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Thank you for providing such a useful site. I found your analysis to be extremely thorough and at the same time I find that your responses are very…
Cleansing And PurificationProblems in Shaving Pubic HairI have heard many things about pubic hair and that under the armpits. From shaving it, or trimming it, to it being your personal choice. Could you clarify…
Social IssuesRegarding the Waiting Period After DivorceDoes the Qur'an clearly specify that after pronunciation of one talaaq a lady has to wait for some period? Please if you can tell me with reference to…
Other ReligionsCan I Marry a Muslim Without Converting to Islam?Hello... I am a Christian woman who is divorced more than 3 years and I have 2 children from that marriage. If I wish to marry a Muslim…
Worship and FastingReference of Five Prayers in the Qur’anA brother has asked: There are explicit verses within the Qur'an that Command mankind to offer prayers sala'h three times a day, e.g., Surah Hu'd (11): 114. Please…
Muslim SectsAbout the Law Relating to Inter-faith Marriages…You do not seem to take into consideration what the two persons in love feel, about the marriage. Should they kill all their dreams just because they belong…
Economic IssuesWhy is Installment Purchase so Common in the Muslim World?Is it legal from the point of view of the Shari`ah to buy things on installments? What happens is that in such transactions, the buyer pays a down…
Social IssuesRegarding ‘Oral Sex’My consideration, not an objection, is about your viewpoint regarding oral sex. Justifying it you wrote : Islam does not give any specific directions regarding the allowance or…
Economic IssuesCalculation of Zaka’h for a Sleeping PartnerI would like to ask a question which would be better explained with an example: suppose I invest Rs. 1 lakh in any business as a sleeping partner.…
Other ReligionsMarriage with non-MuslimsWhat is Islam's standings on: Non-Muslim man marrying a Muslim woman Muslim man marrying non-Muslim woman "Non-Muslim" refers to Christians, Hindus etc.
Economic IssuesThe Islamic Point of View Regarding InsuranceI would appreciate being told the Islamic viewpoint on insurance - life and short-term.