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Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. How should a praying person raise his hands in prayer?

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. A woman promised her husband that she would never marry anyone after him until Allah joined them by His mercy and grace. If she promises this, does she have the right to marry anyone after him? Would doing so be regarded as not fulfilling a promise which is one of the attributes of the hypocrites?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. Some people greet others in the mosque loudly. Those people may be praying or listening attentively to a religious lesson. What is the point of view of Islam on this practice? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Is it wrong to get a dowry from the girl’s side? If this is done when she is getting married, will the marriage become invalid?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. What are the basics of the `aqeeqah, and is it permissible to have a Qur’anic function? Some brothers are saying it is bid`ah to read the Qur’an for the `aqeeqah. Jazakum Allah khayran.

On the night of Prophet Muhammad’s Ascension, why did he lead all the prophets in Prayer inJerusalem?

Is it haram (prohibited) to hang posters with Qur’anic calligraphy on the walls of my home for the purpose of decoration?

As-Salamu `alaykum. If a husband and wife fight each other and after that they do not talk for 3 to 4 years, does this affect their nikah (marriage)?

As-Salamu `alaykum. I have a question about shaving hair below navel. I do not know how far down to go. Should the hair from the scrotum also be removed? Please shed some light on this. And what about women? Are they also supposed to shave their hair?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. If a man concluded a marriage contract and died before the consummation of the marriage, what is the wife’s due dowry in this case, and does she inherit from him or not? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Dear scholar, As-salamu `alaykum. I know that zakah on money is based on the lunar year. However, can I calculate my zakah according to another calendar? For example, can I pay my zakah on the first of January each year?

As-salamu `alaykum. These days many of my fellow Muslim women wear hijab, but they also wear clothes that I think are far too tight. What if my husband likes me to wear tight clothes because he thinks it is attractive? Is this ok? Also, what if I go to work and the work clothes we find in the stores are all tight? What should I do in this case?

What are some of the things you advise the youth, especially at universities, to do in order to avoid fitnah (temptation)? It is undoubtedly getting harder as summer arrives.

As-Salamu `alaykum. I refuse to shake hands with men who are non-maharem, but the problem is that most of the time people are not aware of this fact and believe that shaking hands is normal. So, when a man wants to shake hands with me, I refuse and my family say that my refusal makes these men ill at ease, and, therefore, I should not refuse because it is not polite. I disagree with them because what matters is to obey Allah and not human beings. So, what should I do? Most of the time I avoid being in the same place with non-mahrem men not to face this problem. Should I shake hands and then explain my reasons or should I not shake hands and then explain?

Dear scholars, as-Salamu `alaykum. I have a question regarding praying in congregation. When two men are praying in jama`ah and another man wants to join the prayer, should the second Muslim step back to join the brother who arrived late or should he carry on standing next to the imam? Jazakum Allah khayran.

As-salamu `alaykum. My wife miscarried at the end of the third month of gestation. The ultrasound in the 8th week of gestation showed cardiac activity absent in both fetuses. This was again confirmed in the 10th week. Due to severe bleeding at the end of the 13th week, the doctor advised to abort the pregnancy or it would be dangerous for the mother. Learned s cholar, have we done wrong and how should we deal with such a situation according to the Shari`ah?

As-Salamu `alaykum. I forgot that I did not have wudu’ (ablution) and prayed. After I finished my Prayer, I remembered that. Do I have to repeat my Prayer?

What is the viewpoint of Islam regarding playing karate? Is it lawful to hold contests in karate for prize money?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. Is Rajab 27 the night of the Prophet’s Night Journey and Ascension (Isra’ and Mi`raj)? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. How many rak`ahs are to be performed for Duha Prayer? Jazakum Allah khayran.

As-salamu `alaykum. I am a female doctor and a practicing Muslimah. The other day at an Islamic Bookstore I bought a bracelet with Ayat-ul-Kursi engraved on it. I wear it on my right arm, the one I use to perform surgery with the intention of invoking Allah’s help in doing procedures correctly. Is my thinking correct that there will be blessings in wearing this bracelet?

Some people say that watching football matches is unlawful, as it is a waste of time and we will be asked about this time on the Day of Judgment. I want to know the Islamic ruling on this matter.Also, what is the Islamic ruling on the earnings of the football players and sporting competitions in general?

