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  • Being betrayed by friends

    Many of my friends (Muslims and non-Muslims) have hurt me and treated me very badly in spite of me helping them so many times. They have used me when they needed me and then left me or ignored me whenever I needed them. Because of them I have spent many hours and days in depression. Sometimes I would hate them in my heart and sometimes I would just.. More

  • Du'a for special problems

    We have a very common practice in our society for making Du'a for a special problem or what ever, by reciting a particular verse or Surah or a Du'a at a particular time for some period or number of days, is it a right Sunnah?.. More

  • Wife Prevents Husband from Contacting or Visiting His Mother

    My wife had a hard time with my mother that effected her personality so badly that she became mentally ill. Now she refuses to let me visit my mother at all, and I know that she will apply for a divorce if I visit her or even phone her. Can I visit my mother secretly and swear to my wife that I didn't if she asks me? .. More

  • Family relations, etc.

    Should I keep visiting my male cousin as often as I visit my sister or aunt or daughter especially if that cousin is away from Islam? Is it okay to stay away from him to avoid Fitna? I've told him to change his ways but he does not?My aunt (wife of my father's brother) is 55 yrs old, she has lots of sons; one of them is my age. When she visits my.. More

  • Saying "Allah Hafiz"

    Is saying "Allah Hafiz" allowed when we are leaving? In Pakistan, it is very common practice, and if some one says al-Salamu Alaikum when we are leaving, it is considered awkward. So I want to know if it is allowed to say "Allah Hafiz" instead of al-Salamu Alaikum?.. More

  • Meaning of the Word 'Al-Lamam' Mentioned in the Quran

    What is the meaning of the word "Lamam" mentioned in the Qur'an at Surah al-Najm? And what is the difference between Lamam and Zina or any deeds that involve sex (for example watching sex movies or pictures)? .. More

  • Getting closer to Allah, etc.

    How can I increase the feelings of love towards Allah and His Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam)?.. More

  • Surprise return from travel by one spouse upon another

    I heard that it is not acceptable for a husband to make a surprise visit to see his wife when, for example, one of them is traveling without the other and is not expecting the spouse to be there. I would like to know if this is true, and also does it apply in the other fashion (that the wife cannot make a surprise visit to her husband when he is not.. More

  • Married Couple Argue All the Time

    Is there a Du'a that makes husbands and wives argue all the time? I overheard my father telling someone that if this Du'a is recited then the couple do nothing but argue. I ask this because my wife and I argue all the time and in front of our children. We never used to; she was really caring. But lately because I have now focused on my family's (wife.. More

  • Repent from Zina and Don’t Marry That Man

    I am a Muslim woman, previously divorced. I am trying to be a good Muslim and follow all the rules but am not very good. I am not doing all I want to do but believe I am a good Muslim at heart. I am now in a very difficult situation where I have sinned with a man, regret it greatly and trying very hard to repent for it. This man is now proposing to.. More

  • Student in a deep depression

    From the past few months I have been very depressed. I felt as if none of my supplications or prayers are being accepted. At first, I stopped making supplications after the prayers, then for 2-3 days I stopped praying. I'm feeling very bad about it and started praying again but I still feel like nothing good is to come in my life. I'm studying medicine.. More

  • Only One Brother Works and Others Do Not, What Should He Do?

    I am a young Moroccan 30 years old. I have worked with my father for 13 years, I have 2 brothers and 6 sisters. I am manage the company and the other brothers do not do anything (only they eat and sleep). I want to leave the company but my father does not. The company will be stopped without me. My question is should I leave the company or not? .. More

  • Punishments for disobedience/disrespect to teachers

    Please could you tell me- what are the punishments for disobeying/ disrespecting your teachers?.. More

  • Invoking blessings upon Prophet before Azan and Iqamah

    A friend of mine told me that it was the practice of Bilal (R.A) to recite Salat and Salaam before Azan (call to prayer). Could you please tell me in the light of the Qur'an and Sunnah if this is a Bidah or a Sunnah?.. More

  • Disputing Over the Future of Children

    I got married four months ago with a man. Now he has shown some new sides. I asked him before we got married if he thinks there should be any difference in the upbringing of boys and girls. Now we had a discussion and he says he would kill his own daughter if she became Kafir, but only kick out his son. He also became angry with me because I think that.. More