surat Al-Qiyammah in my mind again and again, with no interruption. It is a surat that I used to like because of the "melody" of its words, but which I started to appreciate even more after I had read carefully the translation of Yusuf Ali and his commentary and finally memorized the surat. I recite it frequently in my salawat and in an audible voice when doing my shores at home. My question is, did this mean anything or was it just a meaningless insomnia? One more question related to the above, if it's not an abuse. Is it wrong for a Muslim woman to recite the Holy Qur'an in an audible voice? I've heard some saying that the voice is part of the awra, but I can recite the Qur'an in a business like voice, no need to soften it. Is it wrong still? My in-laws or some other relatives of my husband sometimes ask me to recite what I know from the Qur'an, as it is a strange thing for them to listen to: a non-Arab converted Muslim. I usually refuse as I don't know if it's haram or makruh, unless there are only women present. Jazakum Allahu khayran

Salaam Is there a way so we can talk to our loved ones who are death?

SALAM ALAIKUM I have question regarding gynecomastia surgery ..that is ..is gynecomastia surgery allowed in islam ..if a male had big sized breast then is it allowed for him to reduce them by surgerical method ?? and the consequences for this basically being embarassment.. Please i would like you to address this issue. Regards 

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. Nowadays many people issue fatwas and claim they are Muftis. Would you please mention some rules and ethics of a mufti that one can resort to for counseling? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

If a pregnant woman's embryo is diagnosed with Down Syndrome and she is 12 weeks pregnant, is abortion in this case permissible to avoid tormenting both the child and it's family?

in salah how much a female is suppose to cover . In this please mention about feet.

My husband claims he loves me and is not thinking of taking another wife "at the moment". He is happy to have me as his wife.He treats me well and I do not have complaints about him otherwise except that he goes out and make female friends and flirts with them. He also chats with women online.This hurts me immensly.He thinks its permissible because he is allowed to look for a second wife and if he met someone and liked, he would marry her.Is friendship/flirting/courtship outside marriage permissible for Muslim men because it may lead to a halal purpose i.e marriage?

Salaam Brother..I am student in UK pursuing my masters in Investment and Finance..I reside in Saudi Arabia and intend to return back after my studies.. What i wanted to enquire is since ill be working in the banking sector, is working in banks haraam and above all is the Saudi Stock market haraam,,as all the world markets are haraam as thy are based on speculation..If i work in an investment bank, will all my earnings be haraam...Jazaak Allah

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. A few years ago, I entered a lucky draw where it was required to place the label of a soft drink that was purchased in an enveloped and post it to the distributor of the soft drink. I submitted a few entries. I won the grand prize which was a car. I sold off the car and with the addition of some savings, I bought a house and rent it out and have been using the rental money for personal use. Is such lucky draws considered as gambling? If it is, what should we do now? Jazakum Allahu Khayran.

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. What are the miracles of our Prophet Mohammed (peace and blessings be upon him)? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Dear scholar! We all know that it is prohibited for a Muslim to drink alcohol. The question that bothers me all the time is about the dangers of alcohol. What health hazards does alcohol have on the human body? Can you enlighten me in this regard? Jazakum Allah Khayran!

Respected scholar, As-Salamu `alaykum. Why is it that Palm-reading should not be practiced? I really need your advice based on Qur’an and Hadith about reading hand lines. Jazakum Allah khayran.

As-Salamu `alaykum. Is it permissible to allow non-Muslims to attend a funeral of a Muslim during burial and other procession? If yes, to what extent and under what conditions? For example, can the non-Muslims participate in the actual burying of the dead Muslim? Please cite evidences, incidents etc. Also, can a Muslim attend a funeral of a non-Muslim who is not related to him?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. I know that belief in the Qadar (Divine predestination) is a prerequisite for sound faith. However, I'd like to know if there is any conflict between the Qadar and Du`a'? How can the Du`a' influence one's Qadar, which is already predetermined by Allah, Most High. Jazakum Allah Khairan.

Dear scholars, As-Salaam `Alaykum. Would you please shed light on the importance of maintaining good relations with one’s relatives in Islam? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Scholars of Islam, As-Salaam `Alaykum. Is the God of the Bible “Yahweh” the same as the God of Islam “Allah”, since I am new to Islam and one of my Muslim brothers told me that the God of the Bible is the God of Israel and the God of the Qur’an, Allah, is the true God. Is that true because I am confused, for Moses and several other Prophets are mentioned in the Qur’an?

