Understanding Islam

Explaining Islam in Light of the Qur'an and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ‎)

Is Affiliate Marketing Haram (Forbidden)?

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Question Assalamu alaikum! Currently I own a membership site which sells traffic. I pay free affiliates 10% on sale and upgraded members 50% on sale. Upgraded members actually purchases traffic and they can also earn more money on sale when compared to free members. Is there anything wrong on paying upgraded members a lot? Is […]

Are Affirmations Prohibited Because They Are Lies?

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Question One of the important teachings of Islam is to be truthful. It is no doubt relevant when dealing with people/society.However does it apply equally in the realm of our psychology & subconscious mind? In Psychology,it is a well known fact that one can change oneself thru positive self-affirmation & visualization .It is believed that […]

Marriage to Fornicators vs Marrying Two Sisters

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Question If a couple who have been guilty of zina marry before they repent, is the marriage legally valid even though Allah says in surah nur verse 3 that such a thing is haram on the believers. If so, how does the validity of this marriage differ from other haram marriages such as marrying a […]

Is Buying and Using Knock-Offs Haram (Forbidden)?

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Question Is is allowed to buy and use counterfeited or fake brand? for example KFC, Pepsi, surf excel , Toyota, rado , rolex all are trademarks and protected by law. So is it allowed to buy such counterfeited or fake products with the brand name that are protected? Like i am really willing to buy […]

Water Parks & Resorts

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Question Assalamoalikum, Water Parks are a mode of entertainment in a lot of countries these days. A lot muslims are going to these parks without considering the negative environment inside these parks. Certainly to lower ones gaze in such an place where women and men are practically naked is a task too difficult. What is […]

Playing Poker Without Gambling

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Question Is playing poker without money/prizes haraam Answer The element that would make Poker prohibited in Islam is the element of gambling. Since that element does not exist in your question then playing it does not overstep the boundaries set by God. I hope this helps. God knows best.

Is Sheesha/Hookah Haram in Islam?

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Question I was wondering if sheesha/hookah smoking is haram in Islam or not? because recent studies shows us that sheesha contains products which are as harmfull as cigarretes.I have seen the majority scholars saying tat it is haram based on a verse of the Quran which says not to kill or harm ourselves.However we have […]

Leaving the Banking Industry

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Question Assalam O Alikum ! I’ve been working in the Banking industry for the last 15years. Some how I don’t have a satisfaction from my life in the financial sector. Although I have a good progress in my career and in financial terms. Riba – what we know is forbidden in Islam, unfortunately the entire […]