Is It Halal to Hit Children to Teach the Qur’an?
Question Is it halal to beat children to teach them the Qur’an? Bottom Line Teach them, don’t beat them. Quick Answer The prophetic w...
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Is Aqiqah Compulsory or Just Sunnah?
Question Is ‘Aqiqah required? Allah has blessed me with a baby boy, and I heard that my husband should sacrifice two sheep for him. If he is in debt and cannot afford it, is he excused? Also, which takes priority:...
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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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Is Gathering on the 40th Day After Death Allowed?
Question Is it permissible to hold gatherings on the 7th or 40th day after someone’s death (Chaliswa)? And how is it to attend such gatherings? Bottom Line A 40th-day party ...
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Udhiya for Newly Married Couples Living Apart
Question What is the ruling on Udhiyah for a newly married woman who is living separately from her husband? Bottom Line One sacrifice covers the household. ...
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Can Umrah Be Delegated for a Deceased Family Member?
Question Can I appoint someone to perform `Umrah on behalf of a deceased loved one? Bottom Line Yes, delegating `Umrah is valid and a gift that benefits your loved one. ...
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Giving a Child a Non-Arabic or Western Name
Question What are the guidelines in Islam for naming a newborn child? Which names are most encouraged, and which should be avoided? Bottom Line A name is a gift for life, ma...
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Naming a Child Properly in Faith Tradition
Question What are the guidelines in Islam for naming a newborn child? Which names are most encouraged, and which should be avoided? Bottom Line Names are identity in a word,...
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Can Zakat Be Given to Wife Or it is Charity?
Question Is it permissible for a husband to give his zakah to his wife in order to pay off debts she incurred before marriage? Bottom Line Yes. A husband may give his zakah ...
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Does a Father Get Custody Without Financial Support?
Question If a divorced father refuses to provide financial support for his children, does he still have the right to take custody of them in Islam, especially if the mother remarries? Bott...
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