Dear Scholars, As-Salamu `Alaykum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatuh. I’d like to know whether it’s Islamically permissible to buy a stolen property or not? Jazakum Allah Khayran.

Dear scholars, as-Salamu `alaykum. My question is how soon after having sex should a bath be taken? We have heard that everything you do before having a bath like walking or cooking is haram (forbidden). Is it OK to take bath just before your next Prayer? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Dear scholar,Assalam AlekumI have two questions.the first one is that many Muslims in the sub-continent hold what I find to be superstitions. They say that the janamaaz (prayer mat) should be folded after use else Shaytan will pray on it. They also advise young women to not walk under trees during the night because djinns live there. Can you please clarify what the correct Islamic conclusion is to these thoughts. My second question is if reading tea leaves is a legitimate Islamic practice to unearth what is wrong with one's CURRENT (not future) life. Is using numbers associated with one's name to see if a decision is good also a legitimate practice?thank you for your time. Allah Hafiz

Respected scholars, As-salamu `alaykum. In one masjid here, I saw people praying two nafl (optional) rak`ahs immediately after the Adhan of Maghrib, but before the fard salah (pres cribed prayer). Is this practice correct? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

In two seperate dreams, I have recited Surat Ikhlas to ward off evil things.  In one, I am stopping an evil force which is trying to break all time barriers, and in the other I read when I see two women putting "taweez" in my cupboard and the "taweez" turn into a star and fly away when I read Surat Ikhlas.  This is the only Surat which has appeared in my dreams.  Can you please explain the significance of this Surat?  I read it quite often.

Assalamu alaikum. Is there any concept in islam as such that names do have impact on the person in his personality etc. Please explain. Allah hafiz

I was wondering if there is any ruling in Islam about the naming of pets? Is it alright to give your pet cat a human name? I never thought about it until someone questioned the human name I gave my new cat.

Dear Scholars,Assalamu ?alaykum,The Jews and Christians are called kufaar in the Holy Qur?an because of some of their beliefs and actions. However, the way some scholars and writers frequently use the word nowadays connotes hatred, hostility and killing of innocent Christians. In some countries, whenever there is a misunderstanding between Muslims and Christians, Christians will be killed and there churches will be burnt or destroyed and the Christians usually retaliate inflicting higher casualty on the Muslims.Some of us think that we Muslims should respect the places of worship of the Jews and the Christians and their life even though they are kufaar. Some people have called our attention to some comments of some of our respected Scholars; for example:1. Sheikh Ibn Taimiyah was reported to have said: "[The following is] a disbeliever: Whoever believes that churches are the houses of Allah in which He is worshipped or who thinks that what the Jews and Christians do are valid acts of worship of Allah and obedience to Him and His Messenger, or loves or approves of what they do, or aids them in having such places and establishing their religion, and he does so thinking that is a way of getting closer to Allah or worshipping Allah."But we read in the Holy Qur?an: "(They are) those who have been expelled from their homes in defiance of right (for no cause) except that they say "Our Lord is Allah. "Did not Allah check one set of people by means of another there would surely have been pulled down monasteries churches synagogues and mosques in which the name of Allah is commemorated in abundant measure. Allah will certainly aid those who aid His (cause); for verily Allah is Full of Strength Exalted in Might (Able to enforce His Will)" Q22:40.Some of us think that ?Whoever believes that churches are the houses of Allah in which He is worshipped? may be responsible for the burning and destruction of Churches whenever there are misunderstanding between Muslims and Christians in some countries.Are there any instances in the past (during the time of the salaf) when Muslims destroyed the places of worship of the Jews and Christians when they conquered their lands? Please explain the meaning of the statement in relation to the verse.2. Some Muslims think fighting and killing non-Muslims is allowed because Allah says: ?Fight those who do not believe in Allah or in the Last Day and who do not consider unlawful what Allah and His Messenger have made unlawful and who do not adopt the religion of truth [i.e. Islam] from those who were given the Scripture ? [fight] until they give the jizyah willingly while they are humbled.? Q9:29.What should be our understanding of the above verse now that the Muslim countries are weak and Islam has spread all over the world and Muslims are the minority in many Non-Muslim countries? Are Al-Qaeda members and their supporters following verse Q9:29? Is there any Muslim country nowadays where jizyah is collected from non-Muslims? If no, why?May Allah reward you abundantly for your answers.

