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Can wife complete Umrah if husband dies in Medina
Q: If the husband dies in Madinah, can the wife proceed to Makkah to complete her Umrah? A: In this case she is allowed to
Istighfaar for whole ummah
Q: Can a person make istigfaar on behalf of the ummah or an individual? A: It is permissible to make istighfaar on behalf of the
Mercy killing of animals
Q: Can an animal that is very ill with no hope of recovery be killed? A: It is permissible to kill an animal that is
Mercy killing of animals
Q: Can an animal that is very ill with no hope of recovery be killed? A: It is permissible to kill an animal that is
Cryptocurreny Trading
Q: Is online trading of Bitcoin, Onecoin and other cryptocurrencies halal? A: Trading in Bitcoin currency or crypto currency is permissible. This has become a
Itikaaf in Non Waqf
Q: Can musallees sit in Itikaaf in a musjid if it’s not waqf? And if they do sit not knowing it’s waqf,what then? A: I’tikaaf
Closing a Masjid
Q: Under what conditions can a musjid be shut down or closed? A: A musjid may not be shut down or closed under any circumstances.
Dogs as Pets
Q: Is it permissible for Muslims to keep dogs as pets? A: Not as pets. It is permissible to keep a dog for security purposes
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Use of a razor blade for ladies
Q: Is a woman allowed to use a razor to shave pubic hair? A: A woman is allowed to use a razor to shave hair under
Divorced after home contribution; Who is entitled?
Q: If a man purchases a house and his wife assists him with half the capital. He registers the house under his name and pays
Calculating menstrual cycles for past Qadha Salaah
Q: Since I became baaligh I have not read any salah. Now I want to make Qadha but I do not have the first 8 months
Multiple Qadhaa Salaah at once
Q: Can I read more than one qadhaa of one particular salaah at one time such as three qadhaa of Fajr or four qadhaa of zuhr