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Dear scholars, a friend of mine just told me that boycotting the America and Jewish products is a form of economic Jihad. What does that mean? And what is its significance?

Dear sir, Salaam to you all! As we all hear nowadays the hue and cry over the legitimacy of the US campaign to attack Iraq, accused of possessing weapons of mass destruction. My question to you scholars is: what does Islam say on the legitimacy of possessing weapons of mass destruction? Thanks

I want to work as a news vendor. As you know, there are certain magazines that cover immoral and sexual subjects which I myself do not accept, even though I have to sell them. So, what is the Islamic ruling on selling magazines in general and girlie magazines in particular?

As-Salamu `alaykum. Is it permissible for a Muslim husband to completely prevent his Muslim Western wife from visiting her Christian parents? Is he allowed to allow her to visit them only sparingly? Does Islam prefer its adherents to sever ties with their non-Muslim families and blood relations? Jazakum Allah khayran.

First of all, I’d like you not to reproach me for what I am going to say. My conscience reproaches me enough in that respect. I just hope that you guide me to what I can do so that I can expiate my wrongdoing.For ten years up till the last one, I did not fast in Ramadan. I was not ill, nor did I deny the obligation of fasting it. I do believe that fasting Ramadan is an obligation upon every sane and able Muslim that has reached the age of puberty and that fasting is the fourth pillar of Islam. I did not fast just because of weakness of the soul and inability to resist temptations.Last Ramadan, I did fast, thanks to Almighty Allah. But I’d like to know what to do regarding the ten years I did not fast Ramadan. Can I fast ten months to make up for the missed fasts, which, in fact, is difficult for me to bear? Or can I give a day’s meal to a poor person for each day missed? Or am I required to fast the days of two consecutive months for each day missed? I have read a fatwa by the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Sheikh Muhammad Sayyed Tantawi, to the effect that one who breaks or misses a fast on purpose without excuse is to expiate this by fasting two consecutive months, as it is the case when one commits zihar (compares one's wife to one's mother’s back, neither divorcing her nor giving her her conjugal rights).I’d like you to know that I have not missed even one obligatory salah (ritual Prayer) all these ten years and up till now. Guide me, please, to what I can do to atone for neglecting fast all that time.

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. Does the woman have the right to rest for a period of time after giving birth, or is she also obliged to carry out the duties of receiving guests who come to congratulate on the birth of the new baby? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. How should the wife behave in regards to differences that stem from cultural differences between her and her husband? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. As Muslims we all believe in the superiority of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) over all human beings and regard him to be the greatest of Allah's creation. In the light of the following Qur'anic verse and hadith, kindly explain if we are correct in believing in the superiority of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him).In the Qur'an, Almighty Allah says, "To those who believe in Allah and His Messengers and make no distinction between any of the Messengers, We shall soon give their due rewards.” (An-Nisa': 152). In the Sahih of Al-Bukhari there is also a hadith reported by Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him): Once while a Jew was selling something, he was offered a price that he was not pleased with, so he said, “No, by Him Who gave Moses superiority over all human beings!” Hearing him, a man from the Ansar got up and slapped him on his face and said, “You say, ‘By Him Who gave Moses superiority over all human beings’ although the Prophet (Muhammad) is present among us!” The Jew went to the Prophet and said, “O Abul-Qasim, I am under the assurance and contract of security, so what right does so-and-so have to slap me?” The Prophet asked the other, “Why did you slap him?” He told him the whole story. The Prophet became angry so much so that the anger appeared on his face, and he said, “Do not give superiority to any amongst Allah's prophets, for when the trumpet will be blown, every one on the earth and the heavens will become unconscious except those whom Allah will exempt. The trumpet will be blown a second time and I will be the first to be resurrected to see Moses holding Allah's Throne. I will not know whether the unconsciousness which Moses received on the Day of Tur has been sufficient for him, or whether he got up before me. And I do not know that there is anybody better than Yunus ibn Matta.” (Al-Bukhari, vol. 4, Hadith 626). Jazakum Allah khayran.

Salam. Why Islam does forbid Bank interest?

Why cannot a muslim female marry a non-muslim? If both are commited to one another, surely with time (Inshallah) the non-muslim could find imaan. Equally, the female could marry someone who is a muslim by birth and have little in common or commitment from him and effecrively gamble her imaan and happiness in this life

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. Is there any du`aa' (supplication) to find a good husband? Jazakum Allah khayran.

As-Salamu `alaykum.I have a question regarding the husband’s rights in Islam. My wife says that she has no privacy because I want to know everything she does, like her discussions with her friends or the passwords of her e-mail boxes. I think this is my right, but how can I explain it to her? She wants me to do the same with her and to give her my passwords.

Asalamu Aleykum W. W. What is the differences... if i want to recite the Quran or I listen to it... is it the same or differences in  rewards. Will it serve the same purpose if I wanted to recite Sura Baqara in my room...instead i turned on my computer and played the Sura  Baqarah while i listen.thank you all

Assalammualaikum wr wbti would like to know how muslim astronauts can perform prayers in outer space. in particular grateful for your advice on issues of: 1. ablution; 2. direction of kiblah; 3. ascertaining relevant prayer times.JazzakAllah Khair, rizal

Assalaam Alaikum,  I have a question regarding Muslim men having intercourse with their female slaves (see Surah 70 -Al-Ma'aij 29-31).this topic has been previously addressed, but the issue of it contradicting what the Qur'an says about adultery and fornication werenot.  Furthermore, there is a hadith which states: "Whoever fornicates with a free woman or a slave, then the child is a child of zinaa, itneither inherits nor does the man inherit from it," (Saheeh Sunanat-Tirmithee #2113).  These two seem to contradict each other as well. I know Islam eventually eradicated slavery because people freed slaves to get rewards, etc. but did itactually make it HARAAM (over time of course)?  Also, if everybody is equal in Islam, then why are there stipulations on marrying a "slave" (i.e. if you cannot afford to marry a "free" woman, etc)? Can you please clarify theses issue in as much detail as possible? JazakAllah khair for your patience and informed response.

Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatu allahMy problem causes me my sisters and brothers who are not really religious (they are especially from Bosnia, Russia,etc.) - they know nearly nothing about their religion Islam. I mean I have many friends of them (especially girls from Bosnia - I sometimes tell them about Islam, talk with them about it,etc. --- all are good, but some of them try to become better and some of them are stubborn and want to stay so (so then I think my God, they are idiots. I hate them. They are not my friends,etc. and are very angry on them but days later this anger disappear and I talk with them again normal as friends))

Respected scholars, As-salamu `alaykum. Doe Islam believe in racial holy war? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

As-salaam o alaykum wa rahmat Allah, I am under a lot of stress and anxiety and need your immediate help. I need to ask, will a divorce happen when a person did not even know that what he said can imply divorce? I am concern about Talaaq-E-Keenaya. I said to my wife's father once when I had a fight with my wife that "please take your daugther with you". At the time of making that statement I had NO KNOWLEDGE that this can imply divorce. I definitely was considering divorce in my mind and was thinking that I will divorce her soon. But, as I said, my knowledge was that I have to pronounce divorce clearly so in my mind I was only thinking about divorcing her ( when the statement was made) and did not divorce her yet consciously and knowingly. Is this situation counted as divorce?  Are mistakes like this due to ignorance counted against us? This is also not common knowledge that divorce can happen by implied statements too. I truely did not know that divorce can happen without using the words of divorce in clear and explicit terms. I am suffering from anxiety due to this and confused what to do. This event happened 3 years ago and its causing me mental problems as I have recently read about Talaaq-E-Keenaya.  I have read that a muslim is not accountable if he does something by mistake or due to lack of knowledge:these are some verses that are refered in answers on your website: Our Lord! Punish us not if we forget or fall into error) (2:286). “And there is no sin on you concerning that in which you made a mistake, except in regard to what your hearts deliberately intend” [al-Ahzaab 33:5]  Please help me with this situation.Jazzak Allah.

Respected scholars, As-salamu `alaykum. Is it true that in Islam ONLY a man can divorce his wife and a woman cannot divorce her husband? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

As-Salamu `alaykum.are we allowed to have Ghusl or shower naked,do i need to perform wudu after having the ghusl or shower.

Dear Respected scholarassalam Alaikum wa rahmato AllahI have trouble keeping my concentration during salat.  Several bad words and kufr comes in my brain while I am praying and sometimes I have to stop my salat.  I am fighting hard to keep my salat clean from that kufr but I have not been able to do that.  Everytime I start praying wether at home or at masjid the same thing happen. Please advise me about what to do and how to avoid that.  I know this is from shatan but what do I do to stop it?also will my salat be accepted despite all these bad ideas that shatan bring into my prayer?  Also can some stop salat if this happens?ThanksJazakum Allah

It is common that a husband presses or suck wife?s breast while intercourse. But after childbirth woman have wet breasts. During this time if husband continues to do so then milk might pour into his mouth. What Islam says on this topic, as breastfeeding is allowed up to two years of infants not for adults (is husband included among the adults)?

Do people have any supernatural influence on the living after their death? What is the best way to cure people who get affected by it?

how is democracy viewed in ith eyes of islam?is their any problem practising democracy in the name of islam or being a muslim?

AA Please explain the issue that the only faith revealed by Allah (swt) is Islam and that all Prophets are Muslims, thus why does the Qur'an refer to people of the book as "jews and christians" where did that come from since they should be Muslims?thank You

Dear Schollars, As-salamu Alaikum! I have heard that in prayer (salat) while reciting a verse (surah) of Holy Quran we should recite in first ra´kah the lengthy verse than in the next one, so what is the rule?Also I heard that we cannot recite, in the second ra´kah, a verse that is the third next to the one we recited in the first ra´kah (e.g. if we have recited surah Al-Ikhlas in first, we can not recite surah An-Nas in the second), please clarify me?Should we recite the Holy Quran in prayers always in the order of the book (the order A - Z of the Surahs)? And if we forget to do that one or we do not do, what is the effect?My next question is, while living in a non-muslim country, if we have to dispose of any parts of Holy Quran or religious writings, that are not useful, for the fear that they are not disrespected being on the roads and under the feet of people, can we burn them when we cannot have access to the muslim cemetery to bury those or we don?t have any cemetery nearby? Jazakum Allah Khairan

As Salam AlaikumWith regards to making supplications, should I describe in details everything that I want i.e. about my needs in this world and hereafter? This would cover many things, my study, my life, my future marriage, my family and of course to be saved from hell fire. Or should I just supplicate for Allah to grant me the best for my every wish without telling the details? I'm afraid of two things if I tell the details, one it will take long time and second, by describing every detail I would get distracted. Furthermore I am truly unable to describe every detail too. Is it a requirement when making supplication to supplicate in a very particular and detail way of our needs?Jazakallah Khairan

Fasting near the north pole, how does one fast near the north especially in during summer when a day is/almost 24 houres or in winter when night is/almost 24 houres?

