is it permissible for one to name a star after someone? There are organisations that do this where they give out official certificates etc and my husband would like to name a star after me as a gift to me and we wanted to know if this was okay to do

Other
12 Jul

This is permissible but it is a waste of money and time which is prohibited.

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Is it haram to listen to music? Will you get Sins for it?

Sports, Entertainment and Music
12 Jul

Yes, it is prohibited and sinful.

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I feel so regret now, 3yrs before when i were not that practicing i had girlfriend and happend to had intercourse in backpasage. but now i’m going to marry other girl. but her memories are haunting me even after repenting and long time. is there any other kafara i need to do for the dirty sin i hav engaged before?

Pre-Marital Relations
12 Jul

Repent to Allah and have deep remorse and keep on seeking Allah’s forgiveness and doing good deeds.

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A car costs $150 per week on 0% interest for 4 years. However, if the buyer falls back on paying within the 4 years, he will be charged interest. Can a Muslim sign a contract to buy the car? Or is it ribaa – as the contract will state that if he falls back on his payments and extends paying to more than 4 years, he will pay interest on the installments paid after the 4 years?

Riba
12 Jul

This is not permissible as the stipulation of RIBA is in the contract and he is agreeing to it.

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As it is in Qur’an that Hazrat Isa will come again, I wanted to ask that in Qur’an it is also stated that there will be no prophet after Holy prophet p.b.u.h, then how is it that hazrat Isa is also a prophet and he will come after Holy prophet?

Belief in the Messengers
12 Jul

He was born and made Prophet before our Prophet salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam and he will rule with the shariah of Mohammed, salla Allahu alaihi WA sallam and not with a new sharia or law.

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sheikh, can the rozas of shawal be combined with 13,14,15 rozas of this month? Or these 6 razas of shawal must be kept seperately and those 3 days seperately? Is it allowed to fast 3 days now and 3 days of 13,14,15 to make six of this month? Plz reply soon

Fasting
12 Jul

It is permissible to combine them. One can fast beginning from the second day onwards and there is no reference whether to fast it in a row or separated.

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During the month of Ramadan, I was fasting. When I woke up, i had felt my private parts and got a sexual feeling. When I realised I’m fasting, I stopped immediately. Is my fast valid?

Fasting
12 Jul

If you ejaculated, it is best to make up for that day.

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While fasting I got an inappropriate dream but I can recollect a little about waking & thinking bad thoughts after that & remembering I was fasting but still thinking it’s ok let me dream some more. I was probably sleepy that time. I’m not sure if I orgasmed so I’m not sure that I passed mani but is it enough to do astagfar & make up a fast for this just to be on the safer side.

Fasting
12 Jul

As long as you were asleep and you are not sure if you had ejaculation, your fasting is valid.

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I have a question regarding placement of Quran.I want to put my mushaf in my office draw.is [1] it necessary that mushaf is placed on top?and nothing should be above it?since I use to place some documents on my desk

Reading/Reciting the Quran
12 Jul

No problem

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A relationship manager in an Islamic Bank tries to keep good relations with current clients either meeting with them in person or calling over the phone. Also, the job involves trying to acquire new clients. Is there anything in the Sunnah or any aspect of Islam that can help a relationship manager?

Jobs
12 Jul

To be honest and sincere

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