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Pagan Rituals in Hajj and Umrah Some elements of Hajj and Umrah are very similar to what Arabians used to do in pagan rituals and during Prophet Mohammed's…
Earlier archiveCharging Money for Performing Acts of Worship...Charging Money for Performing Acts of Worship... What is your opinion regarding people taking money to teach, the Qur'an or take a wage to be Imam of a…
Earlier archiveProcess of Elimination of RibaThe Process of Eliminating Riba from the Economy The Supreme Court of Pakistan, in determining the applications and implications of the term "Riba" asked for assistance of religious…
Earlier archiveCan Zaka't be used for Mosques?Can Zaka't be used for Mosques? A friend of mine in USA had given part of his zakat to a mosque that is being used by black and…
Earlier archiveRegarding 'The Punishment for Apostasy'Regarding "The Punishment for Apostasy" I've read your views on the subject of punishment for apostasy. To begin with I too would be glad if what you say…
Earlier archiveThe Prophet...Was The Prophet like Others in his Physical Properties? WAS HAZRAT MOHAMMAD (P.B.U.H) NORI (made of light) OR KHAKI (made of earth)? Reply According to the Quran, the…
Earlier archiveA Question Regarding DivorceA Question Regarding the Incidence of Divorce If one's intention is not to divorce at all, but during an emotional/anger state, the words come out "once only" is…
Earlier archiveSeeing a Woman Before MarriageSeeing a Woman Before Marriage... Recently a man told me that he has the right to ask me to remove my scarf so he can see me before…
Earlier archiveCan a Muslim Man Wear DiamondsCan a Muslim Man Wear Diamonds? Can Muslim men wear diamonds? Imtiaz Ali, USA Reply Although the issue of wearing diamonds has not been explicitly discussed by the…
Earlier archiveTaking a Lady Friend Out for Lunch...Taking a Lady Friend Out for Lunch... Is it OK to date someone? Like to take a friend out with you. In my case, can I take a…
Earlier archiveA Comment on 'Slave Girls as Wives'...A Comment on 'Slave Girls as Wives'... You write, in a response to a question regarding the practice of keeping jawaari/kanizes/concubines/etc. "Islam was never in favor of the…
Earlier archiveLiving Together After DivorceLiving Together After Divorce Recently, my soon to be ex-husband suggested we continue to live together for the sake of our daughter. This way she would have his…