Is it allowed to make eyebrows in islam. in what condition it,s allowed.

Assalam'u'Alaikum Shaikh, My doubt is regarding the Aqeeqah. Is the action of burying in the ground(or flowing into a river/stream of water) the shaved hair of a child considered a bidah? Or is it a recommended action? Is there some hadith regarding this? JazakAllah'u'Khair

As-Salamu `Alaykum. I am the only Muslim in my family and I read the Hadith that Paradise lies under the feet of the mother. What is the meaning of this Hadith, and is this also true of a mother who is non-Muslim? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Assalamualaykum w.r.t.Dear scholars ,Does a divorce take effect when a husband in an anger says to his wife 'OK I'll divorce you ' but never proceed doing it .Thank You

I need details on How to perform Guslu Janaiz for the muslim corpse.Thank you.

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. I would appreciate it if you would kindly write a brief note on the rights of workers in Islam. Jazakum Allahu khayran.

In the wake of the event that rocked the US lately, we see that people’s reaction to this event differ. As some people run into wild excitement and joy, considering what happened as Allah’s Wrath befalling the Americans, we see others showing sympathy and sharing the American brothers their grief and sorrow. So I think this begs a question: which attitude to adopt? What does Islam say on such issue?

There are people who think that because some of the rulers commit acts of disbelief and sin, we are obliged to rebel against them and attempt to change things even if that results in harming the Muslims in that country, at a time when there are many problems in the Muslim world. What is your opinion?

Assalamu Alaikom,I just wanted to ask about the latest fatwa on currency trading. I have searched a lot for an answer and still couldnt find one. Most scholars just specify the conditions for trading to be acceptable such as 'al taqabod' and the other conditions, but it seems to me they are still beating around the tree. The question is simple: Is foreign currency trading through current international brokerage agencies such as FXCM, Fxsol and MGI halal, provided that the opened accounts are interest -free?I would really really appreciate your response.Thanks Rasha

As-salaam-u-Alikum, Q.) All the scholars agree that Sahih Bukhari is the best book after the Holy Quran. I want to know that are the books written by Imam Abu Hanifah not best after The Holy Quran as he wrote them after discussing with the companion of the Holy prophet (SAW) while Imam Bukhari did not meet any of the companions??? Please Answer. Jazakallah.

Is it compulsory for me to pay zakat though i am not working (housewife only). Once in a while i do deposit some cash in charity boxes in malls and other places. Also please tell me if we can give money to beggars on streets whether 'muslim' or 'non-muslim'. And should Zakat be given only to muslims? And if we help family members financially can in huge amount can we consider that as Zakat?

ASLA MU ALAIKUMa RELATIVE OF MINE TOLD Me THAT SOME ONE TOLD HIM THAT INSIDE THE HOLY KAABA THERE IS A GRAVE OF HAZRAT HAJRAH.IS IT TRUE?THANX

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. What is the Islamic ruling concerning cheating in exams? I graduated from secondary school with excellent marks. However, I cheated in four exams; our teachers gave us the answer to some questions. Now I am in the third year of the faculty of pharmacy. Is it haram (prohibited) for me to study in this faculty? Should I leave it? Once I graduate from the faculty of pharmacy, would my salary be haram due to the fact that I did not deserve to join it in the first place? Jazakum Allah khayran.

As-Salamu `alaykum. Is it permissible to combine two intentions in supererogatory prayers or fasting?

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. Can blasphemy be forgiven by Allah if the person who did it sincerely repents? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

Assalamu alaikum I once told a woman I do not know very well that in every position we take in salat we must wait for some time the " tuma'neena" time. Is it true that we must wait the tuma'neena time for every position during salat or only for standing up after ruku' and sitting between the two sajdat of each rak'a? And if what I have said to this woman was incorrect, must I look for her and correct what I have said? Barak Allahu fikum for this wonderful service.May we all be dwellers of His Jannah in shaa Allah..

