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INDRANI AND CHANDARA, EX-HINDU, SINGAPORE
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Who Would Warn Against al-Albanee?
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Amulets, talismans, and lucky charms
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Concerning the Hadeeth ''Al-Wasiyah''
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Children Who Do Not Pray
Children Who Do Not Pray Question: What is incumbent upon the family regarding children who have abandoned prayer?Answer: If they have children who do not pray, then it is incumbent upon th
The Marriage with the Greatest Blessing is that with Lesser Financial Burden.
The Marriage with the Greatest Blessing is that with Lesser Financial Burden. Question: What is your opinion of the large dowers and expensive parties and honeymoons that cost a great deal o
Nosebleeds Whilst Fasting
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Prohibition of Shaking hands with Non-Related Women
Prohibition of Shaking hands with Non-Related Women Question: Why does Islaam forbid a man from shaking the hand of a women he is not related to? Does shaking hands without lust invalidate o
He bought some Gold and paid some of the price and went to bring the rest from the bank
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He stayed at Namirah thinking that it was Muzdalifah
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The Character of the Caller to Islaam
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There are no Conditions Attached to One Who Stones the Adulterer
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The ruling on taking the stones of an old Masjid that has been abandoned and using them for personal benefits
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The things that are prohibited during Ihram
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The Ruling on selling Gold Watches to Men and likewise Rings and Pens
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Female Students Standing For Their Teacher
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Condition of Umrah/Hajj
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The appearance of the Mahdee and descending of 'Eesaa (Jesus) ibn Maryam
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The ruling regarding using a credit card
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Book 31: Business Transactions
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Prohibition of Shaking hands with Non-Related Women
Prohibition of Shaking hands with Non-Related Women Question: Why does Islaam forbid a man from shaking the hand of a women he is not related to? Does shaking hands without lust invalidate one's ablution?Answer: Islaam has forbidden that because it is a temptation. One of the greatest forms of temptation is for a man to touch a women he is not related to. Everything that leads to temptation is prohibited by the Law. This is why one is required to lower one's gaze as a means of blocking evil. As for a man touching his wife, it does not invalidate the ablution. This -
BRANDON TOROPOV, EX-CHRISTIAN, USA
BRANDON TOROPOV, EX-CHRISTIAN, USA A Wave of Conversions If you are a Christian, the idea that Jesus, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, practiced the same faith that today’s news broadcasts hold responsible for so many of the world’s problems may seem far-fetched to you. It seemed far-fetched to me when I first encountered it, before I consulted the Gospels closely. Yet you should know that many, many contemporary Christians have reached life-changing personal conclusions about the Gospel message and its relation to Islam. -
Concerning the Hadeeth ''Al-Wasiyah''
Concerning the Hadeeth ''Al-Wasiyah'' Question: One of my friends gave me a gift that had a Wasiyah (important instructions or precepts to follow), from the Prophet (sallAllaahu `alayhi wa sallam) to Imam 'Ali, may Allaah be pleased with him. In it, the Prophet (sallAllaahu `alayhi wa sallam) said, "O 'Ali, do not sleep before accomplishing five things: (1) reciting the entire Qur'aan (2) giving four thousand Dirhams to charity, (3) visiting the Ka'bah, (4) saving a place for yourself in Paradise, and (5) appeasing your enemies." 'Ali, may Allaah be pleased with him, said, "And how is that possible, O Messenger of...
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Prohibition of Shaking hands with Non-Related Women
Prohibition of Shaking hands with Non-Related Women Question: Why does Islaam forbid a man from shaking the hand of a women he is not related to? Does shaking hands without lust invalidate one's ablution?Answer: Islaam has forbidden that because it is a temptation. One of the greatest forms of temptation is for a man to touch a women he is not related to. Everything that leads to temptation is prohibited by the Law. This is why one is required to lower one's gaze as a means of blocking evil. As for a man touching his wife, it does not invalidate the ablution. This -
BRANDON TOROPOV, EX-CHRISTIAN, USA
BRANDON TOROPOV, EX-CHRISTIAN, USA A Wave of Conversions If you are a Christian, the idea that Jesus, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, practiced the same faith that today’s news broadcasts hold responsible for so many of the world’s problems may seem far-fetched to you. It seemed far-fetched to me when I first encountered it, before I consulted the Gospels closely. Yet you should know that many, many contemporary Christians have reached life-changing personal conclusions about the Gospel message and its relation to Islam. -
Concerning the Hadeeth ''Al-Wasiyah''
Concerning the Hadeeth ''Al-Wasiyah'' Question: One of my friends gave me a gift that had a Wasiyah (important instructions or precepts to follow), from the Prophet (sallAllaahu `alayhi wa sallam) to Imam 'Ali, may Allaah be pleased with him. In it, the Prophet (sallAllaahu `alayhi wa sallam) said, "O 'Ali, do not sleep before accomplishing five things: (1) reciting the entire Qur'aan (2) giving four thousand Dirhams to charity, (3) visiting the Ka'bah, (4) saving a place for yourself in Paradise, and (5) appeasing your enemies." 'Ali, may Allaah be pleased with him, said, "And how is that possible, O Messenger of...