How to perform Salatul Janaza

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The Islamic Funeral prayer Salatul Janaza is performed in congregation to seek pardon for the deceased and all dead Muslims. It is Fard al Kifaya, ...

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Leadership has limits

The limits of leadership There are plenty of verses in the Quran about leadership and the importance of the leader in the community.  At the ...

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When can I shorten and combine prayers while travelling?

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How many miles do you have to travel to be a traveller? Scholars take the view that when you travel the distance of approximately 55-60 ...

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The 3 steps to unblock issues in your life

Today I want to share with you my reflection on how to open a locked gate, without a locksmith! We just have to follow the ...

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Can a woman travel without a mahram? Can women go for Hajj unaccompanied by a mahram?

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The prohibition on travelling the distance of 3 days unaccompanied The majority of narrations state and confirm that it is not permissible for a woman ...

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Is it haram to draw people or hang photos?

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The hadith on pictures وعن عائشة رضي الله عنها قالت‏:‏ قدم رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم من سفر وقد سترت سهوة لى بقرام فيه ...

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Is Halloween haram?

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Halloween is not a religious festival Halloween is not a religious festival, though it appears to have its origins in pagan and later Christian traditions. ...

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Can Muslims celebrate Christmas?

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Though Muslims definitely believe in the Prophet Eesa (peace be on him), we don’t know the exact day of his birth and we don’t celebrate ...

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Is it permissible to celebrate birthdays?

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Is it haram to celebrate birthdays? Birthday parties are not haram in themselves. There is nothing haram about celebrating the day someone was born, as ...

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What’s your poison? The 7 intoxicants of the soul

The physical intoxicant Allah Almighty prohibited alcohol gradually over four stages. In Surat al Maidah, He said: يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا إِنَّمَا الْخَمْرُ وَالْمَيْسِرُ وَالْأَنصَابُ ...

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