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Islamic Occasions and Moonsighting

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We recite Yaaseen in group form in the Musjid.

The Yaseen khatam in the Musjid as mentioned by you is bid'ah. Serving milk after the khatam aggravates the bid'ah. It is not permissible to participate in this bid'ah practice.

The Majlis Vol 25 No 10, p.3

I follow The Majlis.

Regarding the moon issue, follow the Ulama whom your husband follows. Have Eid with them.

The Majlis Vol 25 No 12, p.4

Is hand-shaking on Eid day Sunnat?

Musaafahah (hand-shaking) specifically because it is Eid Day is bid'ah. Refrain from it. If it is your usual practice to make musaafahah with family members on other days as well,…

The Majlis Vol 25 No 12, p.5

Is it permissible to bake/ cook for Diwali?

Diwali is a festival of shirk and kufr. Assisting in such a haraam festival is not permissible. Baking /cooking anything for this festival is therefore not permissible. The Qur'aan…

The Majlis Vol 26 No 02, p.4

Why is meelaad not permissible?

Regarding the bid'ah of Moulood, we have published several books explaining this practice in detail. Check our website. You will find the full explanation.

The Majlis Vol 26 No 10, p.6