Bismi Llahir Rahmanir Rahim by Naielah Ackbarali The Companion Anas (Allah be pleased with him) said, “The Messenger of Allah ﷺ migrated to the city of Medina and saw the people celebrating two days of festivities. He ﷺ said, ‘What are these two days?’ The people of...
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Istikharah for Marriage
Question Assalam o Alaikum, I was doing istekhara for my marriage as the guy i love is ready to do Nikah but he is not wishing to disclose it to his family due to his mother. She will not agree as he belongs to Syed family. I did istekhara 3 days, 1st night i had a...
Lighting Fireworks on Eid
Question Salams is fireworks allowed in Islam? Just on any occasion for ex. Eid or because of a new year. Or just on any normal day for fun. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. Almighty...
What is the Islamic ruling on celebrating Halloween?
Q. What is the Islamic ruling on celebrating Halloween? A. The celebration of Halloween originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. Over time, Halloween evolved into a day of activities...
Did Mufti Rasheed Ahmad Gangohi (rah) allow celebrating birthdays?
Respected Mufti Saheb Assalamualaykum ww I pray Mufti saheb is in the best of health and imaan. I've always understood that celebrating birthdays is not allowed in islam. Someone mentioned to me that in Fatawa Rasheediyah, a question was asked regarding feeding on the...
Is there any difference in celebrating a Birthday on any other day besides the actual day of a birthday in Islam?
Q. Is there any difference in celebrating a Birthday on any other day besides the actual day of a birthday in Islam? A part of my father’s side of the family do not fully practice Islam but my father is a fully practicing Muslim. My father’s side of the family...
I wanted to know the history of Eid ul Fitr?
Question: I wanted to know the history of Eid ul Fitr? Answer: It is evident from the traditions recorded by Imam Bukhari that when the Prophet (S.A) entered Madina and saw the Jews fasting on the day of Ashura due to the fact that Allah had given deliverance to Moosa...
Can a person use fireworks to celebrate the night of Eid?
Question: Can a person use fireworks to celebrate the night of Eid? Answer: Many great scholars have spoken against the use of fireworks to celebrate the night of Eid. There is no Islamic teaching that tells us that we must celebrate the night of Eid. The only type of...
IS IT PERMISSIBLE FOR A MUSLIM TO CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY?
QUESTION: As Salaamu Alaikum, Is it permissible to celebrate Valentine’s Day, if not why? ANSWER: Wa Alaikum As Salaam, It is not permissible for Muslims to celebrate Valentine’s Day since it is a non-Muslim celebration which originated from the Roman pagans and...
CLARIFICATION OF FATIHA, TAZEEM AND MILAD
As Salaamu Alaikum QUESTION: I need clarification on two matters, a question has arise about tazeem and what are the opinions on this practice. Also the ‘Fatiha ‘ that is practiced at functions (prayers, reading etc) I believe it is done over food. Someone said the...