In the presence of my friends, sisters and teachers, I swear an oath based on a lie, whilst [at the same time] in my heart I seek forgiveness from Allaah by oft-repeating al-istighfaar - without...
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Swearing an oath based upon a lie
If someone swore an oath on a matter - knowing it to be a lie, and afterwards he said “I seek forgiveness from Allaah, and repent unto Him” - what is the ruling regarding that?
The danger of satellite channels upon the 'aqeedah
Something about which there is no doubt, is the danger emanating from satellite dishes; the worst of them being [the promotion of] shirk, magic and fortune telling.
Women doing the slaughter
Is a woman allowed to carry out the slaughter - whether that is of a bird or any other animal?
Communication between one another before marriage
What is the ruling regarding the fiancée conversing with her fiancé on the phone before marriage, with the intention of getting to know [his] thoughts and some of his manners and the like?
Facing the Qiblah whilst carrying out the slaughter
In the slaughterhouse, those who carry out the slaughter do not lie the sheep down completely facing the direction of the Qiblah, instead, they suffice with just bending its neck in the direction of...
Slaughtering in other than the direction of the Qiblah
If someone intentionally carried out the slaughter in other than the direction of the Qiblah, can that slaughter[ed meat] be eaten?
Patience in supplicating to Allaah
I haven't ever been consumed by anger, and for the past twenty years I have sought [a cure for] a need from Allaah, and [in His infinite wisdom] He hasn't cured me, yet I have not tired in...
Buying meat from a butcher who does not pray
Is it permissible or not to buy meat from a butcher who does not pray, and who deals with that which is haraam?
Does not pray, but slaughters and sells meat
Regarding the one who does not pray, and [yet] slaughters and sells meat, or the one about whom we do not know whether he prays or not - are we obliged to research or ask about him as to whether he...