Assalamo Alykum Dear Scholar: I am doing my clinical pastoral education in a local hospital .Could you please inform me what to say and what not to say to the non muslim patients. JAK

as salamualaikum i have a dilemma and was wondering if u could help me plz. i am very much in love with a girl. alhamdulliah she is a great muslimah. we both have principals ando so would not go out with each other. i do plan on marrying her tho. the problem is i do not no how she feels about me. i was wondering if their are any duas wich cud help her to love me or anything of the sort. i have also heard of a namaaz istighfar.  i was wondering if u could tell me how to read it plz. jazakallah, i luk forward to hearing from you.

I will like to know if a muslim can smoke?

I know that anal sex is haram, but that arousing that area isnt. Does that include fingering the anus, is that ok.

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. I have a question regarding riba (Arabic for: interest or usury): Why does the Qur'an every time it mentions riba, addresses taking, not giving, interest? Jazakum Allahu Khayran.

Why are the names of the first four caliphs (RA),the name of the prophet's (SAW) uncle Abbas (RA), the prophet's (SAW) daughter Fatima (RA)and his grandsons recited in the second Khuthba of the Friday prayer?In my country these names are recited Friday in the second Khuthba of the Friday prayer. I have been given different reason's why this is done

Salam Alakium, I wanted to find out if it is permissible for a Muslim male to use a fountain pen for writing, whose nib is made of 18Karat gold. It is not of gold color but "white" gold. Jazakallah Khairan.

Al Salam Alaykom Wa Rahmatou Allah Wa Barakatoh !We would like to know whether working in a company that uses the following strategy for marketing is Halal or Haram:It`s a multi-national company that uses network marketing as a way for marketing its product. It starts when you pay 60$ for one of the following two options: 1- You Get a Watch ( 4-6 weeks is the delivery procedure) 2- You Can choose a gold product in the future WITHOUTtagging it ( Reserving it )the plan works as following:You start referring people to the company ,that will come & buy a product exactly as mentioned before ( Either Direct Watch or Choosing a Gold product in the future) so they also become themselves costumer so they can start also referring people to the company.The company gives you commission using the following calculations:they use the Binary System: you only have two legs ( each represent your direct down line) whenever Three People join on your left hand side & another three on your right hand side you`ll get a commission of $30 It should be noted that it doesn`t matter whether those three people who joined the business are referred by you or by your down lines. In other words when you refer people, you will earn commission & also when these people under your organization refer people you will also earn commission.As mentioned above, whenever three people will join your left hand side & three other people join your right hand side you will earn a $30 commission And this will be called a STEP (each $30 = 1 Step)according to the plan, each 5 steps will be paid as following: - 4 Steps Cash ( 4x30 = $120) - 1 step Vouchers ( 1x30 = $30)this 1 Step ( Vouchers ) will be reserved in our account considering one obligation is that you will have to buy a product later on. It should be noted that all the company`s product are GOLD products ( coin- earing- neckless ...etc )this fifth step will be added to the tenth step and to the fifteenth step & so on... till it reaches a minimum amount of any products price,so we can choose it after collecting its price and then we can redeem it and buy it it should be noted that: 1- the company has an agent that he will personally deliver usthe product. 2- any product will be delivered within 4 to 6 weeks when it is redeemed.it should be noted that: 1- It`s an E-commerce business which means that all thetransactions, calculations, and commissions are through the internet. 2- all people when presented to the business were informed that people above them will earn commission after there registration and also they will after they refer people too. 3- all the products are valuable and worth there values. 4- all the commission earned are under the form of E-money, mainly there are three ways to en-cash the money:a- you can transfer to your bank account, plus you will lose 4% due to transaction fees. b- you can issue a check. c- you can buy e-card that will allow you to sign up (refer) people to the company through it.(knowing that the e-card  is an ID number that is a must to have in order to be a  customer in this company and it worth 60$). for example: if somebody decided to join this business will need an e-card to join,so if any customer has a commission of 60$, he can exchange it with an e-card and thus he can take the 60$. for further information please check the rules and regulations listed in the company`s website. www.goldmineint.com

 i think I have been making a mistake in deciding about my purity for the last few months. It so happened in September that when I checked my discharge I thought that it had became clear and I did ghusl and prayed. The next day however I again saw a yellowish discharge but I thought that I saw clear discharge last night so this is probably istihaadah. I am facing waswaas so I decided to ignore it. I am affected by waswaas a lot. But then I did ghusl anyway but rite before Ramadan just to be on safe side, and then I forgot about it all. But last month and this month when checking for purity I again thought that maybe I had made a mistake that time. I am not sure anymore what should I do. should I make up those prayers that I read before I did ghusl to be on the safe side before Ramadan or not?

If I perform wudu and then wear my leather socks (masah). After that my wudu breaked because I passed wind or urinated/pass stool in the toilet.Can i do all the other acts of wudu  wipe the leather socks instead of washing it and pray, etc.

My wife started bleeding on Friday and her period normally lasts 5-7 days, she stopped bleeding on Sunday but had a slight discharge, On Monday morning she had a shower and did not bleed for the whole day. We had sexual relations on Monday night. Were we correct in having relations or did we commit a sin, If we were wrong what should we do to avoid this in the future and how can we make up for it?

Assalaamu Alaikum. I would very much appreciate it if you can email the answer of this question to me becuz I feel shy to have it posted on the web for anyone to see. So metimes my husband feels lazy to have intercourse so he ask me to masturbate him. Sometimes this means that his private parts do not touch mine. Is ghusl obligatory on me in this case?? Jazakallah Khairan for your advice.