As-Salamu `alaykum! I would like to know your view about the significance of male circumcision; I mean: is there any scientific value or medical benefit behind such operation? Jazakum Allahu Khayran.

What is the Islamic legal ruling concerning a man who insists on having anal sex with his wife while she abhors this act?

Dear Sheikh! I find it strange that you speak about the punishment specified for apostasy. I cannot find any verse stating such a punishment for an apostate. Moreover, it goes against the idea that Islam cannot be spread by the sword. Can you enlighten me on the sources of this punishment? Is it from the Hadith of the Prophet Hadiths?

What is the significance and importance of Jerusalem to both Christians and Jews?

Bismillah el Rahman el Rahim,Assalam Aleikum was Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu,I am a member of the Markaz El Islam de la Rive-Sud, situated on the South Shore of Montréal, Québec in Canada. One of the buildings owned by the Markaz includes a Masjid occupying more or less 40% of the area, a sports arena and a community center with all the accessories. The construction of the building in question is almost finished, but heavily under funded. In order to attract media attention, promote Center itself, the knowledge of Islam and to create good neighborly relations with the community at large as well as to induce, by way of that positive exposure, access to necessary but untapped financing sources, we are organizing meetings with representatives form the Jewish and Christian faiths, as well as Buddhists and maybe in the future other denominations. We are hoping that the media will be interested in covering such interfaith activities. We have invited these people to the Center for meetings and discussions. We have also invited them to visit the Masjid area, properly dressed and shoeless. They have also been allowed to observe a Jammaa prayer. We have the following questions for you: 1. Is it appropriate to have such meetings in the Community Center, contiguous to the prayer area, considering that:a. At some point in time, the Catholic priest, referred to Maryam Alaiha al Salam as  ?Mary, the mother of God? astaghfur Allah, Taala Allahu Aamma Yacouloun Oullouwan Kabira, b. The same priest wears a cross, 2. We aim at informing the non-Muslims about Islam. The formula under examination is the organization of meetings in the community centers of all participants. In order to have access to their population we have to allow them an equal opportunity. Is it appropriate to organize conferences in the Community Center that would allow these representatives to expose to our community members the points that we have in common as well as some information about the differences, concerning subjects like Peace, Prayer, Faith, Religious activities, Fasting a.s.o. ? 3. Would there be a problem if these activities were to be held in the prayer area? 4. In the event that you would find such meetings in the Community Center to present problems, what would be your suggestions in order to achieve our objectives?Baraka Allah Fikum,

Is it permissible if a muslim woman join sports adventure activities such as rock climbing, mountain climbing, hiking, while still maintaining the hijab and avoid contacts with non-mahrams?

Would sports tournaments in which a trophy is the ultimate prize considered idol worship as all attention and efforts are directed towards attaining that goal? For example in the World Cup, especially for soccer, all teams are vying to lift the gold trophy with a statue of a woman moulded in it. Would that be considered shirk? Also are male competitors allowed to wear gold medals they win? Please elaborate. Jizakallah Khairan.

Dear scholars, I want to ask if a Muslim who plays professional soccer can eat on the day he has a match? With soccer he earns a living for his family. There are hundreds of Muslims playing in Europe and they are dealing with this question. I couldn't find a fatwa about this important subject. Thank you for your time.

Asalamu alaikum. I would be very greatful if you could answer my question. Is it permissable to wear football shirts of the following european soccer teams: 'AC MILAN', 'BARCELONA', and 'ENGLAND', even though they have the the cross/flag of St. George as part of their club crest on the actual shirt? I would be very appreciative if you would take time to answer this since many of the brothers are unsure as to whether it is haraam to do so.

Peace be upon you I'm an Egyptian guy, I love Pc Games, it the main entertaining thing in my life,  From a little period of time I used to download them illegally from internetthen I discovered that that's considered violation of copyrights which is strictly preserved in Islamand that's considered transgression on other right So I decide to buy themthe problem is this:there are no any Game retailers in Egypt except just two in Cairo (Virgin mega stores and game valley) I travelled from Alex to Cairo to buy the games I want, but I found that they had a very small and old collection which I don't want, I asked them to import them from outside they refused I made a visa internet card and tried to buy the games online from Amazon, eBay and direct downloading sites But Most of the games I want are restricted to Egypt Can't be bought or shipped to Egypt because of VAT and other taxation issues I messaged the Company that produces the games in USA I told them if they can show me any method to buy the games by any means, they completely neglected me My question is: Can I Play the illegal copy of the games? Knowing that the company will never Lose anything If played it me because there are already thousands of Cracked version are being downloaded from the net daily whether I download it or not,and there is not any method to give them the price of the game, I really want to pay them but I don't know what to? So can I play the unofficial till I am able to pay them?Thank you in advance

