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As-salamu `alaykum. In light of the oppression and prosecution faced by Muslim activists in the United States, would it be better to endure until things get really unbearable and try in the best possible way to function for the betterment of the society, or pack up and leave to a society not controlled by the radicals?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. In the viewpoint of Islam, is it permissible for Muslims to depend on the opinion of a trustworthy non-Muslim doctor concerning performing Prayer while sitting, or not fasting becau se of being unable to perform the fast, or any other religious obligation, due to medical reasons? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

The Hindus in our state of Kerala, India, go to a famous temple called Shabari Mala. Every year, hundreds of thousands of Hindus from all over Kerala and from outside Kerala go to that temple to worship and they consider the journey as holy.This year, some of our Muslim brothers who are workers of an Islamic party conducted farewell parties for the Hindus who are going on the holy journey to Shabari Mala. They state that this is the real and ideal approach to bring other communities close to Muslims, citing that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) allowed and arranged for Jews and Christians to do their prayers in the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah when they came to visit the Prophet. What is your opinion on this subject?

Asalamualaikum wa Rahmatulaah wa barakat I had a question about prayer I go to night school everyday and it runs through asr and maghrib prayer. As far as I know there is no room set asaide for Muslims to pray in because this is Canada. Sometimes I pray in the hall but I find that I am easily distracted. Is it bad that I feel somewhat embarassed praying infront of people who are not muslims? What should I do concerning prayer during this time? How can I be stronger in my will to pray in any location? Jazakum Allah Khair

Aslamualaikum i wanted to ask can a muslim woman get her private area waxed by a christian woman.i live in muslim country but that christian lady is available because she comes to my house.there are muslim woman who do waxing but at parlour and i dont want to there.i  feel uncomfortable and unsafe at parlour.also its a commercial place. wants  waxing  because all other methods are not helpful as hair regrowth is very fast and hair growth just starts that day and its very irritationg and hair have become very thick and ugly and my skin is very sensitive.i want to get hair waxed because waxing with passage of time also decreases hair.i have asked this question before and some scholars suggested laser treatment. but to be honest i m not comfortable with laser treatment because it will be like exposing awrah in front of too many people at a commercial place and i m very afraid there might be hidden cameras or even if there are not, i dont want laser treatment. my family will never allow this .another important point is laser treatment is not very popular in my country it is done but on a very small scale so i m not sure about the quality of doctors it might be a health risk which i never want to take.< br /> i want waxing because it is safe and that christian lady come to my place to wax so it is quite safe. i want my private parts to be waxed because otherwise marraige life would be disturbed alot.i will be embarrased infront of my husband.and i cannot explain my worries. i m always thinking about it. i m in genuine need i  just dont want waxing because for fun i want it for a genuine need .please help . i also dont want to disobey Allah. what should i do? please note that all other methods except waxing are useless for me. Thanking u  in advance.

Is it required for my Muslim wife to cover in front of my non-Muslim parents and siblings?

As-Salaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh,     Is it permissible to give gifts to non-muslims on their religious holidays (eg., giving a gift to a hindu on diwali)? Jazakallah Khayran.

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. What to do in a situation when a kafir (disbeliever) starts insulting Islam, Allah, and His Messenger? Can you hit him? Jazakum Allahu khayran. ]]>

If a non-Muslim government appoints a Muslim judge to decide matters relating to Muslims according to Islamic law, must Muslims obey him and submit to his or her verdicts?

I am a cat scan technologist. Is it halal for me to be a US government worker, and work in a government hospital were I might have to take care of troops coming back from Iraq or even high ranking US government officals?

Assalamu aleykum wa Rahmatu Allah wa Barakatuh, I would like to know further answers regarding slaughtering animals by non-Muslims, especially that we know for certain that anyone will apply for the job will get it regardless of his faith (he can be of any faith) and most who work in this field here in UK are Asian (non-Musim indians who are not from the people of the book). I have heard as well that turkey is allowed to eat it non-slaughtered becasue of his weight, is that correct?assalamu aleykum wa Rahamtu Allah wa Barakatuh. Jazakum Allahu kheiranassalamu aleykum wa Rahamtu Allah wa Barakatuh.

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. I would like to ask about the punishment for taking non-Muslims as allies as we clearly see in our Arab region. Most Arab and Muslim countries seek alliance with non-Muslim states. Jazakum Allahu khayran.

As-salamu `alaykum. Will non-Muslims on the Day of the Judgment be punished according to Muslim laws or their laws? I mean, for example, males and females kissing each other on the cheek is haram(forbidden) in Islam, but for the Christians not. So will Christians who kissed each other on the cheek be punished before Allah for this because it's haram or not, because it's not haram in their law?

