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Assalamualaikum w.b.t. As an Islamic economics scholar, do you think that Islamic economics has developed into a full-fledged, independent discipline nowadays?

Here in North America , poeple pay a great respect to pets, particularly towards dogs, probably  than any other pet.An elderly female passenger was recently upset at the airport. She requested the ticket agent to give her a copy of her itinerary. She was not happy for not seeing the name of her dog in the ticket. She complained that her pet should have been treated with dignity and respect and should have been called  by name as she considered it as her own child.When people see Muslims don't like dogs, some of them get upset and offended.I know that we consider dogs unclean. If they  touch you while wet, you have to wash seven times.I would like to ask you for your input on this matter.What does Islam view dogs in general?What should my response be when someone asks me why   we consider it unclean?Are we allowed to keep it at home?I also wonder whether  other faith communities also abhor dogs in general?Abubakar

Assalamu alaykum1.) What should a fair islamic ruler/president/king do for his country and in dealing with the other countries,etc? And what would be his reward for this work? Otherwise what would be the punishment for an unfair Islamic ruler and frankly speaking nearly all Islamic rulers today are bad?2.) Many scholars and many fatwas (even on www.islamonline.net) say that it is haram to try to become a ruler because it is a big responsibility,etc. And this job should come to you and not you for it. And that in the past this job came to many great companions but they refused to take it because of the big responsibility.however I read in many books that there were companions,etc who wanted to become rulers…. Like Umar ibn Abdelaziz. So why then is it haram to work to become a ruler???

If Prophet Mohammad's life followed the teaching of the Quran, I would like to know why the nomination of the leader after his death had different point views between his companions. If his companions showed great loyalty to prophet Mohammad, why did they not abide by his saying in the Hadith. As for one of his wife, didn't her activities in politic ruin her reputation? Many Sunni scholars often honor them as great example and figure in Islam but seldom take prophet's members of household as example in their teaching, would you answer my question, thank you?

Assalamu’alaikum. What is Islamic stance on dancing? Is there any difference between dancing men and dancing women? Why does dance considered as a form of seduction that I hear Muslim scholars judge dancing as haraam? How about dance for exercising such as break dance or dance for cultural show, when there are no mixing among males and females? Why is there more keenness of scholars to forbid women’s participation in dance than in making movies? I don’t mean to be rude, I am just curious.

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. I would really appreciate it if you can answer my following questions: Is Islamic car insurance permissible? What is the difference between the Islamic and non-Islamic car insurance? How do we get to know that the Islamic insurance we are using is according to the Shari `ah and correct? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

As-salamu alaykum. Is it OK for hijab to look pretty (colorful, artistic)? And is it OK to hold Islamic fashion shows that display beautiful hijab clothing on models or to promote those clothes online?thanks in advance!

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. We are living in a predominantly Christian country. Is it allowed for us as Muslims, to celebrate a New Gregorian Year with the Christians or with our fellow Muslims? Jazakum Allahu Khayran.

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

As-salamu `alaykum. Now after the terrorist attacks on London and Egypt, many writers and the media attempt to give the impression that Islam seeks to spread terror and fear. I would like you to address the issue of security in Islam. How does Islam approach the concept of security, and what is its stance towards those who spread terror among people? A detailed answer will be appreciated.

Assalamu aleikum, please can you tell me any hadith or ayas about racism and discrimination.is it allowed in islam or not.please give me proof.Ma'asalaam

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.

Asalamualaikum,Scholars of Islam,I am a homeschooler in America. I love animals. With the free time, I have had an idea. I began to love history as I started on Muslim Civilization (Public school tried to keep me away from this) and became awe-inspired.So went I went to the bookstore and found nothing on Islamic Zoology. So I have decided to write my own book about Animals in Islam and their roles throughout its history: Muhammed (PBUH)?s time through the empires through the Ottoman?s end up to now. And now I have some questions that I could not find an answer to.-Muezza, Prophet Muhammed (PBUH)?s cat, is it true that he had a cat and that it saved his life?-Battles of the Islamic Empires won/lost due to animals on either side (Horses, Camels, Flaming Pigs [enemies? side?])-What are rules of hunting with ranged weaponry and what to do/how to let out blood if the animal is shot and killed with the bullet/arrow?-Muslims, did they invent animal experimentation, veterinary medicine, and contribute to zoology (Researched from Science in the Name of God by Dr. Kasem Khaleed and The Muslim Scientists by Muhammed Yasin Owadally)? If so, what was the greatness of the contributions?-Is animal welfare and rights an eastern or western concept?-Animal scientists and sciences in Islam-Evolution and Animal Similarities (Darwin?s finches): Is it a test for mankind to see if they believe in Allah or evolution?-What is the Islamic view on man-eating animals? For example, the Lions of Tsavo and the Tigers of India: Are they punishers of hypocrites? Sinners? This is what some Muslim Sumatrans believe.-Animals. Do they remind us of salaah? Birds chirp when Fajr is over. My cat becomes aggressive if I purposely do not /forget to pray and it is becoming late for salaah time. (Note: I have been testing this and have noticed my cat, during the night, when hungry doesn?t meow at 5 or 4 AM. He waits at my feet and at 6 AM, begins to hit me and meow to be fed. 6 AM is Fajr time.)-What is euthanasia and castration from an Islamic viewpoint?-Give animals Islamic names? I?ve heard of Lutifah the Prophet (PBUH)?s horse and Muezza the cat.-What are some benefits that Muslims have made for animals (welfare, armo r, medicine, etc.)?-Can we say salaam to animals?-May I quote your answers in my book?

