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The significance of Muharram & Aashura (10th Muharram).

From among the months of the Islaamic year, the “Ashurul Hurum” (Sacred Months) enjoy a greater significance. Hafiz Ibn Katheer (Radhiallahu-anhu) has quoted the saying of Hadhrat Qatadah (Radhiallahu-anhu) in his famous tafseer. He...
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Asking for an Increase in Repayment of Loan

Question: A few years ago I lent someone $200,000. The arrangement was that he would give me a parcel of land instead of repaying the loan. After two years he is saying he cannot sell...
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Masah on Dexshell socks

Question: I will like to know if the Dexshell ultralite socks are proper for masah? I am going for hajj and will like to use them.  Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most...
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Is it Permissible for Women to look at Men?

Question: 1. How does one reconcile the injunction in the Qur'an which tells the believing men & women to lower their gaze with the narration that A'isha Radiallahu Anha was permitted to watch some...
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Is it compulsory for the seller to refund the customer?

Question: I sold a car to a customer stating on the contract sold as is. If the customer discovers a fault after 1 week is it compulsory for me to take back the car and...
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Qadha (make-up) for numerous missed Salaah

Question: My question is how do I pray the Salah that I have been missing? I know its a sin if one don't pray his Salah on time and he have to ask for forgiveness...
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Is Platinum Rings Permissible for Women?

Question: I bought my wife a platinum diamond ring a while ago, and would like clarification if platinum wedding ring is permissible for women to wear? I have heard from various non-qualified sources that it...
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Is drawing mandalas permissible?

Question: Assalaamu alaikum.I would like to enquire if drawing mandalas are impermissible? Someone i know recently made an adult colouring book consisting of these designs, and someone informed her...
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Is Zakaah obligatory on Savings for a medical procedure?

Question: Assalamu alaikum I would like to get clarification on a matter concerning my Zakah please. I am currently saving to have costly dental work done...
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Would it be mandatory for to take the vaccine in order to perform Hajj?

Question: If a baligh male has the nisab to go for hajj for the first time but has not taken the vaccine due to personal/medical reasons and therefore cannot...
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Can i do wudhu with the water from the swimming pool?

Question: Assalaamu alaykum I would like to ask, can i do wudhu with the water from the swimming pool which has a motor fitted to refill the water from the...
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Is taking a vow of silence permissible?

Question: Assalamualykum..hope you are well? I wanted to find out if in islam we are allowed to take a vow of silence for a short period of time (eg...
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Is taking medical insurance permissible, due to high medical costs and the deplorable public...

Question: I understand that life/medical insurance is haraam because of several reasons including interest/gambling/uncertainty but vehicle insurance and compulsory insurance (like National Insurance) is allowed.Can i get an explaination...
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Making Dua in Salah in English, praying in clothing with facial features.

Question: Assalaamu alaikum wa rahmatullah. I  have a few questions with regards to salah -1. When I was younger, I would make dua in my salah using words that...
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My Ramadhan guide (1443/2022)

Jaamia Madinatul Uloom & Masjidul Huda (Marabella, Trinidad) My Ramadhan guide   (1443/2022) Virtues of Ramadhan Ramadan is the month in which the Qur’an was revealed as Guidance for Mankind, and as clear signs that show the right...
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Is changing one’s Madhab allowed?

Question: Assalamualykum.  Hope you are well? Is a believer allowed to change his/her midhab(eg goes from hanafi school of thought to shafi school of thought).
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