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Is consent of wali(guardian)mandatory for marriage?

September 02, 2019

Question I am a 26 yrs old muslim girl.I have done masters in economics.My parents want me to marry a distant cousin who is not well educated plus is totally different in his life style from me.In simple words i do not want to marry him.Do i have the right to refuse to marry this … Read more »

Magic and witchcraft

August 23, 2019

Question Does magic or witchcraft exist?What does Islam say about it?Can a person be affected by it?How can one know if he/she is affected by it?What should one do if one is affected by it?I will be very grateful if you can explain this to me as i am totally confused on this issue. Regards … Read more »

Reason for prohibiting gambling/lottery

August 01, 2019

Question Can you please explain the “wisdom” of the Qur’an for prohibiting Gambling/Lottery and other forms of similar practices and the way it applies to present societies of the world.Apparently, gambling is a source of earning and helps stabilise economy of a country. Reply The Islamic Shari`ah has prohibited all kinds of financial transactions in which … Read more »

Is Alcohol prohibited in earlier revelations

June 27, 2019

Question You claim that Adam(pbuh)is the first prophet of Islam and Muhammad(pbuh)is the last prophet of Islam. So, why was Alcohol, which is considered so disastrous for the faculty of reasoning, not prohibited in the previous scriptures sent to Ibrahim(pbuh),Moses(pbuh) and Jesus(pbuh)? Reply It is not correct to say that intoxicants were not prohibited in … Read more »

Question   Wasn’t Prophet Muhammad’s marriage to Hazrat Zaynab a marriage of convenience? How come he received a revelation which allowed him to marry her?   Answer   Messengers of God are picked directly by the Almighty. Their lives, viz a viz dissemination of the Almighty’s message to humanity, are also governed by the One … Read more »

Question The orientalists and some muslims raise lots of questions about the marriage of prophet Muhammad(pbuh) with hazrat Zaynab(ra).Could you kindly explain why prophet(pbuh) had to marry Zaynab(ra)?Couldn’t there be another solution to the problem?There are lots of stories about this event which i cannot mention.Hope you can give a detailed answer. Jazak’Allah Khairan Answer … Read more »

Benifiting deceased parents

June 18, 2019

Question I was abroad when my father died. I could not look after him like my other siblings. I have this guilty feeling inside me that I did not do as much for my father as I should have. Is there anything I can do to redeem myself? Regards Answer Brother, a person is judged … Read more »

Eid Mubarak

June 04, 2019

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When should zakat ul fitr be paid?

June 03, 2019

Question It is a general understanding of muslims that zakat ul fitr,commonly known as fitrana, should be paid before the salah of Eid on Eid day.Is this an established practice of prophet Muhammad(pbuh)? Answer Paying zakat ul fitr is mandatory on every member of the househould no matter how old or young that member of … Read more »

Can one use inhalers or other medicines during fasting?

May 23, 2019

Question Some scholars say that inhalers cannot be used during fasting as some portion of it reaches stomach while inhaling them. Kindly, give your views not just on inhalers but also 0n other medications which become necessary for sustenance of life. Regards Reply The answer below has been formulated after seeking advise from an expert … Read more »

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