02 Jun Is Music allowed in Islam?
Can you please tell me if music is allowed in Islam? And explain to me why and where it is said? So many people tell me it is said in a Hadith that music is forbidden, but as you've stressed, the Qur'an is a more...
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02 Jun Addendum to Opinion on Music
Do you believe that your views regarding music are reconcilable with any of the imams of the four schools of law? I mention them in particular because arguments that differ with their opinions are typically predicated on a (conveniently) small selection of the hadiths that...
04 Jun What is the verdict on eyebrow threading?
what's the verdict on eyebrow threading or anything of that nature?...
04 Jun Why Drinking is Haram
I grew up with a Muslim BFF who always said that drinking wasn't allowed for Muslims but when I went to uni I noticed that some of my new Muslim friends didn't think it was a big deal and would show up at the pub...
04 Jun Why Drinking is Haram, pt 2
'salam' to you...
04 Jun What are your thoughts on dating?
What are your thoughts on dating? In today's society the age of getting married is 23+. How should one control his sexual desires and maintain his deen?...
04 Jun What does Islam say on evolution? Is it strictly creationism?
What does Islam say on evolution? Is it strictly creationism?...
04 Jun What does Islam say about evolution?
What does Islam say on evolution? Is it strictly creationism?...
04 Jun I’m a girl. Highschool. Temptation. Boys. I may be in too deep. I don’t know. Help?
I'm a girl. high school. temptation. boys. i may be in too deep. i don't know. help?...
04 Jun My Relationship with my family is very strained, what can I do?
Salaam. My relationship with my family is very strained. No matter what I do, my parents always see me in a negative light. My older sister is very manipulative and always gets her way, so I get into a lot of trouble. I tried everything:...
04 Jun Why is sex outside of marriage wrong in Islam?
I have a question that has been puzzling me for quite some time now. But first, your tumblr name is the most original thing i've seen in a while. honestly, i will be telling all my arabic friends about it tomorrow. so the question, is...
04 Jun Is it haram for a Muslim woman to work?
Is it haram for a Muslim woman to work?...
05 Jun Is Birth Control and Abortion allowed in Islam?
Salam guys, you people are doing a wonderful job with the blog, it’s AMAZING. I just had a little question or a misconception… whatever… but is birth control and Abortion allowed in islam? It’s been bothering me for a while. :/...
05 Jun Are Tattooes Permissible?
heii, salam. can u shared about tattoo? i mean is that haram? and why? can u also put the surah or any kind of hadist about tattoo in islam?...
05 Jun Help Learning Arabic
Selam Osama, I want to learn Arabic but you make it sound very hard...
05 Jun Discussing the length of a man’s pants
As-Salam alaiykum my brother in Islam, why don't your wear your pants properly? The Sunnah of The Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi wa Salaam) instructs us to do this, and you do not....
05 Jun Pure Men for Pure Women and vice versa, what does ‘Pure’ mean, is it only virginity?
S/a. There is a verse that says pure men are for pure women and vice versa. What does pure mean? Does it only concern virginity? Because one may be so and at the same time he may have done other sinful actions with women. I'm...
05 Jun Scholars say I cannot study The Qur’an myself, is this true?
Many scholars say that I'm not supposed to study the Quran myself and should consult selected knowledgeable fews and not to mess with things I am not likely to understand. I find this insulting. I am not a scholar, I don't agree with many scholars,...
05 Jun Brother lives far away, he’s straying, what can I do?
My brother lives away from home since he does internships in California and goes to uni away from home. As a consequence has adopted a very unislamic way of life (drinking, zinah) and I fear he has completely renounced it. This difference has caused us...
05 Jun I’m a woman, can I move away from home after I graduate?
I'm a woman and would like to move away after I graduate but at the end of the day, my parents won't allow it because of the living without a non-mahram issue. I tried to find some kind of evidence but I can't. Is it...
05 Jun Is Nail Polish Permissible?
Salam, your blog mashAllah has taught me a lot. I've always heard that wearing nail polish whilst praying is haram? Is this true? JazakAllah for reading my question. :) May Allah bless you inshAllah....