Salaam, I have a question regarding ghusl.I understand the proper method of ghusl (ritual bath) involves the following steps: 1. Make the niyyah (intention) to perform ghusl for purification. 2. Wash your private parts thoroughly with water. 3. Perform wudu' (ablution) except for washing of your feet, which you can do later while bathing the body. 4. Wash the entire body, starting with your head and the right side, followed by the left. 5. It is preferred that the whole body be washed three times. The minimum is once.I would like to know after washing your private parts and performing wudu (numbers 2 and 3), in terms of washing the entire body (number 4) - do you have to wash your private parts once again or does it mean the rest of the body only. Jazakallah Khayrun

Asalaamulakam brotherI am 30 year old, unmarried female.I have a question in regards to wearing false hair.  I suffer from imbalanced hormones, which means I am have excess hair on face and acne.  There was a time brother, where people would not sit next to me, including muslim sisters.  This all lead to scars in my confidenceToday, my concern is my lost hair.  My hair loss condition started ten years ago.  As soon as, my hair loss condition became obvious to me, I seeked treatment for hair loss experts.  In the last ten years, I have spent more then £10,000 in trying to gain (re-grow) my natural hair (using various treatments).  I have tried really hard.  After exhausting most remedies and treatments to gain my natural hair back, but I feel I have failed.  In addition, I work in a laboratory, and the harsh chemical environment are also adding to my hair loss (I know this because most girls who I work with also are suffering from hair loss).   So the combination of to hormonal imbalance and my work environment have together added to my hair loss problem.The only option left for me is to use false hair strands to volumize my thining hair on my scalp, using synthetic hair.  My intension is not deceive anyone, but to increase my self-confidence, because I am suffering from great psychological effects.I have had a consultation for hair transplant (which is said to be permissible/Halal), but unfortunately my consultant told me that my condition might not be suitable for hair transplant. Please note, that I am female (hence my pain is much more then men, who suffer from hair loss). In addition, also note that I look after my elderly parents, but because I am suffering from depression, they are suffering also.I have been looking the net vigorously, the answer has been confusing. Please brother can you guide me.  I love Allah and do want to upset him and to curse me.  But I need to gain confidence, so that I can earn and fed my poor parents.  I have no brother or sister or any family in this world and me not having confidence means I cannot function properly.And please note, my hair loss is permanent, I will not be able to gain my hair back.  Unlike most hair loss in women, it is temporary for them.  This is not the situation for me, because when I started my hair loss, I turned to a herbalist (who conned me of my money) and its treatment did not work, - but because of the time elapsed in the treatment, my pores had closed (which means most treatments will not grow my hair back).The treatment I want to undergo is thin transparent porous skin-like material is bonded to my scalp through your own hair.  Extra hairs, artificial (I am going to use synthetic hair) will be added to my existing hair. Can you advise if this is permissible, considering the psychological effects hair loss is having on me?  Please note before giving answer I want to mention that I am suffering psychological stress (I have started to get fits in stressful situation) and also being facing abuse by distant relatives. In addition, I want to mention that I have embarrassing scars on the side of my temples and the only way to camouflage them is having my hair open or behind a fringe.   At the moment, because of not having much hair on my scalp, i cannot style my hair to hide my scars, which is further decreasing my confidence and affecting me.Please brother, if you cannot answer my question, can you help me get theanswer, because I am to embarrassed to speak to imam over the phone.Jazarkulla-khair Sister

  After five years of accepting my husband’s abuse, I finally stood up to him about three years ago. He used to hit me, yell, and pound on walls. I lived in terror. He would always be very sorry afterwards, apologizing to me and promising things would change. He never abused the children, but I’m afraid they saw too much of this and I want them to overcome what they saw. They are 6, 5, and 2 years old.

Assalam alayekum, I have a question that has been bothering me for a while.Many muslims attest to having a "good -jinn" which guides them to the right path in terms of Ibadah. It sometimes comes to them in form of a spirit and you will notice a big change in the person e.g. a woman talking in a man's voice.I grew up hearing it alot but it seems like shirk to me.  Please advice.

As Salamu Aleikum Wa Rahmatu Allahi Wa Barakatohu. In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Before I would like to forward my question(s) on the subject of the relation between humans and jinns, kindly note my appreciation for your noble work. I pray to Allah S.W.T. to bless you and increase your rewards for your service and to fill your lives with joy and success. My question is again about the relation between human beings and jinns: What means the Arabic word "taskhir" and what does it mean with specific regard to jinns? And is it possible for humans to contact those jinns who are Muslims? If yes, what is the Islamic ruling on contacting Muslim jinns? I am asking the last two questions because the issue hasn't become much clear to me though they were answered by Azharite Scholar Subh.

