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  • Disrespecting the Bible and the churches

    I realise that a church is a place where shirk and kufr is committed. However, I was wondering, the Christians still do worship Allah (although they associate partners with Him). So, would it be wrong to think that one should not disrespect churches, or commit evil deeds/sins in a church, otherwise one would be disrespecting Allah, Prophet Isa,.. More

  • The story of Ar-Rifaa’i shaking hands with the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam

    Assalamualikum, is this incident authentic and can this happen? please reply in detail, ESPECIALLY if there is problem in the chain of narrators Jala al din suyuti ash-Shafiee, in his treatise entitled Sharaf-e Mukhtam, has written with the sequence of authorities, reporting from shakh kamal al-din and he from shaykh shams al-din Jazri and he.. More

  • Her sister is a liar and has lewd talks with boys

    Assalamalekum, I have a younger sister, who has been lying since a very young age. She is now almost 22 years of age. My parents have been working on her for a long time but everything in vain, nothing has helped. Few days back we discovered that she is in lewd talks with guys. We put lot of restrictions on her and tried all possible things so.. More

  • Islam is peaceful to those who are peaceful to it

    Is the opinion of some scholars that fighting against all the non muslims is obligatory even if they are peaceful a valid opinion? They also say that islam was spread by the sword and all verses of peace in Quran are abrogated! Whats the truth? Pls explain.. More

  • How to enjoin siblings to do good and depart evil

    Assalamu Alaikum. I'm the eldest son in my family, so I feel that I have a certain responsibility over my other siblings. I try and instill good values in them and make them the best Muslims they can possibly be. However, they still revert to their old ways. I was wondering if I must continue this or will I be judged for not calling them to pray, etc... More

  • Ways of calling Non-Muslims to Islam

    I live in France and often speak with disbelievers. Some of them have good manners and attributes similar to those of Muslims. Sometimes I have the urge to call them to Islam. Am I permitted to do so, given that my religious knowledge is limited? What should I start with? .. More

  • Kindness to disbelievers and Da‘wah

    I live in Europe and my daughter has a female Christian teacher who became close to me. She asked me about some issues in Islam and I tried to answer her questions. She is very happy that she got to know us, particularly since her mother is sick and she asked about what awaits her after death. When I buy sweets or food for 'Eed, I give her some of.. More

  • Invite to Allaah The Almighty through your work

    I teach English and learn Sharee'ah; I took part in authorized courses two years ago and took courses in recitation and Tajweed as well. I also study Quran during the summer vacation. I like teaching English. Sometimes, my students ask me whether I am an English teacher or a religion teacher. I reply that they should not distinguish between life and.. More

  • Enjoining good without doing it

    What is the ruling regarding a person who calls people to obey Allaah The Almighty and many people are guided by him, however, at the same time he disobeys Allaah The Almighty? Will the good deeds of guiding others be written down in his record although he is disobedient? .. More

  • Adopting a gradual approach in Da‘wah

    My friend neither wears the Hijaab nor observes the obligatory prayers. Seeking the help of Allaah The Almighty, I am trying to convince her that both prayer and the Hijaab are among the obligations of a Muslim woman. Hoping that this may be the beginning of a new phase in her life and a cause for the guidance of Allaah, I am trying to take her with.. More

  • Should father or husband be obeyed if they ask a person not to encourage good and forbid evil

    Is it obligatory for the person who has acquired religious knowledge to teach it to others and to encourage good and forbid evil? Are the parents or the husband entitled to prevent their son, daughter or wife from encouraging good and forbidding evil?.. More

  • Da‘wah through PalTalk

    Is the program PalTalk useful in Da‘wah? How can I use it? Will using such a well-known program be fruitful, Allaah willing?.. More

  • Repulsive versus tactful Da‘wah

    What is the ruling on a person who repels people away from Islam, either intentionally or unintentionally? Some people may get angry because of their overzealousness and this may lead them to do things that may cause people to detest Islam. While others may stress minute details in the religion that may be regarded by other people as extremism or.. More

  • Da’wah in the light of Quran and Sunnah

    What is the best way to do Da‘wah in a society where sins, innovations and deviation from the rules of Allaah, The Almighty, are predominant, in addition to the lack of the scholars of Ahlus-Sunnah, many of whom are being fought by the authorities?.. More

  • Sinners must still encourage good and forbid evil

    I heard the Imaam in a Friday sermon say that whoever desires to advise a person should first investigate whether he himself is free from that sin or not, this is because the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, warned us against this. However, all of us commit sins, especially in this era which is full of temptations. Man tries to resist his.. More