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[Q-ID0038] I have regular doubts on my wudu, should it be repeated?
If the doubt becomes a harj (problematic) and frequent one may ignore it and maintain himself to be in the state of wudu, this is in line with the fiqh rule “certainty does not…
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[Q-ID0037] Praying behind an Imam you have a bad opinion of or has a short beard
It is makrūh tahriman (severely disliked) to pray behind a person who openly disregards a fardh or wājib, such an individual is termed a fāsiq in the books of fiqh. A Muslim should…
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[Q-ID0036] How do I distinguish the right sect in Islam from those that are astray?
وَاعْتَصِمُوا بِحَبْلِ اللَّهِ جَمِيعًا وَلَا تَفَرَّقُوا ۚ “And hold firmly on to the rope of Allāh together and be not divided amongst yourselves.” [Surah ‘Āli `Imrān 3:103]…
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[Q-ID0035] What if I don’t shorten my prayer (qasr) as a traveller?
وَإِذَا ضَرَبْتُمْ فِي الْأَرْضِ فَلَيْسَ عَلَيْكُمْ جُنَاحٌ أَن تَقْصُرُوا مِنَ الصَّلَاةِ “When you travel on the earth it is no fault on you if you shorten prayer.” [Surah Nisa…
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[Q-ID0034] Can I speak to my fiancé over the phone?
It is not permissible to have communication with a non mahram before nikah (marriage), especially if the conversation is private or entails that which might fuel desires. Allāh…
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[Q-ID0033] How do a Husband and Wife pray together?
It is wājib to perform salāh in jamā’at (congregation) for all males who are sane, adult, independent and capable. Those who miss it even once without any excuse are sinners. [Radd…
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[Q-ID0032] Who should lead prayer, the knowledgeable person or the one with the beard?
ibn Umar Allāh Almighty be pleased with him narrates that, ان رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم امر باحفاء الشوارب و اعفاء اللحى “The Messenger of Allāh (صلى الله عليه وآله وصحبه وسلم)…
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[Q-ID0031] What is your opinion on Tasawwuf?
Tassawuf is a reality established from the Quran and Hadith. It may have been known by other names over the times like tazkiyyah or ihsaan, but the reality of all these words is…
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[Q-ID0030] Can I recite the duas for ghusl/wudu inside a bathroom (where there is a toilet)?
All forms of speech should be avoided in such a place where there is a toilet area, in particular the dhikr of Allah (subhanahu wa ta ala). One should mention the supplications of…
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[Q-ID0029] Do you know any websites I can learn Islamic History from?
Unfortunately I am not aware of any authentic online sources from where Islamic History can be learnt. The most important aspect of Islamic History is without doubt the Prophetic…
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[Q-ID0028] Someone told me we must reject Ahadith because they’re untrustworthy. Is this true?
Complete rejection of the ahadith literature which encompasses mutawatir (mass-narrated) ahadith which benefit qat’i (conclusive, definite) knowledge is an act of clear kufr.…
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[Q-ID0027] I was a sinner but now I have started practising my Religion – any advice on staying on this path?
Thank Allah that he has given you the tawfiq to repent and rectify yourself. Righteous company is necessary in these early days on the road to uprightness so you should seek out…
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