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Meaning of “Shihaab”

QUESTION: What is the meaning of the name, "Shihaab"? ANSWER: The meaning of Shihaab is a shining star. (بچوں کے اسلامي نام ص 185)   ALLAH TA’ALA ALONE IN HIS INFINITE KNOWLEDGE KNOWS BEST! ANSWERED BY: Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani Date: 20 Safar 1447 / 14 August...

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Muslim Woman Working

QUESTION: My father suffered a stroke and could not provide for us anymore. I started work as an accountant to provide for my family. Recently, some family members accused me of committing Zina when I'm at work. What is the Shari ruling pertaining to false accusations...

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Malaaikah In The Presence Of A Haaidhah

QUESTION:  A woman experiencing Haidh is discouraged from being in close proximity to the deceased, due to the presence of the Malaaikah. Does this imply that in a gathering of Deen where Malaaikah are present, the Malaaikah will leave on account of a woman...

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Keeping Fish as Pets

QUESTION: Is it permissible for a person to keep fish as pets inside the home? ANSWER: It is permissible, as long as one looks after and feeds the fish. ALLAH TA’ALA ALONE IN HIS INFINITE KNOWLEDGE KNOWS BEST! ANSWERED BY: Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani Date: 15 Safar 1447...

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Purchasing Bread From Non-Muslim Bakeries

QUESTION: Is it permissible for a Muslim to buy sourdough bread from a non-Muslim establishment? ANSWER: We, as Muslims, should refrain from purchasing food items prepared in non-Muslim outlets, particularly when they sell other Haraam food items as well, due to the...

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“Dallas Qasida Ensemble”

QUESTION: Is it permissible to listen to the videos on the Instagram account named 'Dallas Qasida Ensemble', as some say it is Sufism and thus, not allowed? ANSWER: No, it is not permissible to listen to and watch such videos due to it containing animate photography...

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Best Form of Durood

QUESTION: What is the best form of Salawat upon Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam? ANSWER: Allamah Sakhaawi Rahimahullah mentioned that the best type of Durood is Durood Ibrahim-The Durood which is read after At-Tahiyyat in the Qa’dah posture of Salaah. (Re: The Gift of...

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Birthday Wishes

QUESTION: Is it acceptable for Muslims to say “Happy Birthday” to others? ANSWER: No, it is not permissible to say ‘Happy Birthday’ as this the way of the Kuffaar and we have been commanded to abstain from their practices. Furthermore, by emulating their ways, one...

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