The Fatwas

Backing out of an engagement

Question:What is the significance of two people reading Sûrah al-Fâtihah after making a vow to marry each other? Are those…

11 years ago

Can We Celebrate Hijrah?

Question: Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. Why don’t Muslims pay much heed to celebrating the occasion of Hijrah as the Christians…

11 years ago

Tips to Maximize Hajj Benefits

Question:     As-salamu `alaykum. I am planning to perform Hajj this year. I want to know about the proper etiquettes…

12 years ago

Meaning of Quran 7:151

QuestionAssalamu Alaikum, In the Quran, the verse 6:151 starts with Say, "Come, I will recite what your Lord has prohibited…

12 years ago

How many times should he call a non-Muslim to Islam?

For up to many times should we conduct Islamic lectures to a group of non-muslims who seems not interested to…

12 years ago

Vow in Ashura

Question: We are some Sunni students in a university (Iran). We receive vows in the days of Ashura and death…

12 years ago

Are Raped Women Punished in Islam?

Question: Dear respected scholars,My question is simply about raped women. I know that Islam doesn't punish a raped woman because…

12 years ago

A Question about Dressing of Women in Absence of Men

1. I am from a gulf country, it is a tradition here that women wear short sleeve((very short sleeve, known…

13 years ago

Whose Approval is Must in Marriage?

Please advise me about marriage in Islam? Marriage needs whose approval except bride & groom? (more…)

13 years ago

Some Questions About Zakaat

Question: 1) Can zakat be used for the purpose of secular studies. if the students or parents of the students…

13 years ago