How do I dispose of papers with Allah’s name on them?
If you have to dispose of papers or books that have Allah’s name on them, or Quranic verses, you may burn them, or shred them, as long as the shredding is fine and the...
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How would the Prophet (peace be on him) feel if he was alive today?
How do we honour the Prophet (peace be on him)? Everyone is talking about this topic during this painful time and I also want to share my thoughts on this with you. This Islamophobic...
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How should Muslims react to the events in France following Charlie Hebdo’s cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him)?
The art of ignoring the ignorant It’s so easy to bring the Muslim ummah to their knees. It only takes a bunch of people – ignorant or planted to rile the ummah. The easily-baited...
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Is gelatine halal?
Many people wonder if gelatine is halal. It is not only present in many sweets and deserts but also in medicines, including the nasal flu vaccine. The ‘no’ camp There is a difference of...
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Is it permissible to have the nasal flu vaccine?
Is gelatine halal? Many people are asking if they can let their children have the nasal flu vaccine as it contains porcine gelatine? The nasal vaccine Each year, the influenza virus, the flu, causes...
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Can a woman recite the Quran on her period?
We have different opinions on this topic: The opinion that women should not recite the Quran There is a common perception that women may not recite the Quran during their period. This idea stems...
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What duas are there for sadness?
There are times when we feel down. There were times when the prophets were scared and distressed and felt sorrow. Throughout the Quran there are ayahs of consolation and hope. Acknowledge your situation In...
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Why did Allah not grant the dua of the Prophet (peace be on him) for his ummah to be united?
On the authority of Sa’d bin Abi Waqqas (may Allah be pleased with him) that one day Allah’s Messenger (peace be on him) came from Al-‘Aliyah: a high place in Madinah. He passed by...
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Can you hold a khatam for the deceased? Should you mark death anniversaries? Can you attend non-Muslim funerals?
Can you hold a Khatam al Quran or recite the Quran for the deceased Widespread practice The practice of holding khatams is so widespread in the community. Statistically more than 80 percent of people...
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Can women visit the graveyard?
Praying the salatul janaza (janaza prayer) Praying the janazah (funeral) prayer is prescribed for both men and women, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Whoever attends the janazah...
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How long is iddah for widows? Do older women need to observe iddah?
How long is the mourning period in Islam Mourning lasts for three days for everyone except the widow. The widow has to mourn four months and ten days, as stipulated in the Quran: And...
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Why is the Day of Arafah the most important day of the year?
The Day of Arafah is the most important day of the year. 1. The completion of the revelation It has many virtues and one of these is that it was the day on which...
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Are forced marriages allowed in Islam?
Forced marriages are haram in Islam. Shariah From a legal point of view the Islamic marriage contract requires 4 conditions to be fulfilled to be valid. The very first of these is the consent...
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Why you should fast on the Day of Arafah
The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are the best ten days of the year and the month of Hajj. The Prophet (peace be on him) highly recommended that we should fast during the...
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Is it permissible to trim your nails and cut your hair if you intend to do a sacrifice (qurbani) on Eid?
Is it permissible to trim your nails and cut your hair if you intend to do a sacrifice (qurbani) on Eid? When a person enters a state of ihram for Hajj, they are not...
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