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Faiths & Beliefs Feb 08, 2026 1 min

Is Role-Playing as an Otherpaw Allowed in Islam ?

If “Otherpaw” is only for fun or role-play, and not a belief, then it is not disbelief.Still, it is better to avoid such games, because they can slowly lead to...

Faiths & Beliefs Jan 30, 2026 1 min

Is Shab-e-Baraat Proven in Hadith?

Some hadees mention the virtue of Shab-e-Bara’at, but most of them are weak (da‘if). Because of this, scholars say general worship is allowed, but no special wo...

Faiths & Beliefs Jan 28, 2026 1 min

Rules of Giving Zakat to a Needy Person

It is not necessary to tell the person giving Zakat that you are being given Zakat; rather, the intention of the person giving Zakat is sufficient.

Faiths & Beliefs Jan 26, 2026 1 min

How to Handle a Child Who Does Not Pray Salah?

Wa ʿalaykum as-salāmIn Islam, parents are instructed to ask children to pray from the age of 7 and to be firm at the age of 10 if they do not pray, but always w...

Faiths & Beliefs Jan 24, 2026 1 min

Does the Month of Shaban Have Special Importance?

Yes, Shaban has special importance in Islam.The Prophet ﷺ used to fast frequently in Shaban and said it is a month in which deeds are presented to Allah, so he...

Faiths & Beliefs Jan 23, 2026 1 min

Is Exchanging Masjid Waqf Land Permissible?

Masjid waqf land cannot be sold or exchanged once it is dedicated to Allah.«المسجد إذا وقف لا يجوز بيعه ولا استبداله»“When a Masjid is endowed, it is not permis...

Faiths & Beliefs Jan 23, 2026 1 min

Can One Perform the Same Salah Twice in a Row?

According to Hanafi Fiqh repeating Fajr, ‘Asr, and Maghrib after having already prayed them once is makrūh taḥrīmī, whether individually or in congregation. The...

Faiths & Beliefs Jan 17, 2026 1 min

Is Blowing for Marriage Considered Haram?

Walekum assalam It is permissible to perform a blow (divination spell) for marriage, provided that it contains verses from the Quran.Reference:The prophet...

Faiths & Beliefs Jan 15, 2026 1 min

Ruling on Celebrating Shab-e-Meraj

Shab-e-Mi‘raj ka waqia haq hai aur Qur’an o Hadith se sabit hai, lekin 27 Rajab ki raat ko khaas taur par manana, uske liye khaas ibadat, jashn, ya rasoom karna...

Faiths & Beliefs Dec 26, 2025 2 min

Is Wearing the Niqab Obligatory in Islam?

A Balanced and Compassionate Islamic ResponseWanting to wear the niqab is a noble intention and a sign of modesty and closeness to Allah. At the same time, fear...