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Earning a Living With a Fraudulent Degree

February 16, 2011

Question dear jurists, i’m working as a computer programmer , qualifications are as under:- a) Pursuing MCA(computer Applications) b) Bsc (English,Zoology,Botany,Chemistry) c) 1yr diploma in computers(Govt.Recognised) d) 1yr diploma in computers(Aptech Limited)e) having 3-yrs experience in I.T. field. Now during doing BSc in a militancy affected place due to the environment at that time, Government […]

Filed Under: Discussions, Economic Issues, Halal and Haram, Social Issues

Playing Songs Backwards to Reveal Satanic Messages

November 11, 2004

Question I read all that you had to say about the music and Islam and I was really impressed…music plays a large part in my life, and the question of its absolute prohibition has worried me for a really long time. On some other sites I’ve visited, Maulanas have plainly stated “it is haraam” in […]

Filed Under: Discussions, Halal and Haram, Morality and Goodness

Are the Receipt of Unsolicited Prizes Allowed?

October 22, 2004

Question Assalamu alaikum I have recently received an email from the European Lottery International stating that I have won a sum of money. This was apparently promoted by Bill Gates in an attempt to promote his software packages and therefore they randomly picked 30,000,000 email addresses out of which 15 were picked and I am […]

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Husband & Wife Disagreement on What are Halal Foods

May 7, 2004

Question My husband and I differ on the interpretation of Halaal and Haraam. It didn’t matter when we were living in Pakistan, but now that we have moved to Australia, after a few arguments and discussions, we agreed to stick to our own points of view: mine is that we avoid every kind of meat […]

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Food Prepared by a Member of Another Non-Abrahamic Religion (Hindu, Buddhist etc.)

March 5, 2004

Question I was wondering if it is justifiable to eat food prepared by a non-Abrahamic religion follower? For example, eating from a restaurant where food is prepared by only hindus/buddhists? Thank You, would appreciated your feedback Answer One may eat all food cooked by monotheists, provided that all other requirements of Halal food have been […]

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Further Explanation Regarding Relations Prohibited for Marriage

January 24, 2004

Question According to my understanding of your reply, the relations you listed as prohibited for marriage are derived from Al-Nisaa: 23 -24 obviously. I need further explanation of your reply in this regard. Are there any other Ayahs of Quran that mention the relation prohibited for marriage. I need further explanation how it is prohibited, […]

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Who Propagates Incest I?

August 26, 2003

Question I’ve a comment regarding the incest! in the West people do not usually accept the marriage between first cousins (which is allowed in Islam) and they consider it as incest! but they do not consider adultery a sin any more leave alone nowadays there is a good news for the homosexuals (gays) that their […]

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Who Propagates Incest II?

August 24, 2003

Question Alsalamu Alaikum. I’ve a comment regarding the incest! in the West people do not usually accept the marriage between first cousins ( which is allowed in Islam) and they consider it as incest! but they do not consider adultery a sin any more leave alone nowadays there is a good news for the homosexuals […]

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Regarding Masturbation (Opinions Expressed by Muslims Regarding Masturbation…)

July 15, 2003

Question Assalaamu Alaykum Although I do agree that the verses from those its prohibition is derived seems to have another meaning too. Ahadith that ask for protecting private parts also seems to hint to the sexual intercourse not masturbation. But masturbation is haraam according to the ruling of the four Madhaahibs i.e. it is considered […]

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Regarding the Hadith of Ayesha (ra)

February 10, 2003

Question Another question which was put to me while discussing the eating of meat, presented by Ahl e Kitab, on which God’s name has not been pronounced, is the Hadith of Ayesha. You have also mentioned this Hadith in your Article regarding “Directives of Shari’ah Regarding Edibles“. The Hadith is as under. According to Ayesha […]

Filed Under: Discussions, Halal and Haram, Sources of Islam

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