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Will anyone be spared from the squeezing in the grave?
13/10/2024Is Wiping Part of the Head Enough in Wudu?
The jurists agreed that it is best to wipe the entire head, but they differed as to whether doing so is obligatory or not. The Malikis and Hanbalis are of the view that it is obligatory to wipe the entire head. The Hanafis and Shafi`is are of the view that it is sufficient to wipe part of the head.13/10/2024How will the bliss of al-Firdaws al-A`la differ from that of the other levels of Paradise?
1.. In the Quran, Allah, may He be exalted, has mentioned different types of people in several places, and has described in detail the bliss of those who go ahead of others. Those places include what is mentioned in Surat ar-Rahman, Surat al-Waqi`ah and other surahs of the Holy Quran. The Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) told us about the variations in the level and status of the people of Paradise . 2.. We have not come across any details of what Allah has prepared for the people of al-Firdaws of eternal bliss therein, other than what we already know, which is that it is the highest level of the people of Paradise, and above it is the Throne of the Most Gracious, may He be glorified and exalted.12/10/2024Which Surah Is Equal to half of the Quran?
The Hadith about Surat Az-Zalzalah being equivalent to half of the Quran is inauthentic. Yet, some scholars of the Salaf followed this Hadith.12/10/2024What is the difference between the creation of `Isa (peace be upon him) and that of other humans?
11/10/2024Are Wigs Prohibited in Islam?
In Islam, wearing wigs is generally prohibited as it falls under cursed hair extensions, but exceptions exist for hair loss due to illness or accidents, allowing wigs to remove a defect.11/10/2024The cistern to which people will come and the river of al-Kawthar
10/10/2024Is Moustache Prohibited in Islam?
Authentic Hadiths from the Messenger indicate that it is prescribed to trim the moustache. Trimming means cutting it very short.10/10/2024The ruling on one who denies the existence of the jinn, and the ruling on praying behind him
09/10/2024Punishment for Apostasy in Islam
The apostate is not to be put to death immediately after he falls into apostasy, especially if has doubts. Rather he should be asked to repent and be offered the opportunity to return to Islam and resolve his doubts, if any. If he persists in his apostasy after that, he is to be put to death.09/10/2024
Selected Questions
Is Skin Whitening Prohibited in Islam?
There is nothing wrong with changing the colour of the skin from dark to white, using creams, cosmetic preparations and the like, if the change is temporary. But if it is changing the colour of the skin permanently, then it is not permissible.
Is It Necessary to Make Ghusl after Washing the Dead?
The correct scholarly view is that doing Ghusl after washing the deceased is recommended, but it is not obligatory. With regard to washing the clothes, there is no basis for doing so in the Sunnah, and it is neither obligatory nor recommended.
What to Do When You Are Losing Faith in Islam
If you are losing faith in Islam, you need to increase your hope and trust in Allah. You should increase your good deeds, such as reading the Quran, giving charity, remembering Allah (Dhikr), upholding the ties of kinship, etc.
Ruling on Baby Showers in Islam
The basic principle with regard to such traditions such as baby showers is that they are permissible, unless they are matters for which the disbelievers and polytheists are known.
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