AsalamalikumMy father has recently passed away and I would like to know that if one reads the Quran in English transliteration is it accepted by Allah swt. ALso can the chapters of the Quran be submitted towards the khatam for the deceased and if so will his soul receive 'Suhaab' equalling the same as if the quran was read in arabic script.ThankyouAllah Hafiz

As-salam-o-alaikum, My name is Asad, I'm a muslim from Pakistan.there are a few question that are bothering me for a long time...and i still havent got the answer yet... My question are :1)Why do we muslims pray namaz in the direction of Khana-e-kaba? Why do we consider it as a symbol of God's residence,though its just a building of stone and Hindus also worship a statue of stone,considering it a god.2)Where is written in the Quran that we have to pray (Namaz) five times a day? if your answer is with reference to hadith, then how can we beleive that a Hadith is true or not?3)What is the logic of repeating Ayats of quran,Names of Allah again and again?Please reply me in detail, because if you answer these questions, i'll be able to make a boy embrace islam, because he asked me these questions, and i was unable to answer him at that time, currently he is an Atheist.

What are the paticular profit's of reciting "LAILAHA ILLALLAHU WAHDAHU LASHARIKALAHU WAASHADUANNA MOHAMMADAN ABDAHU WA RASULAHU" in the morning or evening or while going to bed or any other time.

As Salaamu Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi Wa barakatuh,     It occured to me that most of the prayer mats we pray on has the picture of the kabaa on it. Would stepping/walking on the kabaa's picture mean disrespecting it? Also, if a mother and her son are praying in the same room individually, would they still have to arrange their positions so that the women is behind the man? Lastly, due to my university schedule, I have to combine the Dhuhr and Asr prayers on every second friday, because my lab is held through the entire time of Asr that day. I know that the practice of combining prayers must not become a habit, so is it okay that I continue to do this once every two weeks, or leave my class for a few minutes to pray Asr (the labs require every second that we have as they are very long with limited time)?

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. I want to ask about some people who have permanent residence status in Canada and who seek political asylum; these people submitted false documents and papers to stay in Canada.according to that fact, is their income halal? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

i have many questions but when the time comes to ask i forget.... firstly ....are we all children of Adam PBUH or are we all descendants from that era but of different individuals?is nose peircing haraam?and also.... can a muslim actually marry another muslim of a different nationality..i.e. arab marrying pakistani...i mean if not does this not go against what allah said about discrimination in islam?and also....i want to be a lawyer...should i?i mean islamically is it allowed?

Asalamu alakum.I am asking in the context of India where Mushriks are majority.Why Scholars interprit Dawa as Fard Kifa?Verse is3:104which says a group among Muslims should do duty.But3:110says everyone has to do duty,means Fard Ain.Now 9:71 also says everyone including women not some.So3:104maybe interpreted wrong as Scholars can make mistake,as it becomes a contradiction when at 2 places says everyone has to do & one place say only some has to do.Some Scholars did interprit 3:104 as ?by you?instead of ?from amongst you?.Tafseers also say3:104 was revealed in Medina after establisment of Islamic state when duties where divided to groups to do Dawa,establish prayer,Zakat collection,civil,defence etc.Then there is no contradiction.Mecca is similair to India though not 100%.Who can deny that if any Sahaba did not do dawa to Mushriks?infact for 13 years?It was In Medina duty divided.Some say we need ilm & then nobody does dawa giving excuse we have no ilm.All we have to say is about Allah,Prophets/Quran &its Message /Hereafter.Did Siddique,Umar,Ali have deep ilm initially?Definitely we must learn (12:108) but also do Dawa as when we converse to Mushriks we are encouraged to learn more to make Islam superior.We recite Iklas everyday.Proclaim He Is one,He has no son. Muslim believes so.Mushriks are idol worshippers believing in more than one god and Christians believe Jesus(peace be on him)as son of God.We are surrounded by these Mushriks..Is this only 4 recitation or also 4 preaching?Islam is not mere theories.Many recite Surah Kahf on Friday but Verse 4 says Quran revealed to warn those whosay Allah has son.Who warns?but a few?Has time andCan learn about Fiqh matters&how to defeat all Muslim groups except his own which is only correct as in 30:32&create enemity,but no Dawa as it is Kifaya & support of Scholars so the excuse of no ilm & thus escapes responsibility.Enemies are smiling.Dear Scholars.Help.Was Salam.

