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Is it wajib to reply to the salaam of a non mahram (of the opposite gender)?

May 12, 2020 | Greetings and Salam

As salaamu ’alaykum, if a non mahrem says salam is it wajib to say walaikum salam? بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما Wa ‘alaykum as...

Saying salam and shaking hands when leaving a gathering

May 12, 2020 | Greetings and Salam

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarkatahu. What is the ruling for a person leaving a gathering (together with few members), is Musafah required or...

Can people who have passed away come in dreams?

May 12, 2020 | Dreams

Can the people who have died come in dreams and speak to those who are alive? بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما In reference to...

Is there such thing as a gay Muslim? If someone is Muslim and are also gay what will be regarded of them?

May 12, 2020 | Sins

As salaamu ’alaykum, Is there such thing as a gay Muslim? If someone is Muslim and are also gay what will be regarded of them? بسم الله الرحمن...

Do the ahadith that mention forgiveness of sins as a result of doing some virtuous deed only include minor sins being forgiven?

May 12, 2020 | Repentance

Is it true that ALL the Ahadith which, encourage to indulge in a particular virtue whether it’s dhikr, salaah, fasting, sadaqah, visiting the sick,...

Protecting the eyes from unlawful gazes

May 12, 2020 | Repentance

My uncle accidentally killed a chicken, or something similar to it. To relieve himself of this sin (if it is a sin), what are the conditions, or...

Is it permissible to recite tasbeeh to oneself while Quran is being recited? Is it permissible to smile and nod in response to a person’s Salaam if one is reciting Qur’an?

May 12, 2020 | Quran

As salaamu ’alaykum, Is it permissible to recite tasbeeh to oneself while Quran is being recited on loudspeaker at masjid or is it Fard to be quiet...