Using dishes that may have been formerly used to cook pork

Can we use dishes that non-Muslims had formerly used to cook pork or other unlawfully slaughtered meat or used to eat such meat from? I ask in reference to the hadith about the dishes of the people of the Book: "Do not eat from them unless you do not find anything else to eat from. In that case, wash them and eat from them.”
 

Answered by Sheikh Salman al-Oadah This is an authentic hadîth related in Sahîh al-Bukhârî and Sahîh Muslim. Abû Tha`labah al-Khushanî said to Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him): "We come from a land populated by the People of the ... Continue Reading

Enjoy Your Life

This is an exquisite collection of incidents from the life of the Prophet (S), stories from our Islamic Heritage, and thought-provoking anecdotes from the life of the author. The aim of the book is to train the reader to enjoy living his life by practicing various self-development and inter-personal skills. What is so compelling and inspiring about this book is that, in order to highlight the benefit of using social skills, the author draws from the lives of the Prophet (S) and his Companions. ... more

Speak Good or Remain Silent

One of the best virtues in Islam is to be highly aware of speaking outcome; In essence, a tongue might be a cause to go to Paradise or Hellfire. Discover this issue in this article and take it seriously. ... more

Rule of the neglector of prayer

In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful

All Praise is due to Allah. We praise Him, seek help from Him, ask forgiveness from Him and repent to Him; and we seek refuge in Him from our own evils and our own bad deeds. Verily, who is guided by Allah is indeed guided; and who has been ...

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The Story of Prophet Saleh

The way God chose to speak to the people of Thamud was through the story of a camel! ... more

Practical Hajj Tips and Hacks

Practical tips especially for those going to Hajj for the firt time.

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The Glory of Two Words

The Glory of Two Words
Praise due to Allah the Almighty, Blessings and Peace of Allah the Almighty be upon the Prophet Muhammad, His Family and His Companions. There are two words in Islam which have great glory that should ... more

Music

The idea that music is a powerful medium to communicate values and social messages is merely an emotional and unscholarly view. ... more

The Levels of Tawakkul: Trust and Reliance on Allah

{If Allah helps you, none can overcome you; and if He forsakes you, who is there after Him that can help you? And in Allah (Alone) let believers put their trust.} [Al-’Imran 3:160] ... more

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