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

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About Music & Musical Instruments

May 7, 1998

Question Are songs and musical instruments allowed in Islam? If not, what’s the reason? Answer Songs or music per se are not prohibited in Islam. It has been reported that the Prophet  (pbuh) stopped Abu Bakr (ra) when he tried to stop girls from singing and playing a tambourine, on a day of celebration. The […]

Filed Under: Halal and Haram, Q & A

About Euthanasia or Mercy Killings

May 1, 1998

Question I was wondering brother if you could tell me your thoughts on the issue of euthanasia and mercy killing and how a Muslim should address these issues. Answer The Muslim faith holds God to be ever active in running the affairs of the world as well as each individual life. We believe that God […]

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

Regarding Tortoise Eggs…

April 21, 1998

Question It is generally said now a days that in the market egg dealers sell tortoise/turtle eggs telling them as poultry eggs. Please elaborate whether these eggs are permissible for human consumption or are they forbidden. Thanks. Answer It should be clearly understood that there are many things that have not been considered as eatable […]

Filed Under: Halal and Haram, Q & A

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