Dear Scholars and all sisters/brothers, Assalamu alaykum.all Scholars agree there is no way to justify the marriage of a Muslim woman with a non-Muslim man even if the woman works and provides for herself and the husband lets her practice her faith in every aspect of her life. According to the Qur?an: "Nor marry (your girls) to unbelievers/idolaters until they believe: A man slave who believes is better than an unbeliever/idolater, even though he allures you. Unbelievers do (but) beckon you to the Fire. But Allah beckons by His Grace to the Garden (of bliss) and forgiveness, and makes His Signs clear to mankind: That they may celebrate His praise" (Al-Baqarah 2: 221). But does this verse include the People of the Book as well? It is still not clear to me if the term ?unbeliever? includes the People of the Book as it looks like in other verses there is a clear distinction. Can you please shed light on this? Also, Scholars agree a married woman that converts to Islam should leave her husband if he doesn?t convert too (even if they have kids and the husband lets her practice her faith). To me it is not clear why Allah would like a family to break up like this. Am I a sinner if I don?t agree with the Scholars especially because the Quran doesn?t mention the case of a convert? Please note I?m married to a Muslim man. I?m a convert to Islam, alhamdulilah, and although I accepted the Quran, it?s still hard to me to accept ALL Scholars? point of views: I know they are respectable Muslims that have been studying Islam all their life but they are human beings like me that can make mistakes and cannot be sure about the TRUE and UNIQUE interpretation of Allah (SWT)?s words.  Jazakum Allah khairan.

Assalamu 'alaikum,Question concerning Surah 2 verse 282??and get two witnesses out of your own men. And if there are not two men, then a men and two women, such as you agree for witnesses, so that if one of them errs, the other can remind her??Please can I get an answer to my questions as I am finding it difficult to give answers to non-Muslims.-Does this verse imply that two women are equal the value of one man?as witnesses are women less able to judge accurately to events that take place in front of them, if so why? -This verse is concerning witnesses used for making contracts and wills, but do these rules apply to other witness cases such as, criminal cases, sighting of the moon etc? Or is it different as in the cases of accusing a women?s chastity in which case four are needed in which case does one of the witness need to be a man? -Lastly, in any groups of witnesses should there always be at least one man present, e.g. in a group of ten women? jazakum Allahu khayr

Assalam o Alaikum! Question regarding husband and wife intimacy. Is it permissible for husband or wife both, to touch or finger the anal region of each other during the act of intimacy? As we know the anal sex is not permitted. Does such touching also come under this restriction? Is there some definition of oral sex?

Assalamu AlaikumI know sexual intercourse is forbidden during menses, however is it permissible to engage in mutual masturbation to achieve climax (ejaculation for men)?Kindly provide any evidence from the shariaThanking you

I would like to know the importance of Islam for humanity. Many people do not know that Islam presents the solution for modern society to solve its problems. Please let me know about this issue.

Is face painting lawful or unlawful? By face painting, I mean to draw on a human face by coloring the nose and cheeks, etc. to mimic an animal face or a clown. This happens at parties in the West and even in `Eid parties, and I do not know if I should let my kids get their faces painted or not.

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. My wife and I were blessed with a son on July 23, 2006. We named him on July 30 with a sheikh making du`aa' for our son. The question I have concerns the shaving of our son's head at the `aqeeqah (which we intend to have in September). I understand we are to make sadaqah based on the weight of our son's hair in relation to the current price of silver. But since I do not have a viable means of weighing his hair and will have to guesstimate, is there a religious purpose in shaving his head? Is the blessing in the paying of the sadaqah (charity) only, or is it in the shaving of the hair and the paying of the sadaqah? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

i am 19 years i just have in regard that i have hairs under my stomach so i prefer to shave every month my question is it premissable to shave hairs under stomach?i really feel shy to ask elders.

Asslamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuRespected Scholars. I have heard from a friend of mine that you are not allowed to wash your neck when making wudu becuase this is seen as royalty or something. She said that some madhabs don't allow it while others said if you put a stick behind your neck, the area where it touches is where you are allowed to was. I used to wash my neck fully but now i'm not sure. Could you  clarify or correst this please.Jazzakallu khair

I am engaged and I will register my marriage at the court in the next couple of weeks. I just want to know what is Halal to do with my fiancé and what is not in the period between our marriage registration and the official wedding? I appreciate your efforts.

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. It's said that we should listen to the Adhan. But what about a person who is breaking his fast on hearing Maghrib Adhan? Is he exempted? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

Is it true that if we get punished a lot or have a lot misfortunes and hardships in this life, then we will suffer less or no punishment at all in the hereafter? Therefore entering Junnah with ease. Or vice versa? or is this jus all a myth? One example came to mind when I thought about this question was when i saw Sheikh Ahmed Deedat (may Allah grant him junnahtul firduas) diagnosed with a stroke and saw him lying on his death bed for 10 years giving dawah before he past away.

