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Hayya alaa Khayr-il-amal in Athaan
Is it not bidah that 1. We perform Haj under a roof while Prophet offered it under open sky. 2. In Prophet's time the Fajr athan had 'Hayya Alaa Khairil Amal' which Umar (ra) substituted with 'As-salato Khairumminan Nawm'. (Muslim, Vol. 1, pg 48) 3. In Ramadan we perform Tarawih in congregation while the Prophet didn't. 4. Our mosques have minars &.. More
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Celebrating ‘Teacher's Day’
I sent today a question but I didn't receive a confirmation e-mail so I'll send it again. I am a parent of a child at an Islamic school in the USA. I found out that every March the public schools celebrate a "Teacher appreciation week". The Islamic school does that also to appreciate the teachers. During this week, the students give teachers cards,.. More
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Lighting up houses when the call to the Maghrib prayer is made
In our country, Bangladesh it has become a tradition to light up the house when the Maghrib Athaan is being pronounced. Many says that it is Hindu tradition and as a Muslim we must refrain from such act. What does Islam say in this matter? .. More
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Praising the Prophet on his birthday
I have a very important question to ask. I have read all your Fataawa about the innovators and celebrating the birthday of thelast messenger Prophet Muhammad, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, so please do not refer me to any more Fataawa. Just answer my question straight. I am 17-years old, Sunni Muslim. I read Namaz behind an Imaam,.. More
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The 'Mawlid Sherif' peom
I live in Bulgaria and it is very common here /also in Turkey/ people to read a Qasida /poem/ at holy nights and days or when someone dies. It's named Mawlid Sharif and written by Sulaiman Dede. It is written in old Turkish. That poem is about the Prophet's life, about his birth and death, it is a Du'a to Allaah. So, I want to ask you have you.. More
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Fasting the first of Rajab
Is fasting on the 1st of Rajab encouraged based on the practice of the Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam?.. More
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Observing the Prophet's birthday
I read your article about birthday of Prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam. I know this is people doing many ways which are not good at all to do. But some Imaams only celebrate in Masjid with some poems and lecture about life of Prophet. Is this is also not good? .. More
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Practice of 'Higala' in Gulf countries
I was wondering if it is acceptable to participate in the annual celebration called "higala" or "Karaango" which is celebrated in many Gulf countries. This celebration is held on the same day during Sha'baan each year before Ramadhaan. Children receive bags of candy, dress nicely, and women hold "higala" get-togethers for the children.. More
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Celebrating the death of a Wali
I have a friend whose family performs a celebration every year to commemorate the life of a Wali who used to be highly respected by their previous generations in Pakistan. Although he passed away decades ago, the family gather people in a mosque, and talk about the Wali and pray for him. Is this right? Or is it shirk?.. More
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Celebrating Kandoori
What is Kandoori? Is it an Arabic Word? If a person invite me for a kandoori without mentioning any recital or anybody’s birthday, can I go for the kandoori only to have meal?.. More
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Celebrating Prophet's birth month
I have a question regarding this month of Rabi-ul-Awwal, as this month our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) was born and died. In our locality its religious custom that after night prayer, in all mosques there is reciting of Qur'an the whole night till Fajr time. They recite on loud speakers. What should we do when.. More
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Celebrating Prophet's Birthday Is an Innovation
What is the fatwa on reciting Mawleed un Nabhi on day of meelad un Nabi Prophet Muhammad?
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Performing songs and reciting poems on the Prophet's birthday
As everybody knows that reciting 'Moulood' (reciting some Arabic script on so called Prophet Mohamed birthday) is an 'Bid'ah' innovation. Can we pray behind the people who practices Bid'ah... More
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The direction for moving a spoon while cooking
I have been told by one religious group that while cooking food, we should move spoon in anti-clock wise direction, since we do Tawaf of Kaaba in that direction. They say it is Sunna. Is it true? They also say that we should wear wrist watch on right hand and not on the left hand. Kindly advice. .. More
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Acts of Bid'ah
Is rotating the meat or money around one's head seven times and giving it in charity or feeding Bid'ah?.. More
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