Could you please shed light on the importance of showing respect towards one’s parents in the light of the Qur’an and Hadith keeping in mind the rude behavior of children of the present times?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. What is Islam's stand on test-tube babies? Jazakum Allah khayran.

As-Salamu `Alaykum wa Rahmatu Allah wa Barakatuh. Dear sheikh, please clarify what are the kinds of words that that effect a divorce.

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. My mother wants my sister to marry her nephew, but my sister does not want to. My mother asked me to persuade and put pressure on my sister to obey her, but I know that in Islam you should not force anyone to marry someone, so I refused. My mother is angry with me for this, but I fear Allah's displeasure, as my mother is displeased with me. Please advise me on the best thing to do. Jazakum Allah khayran.

Can we make specific amounts of money (shares in the business) as waqf or Islamic endowment, to be used in different halal businesses, and the profit generated from that is used for orphans, well digging, or other similar projects?

As-Salamu `alaykum. Some Muslims tend to place green branches on a grave after the burial. Is this permissible? Jazakum Allah khayran.

If one's gums bleed while brushing his or her teeth, would it break the fast? What if one swallows the blood? Jazakum Allah Khayran

Scholars of Islam, As-Salamu `Alaykum wa Rahmatu Allah wa Barakatuh. One of the issues widely spread among the youth in the US is penis enlargement, so I'd like to know the Islamic legal ruling concerning that issue if one has a problem in enjoying his conjugal right. Jazakum Allah Khayran.

As-Salamu `alaykum. Why is it haram to have a mortgage? What alternative would you suggest to people wishing to own there own place? If there are no Islamic banks, so in such a situation why can we not take a mortgage? I personally see renting as "dead money", at the end of the day what you are paying for is not yours. What is your opinion?

As-Salamu `Alaykum, I want to know if it is permissible to read the Glorious Qur'an while lying down. I do this because when lying down I happen to read more of it than when sitting, and recently someone told me it is not right.

As-Salam `Alaykum. This question might seem a little awkward, but I know I am speaking for a lot of young people. Abstaining from sex is a really tough job at this age (18 and above). In the Prophet's days, one could get married and start business at the age of 17, but nowadays this has become impossible because one can't start a business at that age and definitely can't get married. They had it a lot easier then. With the changing times, we walk about seeing women dressed in attractive clothes with the help of Shaytan (by not lowering the gaze). This is not our fault. It is because we don't have wives, for if we did we would easily turn to our wives.My question is: “Can fornication in this situation still be punished for as it was then? If the punishment is received in this life (100 lashes) will there still be punishment in the Hereafter? Also, when one tries to stop but can't and finally gets married and totally stops, and his needs are satisfied all the time, he can repent and never do it again. What is your view? I don't plan to take part in any of this but I need to know how to answer some peoples' questions.

Dear Sheikh, As-Salamu `alaykum wa Rahamtu Allah wa Barakatuh. Recently, I read a book by a scholar in our country. The basics of Islam are explained in it. Under the topic of Salah, Zakah and Siyam, etc., it is said that these types of activities are aimed at softening the heart of man to surrender completely to the Will of Allah. In other words, these acts of worship are not meant for themselves; rather they constitute the way to salvation. After reading that, a question came to my mind: we perform prayers for seeking Allah's pleasure, and to gain salvation in Hereafter. But, as it is mentioned in the book, are we per forming prayers as training only for the real submission to Allah. Can you please clear all these doubts? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. Lately, a sister passed away. During her lifetime she had the Morquio disease and so she had routine tests with it being a very rare disease. I would like to know if it is permissible in Islam to donate her medical records to specialists (to benefit other people suffering from the same disease). I ask this question although I have assured the family of the deceased that they can let other people benefit from them, but they would like to know Islam’s stance on this in order to have a clear conscience. Jazakum Allah khayran.

