Does a bride’s wali have to be Muslim?
The essential components of a nikkah In order for a nikkah (the Islamic marriage contract) to be valid, certain elements are required: Consent of both parties Mutual Agreement: Both the bride and groom must...
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Is is permissible to lead a salah split over different rooms?
Visibility and Connection and following the Imam Traditionally, it is preferred that the Imam and the congregation are in the same physical space, maintaining a direct line of sight or at least a clear...
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Can I remove my hijab for a scan?
Medical scans, such as MRIs, CT scans, or X-rays may require the removal of hijab. This can be a sensitive issue for many Muslim women who wish to maintain their modesty. Medical scans often...
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Can menstruating women visit the mosque, attend Eid salah and perform Hajj?
Can women go to the mosque during their period? The question of whether women can attend the mosque during their menstrual periods is a topic of discussion among scholars. Different schools of thought have...
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Can menstruating women visit Riyadh ul Jannah?
In general, the issue of whether menstruating women can visit the mosque is subject to varying interpretations among different scholars and schools of thought. In a nutshell, there are two primary perspectives on this...
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Do you have to feed pets halal food?
Allah Almighty revealed the Quran for humans and jinn, not animals. The food rules therefore apply to us, but not animals. Animals hunt and prey on other animals. When we have pets, we can...
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Are Islam and veganism compatible?
Islam is a religion of moderation, advocating a balanced approach in all aspects of life, including diet. While there’s a growing trend towards veganism, often equated with being humane to animals, Islam does not...
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Does dhikr count if it is in the heart?
Dhikr is an important way to maintain one’s connection with Allah and one’s shield. In the Quran, Allah mentioned: Who remember Allah while standing or sitting or on their sides and give thought...
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If you miss Isha and wake up at Fajr should you pray Isha (qada) or wait until after Fajr?
Although it is prohibited to pray any sunnah or nawafil during the time of Fajr, it is permissible to pray qada (missed) salah during this time. If one is a person of sequence, in...
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Can you pray maghrib if it’s nearly Isha?
Salah is an obligation. It is better to pray it at the earliest time, especially maghrib. However if you were unable to pray it and the time for Isha is close, pray as quickly...
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If you wake up as the sun is rising should you pray Fajr?
If you wake up and there are few minutes to sunrise, you should do your wudu, skip the 2 rakahs sunnah, and pray your two fard rakahs straightaway. However if the sun has started...
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How late can pray Isha?
Praying Isha on time is the Sunnah. Isha is valid from the beginning time of Isha until Fajr begins. It is recommended as the Prophet (peace be upon him) mentioned to delay Isha if...
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How do you pray Salat al-Kusuf – the prayer during a solar eclipse
There are varied opinions among scholars on how to pray salat al-kusuf or salat al-khusuf, which is a sunnah prayer the Prophet (peace be upon him) performed during a solar eclipse (when a planet...
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When can you fast after Eid?
The days of Eid are a time of joy and celebration. Though you can fast from the day after Eid al Fitr, it is best to wait until the 4th Shawwal before you start...
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Is it permissible to take out a student loan?
Dealing with interest is haram Dealing with interest (riba) is haram. Some might not consider this haram, but it is completely prohibited, because Allah Almighty stated in the Quran, in Surat al Baqarah: Allah...
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