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Fasting the 27th of Rajab (Laylat al-Isra wal-Mi`raj) – حكم صيام يوم 27 من شهر رجب؟

ما حكم صيام يوم السابع والعشرين من شهر رجب؟
What is the ruling on fasting the day of 27th of Rajab? Continue reading

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discharge during the fast

This month my period is late. Today I found a brownish secretion (very little) during the fasting hours. Continue reading

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cupping and blood transfusions while fasting

What is the ruling on cupping and blood transfusions while fasting? Continue reading

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using nose drops while fasting

I suffer from severe allergic rhinitis and have been using nose drops f Continue reading

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insulin injections during fasting hours

Is it permissible to take [insulin injection]during the final half hour of the fast? Continue reading

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rinsing the nose and mouth while fasting

What is the ruling for rinsing the nose and mouth while fasting? Continue reading

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smoking while fasting

What is the ruling for smoking while fasting? Continue reading

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Art in Islam

Does Islam object to art? Continue reading

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Depicting prophets and messengers in movies

What is the ruling on depicting the prophets and messengers (peace be upon them) in movies and TV shows? Continue reading

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Expensive marriage

Can the groom’s family insist on an expensive wedding gifts? Continue reading

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