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What is the correct pronunciation of “malik” in the third verse of Surah Fatiha?
As salaamu ’alaykum, In Surah Fatihah, I have been exposed to two variants of the word “Maalik”: meem-alif laam kaaf (مالك): tanzil.net/#1:4 meem...
Celebrating holidays or personal events
What is the ruling about partaking in holidays such as Christmas or Halloween? Are birthdays, anniversaries, etc. in the same ruling? بسم الله...
Drawing smiley faces
Assalamu'alaikum Is it halal for kids to draw a basic smiley face ( a circle with two dots inside it for eyes and a curved line for the smile) with...
Inviting actors to one’s clinic for advertisement
Assalam Alaikum A person want to open a clinic. He invites film stars at the opening to attract crowd and to generate funds. In current environment...
Is a woman’s maternal aunt’s husband her mahram?
Assalamualaikum Is it Wajib for me to wear my niqab in front of my khalu, my mothers sisters husband? بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم الجواب حامدا ومصليا...
Is a woman’s voice ‘awra?
Is a woman's voice considered a part of her 'awrah? If a woman delivers a lecture or recites a nasheed, would it be permissible for non-mahram men...
Is yoga permissible?
I am aware yoga is impermissible in Islam because it ties into the Hindu religion. My question is whether now we will consider this (its ties with...
Istikhaara in regards to marriage
Assalam o Alaikum wrbr Mohtaram Mufti Saheb, Pls guide me in the matter as stated below; We had a very nice marriage proposal from a family in Hijaj...
Keeping a pet
Is it okay to keep a pet? بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما With the exception of dogs and pigs, it is permissible to keep an...
Anas ibn Malik reported:
The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said:
مَنْ خَرَجَ فِي طَلَبِ الْعِلْمِ كَانَ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ حَتَّى يَرْجِعَ
Whoever goes out seeking knowledge is in the way of Allah until he returns.
(Sunan al-Tirmidhī 2647, Grade: Sahih)