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

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Is Affiliate Marketing Haram (Forbidden)?

December 28, 2011

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 […]

Filed Under: Economic Issues, Halal and Haram, Q & A

Are Affirmations Prohibited Because They Are Lies?

December 27, 2011

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 […]

Filed Under: Halal and Haram, Morality and Goodness, Q & A

Marriage to Fornicators vs Marrying Two Sisters

October 28, 2011

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 […]

Filed Under: Halal and Haram, Q & A, Social Issues

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

October 23, 2011

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 […]

Filed Under: Halal and Haram, Q & A

Is Visiting a Fortune Teller Kufr?

September 7, 2011

Question I was told that going to a fortune teller and believing what they say will make you a kafir then i found this hadith – Whoever went to a fortune-teller and asked him about some matter (i.e. of the unseen) and believed him, will have his prayer rejected for forty days. some scholars maintain […]

Filed Under: Halal and Haram, Islamic Beliefs, Q & A, Worship and Fasting

Water Parks & Resorts

August 25, 2011

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 […]

Filed Under: Halal and Haram, Islamic Beliefs, Morality and Goodness, Q & A

Playing Poker Without Gambling

August 12, 2011

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.

Filed Under: Halal and Haram, Q & A

Is Sheesha/Hookah Haram in Islam?

May 23, 2011

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 […]

Filed Under: Halal and Haram, Q & A

Leaving the Banking Industry

May 14, 2011

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 […]

Filed Under: Economic Issues, Halal and Haram, Q & A

May I Pray If I Bled After An Examination?

April 25, 2011

Question Assalam_o_Alaikum, I had vaginal fluid analysis & after this i have bleeding a little.Doctors told me about it that it might happen for 2-3 days.May i know that can i offer prayer as its not my regular period bleeeding? curious, Answer Wa Alaykumu Salam As long as it is not your menses you have […]

Filed Under: Cleansing and Purification, Halal and Haram, Q & A, Worship and Fasting

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