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Title: The 'Unforgivable Sin' According to the Gospels Question: In Christianity, there is what is called the "unforgivable sin," the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. In the Bible…
Earlier archiveAbout Music & Musical InstrumentsTitle: About Music & Musical Instruments Question: Are songs and musical instruments allowed in Islam? If not, what's the reason? Answer: Songs or music per se are not…
Earlier archiveTaking a Lady Friend Out for LunchTitle: Taking a Lady Friend Out for Lunch Question: Is it OK to date someone? Like to take a friend out with you. In my case, can I…
Earlier archiveWhat does it mean to "Lower the Gaze"Title: What does it mean to "Lower the Gaze" Question: The term "lowering the gaze" has been derived hermeneutically from the Qur'an and Sunnah and refers to an…
Earlier archiveIs it Obligatory for Women to Cover their heads?Title: Is it Obligatory for Women to Cover their heads? Question: Is there a direct order in the Qur'an for covering heads for women or is it derived…
Earlier archiveIf God is Omnipotent and Omniscient, then how can Man be Responsible for his Deeds?Title: If God is Omnipotent and Omniscient, then how can Man be Responsible for his Deeds? Question: If God is omniscient and omnipotent then how can we be…
Earlier archiveHow can Numbers apply to God?Title: How can Numbers apply to God? Question: When I was younger, a religion teacher of mine made a point that made quite an impression on my and…
Earlier archiveWhat are the 'Natural Mandatory Needs' of Man?Title: What are the 'Natural Mandatory Needs' of Man? Question: Some of the general observations on 'Human Life and Living' show that: Every human being has essential survival…
Earlier archiveCan a Muslim Sing a Song in the Praise of the Prophet (pbuh)Title: Can a Muslim Sing a Song in the Praise of the Prophet (pbuh) Question: Can Muslim sing songs about the prophets or Islam? Like the book call…
Earlier archiveSome Clarifications Regarding Mehram RelationsTitle: Some Clarifications Regarding Mehram Relations Question: One's father-in-law is a Mehram , what if you separate from your husband, is he still your Mehram ? Does one…
Earlier archiveMan's AwrahTitle: Man's Awrah Question: Does the awra of the male include the knee or not/ many people that I talked to say yes, but in the English translation…
Earlier archiveCan a Man Wear Diamonds?Title: Can a Man Wear Diamonds? Question: Can Muslim men wear diamonds? Answer: Although the issue of wearing diamonds has not been expressly discussed by the Shari`ah ,…