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After performing ‘Umrah, is it allowed to cut or shave the hair in Jeddah since it is in the Makkah province?

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15 Feb

No problem! However, one is still in Ihram until he removes the hair.

Can a person who has loans to pay-off perform hajj?

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11 Feb

This is permissible but it is not recommended because the people’s rights are more of a priority to pay it off.

How do I oppose my lusts? Any beneficial advise for me?

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11 Feb

Your lust is fueled by what you watch and who you hangout with. Choose the right righteous company and lower your gaze and try to listen to the Quran and learn its meaning and you will be, in sha Allah, in safe hands.

I was wondering about your opinions on making duaa to Allah about your looks, f.ex. to become taller, for your hair to be more beautiful and simply ask Allah to make you more attractive (specially because you want to satisfy your future spouse). Is it completely stupid, or is it just ok?

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31 Jan

Every rational dua is permissible. One person who have brown eyes cannot make dua that Allah would change his eyes color to blue. This doesn’t make sense.

Sheikh I heard that the plural of ‘Al Aalam’ is ‘ al aWalim’ ( meaning Worlds) but in Surah Fatihah the word is AlAlaameen ( which includes only men women Angels n jinns. Please kindly explain this

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31 Jan

The Fatiha is from the Quran and Quran is master of all and Arabic language goes back to the Quran as it is the reference of all!

I wanted to ask a question, does every question asked, go on your website?

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30 Jan

Most of them, yes in sha Allah. But if the person who asks the question is requesting to keep it private then his wish is respected.

I want to know the Islamic view on Omar Mukhtar of Libya. Muslims, mostly, hold him in high esteem and want to be like him. Wasn’t he wrong Islamically when he did Khurooj? I heard he was of some Ibadee sect. Is he somebody we should look up to or he was one of Khawaarij? What is Islamic viewpoint on him and what he did. Please clarify.

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30 Jan

First of all, he wasn’t a companion and hence we can’t use his actions or choices to judge over things! Secondly, to my knowledge he didn’t do Khurooj but rather he fought the Italian invaders. Thirdly, being a follower of a deviant sect -if this was true- doesn’t mean he can serve Islam or make […]