Cigarettes and Islam: Is Smoking Haram?
Question Is smoking cigarettes forbidden in Islam, or is it only disliked (makruh)? Bottom Line Halal or Makruh, either way, the lungs are not happy. ...
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Special Acts of Worship in the Month of Muharram
Question Are there special acts of worship prescribed in the month of al-Muharram? Bottom Line Al-Muharram is one of Allah’s sacred months, and fasting on the day of Ashura ...
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Can We Eat Meat During the Month of Muharram?
Question My husband’s family avoids eating meat from the beginning of Muharram until the tenth, claiming it is a covenant passed down from their forefathers and must be observed. Is this practice valid in Islam? Can we eat ...
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Is It Permissible to Celebrate the Day of Ashura?
Question Is it permissible to celebrate Ashura with customs like applying kohl, cooking special foods, exchanging greetings, or mourning rituals, or fireworks? Bottom Line A...
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Is Hajj Valid for Women Without a Mahram?
Question Can a woman perform Hajj without a mahram, especially if she feels safe or travels with other women? Bottom Line A woman with no Mahram is exempted from Hajj. ...
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Is Marriage in Shawwal Disliked?
Question Is marriage in the month of Shawwal disliked, or does it bring bad luck? Bottom Line Marriage in Shawwal is not disliked. In fact, the Prophet ﷺ married and consumm...
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