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  • A Muslim died leaving his house to the community

    A Muslim brother died after leaving his house to the Muslim community to be used as a mosque. He has no child but his late brother has children. How can the property be divided? His will shows that his house be rebuild and use for a mosque, but he did not mention anything about his other property. What should be done?.. More

  • Use of placenta products as beauty aids

    What is the jurisprudence of Islamic common law about using placenta products for whiteningbywomen to beautify themselves?.. More

  • Wants abortion as husband does not support her

    I work and support my family. My husband does not support me I have three children already. Am I justified in having an abortion as I have recently found out I am pregnant... More

  • The use of cosmetics in Islam

    Is the use of make-up (cosmetics) allowed in Islam?.. More

  • Muslim married for green card, wants divorce and half the Mahr returned

    Aforeign Muslim who let his visaexpire has now tried to rectify his situation by marrying a non-Muslim with the intention of getting his green card. He paid the Mahr and told his wife that it was a gift and it is hers and not to be taken back. His wife entered the marriage with the intention of being his wife and to help him with any legal problems.. More

  • Use of drama for Islamic purposes

    Is it allowed in Islam to use drama for the purpose of education about Islam?.. More

  • Injecting a patient with morphine

    Please answer my question as soon as possible, becauseI have to make my final decision within 24 hours.I work as a personal care giver for elder people. RecentlyI received an offer to take care of a very old lady who is restless and needs to be given oxygen every day. In order to supply her with oxygen she needs to be given an injection of morphine.. More

  • Doubts that her husband is still a Muslim

    If a man does not prayor practiceIslam except Ramadan, and he smokes hash, does that make him a Kaffir? I do practise my Islam and I love Allah and Islam, and it hurts me very much to see him this way. If he is a Kaffir, must I leave him then? He is very kind to me, and we have 4 children, the youngest of which is now 14 years... More

  • Giving Zakah to non-Muslims

    Last week a scholar said that we can give Zakah to non-Muslims, also that where the Qur’an says to give to the 8 people it does not clearly say for Muslims only. Is this correct? .. More

  • Having to buy a ticket to enter a competition

    Iam about to enter a competition butI need to pay for a ticket firstbefore entering thecompetition.Then if my answer is correct my name will be placed in a drawing. Do you think this is right? .. More

  • Sacrificing in the name of the dead

    This is regarding the sacrifice of animals. Is it permissible to sacrifice animals in the name of dead? My father has expired. Can I perform sacrifice in his name? .. More

  • In college where there is mixing of sexes

    My son is in the second year of a 4-year engineering course in India. There are some female students and teachers, and he thinks he should discontinue his studies as mixing of sexes is not allowed. What are the options in the light of Qur’an and Hadith?.. More

  • Prayed Istikharah

    I have a question pertaining to Istikharah. I was planning to start my own business for the last few months; I've planned to do it in Islamabad. Then I heard about Istikharah; so believing that Allah would guide me, I did it many times. Then after sometime things started to turn for me in another city (Abbottabad). I tried hard to set up.. More

  • Regrets a Riba transaction

    I purchased a house in Ireland in 1998 by taking a loan from a bank. I know it is a great sin to deal in Riba. My intention initially was to profit from there-sale of the property. I have come to realise this great sin and evil and truly feel very bad about it. Currently I am using this house as a family residence andcannot sell it. Rents locally.. More

  • Zakah due on buildings

    A person has a building as property which he gave for rent.Does he have to pay Zakah for the building and as well as on the rent? If the building is his own house but he now lives in a foreign countrydoes he have to pay Zakah on the building? Please clarify... More