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. Should a schizophrenic person perform the five pillars of Islam? Is the view different when he is showing the symptoms and when he is not? Jazakum Allah khayran. ]]>

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. I want to ask you about the meaning of the following hadith: "Al ‘arwaahu junoodun mujannadah" and thank you very much.

Dear `Ulama (scholars), sometimes the following question crosses one’s mind: Is there any significance for man’s existence on earth? Why was he created in the first place? Jazakum Allah khayran.

As-Salamu `alaykum. What is the explanation of the verse that reads: “Women impure for men impure, and men impure for women impure and women of purity are for men of purity, and men of purity are for women of purity: these are not affected by what people say: for them there is forgiveness, and a provision honorable.” (An-Nur: 26) I am asking because I have witnessed many marriages that do not conform with this verse?

Dear prominent scholaras-Salamu `alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh My question is about the reasons behind the prohibition of gambling and lottery in islam and in the case of these reasons not present.allah Almighty says in the Qur'an:'O you who believe, truly intoxicants and gambling and divination by arrows are an abomination of Satan's doing; avoid them in order that you may be successful. Assuredly Satan desires to sow enmity and hatred among you by means of intoxicants and gambling, and to hinder you from the remembrance of Allah and from prayer. Will you not then desist?First of all, shoul we consider avoid at the same level as haram ? and why ?? From this verse we can understand the reasons from Allah asking us to ovoid gambling. The reason is the Satan wants us to lose our time on playing gambling games and then not think of Allah and the prayers and also to create enmity between players through the game. This is usually the case for card- like games (e.g. pocker, ?) where the game may stands for hours (during that time the players are of course not prying and not thinking of Allah) and the players are plying against each other so problems and thus enmity may arise between them. But my concern is about the lottery example where you don?t really lose time (it is once a week and it takes you really 2 minutes to play so we can?t consider that this may prevent you from thinking of Allah or the prayers) and you don?t play against others so no enmity my arise. Ok, enmity may arise if you win and they lose, but this more ?Hassad? than other think and this can also be the case if you win through commerce. In this case the reasons behind the p rohibition are absent. Can we in this case consider that the lottery is premised?also the amount of money you play is low, and if the person knows that he is not going to be addicted to this. Some other persons told me that the reason behind prohibition of lottery is that Muslims are not allowed to earn money without work, but in the other hand I did read some topics in the internet where Internet lottery games where you don?t pay to play are premised. In this case also the Muslim is earning money without really work for it. And in my opinion you can loose more time for these games than the one you are paying for. Since it is free and there are many of them in the internet and thus you play much much more. Can you please give me your detailed point of view on this. I think you very much for the time you will devote to answer this question and pray Allah to guide all of us to his straight way.

Muslim scholars, As-Salamu `Alaykum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatuh. I have heard about talaq mu`allaq (conditional divorce). Could you please explain to me the Islamic rules pertaining to this form of divorce? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Assalamu Alaykum,Could you please tell me if it is permissible to play games that show animated 3D characters, like first-person shooting games, for fun?Jazakumullah khayr for your time and service.

Salaam alaikoem,Dear scholars, please can you tell me if a professional soccer player (football) can eat on the day he must play a match. Some people say that this counts on the exception of hard work. This soccerplayer earns his money with playing this sport.  Some player eat on the matchday, but on the other days when there are trainings they fast. This question is important because hundreds of professional soccer players en other sportsmen in Europe have to deal with this dilemma. For so far there is no fatwa on this matter. Jazak Allah Khairan for your time. Salaam alaikoem.

As salamu `alaykum  Is coping with school examinations during Ramadan prohibited in Islam?  Secondly, I play football for my school team during Ramadan and I have matches in the afternoon. I wanted to know if: I can I play or not keep the fast Should I keep the fast and not play or Should I fast as well as play.. Please answer. Allah Hafiz

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. Is it allowed to make predictions on forthcoming events, for example, football matches? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

Assalamu Alaykum.As football nowaday is an actual topic, i'd like to ask a question about women watching football. While the cloths of football players do not completly cover their aurat, can women watch men playing football?..Thank you very much in an advance.

Respected scholars, As-salamu `alaykum. Most, if not all, countries, spend huge sums of money on various sports, especially soccer (football). If this is acceptable in developed countries, where most people have a decent standard of living, is it acceptable in developing countries, where people cannot even meet their basic needs? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

Salam `Alaykum! Sheikh, many people always presume that it was Eve who caused Adam to be driven away from Paradise! Is this true?

