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  • Exposing others' sins impermissible

    My friend has done something bad in her past. She regrets it, and when she told me about it she made me swear by Allaah that I would not tell anyone, but people at the masjid are suspicious. They keep asking me about her and whether she has done that something. If i say, "I do not know," then that would be a lie, because I do know. If i say, "No," then.. More

  • Allaah may inspire person who supplicates him with solution to his problems

    Assalaamu alaykum. I have two questions that I would like to ask you: 1) How can you explain to a person what Allaah is telling you to do? For example, I am supplicating Allaah to tell me what to do with a conflict that I am facing (I am not making Istikhaarah [prayer of consultation]). After supplicating, something in my mind tells me what to do.. More

  • Supplication for children

    Assalaamu alaykum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuhu. Kindly let me know whether the following supplication is authentic or fabricated via my e-mail ID. "Allaahumma baarik lee fee awlaadi, wa laa tadhurruhum, wa waffiqqhum li thaa'athik, wa arzuqni birrahum."(O Allah bless us through our children, and keep them out of Danger, and help them to obey you,.. More

  • Intention determines permissibility of statements

    Assalaamu alaykum. What is the ruling on making generalized statements such as, “I dislike running,” or, “I love meat.” I am asking because running can be from the Sunnah and meat can be pork. .. More

  • Lying about age to secure job to repay debts

    Assalaamu alaykum. There is this job online where you get paid money to test websites, but you have to be 18 years old to be able to test them, and I am only 16. If I lie about my age and start doing these tests, does that make the money that I would earn haram? The reason I want to do this job is because my family owes a 30,000 dollor debt and I was.. More

  • Difference between major and minor sins

    Assalaamu alaykum. What are the major and minor sins? .. More

  • Nodding to show approval is not prohibited

    Assalaamu alaykum. Hello, while I was on the internet, I read that some people were saying that nodding is haram because some people say that it is like bowing. I want to know the truth about this as I was watching a video and nodded in agreement with the person speaking. What do you say about this? .. More

  • How to praise Allaah before supplication

    Assalaamu alaykum! Your last answer to my Question No. 2600667 is not fully satisfying. Please read the following and clarify me it for me. I have a small doubt regarding supplication. You know, it is said that after every obligatory prayer, if we supplicate Allaah, The Exalted, concerning our individual problems, it will be granted/accepted. As for.. More

  • Asking useless questions

    Is it true that Allaah gave Idrees, may Allaah exalt his mention, food from Paradise? And Why? .. More

  • Asking useless questions

    Is it true that Allaah appointed a crow for Ilyaas, may Allaah exalt his mention, to get bread for him. .. More

  • Specializing in more than one branch of knowledge

    Assalaamu alaykum. I heard that it is really hard to specialize in more that one subject for scholars. Is that true or can a scholar be a specialist in more than one field? Also, what advice can you give to someone who wants to become a student of knowledge? .. More

  • Severing ties with parents because of depression

    What is the ruling on avoiding having a relationship with one's parents due to depression? Keep in mind that there are other siblings who take care of the parents. .. More

  • Backbiting Muslims in front of non-Muslims

    What is the ruling of those who backbite, speak ill of, or make fun of Muslims in front of non-Muslims? Are they considered from those who fight against Muslims in alliance with non-Muslims? .. More

  • Exam proctor gave students correct answers

    Assalaamu alaykum. Please help me with the following question. May Allaah bless u, ameen. I did a security course several months back in order to get a security badge. At the time, I was receiving a weekly allowance from the government until I would get a job, (I still am) and the course was paid for by benefits, not the benefits that they give me as.. More

  • Indirect unintentional help to commit sin is of no consequence

    Assalaamu alaykum dear Sir. Is it halal to sell tailoring materials when I am sure that many of those who buy them will use my products for the following: 1. To stitch shirts for men (which I think is halal), 2. To stitch normal garments and abayas for women (which I also think is halal), 3. To stitch churidars (a dress usually worn by non-Muslims.. More