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  • I am well aware that playing the piano is haram. However an imam in our area has stated that if one was to learn the piano with the aim of seeking knowledge (as opposed to learning the piano to simply play it), then it is acceptable. This sounds really weird. Can you please either confirm or refute this statement with references.

    July 28, 2012
    I am well aware that playing the piano is haram. However an imam in our area has stated that if…
  • Changing my Fiqh Madhhab

    July 28, 2012
    I was born a Shafi’i. However due to lack of Shafi’i schools in my city, I was unable to study…
  • Credit Cards and Contracts Involving Three Parties

    July 28, 2012
    I have been told that it is prohibited to have contracts that involve three parties. Examples are insurance and credit…
  • Offering Prayers with Trousers Folded above the Ankles

    July 28, 2012
    My trousers length is always below the ankles, but while offering Salat, I always try to fold it up. Does…
  • I understand that kosher meant is halal; but, in Toronto, where I live, it would be close to naive to think that a majority of Jews actually believe in God anymore. Could I eat the meat of person who says the name of Allah, but denies the Qur’an’s authenticity? Likewise could I eat the meat of a Jew or Christian who denies the existence of God, which a great number do?

    July 28, 2012
    I understand that kosher meant is halal; but, in Toronto, where I live, it would be close to naive to…
  • Is is Important to Marry within the Family

    July 28, 2012
    My respected elders have accused me of having a false understanding of marriage in Islam and say that my teaching…
  • Is it Unlawful (Haram) to use Skin/Face-Lightening Creams?

    July 28, 2012
    I would like to know, is it haram to use skin/face-lightening creams? These creams are becoming very common, especially within…
  • Sajdah Tilawah due to Listening on Audio Recording

    July 28, 2012
    I would like to know if it is necessary to do Sajdah Tilawat if whilst listening to the Quran on…
  • My Muslim work colleagues constantly surf the net on facebook, twitter, etc, and check personal emails at work. Is this allowed? If not, what should a person do to compensate for it?

    July 28, 2012
    My Muslim work colleagues constantly surf the net on facebook, twitter, etc, and check personal emails at work. Is this…
  • Touching an iPhone or PC which has Qur’an stored on its Memory without Wudu

    July 28, 2012
    I recently downloaded the Quran application onto my iPhone and have the entire Qur'an saved both in audio and digital…
  • Car Insurance and Family Dispute

    July 28, 2012
    I currently drive my Mothers car. The main insurance policy holder for the car is my Mum. My brother and…
  • Marriage Between the Religious and Non-Religious

    July 28, 2012
    What is the position of a man who prays and marries a woman who doesn't, and a woman who wears…
  • Investing in Mutual Funds

    July 28, 2012
    Is it Permissible to Invest in Mutual Funds? ANSWER In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, A mutual…
  • Why do some Sunni Ulema – like the Deobandis – prohibit the Mawlid?

    July 28, 2012
    Why do some Sunni Ulema – like the Deobandis – prohibit the Mawlid? ANSWER In the name of Allah, Most…
  • A Question About Guests

    July 28, 2012
    My question is about guests. I would like to know what my rights are: A young relative of my husband…
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