Is Marriage in the Month of Safar Allowed?
Question Can a Muslim get married in the month of Safar, or is there any basis in Islam that Safar is unlucky and marriage should be avoided? Bottom Line Yes, marriage in an...
View DetailsIs Praying in Non-Muslim Places Allowed?
Question Is it permissible to pray in non-Muslim places? Sometimes I’m outside or at a friend’s house who isn’t Muslim, is it okay to pray there? Bottom Line The whole earth is a pray...
View DetailsHow to Recognize the Symptoms of the Evil Eye
Question How can I know if someone is afflicted by the evil eye? What are the signs, and how can one distinguish them from normal sickness or stress? Bottom Line Al-‘ayn is ...
View DetailsReciting Surah Fatiha Over Food in Gatherings
Question Is it Sunnah to recite Surah al-Fātiha over food? Bottom Line The Sunnah is to say Bismillah before eating and Alhamdulillah after, not to recite al-Fātiha over foo...
View DetailsHow to Perform Ruqyah on Yourself Safely
Question What are the virtues of a Muslim reciting ruqyah for himself? What is the evidence for that? What should he say when he recites ruqyah for himself? Bottom Line Doin...
View DetailsZakah on Gold and Silver Jewelry for Women
Question Is Zakat due on gold jewelry that is worn for personal use? Bottom Line Yes, gold doesn’t escape Zakat just because it’s shiny on your wrist. ...
View DetailsWhy Ashura Day Is Important and Remembered
Question Ashura Day: What makes it important and truly meaningful? Bottom Line ʿĀshūrāʾ is gratitude in action, fasting to remember Allah’s mercy and victory. ...
View DetailsFasting on the 9th and 10th Days of Ashura
Question What is the proper way to fast the ninth and tenth of ʿĀshūrāʾ? Bottom Line Make it a duet: 9th + 10th. Missed the 9th? Do 10th + 11th. At the very least, catch the...
View DetailsCan Marriage Be Held During the Month of Muharram?
Question Some people say that getting married in Muharram brings bad luck or is haram. Is there any truth to this? Bottom Line Marriage in Muharram is permissible and blessed. Islam d...
View DetailsSpecial 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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