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Putting one’s trust in Allah and taking measures
There was a discussion about the issue of putting one’s trust in Allah (tawakkul) and taking measures; the trust of some of the righteous is like that of Maryam, to whom summer fruits used to come in the winter and vice versa without her taking any measures; rather she focused completely on worship. Please advise us about that, may Allah bless you.
Praise be to Allaah.
Putting one’s trust in Allah involves two things:
(i) Depending on Allah and believing that He is the One Who causes measures to be effective; His decree comes to ... Continue Reading
Is it permissible to work in newspaper distribution in America?
I am a Muslim Arab university student in the United States. I am married and am working temporarily in the distribution centre of a local daily newspaper until I graduate and return to my country, because my family and I need the money urgently and there are few opportunities for halaal work in this country. Is it permissible to work in newspaper distribution?.
Praise be to Allaah.
Firstly:
The basic principle indicated by the evidence is that it is not permissible to help in anything that is haraam, by selling, carrying, distributing and so on, because Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“Help you one another ... Continue Reading
It is permissible to remove janaabah by means of tayammum when there is an excuse for that
Is it permissible to remove janaabah by means of tayammum?.
Praise be to Allaah.
If there is a reason for doing tayammum – such as non-availability of water, or being unable to use it because of sickness etc – then tayammum takes the place of wudoo’ and ghusl. So the person who is junub should do tayammum and pray, then ... Continue Reading
Menstruating woman and Laylat al-Qadr
What can a woman who is menstruating do on Laylat al-Qadr? ... more
How can we prepare for the arrival of Ramadan?
How can we prepare for Ramadan? What are the best deeds in this blessed month? ... more
Making use of cooking time in Ramadan
I want to know some words I can repeat during my daily duties such as when I am cooking or doing housework, because I do not want to miss out on the reward. ... more
The reason for the prohibition on pork
A Christian is asking about the reason for the prohibition on pork ... more
His mother will be angry if he does not celebrate Mother's Day
Celebrating Mother;s Day is an innovated matter which the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and his companions (may Allaah be pleased with them) did not do. ... more
The prohibition on fasting in the second half of Sha'baan
Q: Is it permissible to fast after halfway through Sha’baan? Because I heard that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) forbade fasting after halfway through Sha’baan.
A: Praise be to Allaah.
Abu Dawood (3237), al-Tirmidhi (738) and Ibn Naajah (1651) narrated ...
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 ...
Continue ReadingWhat does self-confidence mean for the Muslim?
How can a Muslim who is really lacking self-confidence become a more confident person? He has tried so many things but has yet to overcome his nervousness when talking to people. May Allah reward you with good for your effort. ... more
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
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