As-salamu `alaykum.For nearly 2 weeks. I?m seeking the answer of a question  that comes to my mind described in the following paragraphs:As far as I knowFrom www.IslamOnline.net (Search : ?jinn paralyses?)?Because jinn can see us while we cannot see them, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) taught us many ways to protect ourselves from their harm. They are seeking the refuge of Allah from the accursed Satan, reciting Surat Al-Falaq and Surat An-Nas, and reciting the words taught by Allah in the Qur?an. Allah Almighty says, ?And say: My Lord! I seek refuge in Thee from suggestions of the evil ones. And I seek refuge in Thee, my Lord, lest they be present with me.? (Al-Mu?minun: 97-98)?Saying bismillah, (in the name of Allah) before entering one?s home, eating or drinking, and having intercourse will keep Satan from entering the house or partaking with a person in his food, drink and sexual activity. Similarly, mentioning the name of Allah before entering the toilet or taking off one?s clothes will prevent the jinn from seeing a person in a state of undress or harming him?And I also know that from www.IslamOnline.net?We have in the traditions of our prophet (pbuh) and the biography of early Muslim physicians much evidences to the value of reading the Quran and using its verses as therapy and a form of exorcism.?So,  if we evaluate all the informations above we can come to a conclusion that ?Alhamdulilah we are muslims. We dont have to fear from jinns. As our Prophet taught us many ways to protect ourselves from their harm. Even in  case of a jinn possession, reading the Quran and using its verses as therapy and a form of exorcism would In sha Allah help us?.(Coming to my question :)?However, I could had been borned to be a non-muslim (Budhist, Shamanist, Christian, Jewish, any religion and belief). I could had no knowledge, lack of knowledge or misunderstanding about Islam. If  I were a non-muslim, would  not I have been protected against jinns and gotten heal from jinns possessions? In another words,  are there any protection ways for non-muslisms like muslims (the ways our prophet taught us) and how  could non-muslims heal from the jinn possessions (muslims by reading Quran) ? Is Allah merciful to the non-muslims as just as to the muslims in this issue??I would be pleased if you can make a clarification on this issue by considering the following time intervals (Satan excites apprehension ) : ? The History before existence of Islam (Pre-Islam. I could had been borned anytime in the history before Islam as a non-muslim and had no knowledge on God and any prophet), ? History from the existence of Islam till today, ? Today and the future. Thanks a lot. May Allah be with us.

Salam AlaykumIn Surat ar-Rahman, verses 33-34, the Quran says:?O assembly of Jinn and mankind, if you can penetrate regions of the heavens and the earth, then penetrate them! You will not penetrate them without authority (from Allah). So which of the favours of your Lord will you deny??      (55:33-34)Could you please carefully explain what is meant by the Arabic word ?antunfuzhu? in this case translated as ?penetrate?. Hasn?t this penetration of the regions of the earth already been done by space travel? (Leaving the atmosphere of earth, going to the moon etc)? I am lead to believe that this refers to the penetration into the Unseen realm (al ghayb)- which is referred to elsewhere in the Qur?an, at 19:78 for example... ?Has he penetrated to the Unseen, or has he taken a contract with (Allah) Most Gracious??I am thinking the penetration would not be literal, as in- what is beyond the heavens and the earth is not literally what is outside the sphere of the earth- but im thinking it refers to what is beyond them in a spiritual sense- passing into another realm, the realm of the Unseen, al ghayb i.e. the realm of Allah. So basically my question is, is it a LITERAL penetration of heaven/earth, or spiritual penetration into the realm of the Unseen? (the latter would conform with today's space travel reality)Sorry for the long question, thankyou?

Salam. I wanted to know what Quraan, Hadith and Islam in general has to say about black cats. I am getting a black kitten and my family keeps saying that black cats are jinn and that jinn are allways black cats. I am very confused and want to know if this is just superstition or if there is some actual Islamic logic behind it.thank you.

As-salam-u-alikum. Q.)Sir, here in Pakistan, there are many superstitions regarding Jinn (ghost). Most of the people think that Jinn (ghost) dominates over the man/woman who use perfumes. A person who has fair complexion & good-looking should not use perfume as he might be loved by Jinn. I could not understand this because using perfume is the sunnah of our Holy Prophet (S.A.W). How it can be risky??? People also say that if someone urinates near a tree or a plant, there are also attacked by Jin (ghost) as tree are the house of Jinn. What does ISLAM say on such issues?

Is a person who is killed(in a suicide attack) while fighting dictatroship and fighting for democracy,a martyr in Islam ? For example Benazir Bhutto (former Prime minister of Pakistan. Is she a shaheeda? Please explain.

Hi.I was wondering if the good deeds and the bad deeds that a person commits (which he hasn't repented for) accumulate all his life, or are they wiped out at the end of a particular time, and you get to start with a clean slate?Or in other words, are a person's sins recorded from the time they reach puberty to the end of their life, or are they recorded from a particular date, such as the beginning of a new year, or other event?I know that I've commited hundreds of sins these past few months, and probably thousands these past few years and at this rate, I certainly don't think I can repent for them all, or make up for them by doing as many good sins due to the massive number.Will these sins still count as part of my record, or will I have a chance to start fresh at a certain time, like in Ramadan or the Islamic New Year?

Assalamu 'Alaykum.Is it necessary to wash the penis upon noticing that madhi or wadi come out? Sometimes a few drops come out from me while using the washroom and so I'm sure that none of it has touched my body or clothes, so can I just renew my wudu' in that case?My Allah reward you for your service.

Is it necesssary to wear the headscarf for referring the Quran only- that is, just to see a particular verse or refer for a clarification of doubt on any matter? And is it always necessary for a woman to be in wudu while touching the Quran? Jazak Allah Khair.

Is it lawful to sell domestic goods alleging that they a re imported? The domestic goods I trade in are of high quality, yet I put labels on them to the effect that they are imported, because there is a great demand for imported items.

A lot of people are justifying to one of our new Muslim sisters who just accepted Islam that she can talk to men, especially Muslim men, as long as the intention is ok and they talk about Islam. Here, I want you to furnish me with an answer about this issue. Is it allowed to make da`wah to women? What about using chatting programs for this?

In today's world, we find that the number of unmarried educated Muslim women is increasing more than ever before. We find that Muslim brothers are usually only willing to marry on the basis of physical beauty, and not for religious considerations. Is it because of the satellite to which our societies are addicted and have been thereby affected? What is your view regarding this problem? Please give some advice to the women who are forced into spinsterhood. How can we contribute to the Muslim community which only takes, and reprimands us for being single.