05 Jun Halal Meat in the West
AOA. Some of my Muslim friends say that the only thing they can eat at restaurants is fish/vegetarian dishes, and they'll get a fish sandwich at McD's, eg, and other Muslim friends will say they can eat meat at restaurants and might get a BigMac...
05 Jun Parents won’t let me marry outside my culture, even though we are both Muslim, help!
I'm sick and tired of my parents being so racist all the time. As if Pakistani's are above everyone else. This girl is beautiful, religious, and straight up wifey material. They have no reason to turn her away but I'm sure they will. I want...
07 Jul How can someone study Islam by themselves?
Assalamu Aleykum. I am studying engineering, but I'd like to study Islam aswell. Since I don't have time nor money to take another major, I've decided to study about Islam by myself. I've downloaded a lot of books, but I don't know where to start....
07 Jul What is your view of Drug Use among Muslims?
Assalamualiakum. First off, I would like to commend you on your Dawah. May Allah bless you. Also, what is your view of drug use in the Muslim community? By this, I mean drugs such as marijuana, and such as prescription drugs that make you fall...
07 Jul Can Muslims donate blood and organs?
Salam. Is it allowed to donate blood or organs. Also, is it allowed to donate organs for transplant to another human when you die? Many thanks...
07 Jul I’m not Muslim, why can’t I hug my friend who wears hijab?
hello or assalama. ok i have a question. i am not muslim but this girl in my class is. shes so beautiful but when i asked her why she covered up she says her religion told her 2 do that but i dont...
07 Jul We talk about same sex marriage in school, I’m not sure what to say, help?
Assalamu Alaikum Osama. I am in a catholic school and my religion teacher is a priest. but then most of the students are athiests/non religious. we will be discussing the topic of same sex marriage and i dont know what to say. im scared. i...
07 Jul Can you recommend schools with good Islamic Studies Programs?
As-salam `alaykom. Can you recommend some schools with good Islamic Studies grad programs? Any advice would be much appreciated! Also, have you read Dr. Khaled Abu Al-Fadl's book A Conference of the Books? Would love to see some sort of book reviews on here...
07 Jul I have a HS event where I have to hold a guy’s arm, my mom doesn’t like it. What do I do?
i have a high school coronation, and it requires me to put my arm on the inside of the guy's elbow. but my mom's freaking out and says i can't, but if i don't it'll look extremely awkward just standing side by side. how can...
07 Jul Can Muslims eat Kosher food?
Can Muslims eat Kosher foods as well? Or not? Thank you....
07 Jul How do you learn about Islam, I’m actually scared. I don’t want to be jealous
Assalam-o-alikum. Firstly, you're awesome, MashAllah. I just found your blog and it's so helpful. I will go through it at a later time properly. Now, I have two questions:1. There is so much emphasis on learning about one's religion that it's overwhelming and I'm actually...
07 Jul Can I Bellydance in private? I’m Egyptian, I can’t help it.
Is it haraam for women to bellydance in a private area? Just to stay fit because I love doing it and honestly I'm Egyptian, I can't help it haha....
07 Jul Is it Haram to Shave your beard?
is it haram to shave?...
07 Jul I hurt my knee, how do I pray?
aasalaamalaikum. I had a knee surgery that makes it so I cannot sit back on my heels with my knees folded under me. How can I pray? I have tried to be able to sit in the normal position but it causes much pain. :(...
07 Jul Women’s Last Names (after marriage) in Islam
Salam:) apparently women aren't allowed to change their surnames to their husbands when they get married, because they're supposed to keep their father's surname. I wanted to know whether this was true?...
07 Jul Trouble Waking for Fajr, suggestions?
Assalamu alaikoum. i hope you're doing fine in sha Allah. i just wanted to know if you could give some "advice" to young people who struggle waking up for Fajr. i have to admit that, as a college student, i find it difficult even if...
07 Jul Praying While Traveling
Asalamualaikum brother, first of all I want to say I love your tumblr, Alhamdulillah for you! I have a question, I am going on a trip out of the country soon and I want to know about prayer. How do I pray, when do I...
07 Jul Can married couples kiss in public? What limits are there?
This is probably a stupid question, but I heard an argument today about married Muslim couples and PDA. People were saying that it needs to stop at hand-holding...