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It is not permissible to sing the national anthem even of a so-called Muslim country. We have already explained this practice in a past issue of The Majlis. The anthem as a whole…
Niyyat is of no benefit if actions are in conflict with Allah's orders. Allah Ta'ala orders His servant: "Keep a beard!". The servant responds: 'My intention is clean. I shall not…
It is a major sin to kill any animal with fire and water.
It is not permissible. The fruit remains the property of your neighbour. Deliver the fruit to him.
In Islam tax is haraam. The punishment for a tax-collector is severe. His duas are not accepted. It is not permissible to work in any capacity in the tax department.
If someone sneezes many times, one should make dua three times. After the third time, it is not incumbent.
The Mushrik Egyptians built the pyramids. It is not permissible to undertake a journey specifically to view these wasteful buildings and monuments of shirk and kufr. If a person…
When you begin the tilawat (recitation) at Surah Taubah, you s h o u l d r e c i t e T a - a w w u z (Authubillaah…) as well as Tasmiah (Bismillaah…) If you did not begin the…
Waqf becomes valid with a verbal declaration. A written document is not necessary for the validity of Waqf. However, the verbal declaration should preferably be committed to…
While we cannot say that solar-heated water is not permissible, it is advisable to abstain. It is possible that the Hadith which prohibits the use of water heated by the sun could…
The local qari displays a queer mentality. He should rather say and tell the hafiz that it is haraam at all times to wear a trousers which is below the ankles. When the hafiz…
It is permissible for men to remove hair from the chest. Any safe method may be used to remove the hair.
If the person is aware of the gheebat, then it is necessary to ask forgiveness from him. If he is unaware, then only repent (Istighfaar), and make dua for the one about whom…
It is permissible to accept contributions from even non-Muslims provided that in future Muslims will not be called on to contribute to their religious projects. If there is this…
Both are required to respond. Both should say: 'Wa alaikumus salaam'.
It is not permissible to respond with the Masnoon Salaam to such haraam corruption. Proffer naseehat to the jaahil.
Dead Sea products are not permissible. The Dead Sea region is under the constant ghadab of Allah Azza Wa Jal. The vile nation of Hadhrat Nabi Lut (alayhis salaam) was destroyed…
They with their haraam practices are guilty of breaking family ties. You are quite right for not visiting such relatives who have no care for Hijaab and who flagrantly violate the…
In a non-Muslim country, the Shariah cannot be imposed on others. One can only offer advice and admonition. Force may not be employed to impose any aspect of the Shariah on anyone…
Fisq refers to acts which are in flagrant and open violation of the Shariah, e.g. shaving the beard, wearing the trousers below the ankles, viewing television, abstaining from…
