Can the Qur’an Be Read Without Understanding?
Question If I don’t understand Arabic, is it still okay to read the Qur’an? Bottom Line Yes. Every letter earns a reward, but the Qur’an’s true power is unlocked when you re...
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Is Divorce in the Month of Safar Valid?
Question My husband divorced me during the month of Safar, but my mother-in-law says the divorce is not valid because it happened in this month and that we must pay kaffarah. Is this true? Bottom Li...
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Is the Month of Safar Considered Unlucky?
Question Some people say the month of Safar brings bad luck and that we should avoid marriage or happy occasions during it. Is Safar really considered an unlucky month in Islam? Bottom Line...
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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...
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Is 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...
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How 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 ...
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Reciting 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...
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Zakah 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. ...
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Why 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. ...
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Fasting 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...
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