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Will Allah Forgive a Person Who Stole Others’ Property but Cannot Return It?
Walekumussalam,If a person made this kind of mistake in the past—taking people’s things without permission or losing them—then they should sincerely repent to A...
Is It Permissible to Compare People to Animals or Imitate Animal Sounds?
Walekumussalam,If a person, by way of example or jokingly, says “I am like this animal” or compares someone to an animal, then it is basically permissible as lo...
Must a Daughter Obey Her Father if He Forbids Her From Cutting Her Hair Short?
If a father tells his daughter not to cut her hair short, it is appropriate for her to respect his request, because obeying and pleasing one’s parents is very i...
Can Muslims Use Symbols and Meanings Derived From Culture?
Walekumussalam,If something is used merely as a symbol to convey a good or general meaning, and it does not imply support for any false belief, religious ritual...
Can Women Travel Together Without a Mahram?
If a group of women travels together to a foreign country and there is no mahram male with them, then according to the majority of scholars this type of travel...
Can I Accept Food Taken From a Shared Business Without All Partners’ Permission?
Walekumussalam,Yes, if the food belongs to all partners, taking it without informing others is not appropriate. But now that you have advised him, whether he te...
Can a Muslim Work in Medical Insurance Billing?
Walekumussalam warahmatullahi wabaraktu,According to the situation you described, your work is only to prepare a correct and genuine bill after the treatment an...
How Should Books Containing Allah’s Name Be Disposed Of?
Walekumussalam,No, if a book has to be disposed of due to necessity, it is not required to cut out the page where Allah’s name or the author’s name is written....
Can Pets Be Given Islamic Names?
Walekumussalam,(1) Giving sacred Islamic names (like Islam, Quran, Hadith, Jannah, Iman, Dua, etc.) to pets is not appropriate, because these names have religio...
Is Listening to Someone Repeat a Rumour Considered Backbiting?
Walekumussalam,If someone asks about a rumor only to find out whether it is true, the intention itself is not sinful. However, if the person answering speaks ab...