Respected scholars, As-Salamu `Alaykum.Some scholars have argued that the verses of the Qur’an revealed at Makkah embody the maqasid (objectives) of the Shari’ah. In contrast, the more substantive laws revealed at Madinah were local applications of the maqasid. In other words, they were a combination of the maqasid and the pre-Islamic social norms of the society of Madinah. Consequently, when faced with a clash between the maqasid and a literalist reading of a verse revealed at Madinah, a mujtahid (scholar who applies ijtihad or personal reasoning) could use istihsan (juristic preference) to deduce a ruling which is in harmony with the maqasid. Such a process could be used to combine Western social norms with the maqasid of the Shari’ah to create a fiqh which is appropriate for Muslim minorities (fiqh aqilliyyat). Would the noble scholar please comment? Jazakum Allahu Khayran.

Dear scholars, As-Salaam `Alaykum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatuh. Is Sufism Islamic? Please, clarify by giving some details.

 As-Salamu `alaykum Sheikh! Would you please clarify to me the real stand of morals in Islam as I am preparing a paper on the moral system in Islam and I want to see your personal opinion or what you deem right regarding this very issue. May Allah bless you all!

Dear Friends,asalamaualaikum.there is a debate and question over the legality and legitimacy of song and music in Islam.  Currently three views dominate the debate.  First, primarily the Wahabis out rightly rejects song and music.  Secondly, the Sufis do not endorse the views of  Wahabis and consider Islam give legality to music and songs.  Finally, there are groups of people who thinks that Islam approves song if it is played without musical instruments.Therefore, we would like to know ?       What the holy Qu?ran says about music and song; ?       What Hadith says about music and song and ?       What present Muslim scholars says about song and musicWe will appreciate your reply.Sufi RegardsManzurul Mannanhaque Manzil Maizbhandar Darbar Sharif Maizbhandar, Fatikchori Chittagong, Bangladeshe-mail: [email protected]. Shah Alam Webmasteremail: [email protected] Web site:

Dear scholars, As-salamu `alaykum. Could you please shed light on the basic elements of development according to Islam? Jazakum Allah khayran.

As-Salamu `Alaykum. What is the Islamic ruling pertaining to the act of depriving people their right to freedom of expression? How does Islam treat this subject, especially the issue of issuing man-made laws that restrict the freedom of people in the society?

As-Salamu `alaykum. I would like you to shed light on verse 27 in Surat Al-Hadeed. Did Jesus (peace and blessings be upon him) write parts of the Gospel? Was Jesus illiterate? Was the Gospel or part of it dictated by Jesus to any of his disciples like the Qur'an? I think that the disciples wrote the whole Bible after the ascension of Jesus to heaven? But, what does it mean in the Qur’an by the verse “…and gave him the Ingeel”?

Assalamu `Alaykum! I would like to know that is it an obligation to work to re-establish the Khilafah? How can this be achieved and how can we get the Khilafah? Please can you help?

As-Salamu `Alaykum. Thank you very much for the wonderful service you present. Your efforts are yieding their desired fruits, Masha Allah. Could you please answer this question for me! Is it permissible for us to obtain money from our National Lottery to build an Islamic center. Approximately, 25% of the ticket cost goes towards charity.

We read a lot of Qur’anic verses, Prophetic hadiths, and Islamic narrations indicating the virtues of raising horses. Is there a divine reward for raising horses, and learning and teaching horseback riding nowadays? Is the reward the same as in the past, when the Prophet’s Companions (may Allah be pleased with them all) and the following generation raised horses for jihad, especially if one raises them today with the intention of jihad?

Hello and thank you for answering my question! While being not a Muslim, I find the Qur’an a very interesting work. I’m currently doing some research concerning various religious symbols and I hope that you could help me. I don’t know who else to ask. The symbol for Islam is the crescent moon and star, but, I can find no mention as to its symbolism and how it originated. I have asked a few of my Muslim friends and they didn’t know. Any info you could give me and any passages from the Qur’an concerning its symbolism/origin would be greatly appreciated and help with my continuing research. Thank you.

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. Are Islam and democracy compatible? Jazakum Allah khayran.

As-salaamu alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa BarakatuhDear brotherI would really appreciate if you can answer my following question:Is Islamic car insurance permissible? What is the difference between the Islamic and non Islamic car insurance? How do we get to know the Islamic insurance we are taking is according to the shariah and correct?Jazak Allah Khair.