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beard and it importance

Q: What is the importance of beard in Islam? Would those facing their faces be punished for that act on doomsday? Continue reading

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Zakat money loan for building mosque

Q: Can you please let us know, if money from Zakat can be loaned for Masjid construction? Loan does not mean permanent donation, loan here means for a specific time period only. Then the money will be returned back to the Zakat handling person. Continue reading

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Wiping Over Socks in Ablution

Q: Can we wipe over the socks during ablution? Continue reading

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Fasting: Why Stop Eating 10 Minutes Before Fajr (Imsak)?

Q: Most books of fiqh seem to state that the wajib time to begin fasting is at the true dawn (when the second adhan in pronounced)….?

A: This is not a ‘requirement’ but, rather, a recommendation, for the reason you mentioned… Continue reading

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Taqleed, Following a School of Thought

“To follow”, ittib`a, simply refers to the practice of an unqualified, lay person (in a specific field of specialization) submitting to and accepting the authority of an expert in that field, without demanding proof and justification for every view, opinion or verdict. Continue reading

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