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As for the question about a du`a for removing stresses, the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) taught us a du`a’ by which we may ward off worries and distress. Ahmad narrated that ‘Abdullah ibn Mas`ud said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “There is no-one who

The inheritance as soon as the deceased passes on is the right of the heirs. If the deceased requested a portion of his wealth for an ongoing charity it is compulsory for the heirs to fulfill the wish without spending more than one-third of the whole property. If he did not leave such in his

Taking refuge with “Kalimat Allah al-Taammaat” which means “complete words of Allah” is one of the things the prophet ﷺ told us to say during our supplication. The scholars have differed in opinion over the meaning of “Allah’s complete words” some say that it means the Qura’an, others have said it means the glorious names

Regarding oath taking for any reason whatsoever, or a person making an oath to another person, for instance, to pay the bills for a meal; it is upon the one who swears to fulfill the duty he took an oath on. It is not permissible for a Muslim to take oaths constantly and unnecessarily as

The noble Prophet peace be upon him told us that “A true believer does not taunt or curse or abuse or talk indecently”. If insulting and verbal bullying are forbidden, then it is more dangerous to use text or post them online. This is because they attract many audience and stay long in circulation. It

The prophet SAW said: “no man should offer a proposal of marriage over the proposal of his brother until the first one marries her or gives him permission.” (Reported by al-Bukhaari) In another version of the narration, The prophet saw said: “None of you should ask for a woman’s hand in marriage when his brother

It was part of the practices of the pre-Islamic era for a man to attach another man’s child to himself. He claims paternity of another man’s child and gives him his name. This is a clear wrongdoing and that is why Allah has forbidden adoption and revealed: “Call them by their fathers’ name, that is

A woman in her waiting period is still under her husband’s control and protection. And as such, it is not allowed for anyone to take her as spouse. If anyone marries her during that period, the marriage is void. Sheikh Abdul-Haleem Mahmud says: A divorced woman who is still in her waiting period is not

Taking anything from the wealth, money or property of another person without his/her permission or consent is forbidden. A man whose meat grows from what is forbidden, the fire is more appropriate for him. A  forbidden bite prevents supplications from being answered, and the warning against that is contained in many texts. The poor person

It is prohibited for a woman to travel a distance that qasr (shortening of prayers) is required without a male relative (Mahram). This can be confirmed in the Hadith of Ibn Abas (RA) who said that he heard the prophet (peace be upon him) saying: “A man must not be alone with a woman except

Such a seclusion is basically allowed and there is not a ruling that forbade for male and female relatives to be alone in seclusion and to travel (alone together). This is on condition that it is assured that there will not be problems of temptation, but if there is a fear of temptation, they are

The verdict from juristic texts and principles is that it is not permissible for a woman to ride or board a vehicle alone with a foreign driver. However, what seems to me in this contemporary situation is different with regards to taxis shuttling within the cities. It is now a case of necessity that left

Nothing would get to the dead as reward from the living, except for acts performed (in order) to obey or move closer to Allah, and charity made to the poor and needy who are beneficiaries and subjects of zakat. As for feeding the rich at parties held in accordance with customs and traditions, this is

An example of implicit statements regarding divorce is when a man says to his wife: Go to your parents’ house. These statements do not bring about divorce, and it is advised for a man to stay away from uttering these annoying statements because it is not part of goodness. Allah has ordered husbands to live

If a man legally marries a woman after having illegal sexual relations with her, and she bears him a child six months after consummating the marriage legally, the child will be attributed to his father because he is believed to have come from a legal union. If, however, (even after being legally married to him)

Birth control refers to spacing after childbirth. If it is natural and spontaneous (spacing that comes after childbirth) it is permissible from the Islamic point of view, provided it does not pose any threat to the woman’s health, and it is done with the agreement of both parties (husband and wife). Though it is recommended

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum.A disagreement has occurred in our mosque regarding the Adhan (call to Prayer) of Friday Prayer; some people believe that it is obligatory to call one Adhan, while others believe that two are necessary. What is the right ruling on this issue?Jazakum Allah khayran.

As-salamu `alaykum. I have been part of the Jami Mosque/Islamic Foundation Jamaat for the past 30 years, with exposure to scholars who have been imams at mosques, and fasting on the first nine days of Dhul-Hijjah was never mentioned. Is this a new thing? What are the references for performing good deeds (especially fasting) on these days?

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Hi. I am a Christian woman married to an Egyptian Muslim man. We have been married for three years. My husband wants 4-6 children. We recently found out that I am pregnant. Ever since I told him the news he has been distant. He doesn't talk to me, and when we do talk, it usually ends up in verbal fights.  He seems to have no interest in the pregnancy. He sees no need to go to any of the doctor's visits with me, and when I told him that I heard the baby's heartbeat he just said, "That's nice." Is this normal behavior for an Egyptian Muslim man? When I ask my husband he says that men act differently to women. Please advise me. I am so confused and upset. I just feel so alone in this pregnancy. Thank you.

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. What are the most important lessons that Muslims can derive from Al-Israa' and Al-Mi`raj (Night Journey and Ascension of the Prophet)?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. Was the Prophet’s Israa’ and Mi`raj (Night Journey and Ascension) in soul only or in both body and soul? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Dear dignified scholars: As-salamu `alaykum! The coming of the Day of Judgment is really a hot topic these days and everyone has a say in the issue. Could you enlighten me on the real signs or portents of the Day of Judgment as shown in the authentic sources of Islam? Jazakum Allahu Khayran!

In an unprecedented step in history, a Muslim woman announced that she will lead a public, mixed-gender Friday Prayer on March 18, 2005, in New York City.The sister said that she will call for giving women the right to some religious duties as men, such as the right to lead people in Prayer and stand in any row in the Prayer, not only in the rear rows behind men. She considers that confining leadership in Prayer and standing in the first rows to men is no more than outdated social customs that have nothing to do with religion.The researches that she made on the question in hand state that there is nothing in the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) that indicates that women are prevented from leading people, male and female, in Prayer. She sees that denying women the right to lead in Prayer is a social attitude long ago, followed in the Muslim communities without there being attempts made to put it right.Could we please have the opinion of Dr. Yusuf Al-Qaradawi on this issue, as he is known for his moderate opinions? Jazakum Allah Khayran.

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