Religions

QUESTION: If a non-Muslim girl from a very strict Hindu family wants to revert to Islam, but fears her parents will harm or kill her if she does, and she fears Allah’s punishment in Hell, can she marry a Muslim man to save herself? If yes, how can she marry, considering her father (a non-Muslim) is her Wali (guardian)?

Fiqh of Marriage, Fiqh of the family, Other, Religions

02 Nov

ANSWER: She must take the shahada immediately and then go to the local authorised islamic center and the imam there would become her wali and give her in marriage to the Muslim man. Her father is a kafir and has nothing to do with her marriage.

QUESTION: I know it’s bid’ah to celebrate birthdays and I don’t celebrate my birthdays. My colleague demands to know my birthday date and I don’t want to tell them because I feel they will celebrate or congratulate me when the time comes. Is it right not to tell them?

Halal/Haram Matters, Religions

29 Oct

ANSWER: Simply tell them you don’t celebrate birthdays because your religion doesn’t permit it! You don’t need to tell them about your birthday Be proud of your religion!

QUESTION: I was wondering as a non-Muslim, and someone who is not familiar to Islam, is there a certain order in which to read the Surahs? Or may I read the Quran from start to finish and be able to comprehend the revelations of Muhammad? Also is there an English translation that you recommend?

Knowledge & Propagation, Religions

16 Oct

ANSWER: There is no specific order to read the chapters of the Quran as it is all guidance from Allah no matter where you read it from. Saheeh international translation is one of the best.

QUESTION: I’ve reverted to Islam and my parents are typical Hindus. After a lot of chaos they accepted me as Muslim and I got married to a Muslim Alhamdullillah. But as they still do idol worship at home, can I visit and stay with them and pray at their place.

Fiqh of the family, Prayer, Religions

21 Sep

ANSWER: No problem. You must be more respectful and merciful to them as you’re representing islam now.

QUESTION: I’m from India in my college every one has to wear white dress code as pre onam celebration but my father refused to buy for me because he said we should not do so. Eventhough I said him it’s like not celebrating onam it’s just to look similar when everyone wear same dress code. Please Give me an advice

Halal/Haram Matters, Religions

05 Sep

ANSWER: It is not permissible to imitate them on such an event by wearing white like they are doing so as everyone would think that you are a Hindu celebrating that festival with the Hindus

QUESTION: I’m a travel agent from Kashmir India. I give packages and make arrangements of accommodation and transportation for the clients . Most of the times, we provide them transportation service from airport to airport. However, in some rare cases, some clients ask to drop them at Katra where there they have some hindu temple. Is the income that I generate from this transportation halal?

Halal/Haram Matters, Jobs, Religions

28 Aug

ANSWER: If this (katra) is a city and have other tourist places then no problem. But if you are certain that they want to go there to worship their false gods and they tell you about it, this is not permissible.

QUESTION: Can a non-Muslim be a guardian when marrying off a girl?

Fiqh of Marriage, Religions

25 Jul

ANSWER: No.

QUESTION: Is it permissible to hold a moment of silence to show respect to those who have died?

Innovations, Religions

15 Jul

ANSWER: No, this is not permissible as its not part of Islam and its imitating the disbelievers

QUESTION: One of my Brit Christian friend from Uni has reverted to Islam. She was an actress & has now quitted & repented to ALLAH. But is worried about her old movies which has her nude pics/clips. She tried to remove it as much she could but couldn’t remove all as people have downloaded them. Is she sin full if people watch her pics/movies. Or has ALLAH forgiven all her sins as she has no control over it.

Character and Morals, Religions

14 Jul

ANSWER: Once a revert enters islam, all their previous sins are automatically erased, except for stolen things If you are a male, it’s totally prohibited to have female friends!

QUESTION: Can I name my son ‘uzair’? I’ve read the story of uzair and donkey. Is this story from Hadith or Torah? If you can enlighten me regarding this name please.

Pedagogy education and upbringing, Religions

05 Jul

ANSWER: I wouldn’t advise it as we don’t know whether he was a prophet or not. We know that some Jews worshiped him.

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