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The Janaaza Prayer (part 2)

About Janaaza prayer and Dua' for the dead ... more

Janaaza Prayer - Prayer upon the Deceased (part 1)

The consensus of the scholars is that prayer upon the deceased is a highly recommended act. ... more

Attending the funeral of a non-Muslim relative

 

Attending the funeral of a non-Muslim relative in the church

 

 
I am a new muslim and my parents and relatives are muslim. One of my relative has dies recently and i was very close to her. I like to know if i can attend her funeral in church? I won’t say any words during prayer ...
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Etiquette of visiting graves

If I want to visit my father's grave, what should I do? What is the etiquette of visiting graveyards? Are there any things I should pay attention to? ... more

Burial of the Deceased (part 3/3)

We have already discussed in detail preparing the body of the deceased and the actual burial of the deceased. We now consider what happens after the burial. ... more

Burial of the Deceased (part 2/3)

There are 2 main methods for placing the body of the deceased into the grave:... ... more

Burial of the Deceased (part 1/3)

The Prophet (Peace and Salutations upon him) encouraged haste in burial of the deceased. This includes the entire process from ghusl to burial, but in particular it refers to carrying the body of the deceased from the Janaaza to the burial. ... more

Convert attending his brother's wedding party

 

 

Alhamdulillah, I am a convert to Islam. My family are still, however, christian. My brother is getting married and this involves a religious service in a church followed by a meal. I have told my family that I cannot partake in the religious service. I wish to know if Islam allows me ...

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Helping an old woman in her home

If an old woman has converted to Islam, is it permissible for a young Muslim man to go to her home, because he wants to help her in cleaning her home and washing her clothes, cooking and so on? Is it allowed to go to her to teach her Islam at her own home ... more

Playing with Maqasid

Ijtihad is closely associated with the aims and objectives of the Shari'ah (maqasid). When speaking about the conditions for making Ijtihad, Imam Al-Shatabi included at its forefront, "to be able to understand the goals of the Shari'ah in totality" ... more

Giving a copy of the Qur’an to a kaafir

 

Ruling on giving a copy of the Qur’an with a translation to a kaafir
 
Is it permissible to give for Da'wah to the non-Muslims a translation of the meanings of the Qur'aan which accompanies the original Arabic text as well?
 
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Zakah al-Fitr Q&A

 

All praise and thanks are due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. Peace and blessings be upon our Prophet, Muhammad, his family and all his Companions. The following is a clarification of the rulings concerning Zakah al-Fitr, this great symbol of Islam, for Muslims residing in Britain and ...
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