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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 it Obligatory for Women to Cover Their Heads?

September 29, 1997

Question Is there a direct order in the Qur’an  for covering heads for women or is it derived from authentic hadiths or just from “ulema“? Answer The Qur’an has suggested a dress code for women in two kinds of situations: 1) when people visit their homes; and 2) when they have to go out of […]

Filed Under: Q & A, Social Issues, Sources of Islam

Sala’h & Ramadhan Timings at the Poles…

September 29, 1997

Question I have an interesting question concerning the issue of if a Muslim lives in Alaska or Iceland.  Now there are times in these places where the day never ends and the sun never sets.  How is one supposed to keep the fast then?   How does one know when the time for sala’h is? […]

Filed Under: Q & A, Worship and Fasting

Residing in a Non-Muslim Country

August 31, 1997

Question I read some time ago that it is desirable to leave a Non-Muslim country as soon as the purpose for being there have been achieved. Is there a Hadith like this? I strongly believe in it as I have the experience and I feel it is almost mandatory, not only desirable. I have been […]

Filed Under: Q & A, Social Issues

Sneezing & Yawning … Good & Evil?

August 31, 1997

Question The following hadith was sent to me over email and seems a little confusing to me.  It implies that yawning is an unnatural thing, which Allah does not like.  I was wondering on the authenticity or background of this hadith so that I may be clearer on it: Narrated by Abu Hurairah (Radhiallahoanho) : […]

Filed Under: Morality and Goodness, Q & A, Sources of Islam

Wishing Christians “Merry Christmas”

August 31, 1997

Question How about wishing Happy Christmas to non-Muslims? It is strongly forbidden here in Saudi Arabia. What about the Muslims living in Non-Muslim countries? Should they also refrain from wishing their Christian neighbors and friends a happy Christmas? At Christmas time, it is almost as much of a routine gesture as saying “Hello”, when people […]

Filed Under: Other Religions, Q & A, Social Issues

Changing a Person’s Name After His Conversion to Islam

August 30, 1997

Question My roommate has been seeking to change his last name to one that is Islamic in nature.  I was wondering if you had any suggestions? He wants something really different and uncommon and to flow with his first and middle name: “XYZ” Answer As far as changing the name of a convert Muslim is […]

Filed Under: Q & A, Social Issues

When Should Eid Be Celebrated If One Changes Place During Ramadhan

August 30, 1997

Question If one begins Ramadhan in Pakistan and then finishes Ramadhan in America but the starting of the two respective countries was different then which day shall we celebrate EID? Washington DC started a day earlier than here in Atlanta and so there are some brothers who are confused whether they should celebrate Eid the […]

Filed Under: Customs and Symbols, Q & A

Will Only Muslims Go To Paradise?

August 29, 1997

Question We believe that those people who believe in the oneness of God and in the last prophet only they will eventually be forgiven by God. But most of us are Muslims only because we were born in Muslim families i.e. by chance not by choice. I am quite sure that had we been born […]

Filed Under: Islamic Beliefs, Q & A

Celibacy

August 28, 1997

Question I have a question about living in celibacy. Is it allowed in Shari`ah to live in this state even if one can afford to get married? I have read a saying of the holy Prophet that if a person can afford to pay the dower money, he should get married otherwise he should keep […]

Filed Under: Q & A, Social Issues

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