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  • Swearing in Islam

    Is swearing very bad in Islam?.. More

  • Choosing pious companions

    How do I choose good Muslims friends? I see some who appeared good and pious but then they think themselves perfect, backbiting, slandering and praising themselves about their own prayers and good deeds. How can I avoid such people? Sometimes I regret being their friends... More

  • Respecting the higher level personalities

    It looks and become common practice in the society that people respect the higher level person (health, wealth & position) and in the same place ignore the lower (poor) person in all aspects. This practice has seen even in our Muslims locality. Is this not a kind of Shirk! Appreciate your comment on this issue... More

  • Broke a vow, had sexual intercourse, and is addicted to masturbation

    I have three questions: 1) will Allah forgive meifI said to my mother that I will never smoke again and if I did may Allah put me in Jahannam or Hell?2) Can I be forgiven if Ihad sexual intercourse knowingit was wrong but did it anyway just to see how it feels?3) I am addicted to masturbation and Ifeel there's no cure. I have fasted, prayed, kept.. More

  • Questions about invoking blessings, crabs etc.

    1) Is it proved by Sunnah anywhere that when we greet our relatives on Friday by shaking their hands and on Eid days when we greet them Eid Mubarak, We have to say ‘Allahumma Salli Ala Muhammadin Wa Ala Aali Muhammadin Wa Barik Wa Sallim’, i.e., Durood, or is it an innovation? 2) Is giving Khatam (reciting of Surah Fatihah, the 4 quls.. More

  • How to conceive a baby girl

    Please advise mehowto eat and pray according to the teachings of Islam to conceive a baby girl... More

  • She wants to stop masturbating

    I am 44 years old and not married. I have engaged in masturbation for a long time. My parents did not arrange for me to marry. Since my friend told me about her wedding night I have had this habit. I cannot subdue my desires. There is no one who can help me. Is this Haram? What can I do now? I have tried many times to leave this practice but failed... More

  • Telling secrets to mother

    Do you need to tell your mother all your secrets? If yes, why?.. More

  • Difficult relations with his brother

    My brother still hates me and avoids me despite all my attempts to reconcile with him. This happened many times already. He even stares at me with a terrible look. I feel always very uncomfortable with this. He prays, fasts and even goes for religious classes many times, but treats me like an enemy and a bad person. What should I do? Must I.. More

  • Islamic concepts - God-consciousness and patience

    All praises are due to Allah. May peace and blessings of Allah be upon the Prophet and his family and his companions! Define God-consciousness Describe Patience May Allah reward anybody who helps somebody as far as Islamic issues are concerned. .. More

  • Wife feels unappreciated by husband who says little except criticism

    Since moving from a Western country to this one 12 years ago, I embraced Islam. I have learned to be satisfied with the simplest of things. I accept that what happens in my fate, but after 12 years of marriage I wonder how long I will have bear my husband seldom talking to me except to criticize me. My husband is a good Muslim in the sense he.. More

  • Best ways to glorify Allah (Tasbeeh)

    What is a good ritual to glorify Allah (Tasbeeh) during the day? I like to keep on mentioning Allah all through the day, even while cooking, working in the house, driving and so on. .. More

  • Bowing to a ruler

    What is the ruling of a "Muslim" ruler that makes some of his Muslim subjects bow to him as a sign of allegiance? Is he still considered Muslim?.. More

  • Masturbating while marriage is delayed

    I am young boy of 24 years old. My marriagehas been delayeddue to some reasons. But I have too much sexual desire. Torelieve these desiresI am masturbating while imagining a beautiful girl. If I did not do soI fearthe strength of these sexual desires could lead to Zina or other bad things. I heard that Sheikh Yousef Qaradawi permitted.. More

  • Needs help with questions about Islam

    I'm a 20 year-old Pakistani girl of a Muslim family.I just recently realised that I am not a true Muslim and Iwant to be. The problem arises whenI ask questionsabout my religion and howto beon the right pathI get different answers. I'm just so confused.I don't know whom to consult and how toclear my doubts. Iwent through your website and think.. More