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Islamic Practices
[Q-ID0299] Is it Sunnah to shake hands using one hand or both hands?
The handshake with both the hands is from the Sunnah and this method is being followed since the Prophetic Age till today and has come down to us through our Predecessors(aslaaf).…
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[Q-ID0298] Did the Prophet ﷺ wear his blessed slippers upon the Arsh (on the night of Mi’raj)?
Whether or not the Holy Prophet ﷺ was wearing his blessed slippers on the night of Mi’raj is an issue which is not proven from any Sahih and famous narration, therefore I cannot…
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[Q-ID0297] I’ve been telling people I am not married, have I given divorce to my wife?
In this situation, if Zaid says “She is not my wife” or “I did not marry her”, then divorce will not occur, even if he swears an oath on this. However it is a sin to take a false…
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[Q-ID0296] Makings vows at the sanctuaries / mizarāt of awliya
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب Before giving an answer, it is important to understand the categories of vows (Nadhr). There are two types…
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[Q-ID0295] Till what age can a mother breastfeed her child?
A mother can breastfeed her child until the child reaches the age of 2 years old. The measure of years is LUNAR years (i.e. Islamic years). It is stated in Holy Qur’ān:…
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[Q-ID0294] Should we pray in the direction we see others pray or should we perform taharri?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب If those people are not residents of that area and have established Salāh, having performed taharrī for the…
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[Q-ID0293] What other easier way is there to perform Istikhara?
One method to do *Istikhārah*: [ *Istikhārah* is done if you’re not sure whether the action/option/choice is going to be good for you or not. Example, taking on a particular…
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[Q-ID0292] Which dua can we make and not make, for a non-Muslim?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب We absolutely cannot supplicate for the forgiveness and salvation of a disbeliever and there is no problem…
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[Q-ID0291] Advise me on how I can prove the miracle of Islam to my non-Muslim friend
All praises belong to Allāh, the Creator Most Sublime Who is Uncreated, the One without equal, the One Who revealed the Qur’ān upon His Prophet ﷺ. Infinite salutations, peace and…
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[Q-ID0290] Can I attend a Mawlid gathering in the Masjid if I am on my menstruation cycle (periods)?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب It is impermissible and harām for a woman to enter a Masjid in the state of menstruation (hayd), even if it…
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[Q-ID0289] What is the Islamic ruling on consuming medicine that contains Alcohol?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب Alcoholic medication is deemed as permissible because of ‘Umūm-e-Balwā (common plight) [the affliction of…
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[Q-ID0288] The concept of Khatam amongst the Pakistani community
All praises belong to Allāh, the Creator Most Sublime Who is Uncreated, the One without equal, the One who created death and life that He may test who is best in doing good deeds,…
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