My question is whether we can eat the following or not

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Question My question is whether we can eat the following or not: Prawns Crabs Oysters Rabbit Lobster Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. According to the Hanafi madhab, only fish from the sea are permissible. Accordingly, prawns, crabs, oysters and lobsters are not permissible as they are not fish. It is permissible to consume rabbit. And … [Read more...]

my husband has a bad habit of always wingeing at children

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Question My husband has a bad habit of always wingeing at children, don't do this don't do that unnecessarily. be quiet and sit down, don't make noise. when they are naughty i agree that one needs to discipline. i have 3 daughters. he doesn't believe in disciplining but hitting. he slaps them on their cheeks and head. ive told him about this lots of times that not only is it a sin but unsafe for children too. he held my youngest so tight once she … [Read more...]

I own two lands and wish to distribute them amongst my children, grandchildren in my life. How should I do with the partition?

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Question I own two lands and wish to distribute them amongst my children, grandchildren in my life. How should I do with the partition? Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. Essentially, you are at liberty to distribute your property between your children or grandchildren during your lifetime, if you so wish. However, it should be borne in mind … [Read more...]

Are we allowed to consume sweets from Sweets From Heaven?

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Question Respected Ulema, Are we allowed to consume sweets from Sweets From Heaven? I’m enquiring about the jelly or gummy sweets. Answer In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh.   Respected Sister If the sweets contain gelatine from non Halaal animals, the sweets will not be Halaal. Generally, the ingredients are written on the plastic containers in which the sweets are … [Read more...]

We like the name Aydeen/Aydin

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Question As salaam mu alyakum Shukr Ya Allah, my wife is expecting our 2nd son. We like the name Aydeen/Aydin Can you please advise if this name is suitable for us? http://www.searchtruth.com/baby_names/names.php We found the meaning here Jazakallah Answer In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. Respected Brother Rasulullah () said “The best names to Allah is Abdullah and … [Read more...]

Please can you tell me whether it is permissible for a man to make imamat at home

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Question Assalaam-u-alaikum. Please can you tell me whether it is permissible for a man to make imamat at home with his wife and son, and if so, what conditions need to be met to do this? The reason I ask, is because my son is still very young(2 and half years) but has already started asking if he can accompany me to the Masjid. I would like to know whether I can teach him at home in the meantime. Jazaakallah Answer In the Name of Allāh, the … [Read more...]