Dear Sheikh, As-Salam `Alaykum. During the World Cup competitions, it may happen that the time of Friday Prayer coincides with the time of a soccer match that tends to be so important to a nation, due to some reasons: being the first time for the national team to qualify for the World Cup, for instance, or due to having the soccer stigmatized with politics. Is it permissible for people in such occasions to delay the prayer?

Sheikh, As-Salamu `Alaykum wa Rahmatu Allah wa Barakatuh. I would like to know whether the practices of not doing certain things with the left hand (like eating) and doing things like wiping the private parts with the left hand after excretion, are Islamic manner or are they merely customs?

As-Salamu `Alaykum. I want to know if wearing shorts while playing football or wearing swimming costumes in a swimming pool is permissible, while there are no females around.

As-salamu `alaykum. Propagating and spreading Islam may necessitate distributing or presenting copies of the Qur���an to unbelievers. Those unbelievers may read it and try to understand the message. Also, some of them may undermine the Qur’an. I have heard that there are some difficulties in allowing unbelievers to have the Qur’an, for fear that it would be damaged or abused in some way. Can you please tell me how this can be reconciled in order to help spread the Word of Allah? Thank you.

Dear Sheikh! What do you think of being fervent supporter of a sporting club or a certain football team?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. Here in the UK many people play Fantasy Football based on the English Soccer Premiership. This is basically where you pick a team of 11 players and for every goal they score you get a point. At the end of the season, a cup is awarded to the winner. While there are free ones available, the one I am looking at charges £2.50. Is this classed as gambling? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Dear scholars, As-Salam `Alaykum. My wife is a University student who is pursuing her University education in our Muslim country. Since our marriage, she has been wearing Hijab. She was summoned by the University police who asked her to take off her Hijab otherwise they would not permit her to continue her studies at University. Shall she take off Hijab to continue her studies? And under what circumstances is a Muslim woman permitted to take off Hijab? Jazakum Allah Khayran.

Respected scholars of Islam, As-Salaam `Alaykum wa Rahmatu Allah wa Barakatuh. What is the situation of Muslims living in Western countries with non-Muslim parents (i.e., mainly converts) regarding the question of inheritance.Are the properties transferred to them according to the Western laws at the death of their parents Halal (lawful) for them or not? Jazakum Allah Khayran.

Dear scholars, As-Salaam `Alaykum. I want to ask about the Hadith which states: “Who reads Surat al-Waqi`ah every night will never be poor.” Is this an authentic (Saheeh) Hadith? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Dear scholars, as-Salamu `alaykum. What is the difference between "Kafir” and "Mushrik"? Also what is the difference between "Mu’min" and "Muslim"? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Scholars of Islam, As-Salamu `Alaykum wa Rahamtullah wa Barakatuh. Many Muslims go on honeymoon, but I see no evidence for this in the Qur'an or the Prophet’s hadiths. Isn't this blind aping of the West or are there benefits attached to such a practice?

Dear scholar, As-Salamu `alaykum. As a Muslim, I am in need of getting acquainted with my duties in order to fulfill the task that Allah ordains me to do. Therefore, could you, please, explain the basic commitments of the Muslim? Thank you in advance!

As-Salamu `alaykum. Can monetary contributions by non-Muslims be used on the construction of a Mosque? May Allah reward you for your good work.

We understand that male's share of inheritance doubles that of female according to the Islamic Law. Is it permissible for the parents or one of them to write a will declaring that they want their wealth be distributed equally among the heirs?

Dear scholars of Islam, As-Salaam `Alaykum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatuh. I’d like to know how Islam views life, for most people misunderstand this serious concept. Jazakum Allah khayran.

If a Muslim commits suicide, can his fellow Muslims conduct a Funeral Prayer for him/her or attend such a Prayer? Please, provide your answer with evidence.

I have a question regarding concubines. What is a concubine? Can a Muslim man have a concubine?

As-Salaam `Alaykum. Could you please furnish me with a comprehensive Fatwa citing the Islam’s stance on nutrition? It will be very much appreciated if you back your answer with evidences from the Qur’an and the Sunnah?