As-salamu `alaykum. I want to ask whether I can visit the grave of my mother in-law. I live in India; the people here are forbidding me to visit the grave of my mum-in-law. Do I have a right to visit her grave or not?

I own shares in a commercial bank and I intend, God Almighty wills, to do the pilgrimage this year.Is it possible to do this with bank share money?

  I am a Chartered Accountant and I work in the Finance Department of a company whose main business is to run a television channel which airs conventional programs like dramas, films, songs etc.

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. I would like to ask about the Islamic etiquettes of answering the call of nature. Jazakum Allah khayran.

Respected scholars, As-salamu `alaykum. In the hadith that talks about the importance of inviting the poor to a walimah (wedding feast); what does it mean to be poor? Do you just have to invite? What if you invite and they don't come, what should you do? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

As'salam Alaikum, I thank you for your wonderful website, it really does help to answer some fundemental questions. My question has been bothering me for sometime. At the present I am pregnant and I have been doing research on the proper Islamic way in celebrating the child's birth. My question is on many websites it says that from authentic hadith it says for a boy you have to slaughter 2 sheeps and for a girl it is one. But in Islam it says there is no difference between a boy and girl than can you please explain this hadith. My husband says in Morocco they slaughter one for either sex, so what is correct? Also, could you please clarify some of the rights for celebrating a child's birth because even some of them I am not clear were there orgins are from. Thank you so much. Wa'alaikum As'salam.

Assalamu Aliekum.A person had a sexual relationship with a woman. But he had married her daughter.Nonetheless,they (mother & son in law) had sex several times after marriage. Now both of them are repentant and had promised to refrain from it. The couple has a son.Is the marriage still legal or should they divorce?

My wife does not observe the religious obligation regarding the way she dresses, and one of my children does not perform Prayer. To what extent am I responsible for that?

As-Salaamu 'alaykum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuhu. Dear Brother, I am a practising muslim living in Bangladesh. I am 19 years old. Alhamdulillah recenly i started growing my beard. I didn't know that it is prohibited for a muslim man to shave his beard.After reading ?Sifatu Salat-n-Nabee (saws): The Prophet's Prayer (saws) From the Beginning to the End, as though you see it? and the book named ?The Description of the Prophet's Prayer By Abdulaziz Bin Baaz? I found out that in our country people are used to pray in a different way. I mean they only raise there hand upto the ear at the beginning of the prayer I mean the Hanafi Style. Now as I am praying according to the Quran and the Sahih Hadeeth do I need to attend the congregational prayer 5 times a day because people in our country are full of misconception,innovation and superstition and they think I am praying like the followers of Mirza Ghulam Kadiyani. According to many people in our country the Ahmadiyyas raise their hands inside the prayer. They look at me angrily like as if I have done a great sin because I don?t pray like them. I used to wipe my neck while performing ablution but now I don?t. When I asked the Imaam of our mosque about raising the hand at the beginning of the prayer, before bowing while saying Allahu-Akbar, while standing from bowing and after standing from finshing the second tashahud. He said the prophet used to do it sometimes so it is not necessary to do it in every prayer. That is why I don?t like to attend the congregational prayer in the mosque except for the Friday prayer. Am I doing something wrong by praying at home because of the above mentioned reasons?

Assalamou alaikoum respected scholarsPlease let me know if praying at home with one's wife and children can be regarded as salat jamaa.      Jazakoum allahou khairan

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. Some non-Muslims use the greeting of Islam  as-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh [Arabic for: May peace and Allah's mercy and blessings be upon you]. What's Islam's stance on that?aLso, is it permissible for a Muslim to use the same salutation to greet or answer the greeting of a non-Muslim? I know people who believe that this is permissible, and others who believe otherwise. Jazakum Allahu khayran.

Is there a significance of human hands? Is there anything in the Qur’an or Hadith about the person’s hands and how they might be used as a sign of God? I know for one that on the palms we see the apparent numbers of 81and 18, totaling 99 which is as many names as Allah has! I ask this because of a Jewish Doctor who was interested in what Islam has to say about hands (he says, to him, in Judaism hands relate to the two tablets that the ten commandments were written on, and how the right hand extends from God and the left extends from man or something like that). Thank you and Allah bless you!

Eating with the Left hand.Are there verses in the Quran or Hadith that eating with the left hand is haram.