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One of the gates in Jannah is for fasting. What deeds and actions are for the other 7 gates ?

Paradise and Hell

17 Jul

ANSWER: We know of Arrayan gate for those who fast but we don’t know the names of the other gates. We know one is for prayer and one for jihad and so on.

Is wearing oversized crew neck t shirt imitating kuffar?

Beautification & Cosmetic Suregry, Men Clothing

17 Jul

ANSWER: I am not a fashion designer and hence don’t know what you are talking about.

In terms of wali, neither the father or his siblings are practicing and did not like islam or its teachings as the family have explained. Please could you guide me in terms of what is best to do given my current situation and what steps to take in terms of finding a valid wali as I would like a valid marriage. The girls maternal uncle is practicing and prays, is he able to substitute as a wali?

Fiqh of Marriage, Invalid Marriages, Marriage Contract

17 Jul

ANSWER: The woman’s father is her wali until a muslim court or judge gives the verdict that he is not fit to be her wali! You must not believe what the girl or her mother say without proof as they may be lying to override the father’s decision.

On Fridays, if I leave my home early and roam around for a few minutes then make my way to the masjid. Will I get a reward for praying and fasting for all these steps?

Prayer, Rewards & Punishments

16 Jul

ANSWER: No, you’re not rewarded for roaming around as you are not going to the masjid.

Is it permissible for Muslims to officially attend & represent Islam at an “Inter-religious gathering of prayer for world peace”in Japan?Each religious group prays on stage separately.If absent, the Muslim minority expects to be assumed as intolerant and be ostracized in social sphere;masajid & Islamic centres’ growth could be hindered.Is attending considered Maslaha?Pls explain.

Knowledge & Propagation, Other, Religions

16 Jul

ANSWER: If a person is invited just to say a prayer while joining the others in their prayers according to their religions, this is not permissible. But if he is given a chance to present Islam without engaging with other religions, this is permissible.

Sheikh one time I watched a video and it had a prank and I smiled, and the brother (who was pranked) was terrified by this prank, however, I doubt the video was real and I think it might have been acted out, so is this a sin

Halal/Haram Matters, Other

16 Jul

ANSWER: The sin is on the one who made such a video as pranking a Muslim is prohibited in Islam.

I am from ***** and the govt here is so currpt they impose heavy taxes on us but didn’t use any money on us not a penny which they promise at election.if the govt givivg money under a scheme to build house and we need money for something else can we take money assuming we are taking our money back.

Character and Morals, Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners, Halal/Haram Matters, Riba

16 Jul

ANSWER: If its a riba (interest) based loan, this is totally prohibited. It’s not permissible to cheat the government even if they are corrupt as a muslim does not cheat or lie.

Is betting with or without money or with anything silly like chocolates ALL same as gambling which is haram?

Halal/Haram Matters, Sins

15 Jul

ANSWER: All of this is a major sin.

Tell me the simple and authentic book for biography of Prophet عليه السلام in english?

Biography of the Prophet salla Allahu alahi wa sallam

15 Jul

ANSWER: I recommend that you read the book: ‘How he treated them’ written by Sheikh Al Munajjid. You can read the seerah (Biography) of Prophet salla Allahu Alaihi wa sallam: ‘Raheeq ul Makhtoom’ (the sealed nectar) by Sheikh Safi-ur-Rahman al-Mubarkpuri.

I know it’s really bad but I keep missing some prayers & im trying to fix it for >a year, but keep falling back. Would it be shirk if I try the following as motivation?: ‘I hope i find someone to marry in 2-3 years, but unless I fix myself first a practicing person wont marry me’. If I use that as motivation to push myself to not skip(bc i do wanna marry), is that shirk?

Prayer

15 Jul

ANSWER: This is not permissible. Your motivation and reason to maintain your prayers must be for the sake of Allah and to escape from the torment of the grave and hellfire!

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