Dear scholars, As-Salaam `Alaykum. Is it permissible to bury a deceased person in the sea? And is it permissible to dig up a grave in which there is some water to bury a deceased person? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Dear Sheikh! Is it the real characteristic of a Muslim youth to be weak and always dispirited? Does the concept of faith in Islam mean weakness and loss of spirit?

Dear scholars, As-Salaam `Alaykum. What is the Islamic ruling regarding clapping as a form of welcoming guests or showing admiration to sermon or speech delivered? Jazakum Allah khayran.

If, as I know, that rizq is fixed for each and every human being so it can not be changed, and it is the promise of Allah the Almighty to provide us the rizq, then why do we strive for it for whole life ( I mean why do we look for jobs, run business and all other activities to earn our livings? ).

Dear Sheikh! I am wondering what Islam says about the rights of prisoners to receive physical and psychological care? What does Islam have to offer to those people? Please answer me in detail!

As-Salamu `alaykum. Could you please explain why women are not allowed to vote in Kuwait? We have an imam from Kuwait here in America who has denied the right for sisters to vote for the imam and Shura committee. I see no legitimate justification for this injunction in light of the Qur’an and the Sunnah and would like to know what the consensus is on this matter?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. Is it permissible for a Muslim to own a dog? Is there any restriction on keeping the dog inside the house? Jazakum Allah khayran.

alslam alikum wa rahmat allah  I am a muslim indevedual living in Canada as a permanent resident, and very soon I will be required to take the Oath of citienship in order for me to become a Canadian sitizene. The Oath reads as follows:(I swear(or affirm) that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Canada, Her Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully observe the laws of Canada and fulfil my duties as a Cnadian Citizen.)  According to the rules in Canada to  become a canadian citizen you will be required to repeat this Oath after the presiding officer.  My concern is how do you see this oath from islamic point of view, and am I ,as a muslim indevedual, allowed to repeat this oath?I noticed that many Muslim go to the ceremony, raise thier hands, but they don't repeat the oath after the presiding officer, they either keep silent, or saying differnt words instead. Some of them, however, take the Holy Quran, raise it, and repeat on the part that reads:(.... I will faithfully observe the laws of Canada and Fulfil my duties as a Canadian citizen.) We nees a clear (fatwa) in this issue which concerns ,if not all, most Muslims in Canada . Jazakum Allah Khair

Assalam walaikum and jazzakum Allahu khair for your time and effort to inform and guide our brothers and sisters to the nearest path towards Allah(swt)as for my question...i am and have been somewhat confused lately, insha Allah you might be able to help with my opinions, wether backing them up, or correcting them if you see any faults in the logic...i understand this site is already biased against smoking, but insha Allah keep an open mind as ive been tryin to do...i understand the scholars have ruled smoking tabacco to be haram as it hurts the body which Allah has entrusted to us...now my question is as follows...Can smoking tabacco be classified as an intoxicant such as alcohol? i have found few to no sheikh who will take the side that marijuana is not a drug, drugs to my knowledge are ruled as intoxicants like alcohol...and reading the hadith from The Prophet (SWS) said: "If a large amount of anything causes intoxication, a small amount of it is prohibited." [Sunan Abu Dawood, #3673]Messenger of Allah (SWS) said, "Every intoxicant is khamr (wine) and every intoxicant is haraam (unlawful). Whosoever drinks wine in this world and dies whilst consumed in it and does not repent will not drink it in the next world." (Muslim)I understand this to mean also, 1 beer may not get you drunk but if 1 whiskey gets you drunk, the beer is haram also...as well as...1 sip may not get you drunk but if drinking the glass will, the sip is harm also...basically to fit the analogy of the intoxication caused by a cigarette to that of a joint of marijuana...in conclusion to say, that the purposeful ingestion or inhalation of a controlled intoxicant is the same wether the effect be small or great...the high produced from tabacco is small(for some much smaller than for others, but none the less a high), and that of marijuana being greater...Agreeing that tabacco is a high producing drug like marijuana, entering the alcohol and other such as intoxicant categorization...it would also imply that the user would suffer its accompanying penalties:Prophet Muhammad(SWS) said,"If anyone drinks wine Allah will not accept prayer from him for forty days, but if he repents Allah will forgive him. If he repeats the offence Allah will not accept prayer from him for forty days, but if he repents Allah will forgive him. If he again repeats the offence Allah will not accept prayer from him for forty days, but if he repents Allah will forgive him. If he repeats it a fourth time Allah will not accept prayer from him for forty days, and if he repents Allah will not forgive him, but will give him to drink of the river of the fluid flowing from the inhabitants of Hell." - Hadith - Al-Tirmidhi #3643, narrated Abdullah ibn UmarIn Saheeh al-Bukhaari (2295) and Saheeh Muslim (86) it is narratedthat Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "No one who commits zina is a believer at the moment when he is committing zina, and no one who drinks wine is a believer at the m oment when he is drinking it, and no thief is a believer at the moment when he is stealing, andno robber is a believer at the moment when he is robbing and the people are looking on."Now based on the presented ahadith...i am under the impression that smoking a cigarette of tabacco (hookah, sheesha) is the same as drinking a glass of beer...if so, i feel our Ummah has an enormous problem due to the greatly extended use and acceptance of tabacco in muslim society and thus the invalidation of the Salat of so many brothers and sisters...I am wondering why i have been able to find a correlation amongst these things and the Shayukh have not, and thus have not taken the appropriate stance against tabacco in the Ummah as they have with marijuana and other drugs...Important Points: The Prophet (SWS) never smoked, and neither have any of the Sahabahookah, Arguileh, Sheesha, or as youd like to call it, originated in india, passed through iran and became an Ottoman (Turkish) custom, and was introduced in Arab countries in the last 2 centuries...Am i Wrong? id appreciate feedback very much, jazzakum Allahu khair...Assalam Walaikum ya sheikh

