with regards to clapping

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Question   with regards to clapping would you kindly consider a context of people gathered for Eid-ul-fitr salat busy raising the takbeer and praise of Allah whereby a politician (female with head cover) makes an appearance to share a good news with the gathering concerning extension of a masjid (a matter in which she helped expedite to procure an extension of land for the masjid) thus resulting in people clapping to applaud. If allowed … [Read more...]

Is listening to music haram ?

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Question1) Is listening to music haram ? and if so, does the HOLY QURAN has especific AYAS or anything which says that One cannot listen to music at all times no matter waht ? My brother tells me often times and if one listen to music for limited time and as far as he/she does not forget SALAH or sing salah..then its ok to listen to music(provided not listening to bad words or emotional songs) Every time i tell him not to listen to music and not … [Read more...]

if a man was married

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Question   if a man was married had 2 sons then gets divorce then gets married again.now he wants to send his wife for hajj with his sons.can the sons be a mahram for their step mother is tere any parda between them.jkz wslm         Answer   Muhtaram / Muhtaramah   In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. It is not … [Read more...]

does the time for maghrib

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Question     does the time for maghrib remain till isha or is it until 1/2 hour after the azan. do reply soon. jazakallah khair.     Answer   Muhtaram / Muhtaramah   In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. Time for maghrib remains untill the whitness remains on the horizon. I.e before complete darkness sets in. The amount of time … [Read more...]

what the sex of your baby

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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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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...]