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Food & Drink
[Q-ID0111] Buying foods that have pictures of Hindu idols and from Hindu stores
It is allowed to purchase these items. A Hindu idol image will not make impure the content inside nor do the idols at these stores affect the food. There is a basic rule of Fiqh…
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[Q-ID0110] Using medicines & sprays that contain Alcohol
There are four types of Alcohol, they are as followed: 1) Khamar – It is the grape juice which is fermented for so long that it becomes strong and clear after leaving the froth. 2)…
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[Q-ID0109] Is it permissible to buy & sell fireworks?
It is prohibited to make and sell fireworks to both Muslims and non-Muslims. Fireworks are only permissible with conditions in certain circumstances; like to signal the sighting of…
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[Q-ID0108] Is it allowed to write ‘Salam’ in English?
It is allowed to write ‘assalamu alaikum’ in English or any other language. Scholars have stated that writing verses from the Quran in a language other than the Arabic script is…
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[Q-ID0107] Having baby scans and general advice on pregnancy
Pregnancy is a blessing from Allah azzawajal. When becoming aware of your pregnancy, pray salat al-shukr alongside your husband to thank Allah azzawajal for this blessing. There is…
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[Q-ID0106] Is Horse meat Halal to consume?
It is makruh tahriman (prohibitively disliked) to eat horse meat in the Hanafi School, therefore to eat it will be regarded as a sin. Imam Ahmad Rida Khan (رحمة الله عليه) writes,…
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[Q-ID0105] Is oral sex allowed in Islam?
Oral sex is makruh tahriman (prohibitively disliked) in Islam. Therefore it is not allowed to engage in this act. Fatawa Alamgiri states, “The action of a man placing the private…
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[Q-ID0104] At what age is one considered mature (baligh) in Islam?
The minimum age of puberty for boys is 12 and for girls is 9, before this age they are not considered baligh (adults), after this age whenever they show signs of puberty they will…
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[Q-ID0103] Does changing my clothes nullify my wudu?
Changing clothes after you have performed wudu does not invalidate the ablution, therefore you are not required to repeat it again. Wudu is invalidated only when: 1. Anything exits…
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[Q-ID0102] The Aqiqah – is it necessary? When should it be done?
Aqiqah is the sacrifice which is done on the birth of a child; out of happiness and thanks to Allah. As per the Hanafi madhab, it is mubah (permissible) and mustahab (liked) to…
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[Q-ID0101] What are the names of the Prophet Muhammad’s (صلى الله عليه وآله وصحبه وسلم) children?
The Prophet Muhammad (صلى الله عليه وآله وصحبه وسلم) had three sons and four daughters. All the sons passed away in their infancy. The names of the three sons are: 1) Sayiduna…
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[Q-ID0100] Does the Imam have to wear an Imamah (turban) whilst leading the prayer?
Wearing the Imamah shareef is a virtous act that has many blessings however it is not obligatory for an Imam to wear an Imamah shareef to lead the prayer (although the reward for…
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