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When hunting meat such as deer, one has to say Bismillah, Allahu Akbar just before shooting — and if the shooter is a non-Muslim, such as a Jew or Christian, the meat is…

Many Muslims are decorating their stores nationwide for the Christmas season, including halal food outlets, during a period of major sales and discounts — what should be said to…

Can Muslims fly a kite today (on a non-Muslim holiday)?

Is it compulsory to make ghusl on a Friday?

Is it permissible to eat food from a Muslim-owned business that sells alcohol? What if the business recently started selling alcoholic drinks alongside its food?

What ahadith or Prophetic traditions allow a ta'weez containing Qur'an? I ask because most people I know who wear one for protection end up placing their faith and tawakkul in the…

What ahadith or prophetic traditions allow taweez that contain Qur'an, given that many people place their faith and tawakkul in the taweez itself rather than in Allah?

What is the ruling on using taweez of this kind?

It's known that older people may pray sitting due to health concerns from age — what is the ruling for a younger person with an injury or medical condition making it difficult or…

Is there any significance to tying red strings on oneself or one's belongings? I've been seeing it a lot lately.

Is it permissible to plant a tree on behalf of a non-Muslim relative who has passed on?

The meaning behind wiping the face after dua