A none Muslim attended a Friday khutbah, and he asked why does the khateeb set after the 1st half of the khutbah? Jazakum Allah Khairannaim

Assalamu alaykumThere are very few things in which a man doesn´t know if it is halal or haram or how to handle correct according to Quran and Sunna because it´s so modern – how then should we know if it is halal or haram. F.ex in the past there were no planes. Juft for the last 100 years. The prophet (s.a.s) and then Quran didn´t say if planes are halal or haram – how should we know? THIS WAS NOW JUST A SILLY EXAMPLE – I know that planes are halal, it was just an example. Or whether oral sex is permitted or not – maybe the prophet (s.a.s) didn´t know about oral sex,etc.there was also a history where the prophet(s.a.s) send a companion to Ysemen to teach people about Islam, and the prophet asked him how will you answer their question. He answered according to the quran. Then the prophet said and what if it is not answered in the quran. The companion answered: then according to the sunna. The prophet asked again: and what if the answer is not in the quran and not in the sunna. Trhe companion answered: Then according to my experience and knowledge as long as it is not haram. Is this hadith correct and is it the answer of my question?

AA Is it permissible to give Khutbahs on Judaism and Christianity to the Muslims attending?  We are a small community and that's the only time we meet and the community hardly knows anything about these two faiths to engage in any discussion. JAK Wa Ramadan Mubarak

I am very interested in the Qur’an and I have several questions regarding it:1. Muhammad (SAW) received the Qur’an not in order. So, how was it arranged in such order as in our mushaf now and then? 2. How the names of the Surahs were given? 3. As far as I am concerned, during the time of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), there was no mushaf. So, how can there exist such a ruling that some people can touch the mushaf and some people cannot?Thanks in advanced.

Dear Scholar, As-salamu `alaykum.I would like to know about the size of the nails. Like many women keeps long nails, and they put some polish on them. Its like half a centimeter above their actual flesh of fingures.I would like to know whether it is permissible in ISLAM to have nails long like that.Secondly I would like to know whether a girl/women can wear sleeveless cloths at home, and whether she can wear it even outside when at work.thank you for your answer.

Dear scholar, I am a Muslim living in the uk and i will finish my high school soon and i found legal career interesting and I would like to become a lawyer , does Islam permit me to become lawyer in non Muslim country, would this relate to any kind of shirk.

<![CDATA[Dear Scholars,Assalamu alaykumIf Allah has created everything in pairs, then why are so many of our Muslim sisters unmarried? Ma 'az Allah, I'm not doubting, I just dont understand. It has become such a big issue in our society today, and it's very worrying. Your opinion in this regard will be highly appreciated.Also, how can a muslim sister actively look for a spouse, as in a lot of cases it isn't culturally acceptable for sisters to be very vocal in marital issues. Jazakum Allah khair for your advice.Asalaamu alaykum.

Salaam. What is the shariah law on daughters earning money whilst in their parents home? (i.e not married). Does the hadeeth 'Anta wa maalika li abeek' mean one should submit all earnings to their father regardless of the fact that the father is wealthy and is not in need of more money? Or does it mean if parents are in need they are entitled to your money? My father is religious and has money al-hamdulillah. When I started to work and earn money, our relationship changed and he became very bitter with me, his reasoning is that all our money should be put together 'united' even though his money is his and my mother has no role or say in my fathers finances. My parents have had problems for as long as I can rememebr, however the emphasis now seems to be on the money. He makes dua's on us to not have tawfeeq/baraka/health/marriage because he feels we have betrayed him by standing by our mother and speaking up, in addition to not handing over our earnings every month. Please clarify Jazzakum Allahu Khayr

Is it okay for a girl to have a boyfriend if she does not have any physical contact with him but only because the girl and boy feel they love each other? Please do not post this question but send the answer directly to my email address.

Salamualaikum! I was wondering if it is ok to buy things that are non-essential (things other than food, etc.) if I don't have to pay my college loans until after college when I will have a job inshaallah. I would like to buy a new mp3 player to listen to Qur'an, etc. with money I have from a part time job, is this ok??

Assalamualikummy question is related to nikah, i am a pakistani and like in our culture, we have nikah, then rukhsati and then walima, so i have just had my nikah, the ruksati will be next year along with the walima, currently im not staying with my husband im living with my parents. So because of our culture, our parents have imposed restrictions on us, we cant go out, we cant sit together, we cant spend time alone...so my question is that, to what degree are they right? do restrictions have any meaning on us now as we have done the nikah? or are we free to do whatever we like? and other than that, if we do not follow their restrictions they will be issues around the society...so basically what i want to ask is that, although we are husband and wife, do we have to follow our parents will? will not following it cause sin on us?thank you

What is the majority belief on Awliyah or saints, and should one visit their graves.

AS-SALAAM-U-ALAI-KUM. I have two questions-1.Accrding to majority of scholars, a person cannot buy shares in a company, whose main business though is halal but it also deals in some unislamic things like riba. But some scholars say that it is allowed to buy shares of that company if some conditions are met, like, the company's earnings from the interest are not more then 5% of the net earnings of the company, its debts should be less then 1/3 of its assets and so on. Now my question is how the scholars calculated these percentages? Scholars differ in these percentages and perhaps differ in the conditions too. Is there any quotes from QURAN or HADEETH to support these conditions?Please state them if there are any.2. If I buy shares in these companies with the intention of selling them before getting any dividend,so then also I have to consider those conditons set by the scholars or can I buy shares of any company,irrespective of its interest earnings and debt-assets ratio(as long as the main business of the company is halal)? Remember that I am only considering the shares as goods purchased from the market and selling them for profit, and not taking dividend.

