Sheikh, when I speak with some people here, they have the habit to make du’a on others as a joke.. Like for example if you say something funny, they laugh and say: May Allah ruin you. Or may you be handicapped. I don’t like it when they say this to me… Are their du’as accepted?

Character and Morals, Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners
23 Jul

ANSWER: This is totally inappropriate to say! They might be accepted and heard! 

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What to do when you’re craving your sinful past so much that you can’t stop thinking about it?

Character and Morals, Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners, Sins
22 Jul

ANSWER: Think about hellfire and seek refuge in Allah from the accursed satan and get up and do something halal and constructive. 

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Is replying to yarhamukallah an obligation?

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners, Other
22 Jul

ANSWER: No.

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Is giving salam (saying Asalamualaikum) manditory and answering salam as right of one muslim on another

Character and Morals, Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners
20 Jul

ANSWER: Giving salam is not mandatory but replying to salam is.

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Is it okay to talk back for the sake of self respect during arguments with loved ones or close friends or any stranger or Anyone? Whenever I fall in these type situations I restrain myself from standing up for myself because this particular story hits my mind- A man reviled Abu Bakr in the presence of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The Prophet remained seated. He looked

Character and Morals, Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners
19 Jul

ANSWER: No problem in standing up for yourself if there is a need for that. Abu Bakr didn’t stand for himself rather he insulted the man as he insulted him and this is why the Prophet salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam left.

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How to deal with nosy relatives..who ask personal questions all the time and they want to interfere in your life… because i gets really irritating when they try to get personal.

Character and Morals, Dealings and Attitudes with Relatives, Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners
18 Jul

ANSWER: Dodge the questions or ask them personal questions that would make them feel uneasy. 

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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.

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We know Allah loves forgiveness but is it mandatory or fard to forgive someone who continuosly hurt you..and continuosly lies to you?

Character and Morals, Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners
11 Jul

ANSWER: No, this is not mandatory. However, if you forgive people in this dunya, Allah will forgive your sins on the day of judgement. 

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When my parents sometimes call me on phone i cant answer always. Sometimes im doing home chores or sometimes im not in the mood. Am i sinful becaouse of this?

Character and Morals, Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners, Fiqh of the family
11 Jul

ANSWER: You must pick up the phone and can tell them you will call after sometime. 

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Is the story of the saint Barsisa who prayed for more than 70 years but died in the state of kufr authentic?

Character and Morals, Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners
08 Jul

ANSWER: It’s not authentic but it can be used as a moral story as it is from the tales of bani Israel.

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