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Current Crisis In South Africa

QUESTION: Regarding the current situation in South Africa, in addition to Muslims making Taubah and Istighfaar, what steps could Muslims take to protect their lives and properties? Is it possible to make Jihaad in our country? ANSWER: From the outset, it should be...

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Protection From Black Magic And Evil Eye

QUESTION: Im experiencing financial problems and my business is failing. How can I protect myself from black magic and evil eye? ANSWER: We have received your query regarding the downfall of your business and evil eye. See the link below for more details regarding the...

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Method Of Istikhaarah

QUESTION: Please explain the method of performing Istikhaarah. How will one know if the outcome is positive? ANSWER: The method of performing Istikhaarah is as follows: Perform Wudhu and offer two Rakaats of Salaah with the intention of Salaat-ul-Istikhaarah. Upon...

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Discarding Items Which Bear Honourable Names

QUESTION: If a person is named Abu Bakr or Umar or Uthmaan and has it printed in English on a disposable water bottle, is it permissible to discard of it in the bin considering these are names of Sahaabah Radiallahu Anhum. ANSWER:  At the onset, we advise against...

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Essence Of Hijaab

Q1) A "camel hump" is identified in the following way where it is bigger than the head, it is higher than the head and it has a dip between the head and bun. Is this correct? A1) The following Hadith is recorded in Sahih Muslim: عن أبي هريرة قال قال رسول الله صلى الله...

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Saliva Of Lions And Tigers

QUESTION: Is the saliva of lions and tigers considered impure? ANSWER: Yes, it is impure. وسؤر خنزير وكلب وسباع بهائم ومنه الهرة البرية ...نجس مغلظ قوله: “وسباع بهائم”: هي ما كان يصطاد بنابه كالأسد والذئب والفهد والنمبر والثعلب والفيل والضبع وأشباه ذلك ، سراج (الدر...

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Lash Lift

QUESTION: Is it permissible to have a lash lift? ANSWER: It is not permissible for a woman to beautify herself and thereafter, present herself in front of non-Mahram men. If the lash lift is done in a manner which draws the attention of men, then it will not be...

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Transfer Of Impurity

QUESTION: Does contamination occur when cashiers handle Haraam meat and then touch other items, or it is placed on a counter where other items will be placed? ANSWER: If the hand or the counter was wet or moist due to the Haraam meat, then one should wash one’s hands...

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