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  • Revealed a sworn secret

    A sister revealed to me she is having an affair with her husband's brother. The husband is in another country. It involves only kissing so far but she admitted it could go further if the opportunity comes. She swore me to secrecy but I told my husband and my best friend. Although, I trust them not to say a word I know that this is a great evil that.. More

  • Cutting relations with a female who is intent on marrying a non-Muslim

    Is it permissible, to cut relations with a relative or close family friend who is a female, who despite all warnings is intent on marrying a non-Muslim?.. More

  • Men greeting marriageable women

    1. What is the difference between Nabi and Rasul that is different between prophet and messenger? 2. Can a man say 'Al-Salamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakathu' to a woman whether she is at her home and the man is a guest or they met in a way (journey) and she is not from the Muharamat? Is saying 'Al-salamu Alaikum' by a man to a woman or the opposite.. More

  • Her father objects to her choice for a husband

    My parents want me to get married. According to my mum it should be to someone who iseducated and whoI think is suitable for me. My mum doesn't want to force me, but my dad stopped talking to me for more than a year becauseI told him thatI didn't want to marry the man heselected.I told him about the manI want to marrywho lives in Pakistan.I.. More

  • Looking at newspapers with naked women

    Is it Haram to look at newspapers with naked women? .. More

  • Swearing in Islam

    Is swearing very bad in Islam?.. More

  • Choosing pious companions

    How do I choose good Muslims friends? I see some who appeared good and pious but then they think themselves perfect, backbiting, slandering and praising themselves about their own prayers and good deeds. How can I avoid such people? Sometimes I regret being their friends... More

  • Respecting the higher level personalities

    It looks and become common practice in the society that people respect the higher level person (health, wealth & position) and in the same place ignore the lower (poor) person in all aspects. This practice has seen even in our Muslims locality. Is this not a kind of Shirk! Appreciate your comment on this issue... More

  • Broke a vow, had sexual intercourse, and is addicted to masturbation

    I have three questions: 1) will Allah forgive meifI said to my mother that I will never smoke again and if I did may Allah put me in Jahannam or Hell?2) Can I be forgiven if Ihad sexual intercourse knowingit was wrong but did it anyway just to see how it feels?3) I am addicted to masturbation and Ifeel there's no cure. I have fasted, prayed, kept.. More

  • Questions about invoking blessings, crabs etc.

    1) Is it proved by Sunnah anywhere that when we greet our relatives on Friday by shaking their hands and on Eid days when we greet them Eid Mubarak, We have to say ‘Allahumma Salli Ala Muhammadin Wa Ala Aali Muhammadin Wa Barik Wa Sallim’, i.e., Durood, or is it an innovation? 2) Is giving Khatam (reciting of Surah Fatihah, the 4 quls.. More

  • How to conceive a baby girl

    Please advise mehowto eat and pray according to the teachings of Islam to conceive a baby girl... More

  • She wants to stop masturbating

    I am 44 years old and not married. I have engaged in masturbation for a long time. My parents did not arrange for me to marry. Since my friend told me about her wedding night I have had this habit. I cannot subdue my desires. There is no one who can help me. Is this Haram? What can I do now? I have tried many times to leave this practice but failed... More

  • Telling secrets to mother

    Do you need to tell your mother all your secrets? If yes, why?.. More

  • Difficult relations with his brother

    My brother still hates me and avoids me despite all my attempts to reconcile with him. This happened many times already. He even stares at me with a terrible look. I feel always very uncomfortable with this. He prays, fasts and even goes for religious classes many times, but treats me like an enemy and a bad person. What should I do? Must I.. More

  • Islamic concepts - God-consciousness and patience

    All praises are due to Allah. May peace and blessings of Allah be upon the Prophet and his family and his companions! Define God-consciousness Describe Patience May Allah reward anybody who helps somebody as far as Islamic issues are concerned. .. More