Question Can you please advise me whether it is permissible (Islamically) to find out from your gyneanocologist what the sex of your baby is before they are born? Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. 1. Yes it is permissible but discouraged if there is no medical need to do … [Read more...]
I have some interest money
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September 20, 2012 by
Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Question I have a distant family member that recently got married. The boy and girl come from a very very poor background. They currently have very little finance to start there life, let alone purchase necessary things for the home. My question is as follows: I have some interest money, which I would like to get rid off. Can I, without the intention of getting any reward, … [Read more...]
one should pray 4 rakat
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September 19, 2012 by
Question As far as i know, there is an opinion in the hanafi madhab, that one should pray 4 rakat of zuhr after the friday prayer, because the friday prayer may not be valid in absence of an islamic leader. I know, that there are Fatwas, which say, that the prayer is valid and one does not have to pray the 4 rakat of zuhr, but i wanted to know, what are the proofs of the ahnaf, that hold the opinion that the friday prayer without a ruler … [Read more...]
Haj without a Visa!
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September 19, 2012 by
Deeds that equal the reward of Haj Haj without a Visa! Since Haj is among the most virtuous deeds in Islam, and not everyone can afford it (especially on a continuous basis) Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala has attached the reward of optional Haj to certain other deeds for the benefit of all. Now that the Hujjaj have begun to depart, those who have been left behind can take consolation from the following narrations which promise of various other … [Read more...]
I have divorced by ex-wife
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September 19, 2012 by
Question I have divorced by ex-wife because of her bedeeni lifestyle. I am writing to know the shari rulings with regards to (a) custody of my two sons (taken by their mother to the UK without informing me) and (b) my partly constructed house. In our divorce proceedings, we had an agreement in court that the kids will stay with their mum and that I would see them every two weekends + Alimony. We agreed outside the court that I will take … [Read more...]
Is it makruh or haraam to read books
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September 19, 2012 by
question: Please advise the following: 1) Is it makruh or haraam to read books/magazines in the toilet? 2) If one goes to toilet and washes oneself but as one stands up from the Toilet, some of the water used to wash oneself trickles down ones legs, Does this make one napaak? Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh … [Read more...]
