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Is it right to say “ya gaus al madad”or “ya Ali madad” etc.? Can we call them in the “gaib”With the intention that he will give us with Allah’s blessings.Is this Right please give your answer is important for because A lot of “Aalim” say this is right, with that intense. Answer: Ref. No. 1205/42-504… read more »
Is it permissible seeking help from ghairullah? Seeking help from anyone other than Allaah shirk? in the ayah of iyyaka na’budu wa iyyaka nastaeen what indicate isti’anah? Answer: Ref. No. 1329/42-704 There is nothing wrong seeking help from one another in worldly things, as the world system cannot function without it. However, the things which… read more »
I get to know from a mufti of Bangladesh that the name of abul ‘ala maudodi is shirk, is it true??? Answer: Ref. No. 41/1025 In the name of Allah the most gracious the most merciful The answer to your question is as follows: The word ‘abu’ means ‘father’ and also ‘possessor’. In names the… read more »
Q. If a person tells another that he or she is lucky, is this shirk or Islamically correct? Also the phrase unfortunate, such as in the sentence, ‘the person was unfortunate to have bought the shirt before the sale.’ Is using the word unfortunate shirk? What about if someone tells you best of luck, is… read more »
Q. Is it permissible to make shrines and domes over the graves of saints and visit these places for barakah, eg there is ashrine in Ajmer in india, so is it permissible to make such structures? A. It is not permissible to make shrines and domes over the graves. These are prohibited in Islam. It… read more »
Q. Is it true to say that Islam was spread by the sword? What was the purpose of fighting so many battles especially during the caliphate of Umar (radiallahu anhu)? A. No, it is not true to say that Islam was spread by the sword. A look into the history of Islam reveals that shirk/kufr… read more »
Question: If a marriage is to be performed between a Muslim man and a Christian woman, is this permissible. And if so what criteria must be met. Advise accordingly Jazak’Allah. Answer: Salaams, This will be permissible if the woman is a believer in One God and she does not believe in the trinity or holds… read more »
Q. My name is Zartashia Hussain. I am 30 years old. Recently I have come to know from one of the islamic websites that Zartasht was a jamat of mushrikeen. As my name resembles a lot with the word Zartasht, though not exactly the same but seems very close to it, I am much worried… read more »
QUESTION: As Salaamu Wa Alaikum, Will a believer be forgiven for committing suicide in the month of Ramadan as this is considered to be a month when Allah is most forgiving? ANSWER: Wa Alaikum As Salaam, The Holy Quran states, ‘Certainly Allah does not forgive that Shirk be committed with Him, but He forgives whatever… read more »
QUESTION: As Slaamu Alaikum, A very good friend of mine who is now a revert needed some guidance. Her brother is getting married and the ceremony is in a church. Will she be allowed to attend or is this strictly haraam? Jazak Allah Khair. ANSWER: Wa Alaikum As Salaam, Many Un Islamic practices take place… read more »