Dear Scholar's, As-salamu` alaikum. I'm a student living in asia. I was wondering if you could explain more to me about the 12 imams of ahlul bayt. Are they divineas in Masoom like what the shiite believes? As a sunni muslim, would it be forbidden/sinful if a sunni muslim coverts to the shiite believes meaning by being the followers of the 12 imams? With alot of false religion on the rise claiming to be islam in this region of asia, i don't want to be astray from the teachings of our beloved prophet. In need of guidance. Jazakum Allahu Khayrun.

When a person passes away in our country his bereaved family prepares food and gives to neighbors. Does this an act go in conformity with the Prophet's Sunnah? Are there any reservations against eating the food prepared by the bereaved family on such an occasion?

I keep having pimples and acne on my face. I know that, according to some schools of thought, blood that comes out of the wound, if it flows, is unclean and one has to repeat wudu'.My question is related to something that sometimes comes after the blood. There comes out water-like material from the wound. Is that water-like material (which is the color of water) also unclean? Do I need to repeat the wudu' after it?

Assalamo 'Alaykom, I have a really important question that I believe needs to be discussed. I have a friend who seems to be interested in converting to islam. The more she gets to know about the religion the more she loves it. I'm sure whenever she's ready she will convert, Insha'Allah. This is my question though; yesterday she emails me to ask me about the Afghani man who was sentenced to death for converting out of Islam? She is seriously bothered by that. This is what she asked exactly, quoting her "is that really true that Islam is THAT cruel? I don't believe that - that is NOT the picture I have of Islam! As far as I know, Islam does permit different faiths ... and if he felt he had to convert while here in Germany - why on earth is he enticed to die?" I don't know what to tell her. I wouldn't want to say something that'll scare her away. I'll admit, I don't get it myself. What is the wisdom behind the execution for converting out for Islam? I really would love to understand. Jazakom Allah Khayran.

salam could kindly please give a dua or sunnah that i can sucessfully pass my gcse exams. i want to pass my exams so i can make my mum proud. Also  my dad passed away in october in ramadhan whereas on the night of power he was coming back from the mosque and suddenly because of a heart attack he fell on his knees and like as if he was bowing down with his head on the ground and his hat came off in front of him. i miss my dad and hope he goes to jannah because he was a very good muslim, please could you tell me a dua that can cure my brother as he has a very weak mind caused by his illness. thank you  

I have  a girlfriend whome i love alot and i fully decided to marry with her only.we used to talk at night daily before sleeping but sometime in talking we get so much excited that i am unable to control myself and i excite my partner also by which we do masturbation on talking only.so i want to ask can we do masturbat ion as i fully decided to marry with her only and never talk all these things with anyone else other than her.i need her atleast twice  or thrice in month for masturbation.so can we do masturbation?

Assalam o Alaikum!I have committed some grave and bad sins in the past and have told about them to some members of my family. I have committed homosexual acts to the extreme about 5 years ago with 4 different males for which I am very shameful and remorseful. I have also committed SODOMY. Alhamdullilah I am not the same person anymore and look to my past mistakes and feel like crying over them. I am now 22 years old and at the time when I committed those sins I wasn?t aware of the punishment for them in this world and the Hereafter. I was ignorant at that time and committed Homosexual acts and SODOMY because of bad influence and company. Thanks to Allah I haven?t got the same company. I now want to repent for those sins nearly 5 years after committing them and want to know the way and procedure for this repentance. I am very worried that I will be punished very badly and harshly for them in this world and in the Hereafter. Nowadays I feel very guilty and regretful for committing those sins. I also feel very sad and depressed and couldn?t sleep at nights. I want to be sure that whether those sins will be erased completely and whether I will have a clean sheet (i.e. whether I will be like the person who has never committed these Homosexual acts and SODOMY in his entire life) after my true and sincere repentance? Also I have heard somewhere that Allah has promised that He will give a gift of 1,25000 Hoors in the Jannah to the person who has never committed Zina in this life. I want to know whether I can qualify for this gift and whether I can be like a person who has never committed Zina after my sincere repentance? Please help me and answer my whole question.Jazzak Allah!

Assalamu Alaikum Warah matullahi wabara kartuh my question ishow am i going to control my self in in looking bad things and tel me what am i going to do to be honest with every body and met Allah peace full in the day of judgement.

Name of Questioner:  Adnan   - United Kingdomtitle:  Does Islam Forbid Befriending Non-Muslims? Date:  07/Jun/2006name of Mufti:  Muzammil Siddiqitopic:  Relations during Peace first: would you clarify the meaning of patronize in this fatwa for exemple: in my futur university in french the old students build up some activities for the new student. the framers of this activities are generally french students (christians)?also they attribute to each new student an old one who build a schedule to make him know the town...? is it also permitted to work in a job where the boss (patron) is non muslim? second: is it permitted to eat non-muslims'food to accept money from them (I can't talk about  their money is hallal or not)also to help them and share social activities with them finnally is there any difference dealing with: christians and jews and other non-muslims as in marriage because even if french is known as a christian nation, the majority are qualified "non-practicant" or such things.holy God reward you the best.

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum.there is a student da`wah program that takes place in downtown, where we distribute pamphlets and translations of the Qur'an to the masses of people. Is giving da`wah fard (obligatory) upon us; I do not have any proof or evidence on this. The only proof I have is that the Last Prophet has already come and there will be no more prophets. So it is upon the Ummah of the Last Prophet to invite people to the truth. Jazakum Allahu khayran.

Assalamu-alaikum,Can you please tell me any dua to pass driving test, once i herd one mufti saying in tv a specific dua to pass driving test but i forgot it. Can you please tell me any dua's i can read for my test.Jazzakallah

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. I'm very confused about something, so please clarify. I live in Canada where most women do not observe the Islamic dress code and put make up. When I talk to them, does that mean that I should not look at them at all? Can't I look at the face only? I want a clear answer, please.

