ANSWER: He, salla Allahu Alaihi wa Sallam didn’t pray the emphatic sunnahs except the sunnah of fajr while traveling.  He used to pray the night prayers, Witr and other voluntary prayers though. 

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ANSWER: This is not mandatory.  He can just trim his hair as well but it’s highly recommended to shave the head as Prophet salla Allahu Alaihi wa Sallam made dua thrice for the men who shaved the head after umrah and once for men who trimmed their hair. 

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ANSWER: It is not mandatory to remain silent or to answer the athan. It is highly recommended to answer the athan and then recite the prescribed dua afterwards to be eligible for Prophet salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam’s intercession on the day of judgement, however this is not mandatory.  Answer only one athan of the […]

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ANSWER: One is sufficient for the whole family living under your roof and this is also from the Sunnah. 

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ANSWER: The so called “Burda shareef” contains a lot of shirk and you must not recite or listen to that at all. Besides, using musical instruments is totally prohibited. https://islamqa.info/en/answers/115502/qaseedat-al-burdah-by-al-busayri-and-an-explanation-of-what-it-contains-of-kufr-and-heresy

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ANSWER: You are allowed to see your potential spouse before marriage at the initial marriage interview conducted by your father.  If you were not attracted to him, there is no problem in refusing as you are the one who has to live with his looks for the rest of your life however, you must not […]

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ANSWER: I suspect that no one on earth knows the meaning or the origin of it! Using brands such as Nike, Hermès, Apollo, Zeus, Nemesis , Iris etc is permissible as people do not relate it to any gods and neither they believe in it. However, if you are in doubt, you should refrain.

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