Al-Khidr (peace and blessings be upon him) is that religious servant whom Allah the Almighty mentioned in the Qur’an in Surat Al-Kahf. Prophet Musa (peace and blessings be upon him) accompanied Al-Khidr and learned many lessons from him. According to the view which is deemed to be the most correct, Al-Khidr is no longer alive.

Dear scholars, as-Salamu `alaykum, I would like to know whether wearing a silver chain around your neck is permissible for males in Islam. Jazakum Allah khayran.

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. What are the virtues of a man reciting ruqyah for himself? What is the evidence for that? What should he say when he recites ruqyah for himself?

Dear scholars, as-Salamu `alaykum. What type of halal (lawful) job opportunities are there for Muslims in the film industry? Jazakum Allah khayran.

I want to know why a woman cannot cover her face while in a state of ihram during Hajj or `Umrah?

Many people, especially merchants, swear oaths a lot in selling or buying. One hears merchants, drivers, workers swearing oaths that something is good quality, or that a statement is true, etc. What is the ruling concerning this swearing?

Dear scholars, As-salamu `alaykum. Is it permissible for a Muslim to enjoy summer at the beach? And what are the conditions for enjoying the beach in summer? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Is it halal for a pregnant woman to perform `Umrah or Hajj? Does it depend on the stage of pregnancy she is at? There is risk of miscarriage and disease due the crowds of pilgrims.

I know that a person's sins are not accounted before the age of puberty, but what about his good deeds, does he get a reward for them? ]]>

I heard that Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said that in order for the Qur’an to say on the Day of Judgment that I have not abandoned it, I must have finished reading all of it at least once a month. Is that true? Also, when reading, do I have to read with tajweed or can I read normally like reading a magazine? My Arabic is poor, and reading with tajweed takes a long time. I would appreciate a brief answer.

As-salamu `alaykum. What is the Islamic view regarding conducting full-body scans? Such body scan sends radiation through one’s body at various angles, and it can take basically slices of one’s body and takes so many pictures, and it can find all sorts of illnesses for which one does not have symptoms.

As-Salamu `Alaykum. With all the bloody incidents and heinous crimes committed against Muslims in broad daylight, including raping and maltreating Muslim women, is it permissible for Muslims to do the same with women of their enemies in retaliation?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `Alaykum wa Rahamtu Allah wa Barakatuh. Is there any Islamic remedy for procrastination and laziness?

Dear Sheikh! As-Salam `Alaykum! I am a Muslim living in the West. In one of my discussions with my non-Muslim friends, they ask me: “Do you Muslims date before marriage?” Can you answer them?

Dear Sheikh! As-Salam `Alaykum! We always hear that secularism is the mode dominating most systems in present day world. How does Islam view secularism?