Salamu Alaikum,Can a non muslim use a Islamic Bank? I was informed that non-Muslims are forbidden from using them. Also what exactly is Islamic banking and what is its basis in Islam.Thank You

As Salamu Alaikum,Could you please inform me about whether I can inherite from my non muslim family.ma Salama umAyoub

Can we give sadaqa to non-muslims? There are so many poor non-muslim helpers at my work place. Can I give sadaqa to them and still get the benefit of sadaqa

"We have been eating only halal meat as it is widely accessible in Toronto Canada for the past few years. Lately, our teenage daughters have complained that they have had to refrain from eating at relatives's homes including my parents and siblings who believe christian meat is halal. My daughters feel that we are making things more difficult when others have chosen an easier way, which is supported by a lot of Scholars in North America.every time I check your site for a solution to this, I get more confused because of the difference in opinions, Jazakum Allah Khairan for all your attempts at answering all the questions.  Here's where my confusion comes from: Different opinions were given in the past few years regarding eating meat slaughtered by people of tbe book, in the US, UK, and Canada: 1. Sept 05 the conclusion was made that the meat in the US market is Haram because of "stunning the animal". 2. June 04 Sheikh Kutty noted that we can eat meat butchered by people of the book, but if find meat provided by muslims we should seek the latter. 3. In another Fatwa, Sheikh Kutty notes that zabihah of the people of the book is permitted in Canada as Canadian Government inspectors make sure that animals that die from stunning are not used for zabihah. My question is mostly for Canadian meat, does Sheikh Kutty or other respected Scholars continue to feel the same? Or has anything changed in the way Canadians slaughter the animals since 2004? Another concern is that Sheikh Kutty noted that we should eat halal meat when available. Does this mean the non-halal meat is only permissible in areas where the halal meat is not accessible? This is not usually the case in Canada especially in large cities. " Jazakum Allah Khairan

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. I was wondering if it is haram or makruh to visit and place flowers at the grave of a non-Muslim. This person was a very dear friend to me and passed away before I accepted Islam. Jazakum Allahu khayran.

Can a non-muslim enter Maedina. I know it is forbidden to enter Mecca, but what about Medina

Dear respected scholars, as-salamu`alaykum.Are non-muslims allowed to preach their religion and to build their places of worship in an Islamic State?If yes then why building of churches are not allowed in Saudi Arabia whereas muslims are building their Mosques in London and Paris etc.?

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

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

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

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.

Salam! What should be the attitude to have towards food from non muslims !

Is there a problem praying for a non-muslim ?

As-salamu `alaykum. Is it permissible in Islam for Muslims living in the West to bury their dead in non-Muslim cemeteries? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Are Muslims allowed to enter a Church? My mother recently remarried in a registry office and had a blessing in a Church. My husband is a Muslim and was not sure if he was allowed to go in. He ended up not going into the Church, as he feared some sort of recrimination, even though he was not asked to take part in prayer. I have researched this but to no avail and would like some clarification for us both. I really look forward to your reply.

As-Salam `alaykum. I am new Muslim and I am living with my Christian family in a non-Muslim society. My family is celebrating Christmas and I want to ask if it is wrong for me to attend their celebration.

Scholars of Islam, as-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatu Allah. During the Christmas season, Christians all over the country illuminate their houses with lights, put up Christmas trees, and exchange gifts. TV is full of jingle bells and all the stores are decorated for Christmas. All this is very tempting to small children; children love putting up lights and decorating for holidays. Some Muslim families also put up Christmas trees and lights to keep their children happy. They argue that Christmas is, after all, Prophet Jesus' birthday and there is no harm in celebrating Christmas as long as children are happy. When our children started talking a few years back they started asking why we do not put up lights and trees during Christmas. I explained to them that we are Muslims and we don’t celebrate Christmas; we celebrate `Eids. To keep our children happy and to get them excited about `Eid, we started putting up lights (green and white) around the house and decorating inside the house during Ramadan until after `Eidul-Fitr and during `Eidul-Adha. We exchange gifts with our Muslims friends on both `Eids. Alhamdulillah, our children now wait for `Eid, not for Christmas. What is the Islamic position on these issues? Can we celebrate Christmas? Is it OK to put up lights during Ramadan and `Eid?

AlSalaam Alikum Scholars My wife was Christian, now AlhamduLilah is Muslim.  Her family is still Christian living overseas but relatively poor.  Now they're children going to college and my wife sends them good financial help for college.  Does that count as Zakat for my Muslim wife to send needed money to her Christian family? JAK

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.

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

To what extend should a muslim's relashionship to The People of Scripture go ?

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-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.

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.

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.

why a muslim woman can not marry a non-muslim man?

As-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahWe know that our Prophet commanded us not to imitate non-believers. Can you clarify please what is considered as imitation of them?

Assalamu Alikum, I work in a non muslim country. The company I work  provides meals for the employees which is prepared by non muslims(not ahlulkitabs). They also serve pork. even though we don't eat any meat or pork, I would like to know whether is it halal to eat the food they prepare as they will be using the same kithcen utensils to prepare these meals and those frayers or utensils will not be cleaned accroding to sharia rulings. I encouter the same problem when I go to resaturants and hotels as mostly they are managed and own by non muslims.Jazakallah

Respected scholars of Islam, as-Salamu `alaykum! We heard the news of the U.S. general who called Allah an idol. Later on, he backtracked on his anti-Allah remarks. However, I want to know your comments on such attacks.

Dearest brother, As-Salaam `alaykum. Indeed, the issue of jizyah is one of the hot Islamic topics that are misunderstood by the orientalists. They used to attack Islam saying that non-Muslim minorities are persecuted in Muslim lands and they are obliged to pay the jizyah from time immemorial. Please, shed more light on the issue, and clarify the Islam’s stance on the concept of jizyah.