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The difference between singing and musical instruments, and the ruling on each
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SaveDescription of al-Buraq which the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) rode on the night of the Isra’ (Night Journey)
There is no proof that al-Buraq had two wings, and Allah knows best about that. There is no need for us to be concerned about finding out about something that the clear, sound text of the revelation has not explained to us, when knowing it is of no benefit to our faith and not knowing it will not cause us to miss out on any virtue or good deeds.SaveHow did the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) see some people being punished in Hell on the night of the Isra’ and Mi`raj?
SaveWhen the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) met his fellow prophets in Bayt al-Maqdis, he met their souls, without their bodies
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1.The sacred months are four: Rajab, Dhul-Qa`dah, Dhul-Hijjah and Muharram. 2.What appears to be the case is that reward and punishment are multiplied during the sacred months in quality, but not in quantity, because a good deed done during the sacred months is greater than a good deed done at other times that are not sacred, and a bad deed done during the sacred months is more grievous than a bad deed done at other times that are not sacred.Save
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Ruling on Celebrating Valentine’s Day
Celebrating Valentine’s Day is not permissible because it is an innovated festival and it promotes love and infatuation. For more, please see the detailed answer.
SaveThe Difference Between a Haram Relationship and Love
Correspondence and contact between men and women is one of the doors that lead to fitnah. However, it is not haram for a man or woman to like a specific person whom he or she chooses to be a spouse, and feel love for that person and want to marry them if possible.
SaveIs It Permissible to Sell Gifts and Toys?
It is permissible to sell products that people give as gifts, such as toys, flowers, cards and the like, provided that they do not involve anything prohibited. With regard to toys and teddy bears, if they are for children, there is nothing wrong with dealing in them.
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• It is not permissible for the Muslim to take part in the religious celebrations of the non-Muslims and it is not permissible for them to congratulate them.
• It is permissible for Muslims to attend celebrations of the non-Muslims on their special occasions such as marriage, recovering from sickness and return from travel on condition that it serves a legitimate Shar`i interest.
• It is not permissible for the Muslim to attend celebrations of the non-Muslims or the Muslims in which there is propagation of any false religion or ideology.
• It is not permissible for the Muslim to attend any celebration of the non-Muslims or the Muslims if it is done in the manner of a repeated festival every year or every month and so on, like birthdays and Mother’s Day.
• It is not permissible for the Muslim to attend any celebration of the non-Muslims or the Muslims that is a prohibited celebration in terms of the occasion, such as Valentine’s Day.
• It is not permissible for the Muslim to attend any celebration of the non-Muslims or the Muslims in which there is mixing with women, or music, or where forbidden food is eaten.
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