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Title: Eating in Public during the Month of Ramadan Question: In certain parts of Pakistan, it is considered almost criminal for a person to be eating in public…
Earlier archiveMuslims Living in non-Muslim LandsTitle: Muslims Living in non-Muslim Lands Question: Is it allowed for Muslims to live in "non-Muslim" lands? By this I mean those lands where Muslims are in a…
Earlier archiveZakat for Tsunami VictimsTitle: Zakat for Tsunami Victims Question: Can Zakat money be denoted to tusnami disaster? Answer: Indeed zakah can be given to the tsunami victims. May God reward for…
Earlier archiveSevering Ties with Family & FriendsTitle: Severing Ties with Family & Friends Question: It so happens that we try our best to be particular in prayers and we are on our way to…
Earlier archiveIs 'Legal Separation' in Keeping with the Directives of Islam?Title: Is 'Legal Separation' in Keeping with the Directives of Islam? Question: Please convey your opinion about the idea of Legal Separation, which is generally prevalent in the…
Earlier archiveIs a Girl Free to Have her Way in Life?Title: Is a Girl Free to Have her Way in Life? Question: I am asking this question on behalf of my friend. She is being pressurized by her…
Earlier archiveRegarding Muslim Social NormsTitle: Regarding Muslim Social Norms Question: My first question/concern is on the idea of polygamy. Do Muslims believe in having multiple wives? And if so, is it stated…
Earlier archiveDifferent Social Roles for Men & WomenTitle: Different Social Roles for Men & Women Question: Many scholars, Muslim and non-Muslim, have debated as to whether or not their are "inherent" or innate psychological and/or…
Earlier archiveDid Islam Pave the way for the Abolition of Slavery?Title: Did Islam Pave the way for the Abolition of Slavery? Question: You write, in a response to a question regarding the practice of keeping jawaari / kanizes…
Earlier archiveSlavery in IslamTitle: Slavery in Islam Question: Why does Islam advocate Kanizes (Slave girls)? Is it not prostitution? Answer: Islam does not advocate Kanizes (Slave girls). Islam has always been…
Earlier archiveWhy has the Qur'an not Clearly Prohibited Slavery?Title: Why has the Qur'an not Clearly Prohibited Slavery? Question: We all imply today that Slave Girls is an institution no longer valid and has no Islamic support.…
Earlier archiveRegarding the Deed of Emancipation for Slaves - Al-Noor 24: 33Title: Regarding the Deed of Emancipation for Slaves - Al-Noor 24: 33 Question: Regarding the Deed of Emancipation for Slaves - Al-Noor 24: 33 Qur'an says [ An-Nur…