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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…

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?

Why is the Hanafi school predominant among Muslims in Guyana

Is it a major sin to remain single as long as you don't partake in sinful, lustful acts? Or is it compulsory to marry if you are physically and financially capable?

Is it permitted to borrow money from someone doing a haram business?

Should the minbar and khutbah avoid political content

What is the ruling on giving money to someone in need if you know or strongly suspect they will use it to purchase or participate in something haram? (With relevant Qur'an/hadith…

What is the ruling on voting in an upcoming election?

There's a hadith (Sahih Muslim 7011-7012) that on the Day of Resurrection Allah will give every Muslim a Jew or a Christian as their ransom from the Fire, or cause one to enter…

If an unqualified individual was instructed by the imam that he should lead the salah (rather than an available qualified scholar) whenever the imam is absent, what injustice is…

Can a Muslim attend a Hindu school, e.g. a school in Cornelia Ida?