Can you perform long distance healing? Can you do ruqya remotely?

Can you perform long distance healing? Can you do ruqya remotely?

In Islam we believe that Allah is Al Shafi, the One who cures and heals. Though Allah controls the cure, He provides different channels through which the cure is delivered. At our disposal we have medicine, dua and ruqya. The Prophet (peace be upon him) also used cupping (hijama). Jabir (may Allah be pleased with…

How many rakahs should I pray for Tarawih?
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How many rakahs should I pray for Tarawih?

Ramadan is a month of ibadah and increasing our closeness to Allah Almighty by increasing in our worship. Whether it is our recitation of the Quran or by doing additional salah. One of these is the tarawih prayer. The tarawih prayer is a sunnah prayer. Abu Huraira narrated: I heard Allah’s Messenger (peace be on…

What is the significance of the darood?
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What is the significance of the darood?

Salawat Ibrahimiya Allahumma salli ala muhammadiw wa ala aali muhammadin kamaa sallaita ala ibrahima wa ala aali ibrahima innaka hamidum majid. allahumma baarik ala muhammadiw wa ala aali muhammadin kamaa baarakta ala ibrahima wa ala aali ibrahima innaka hamidum majid. “O Allah, let Your Blessings come upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you…

What is the meaning and significance of At-Tahiyyat in the salah?
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What is the meaning and significance of At-Tahiyyat in the salah?

We recite the at-tahiyyat in our salah in our sitting position after sujjud, after every two rakahs in all our prayers. What is the significance of the words we recite? The Tashahhud التَّحِيَّاتُ لِلَّهِ وَالصَّلَوَاتُ وَالطَّيِّبَاتُ، السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكَ أَيُّهَا النَّبِيُّ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ، السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْنَا وَعَلَى عِبَادِ اللَّهِ الصَّالِحِينَ، أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ…

Are body piercings, fade hairstyles and tattoos haram?
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Are body piercings, fade hairstyles and tattoos haram?

Women may pierce their ears In general women have had their ears pierced throughout history and throughout the world. This is permissible. However, multiple ear piercings would require the consent of the husband as he might find it unattractive in his wife. Therefore it is a matter of mutual consent. (Similarly it is not right…

is it permissible to take out a mortgage in Islam
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Is it permissible to take out a mortgage in Islam?

Are mortgages halal? In Islam usury is clearly forbidden. It is a major sin and is one of the seven gravest ones. Those who commit it are considered as waging war against Allah Almighty and His Prophet (peace be on him). Fiqh Councils throughout the Muslim World state that bank interest is usury. Those who…

Common misconceptions: What does Islam say about equal pay for women?
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Common misconceptions: What does Islam say about equal pay for women?

Equality for women’s pay Where does Islam stand on women’s place in society? Is she allowed to have equal pay and be in positions of leadership? I wonder why people separate women from society as if they are a different species. When Allah Almighty said, Ya Ayuhal Ladhina Amanu, (O you who believe) He did…

Common misconceptions: What beauty treatments are permissible in Islam? Can women pluck their eyebrows?
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Common misconceptions: What beauty treatments are permissible in Islam? Can women pluck their eyebrows?

The beautification and adornment of women goes back to time immemorial. If a woman wants to beautify herself what are the limits? Beautification can be sinful and can be rewarding. The basic principle in Islam is that beautification in public is not permissible. In Islam, women can beautify themselves within their homes (i.e in front…