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Title: Symbols of Reverence & Respect toward God Question: Is it shirk to call people by the names of Allah (SWT), e.g. some people might call a person…
Earlier archiveWhy do we Recite Iqaamah in the Ears of a New-born?Title: Why do we Recite Iqaamah in the Ears of a New-born? Question: When a child is born; Azaan is recited in his/her right ear and Iqaamah in…
Earlier archiveTawaf in Anti-clock DirectionTitle: Tawaf in Anti-clock Direction Question: Is there any particular reason of doing tawaf in hajj and umrah in anticlockwise direction? Fakhar ul Inam Answer: We know that…
Earlier archiveIs the Circumambulation of the Ka`bah Borrowed from the Hindus?Title: Is the Circumambulation of the Ka`bah Borrowed from the Hindus? Question: Please can you answer the following question that a non-Muslim once raised to me: "Why do…
Earlier archiveNon-Muslims visiting MekkahTitle: Non-Muslims visiting Mekkah Question: This question was asked on the Larry King show and none of the participants seemed to have an answer. Why non-Muslims are not…
Earlier archiveWho Can and Cannot Enter and Pray in a Mosque?Title: Who Can and Cannot Enter and Pray in a Mosque? Question: InshaAllah this question reaches you in the best of health and Iman . I apologize if…
Earlier archiveHow can we Judge between Christian & Muslim WorshipTitle: How can we Judge between Christian & Muslim Worship Question: A Christian worships idol of Jesus, which is made of stone and give sajjdah by keeping God…
Earlier archiveSignificance of MeeqatTitle: Significance of Meeqat Question: What is the significance of meeqat? I understand this is the point from which one has to proceed in ihraam in order to…
Earlier archiveThe Importance of the Ka`bah, the Black Stone and the Water of ZamzamTitle: The Importance of the Ka`bah , the Black Stone and the Water of Zamzam Question: What is the significance of the Ka`bah ? What is inside it.…
Earlier archiveA Question regarding the Allowable Food - Meaning of Al-Baqarah 2: 168Title: A Question regarding the Allowable Food - Meaning of Al-Baqarah 2: 168 Question: In ayah 2:168, Allah commands mankind to eat from all that is halaal and…
Earlier archiveUsing Marijuana...Title: Using Marijuana... Question: I find using marijuana on occasion helps me relax and helps me sleep. I have tried looking for topics regarding this in the Qur'an.…
Earlier archiveIs Drinking Alcohol Clearly Prohibited in IslamTitle: Is Drinking Alcohol Clearly Prohibited in Islam Question: Is drinking alcohol officially prohibited in Islam? By that I mean that is there any verse in Qur'an which…