There is a new innovation in south india which i have not witnessed during my childhood. Prior to taking the body of the dead person for salatul janaza in the masjid, the ladies first pray at home the salatul janaza. Is it permissible?

Funerals
02 Mar

Yes it is permissible

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My question is, “Can a would be wife put a clause before marriage that only she will marry him if he (would be husband) leave his parents home and live with her in another home”?

Fiqh of Marriage
02 Mar

Yes, this is her right.

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Is it ok to raise hands (for making dua) between athan and iqamah?

Innovations
02 Mar

Yes, it is ok

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Sheikh. I have attached a PDF file. Its a popular booklet in India by the name of “manzil”. Please glance at the verses and let me know if they are Ruqya or biddah? (There are few pages describing its benefits in urdu. You may skip those as its a foreign language to you). < Manzil-by-Shaykh-al-Hadith-Maulana-Muhammad-Zakariyya-r-a.pdf>

Innovations
29 Feb

The majority of these verses have no instruction from the Prophet salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam to recite them and hence it would be an innovation.

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Akhi, I have pain at elbow, can I do any ruqya on this pain? (this pain I had for many weeks) 1 brother said you can use zamzam water and below on it. Is that true? and how can I do that? Plz help in any other way. Also, brother has zamzam water for 3 years in plastic container, is it healthy to drink this?

Other
29 Feb

1)Ruqyah in Islam is the recitation of the Quran seeking the refuge in Allah, remembrance and supplications that are used as  a means of treating sicknesses  and other problems as the Quran is a source of healing.   This can be done to cure evil eye, possessions of Jinn,envy and magic.The secret behind this is […]

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My husband’s work demands him to work from 7-4 pm. We reside in Khobar and was wondering if I could go outside on my own. ( for learning , shopping etc) Please guide if it’s ok to take cabs and go outside without my hubby.

Other
29 Feb

It is permissible for you to go out but you must not be alone with a driver!

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I have a son.I wnt to raise my son according to islam.my husband doesnt.He wnts our son to try everything in his life.He even tried to convince me to indulge in Riba & that he will take the punishment for me.I’m divorcing because he isnt religious and i fear for my son.Hwever i’m scared,if i remarry that his dad will get the custody.Wouldn’t the father being not religious count?

Custody
29 Feb

In an Islamic country, this would count, as her mother would be awarded the custody of the child if the father is not fit.

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When a muslim couple are jobless and are under socialwelfare, will the money which social welfare gives to the couple considered as an islamic dept? (2 years has already became over 100,000 dollars and welfare only wants this money back if one of the couple gets inheritance or became a millionaire). What if the couple lived and ate less to save money from socialwelfare for hajj, will this be an accepted hajj?

Hajj and Umrah
29 Feb

No problem.

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You said this “Generally speaking woman must not be photographed or filmed. As for the sisters who wear the niqab, if they have a reason doing that it seems that it is permissible with the condition that there is no fitna and she is covered well.” The reason here is that she wants a profile picture for her online account. Is that fine?

Other
29 Feb

No, it is not!!!!

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I read that whoever recites Allahumma ajirni minannar 7 times without talking to anyone after fajr and maghrib, that person wont enter hellfire on the day of judgement. Is it true?

Commentary on Hadeeth
29 Feb

The hadeeth of seven times is not authentic.

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