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Wearing shoes while in the state of Ihraam

Question: Dears Assalam o alaikum, I want to know that during Umrah it is necessary to open the upfront bone of foot i.e. to wear a sleeper that is open on the top. Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger, may Allah exalt.. More

141795 23/03/2009
She divorced her husband in US court

Question: A woman has divorced her husband in American court, and her husband too has singed the divorce papers. Is it valid divorce can she marry another person? Or she has to divorce according to Islamic Law to get married to another person? Please reply as soon as possible. Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify.. More

143189 23/03/2009
Getting percentage of invested money for surfing ads

Question: Recently, I found a couple of websites that let you invest with them, however dealing with them doesn't look as usury as it works different that being usury. For example: www.studiotraffic.com, www.12dailypro.com. They let you invest any amount less than 6000 dollars. 1) Which you can't withdraw once you invested. 2) And you get a constant.. More

139279 14/03/2009
Buying and selling dogs kept for lawful purposes

Question: I have one question and I hope I could be as clear as possible. I have heard that selling or buying dogs is Haraam, in the sense of being in the business itself; or for example since we have a dog in our garden and now we are leaving the villa so we have to give the dog away or sell it. So if we sell it is it Haraam? I do know that dogs are.. More

139140 14/03/2009
Aspects of destiny

Question: I would like to know if we can change our destiny and I know there are two types of destiny a) That which is fixed and cannot be changed, e.g. death, Rizq, etc. and b) That which is suspended by actions, e.g. how to do good/bad deeds. I would like to know in type A if our marriage to our partner be decided as well? Fatwa: All perfect.. More

140274 19/02/2009
Ruling on celebrating Valentine’s day

Question: In recent days, many Muslims celebrate the Valentine’s day especially the girls. What is the rule of Shariah about this practice? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. To love is a natural instinct.. More

142663 07/02/2009
Accepting gifts given in valentine's Day or birthdays

Question: My question is: Am I allowed to accept gifts from Muslim and non Muslim friends, if they give on Valentine’s Day and on my birthday? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. Offering or accepting a gift.. More

142664 06/02/2009
Ruling on Islamic songs

Question: What is the ruling on Islamic songs? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and Messenger. No doubt the songs that are commonly known in the media or elsewhere contain many forbidden matters,.. More

139281 05/02/2009
Investing in a company which has some usurious transactions

Question: I participated in a company in the stock market in my country, I recently sold my stock, and collected the check for the earnings (I have yet to cash the check). I have been told that participating in this company is Haraam, because 4 of the major local banks that deal with interest have ownership stakes in it (each bank has 3 percent of.. More

138055 27/01/2009
Boycotting products and companies supporting Israel

Question: We decided a long time ago to boycott all the products and the companies who help our enemies the Israelis. The problem is that sometimes these products that we are boycotting are on sale and they cost cheaper than the others. Nevertheless, we buy the more expensive ones just to avoid giving our money to kill our brothers and sisters.. More

148519 25/01/2009
How we can solve the problems of the Ummah

Question: In a previous Fatwa you mentioned that some Muslim political groups are neglecting certain aspects of Islam i.e. the spiritual. How can we solve the problems of the Ummah? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu alayhi wa.. More

148517 18/01/2009
Positive actions that Muslims can take regarding their current conditions

Question: I'm a university student. I find myself pretty confused in the present situation, with the conditions of the Muslims. I feel that the people who are adhering to the Shari'ah are not taking any action and the people who are taking action against non-Muslims are people who lack Islamic knowledge. Am I just aimlessly running, trying to do things.. More

148520 17/01/2009
Reasons for the weakness of Muslims

Question: Mr. Mahathir pointed out, "Muslims do not know how to think." Is it the result of cross-breeding and it will take generations to correct? Will Muslims now begin? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu alayhi.. More

148324 08/01/2009
Helping Muslims in Gaza by Qunoot

Question: What is the best way to help the brothers and sisters in Gaza? Do we have to recite qunoot in a daily prayer which is I heard a hadith that companions of prophet used to do qunoot in their five times prayer? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah,.. More

148326 28/12/2008
'Eed sacrifice for family members who spend on themselves

Question: What is the ruling of sacrifice, if all the members of the family is earning and all live together. They have to offer sacrifice separately or one is enough for all family. Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger,.. More

142045 30/11/2008

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