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[Q-ID0014] Is eating stunned chicken permissible?
Answer has been redirected to the following link: [Q-ID0368] Is pre-stunned chicken and meat Halal or Haram? – [Q-ID0368] Is pre-stunned chicken and meat Halal or Haram?
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[Q-ID0013] My partner of 6 years is drifting away from me – any dua I can read to win her back?
Forming a relationship with a member of the opposite sex outside the framework of marriage is Haram (forbidden). One should make sincere tawbah (repentance) and discontinue such…
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[Q-ID0012] He was born a Muslim but doesn’t even know the Kalimah, is he marriage material?
If you have such grave concerns over the Iman of this particular individual then he is clearly not suitable for your daughter or sister in marriage. If the individual in question…
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[Q-ID0011] He said ‘I divorce you’ 3 times, am I still his wife?
Based on the wording related by the questioner, three pronouncements of irrevocable divorce have taken place such that the husband cannot enter into nikah again with the now former…
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[Q-ID0010] I close my eyes during Salah, is this allowed?
The Sunnah is to place the sight, when standing, on the place of prostration. Therefore closing the eyes should be avoided. [Imama Kasahani – al Bada’i] But if there is a…
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[Q-ID0009] Am I sinful for eating with my left hand?
It is Makruh (disliked) and should be avoided as mentioned in Sharh Tariqa Muhammadiyah of Imam Nabulusi. Other Madhahib have narrations of it being Haram in which it will be a…
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[Q-ID0008] When shaving the private parts, do we start from the belly button?
Shaving the A’naa (pubic hair) is part of nature and from the the sunnah of the Prophet of Allah (صلى الله عليه وآله وصحبه وسلم). Ibn A’bideen (رحمة الله عليه) states: “the A’naa…
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[Q-ID0007] Can I pray Jummah prayer at School/College?
In principle the Jum’ah prayer may be held in a place other than the Masjid in Hanafi fiqh as long as the conditions are met. One such condition is that Jum’ah cannot be held in a…
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[Q-ID0006] Can a Muslim man marry an ex-Christian woman who has converted to Islam?
It is permissible, without any doubt, to marry a woman converted to Islam from Christianity or any other Religion. Allah knows best. Answered by Shaykh Naveed Jameel ash-Shaami
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[Q-ID0005] Please tell me of a book that discusses khatams, istigatha, tawassul etc
Maybe you should study a book called Jaa al Haqq by Mufti Ahmed Yaar Khan Naeemi (رحمة الله عليه). It deals with a lot of the disputed issues in a single volume and has been…
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[Q-ID0004] My possible future husband disagrees with Khatams – should I be concerned?
Disagreeing with the Ahlus Sunnah in certain principles after they have been made aware is problematic. The person in question if he has genuine doubts should refer to the Ulama to…
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[Q-ID0003] Do I have to give salam to everyone at Mosque after I have prayed?
In general, giving Salaam is a Sunnah and recommended also after the prayer. However, it isn’t a must, especially to every individual. Allah knows best Answered by Shaykh Naveel…
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