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Islamic Teachings Regarding Cruelty toward Animals The First Question Why Halaal meat? What is the significance of such prescription? Does it not involve avoidable cruelty to the animals?…
Earlier archiveThe Meaning of 'Ijtehaad'The Meaning of "Ijtehaad" What is the proper meaning of Ijtihaad ? Can you provide some examples? Regards and thanks, Essam Zawadi, UK Reply The word "Ijtehaad" is…
Earlier archiveAn Analysis of Al-Taubah 9: 1 - 28An Analysis of Al-Taubah 9: 1 - 28... Glad to receive your response. Very informative, however, one final clarification .We need your help in clarifying the following questions:…
Earlier archiveHow Does a Person Become a MuslimHow Does a Person Become a Muslim? I am a Muslim from Pakistan. My problem is that I am going to marry a person who is not a…
Earlier archiveFurther Clarification Regarding 'Are Women Deficient in Intelligence and Religion'...Further Clarification Regarding 'Are Women Deficient in Intelligence and Religion'... I am still bothered by this Hadith ( Bukhari , Volume 1, Book 6, Number 301). I can't…
Earlier archiveRegarding a Woman's WitnessRegarding a Woman's Witness I have a reply/suggestion for the topic on your web page called "Questions on Misc. Issues: Regarding A Woman's Witness ". I know the…
Earlier archiveCan a Person Marry a Girl With Whom His Father had a RelationshipCan a Person Marry a Girl With Whom His Father had a Relationship? Can a person marry a girl with whom that person's father has committed adultery sometime…
Earlier archiveI Can't Give up Pork...I Can't Give up Pork My boyfriend is a Muslim and we are going to get married in the Islamic tradition. But one thing I don't want to…
Earlier archiveTortoise EggsWhat About Tortoise Eggs? It is generally said now a days that in the market egg dealers sell tortoise/turtle eggs telling them as poultry eggs. Please elaborate whether…
Earlier archiveThe Law of InheritanceSome Questions Regarding the Law of Inheritance after studying the Quranic law of inheritance as explained by you , I found that following two points require further clarification.…
Earlier archiveZaka'h on Investments and Assets in Personal Use...Zaka'h on Investments and Assets in Personal Use... Do we need to pay Zak'ah on 401(K), IRA's account, and Stocks, because their value keep changing how we make…
Earlier archiveAyesha (ra)'s AgeMore on Ayesha's Age I have read your update. It is garbage. It is full with "in my opinion"s. And that is the problem. It is reported in…