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  • Believers living in non-Muslim countries

    I have heard that living in non-Muslim country is forbidden until you have a valid reason for that. Economics is certainly is not one of them. When I contacted the Imam of the mosque he asked me where I will live then? His ruling was there is no place right now where true Islamic culture is present, even if you take a home just outside Haram (in Mecca).. More

  • Muslims staying in non-Muslim countries

    I have heard some people here in France saying that Muslims should not live in non-Muslim countries. I am confusedabout this claim. Please clarify this pointin light of Islam, remembering that there are people living here in Europe and in USA for generations and there are people who are married andtheir children are natives of those countries... More

  • Questions about a new converted wife's faith

    The question: I want to ask is of utmost importance to me and I would appreciate if it can be answered as soon as possible. I married my wife ten years ago. She was born in a family where father is an atheist and mother is a non-practising Christian belonging to Armenian Church. My wife is educated and makes opinion about the things on logic... More

  • Using Qur'anic verses as protection or for benefits

    Here in Pakistan, we use to hang some Qur'anic Ayah for protection or maybe for benefits. Is this permitted?Is it correct that a Sahabi (I don't know his name) used to have Ayah in his neck for protection or on his children?.. More

  • Ruling on Amulets

    What is the ruling on amulets? Can we pray behind one who makes and sells amulets? .. More

  • Hanging small size Quran in necks

    It is a common practice of Muslims in India and Pakistan that they wear Taaweez (amulets) of very small size Holy Qur'an around their neck. Is it permissible or not?.. More

  • Magic and Amulets

    If someone is suffering by SAHAR (magic); what should she/he do to protect herself/himself? Can he/she wear NAQSH (Bracelet)? .. More

  • Protection from Jinn

    I would like to ask you about Jinn. Is it true that they live with us and eat our food? I heard that we should cover the food but if they can eat they can also uncover it, right? How can I protect my house against bad Jinn? .. More

  • Muslims Who May Enter Hell Before Going to Paradise

    I heard from some friends that according to Hadith some Muslims who are not very pious or who follow some innovations (Bid'ah) will go to Hell for some time and then enter Jannah. Is this true? I know so many verses in the Holy Quran that says something different. .. More

  • Rivers of wine in heavens

    In Surah Muhammad it is described ‘in heaven there will be rivers of wine which we can enjoy drinking from it’. I just found this to be contradicting in the fact we can’t drink wine here (for good reasons which I know off) and in heaven we can drink. Can you give me an explanation so I can understand and explain to other if ever asked... More

  • Qur'an is Word of Allah

    Is it permissible to say that ‘the Qur'an said’?.. More

  • 'Rijal-ul-Ghaib' (people of unseen)

    In al-Qur’an, we may find the term 'Rijal-ul-Ghaib' (people of unseen).Who are these people? What are their functions in the existing world? Can we communicate with them? If so, how do we communicate with them in this life? .. More

  • Allah chooses some people to be born to Muslim families and others not

    Why are some people born in Muslim familiesand some not?.. More

  • Yemeni student studying in US and living with US family

    Iam a student from Yemen studying in the United States and living with an Amercian family. Its a new program which allows Middle Easten students to come study in America for one year.I would like to know ifI can eattheir meat even though it is not Halal, beef chicken and not ham? .. More

  • Taking mediator in Du'a

    I came across a Hadith narrated by Tirmizi. A blind man came up to Uthman Ibn Hunayf and asked him to cure his blindness. The caliph told the man to make Wudu and make 2 Rak’ah. He then told him to say the following: “O Allah, I ask You and I direct myself to You in supplication by our Prophet Muhammad, the Prophet of Mercy. O Muhammad,.. More