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. Why is there so much contradiction with regard to divorce in Islam? If a husband announces thrice in one sitting the word talaq (Arabic for "divorce"), is he separated? Why do so many scholars differ on this? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

Asalamualikum,I live in Canada. My question is that is it allowable to take Life and Car Insurance? What Quran or Sunnat or Ijtihad says about the Life and Car Insurance? Because in Canada it is against law not getting car insurance before getting registration.Looking forward your reply.Allah HafizNauman

Dear Scholars:as-salamu ?alykum!thank you for your commendable program. My question is regarding slaughtering animal. Is it permitted to do several strokes in doing neck incision or only once? And if several strokes is permitted, once it is lifted the act of slaughtering is finished and it is not advisable to incise the knife again even if there is a need to do so in case one jugular or carotid blood vessel is not yet cut? Can you please shed light on this matter? Jazakum Allah khairan

As-salaam-u-Alikum Sir I have five simple and short questions to ask. Please answer. Q.1)  What are the number rak`ahs in Sunnah Prayer offered after Fard of Jummah Prayer? Is it 2, 4 or 6? Q.2) If one offers p rayer in congregation but before prayer he does not intend that either he is praying lonely or collectively wiht Jamah, will his prayer  be considered as prayer with Jamah or not? Does he has to re-offer his prayer? Q.3) Should ladies pay Zakah on the gold or silver the women are wearing or should it be paid on that gold which the woman is not using? Q.4) What should one do if he has two opposite opinions regarding an issue. Should he elect any one opinion or should he found an intermediate path? Q.5) If one intends to grow beard but could not grow due to some reasons and shaves, will he be a sinner? Is there any method by which he can break is niiyat? Jazakallah. ALLAH bless you.

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. Recently, we heard from the news that Gambian president Yahya Jammeh threatened to behead homosexuals, and two persons were arrested and are being held for trial. What is the Shari`ah stance on this? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

I once heard that in the Quran it is writtten that 3, 7 nd 9 anr lucky numbers. is this true? is beleving in lucky numbers a sin like believing in omens?

Assalamu AlaikumI like to know if it is neccessary to read any other sura after surah Fatiha in Sunnah &amp; Nafil prayers. Also I need to know how to offer Fatiha for the deceased, i.e, which surahs to read &amp; in what order.Jazak Allah

Assalamualaikum. In Islam, is there a particular month which is advisable best to get married in? Someone told me that Syawal is a good month, what about other months? And how true is all this? Thanks!

As salaam o alaiqum!Who were the kawarij?  Are they considered deviant Muslims or outside the fold of Islam?what about in this age?

As-Salamu `Alaykum! I have a question concerning non-Muslim's (Hindus, Sikhs, etc.) hand-made foods. Does Islam permit Muslims to eat the foods made by non-Muslims? I have another question for you. Can we have some non-Muslim friends?

As-Salam `alaykum! I would like to know if it is permissible for men to sing in front of women?

I suffer from sleep deprivation. Could you suggest any Du`aafor me to over come insomnia?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. I would like to know, in your opinion, what the difference is between conventional and Islamic bonds.Also, I would like to know your opinion regarding the definition of riba in Islam and interest rates in conventional banks. Thanks.

As-Salamu `Alaykum. Thank you for your interesting service. What is the Islamic ruling concerning entering the Mosque and performing prayer with one’s cell phone switched on? As soon as people start performing prayer in humility, mobiles start ringing causing distraction and annoyance to people at the Masjid. Please provide an Islamic ruling on this matter. Jazakum Allahu Khayran.

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. Dear brothers in Islam, I have come to a point in my life where I find myself in need of getting an adequate answer to problems hampering living condition for most of people in this life. What I mean is that since this life is so short and with so many people facing hardship and suffering, many of them are our Muslim brothers, sisters and children, is there any point in me going on with my day to day life? I feel so guilty; what I mean is that after everything that has happened, those less fortunate are ALWAYS in the back of my mind, I wish I could do more to help but I do as much as I can, when I can do more I will, even when I laugh now I stop short because those less fortunate come to mind, for e.g. is there any point in me continuing with my education, work, going on holidays, buying things for myself and for my familly... etc? Someone once said you should live for this world like you are never going to die and live for the next world like you are going to die tomorrow. Please help me as I feel like I'm in a rut and I need to get out as it's affecting my health...Jazakum Allah khayran.

As-Salamu `Alaykum. What kind of practical measures can Muslims outside Palestine do to help their fellow Palestinians?

Dear scholars, as-Salamu `alaykum. Sometimes the people who donate blood ask for large sums of money in return for their donation. Are they entitled to do so? In other words, is it permissible to take compensation for blood donation? Also, what is the evidence on the permissibility of blood donation? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. I have been told to recite the second half starting from 'Rabi' of Surah Al Qasas[28:24] to find a spouse of my match, which was read by Moosa and allah  granted him with the wife of his match.the reason why I am consulting you is that I need your advice on the 'Dua' which may help me in finding the right match made for me.

Assalamualaikum,as part of an ongoing debate my R.E class have been asked for the next session to forward arguements for and against to this question "Do you think that natural disasters disaprove the arguements that the universe was created by God?" I would be grateful if you could Please help me to prepare myself to put forward arguements to prove that Allah did create the universe, i cant argue that He didnt cz im a believer and i want it to be positive. Jazakallah kheyr. ps. i am 12 and in class there are some who believe in evolution, atheists, christians and 4 Muslims including myself.