Halal & Haram

The licit and forbidden according to the regulations prescribed by Divine Law, Shari`ah, in daily life to the individual, family, society and nation, including the observance of worship rituals, morals and social legislation in Islam.

Working for financial Institution like Bank/ Investment firm dealing with Riba

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Eshaykh Staff

I am a Computer Professional working with Oracle Database. Is it permissible to work as a Database administrator for a financial Instutution like a Bank or investment firm like on Wall St dealing with Riba – Interest… Continue reading →

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Prayer Request: Project music hit song

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Shaykh Senad Agic

i am working on a song with an artist and i want to know if i have the permission to make one hitsong without thinking that i am doing something wrong. Can you also pray for me that i will be successful with my projects? I really appreciate your Dua. Continue reading →

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Clapping

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Shaykh Senad Agic

Is clapping permissible? either in Hadra or not. As some say there is a hadith where the Prophet (pbuh) forbade this… Continue reading →

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Marriage to a non muslim

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Taher Siddiqui

Firstly, can a muslim women marry a non muslim man? Continue reading →

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Interfaith marriage Moslem man with Christian woman

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Ustadh Abdul Shakur Hadi

My beloved Shaykh, my question is, can we marry a Christian girl?…
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Forex (Currency)Trading is it allowed in Islam?

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Shaykh Senad Agic

I was wondering if anyone could tell me if it is permissible to trade (buy/sell) shares (stock, commodity, currency)… Continue reading →

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What to do?

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Taher Siddiqui

I married young and close to Ramadaan month. in the month of Ramadaan myself and spouse unfortunately committed error of being intimate while fasting (having intercourse). . Continue reading →