November 30, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. I received engagement rings and gifts, and I want to know: must we return everything to my ex-fiancé? He cheated on me twice so my mother broke it off between us. Now my mom wants to know if we … Continue reading
November 30, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. My husband is unemployed. I am employed and make close to $85000 a year. I am a woman. In sharia, I depend on him because in sharia a man is head of the household. Not fault of his, he … Continue reading
November 30, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. Is every Muslim required to do qurbani? Or is it voluntary? A. Every mature person who owns 613.35 grams worth of silver or its equivalence in value–be it in the form of gold, silver, money, halal assets within the … Continue reading
November 29, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. Can we combine two or more intentions in the qurbani of Eid ul adha. For example, one share for aqeeqa and the one share for the qurbani? And one share for a dumm of last year’s Hajj? A. The … Continue reading
November 29, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. Aqeeqa. 2 or 1 animal? A. Boy 2, girl 1. Allah certainly knows best.
November 29, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. Can I do a qurbani for my gf? A. Girlfriends (GF) and boyfriends (BF) are not allowed in Islam. To slaughter for girlfriends and boyfriends would be a mockery of a sacred action. If by girlfriend you meant a wife … Continue reading
November 29, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. What would be the best way to divide meat slaughtered for qurbani? Last year we had some major problems. Some ladies were fighting for the shoulders, leg pieces. A. If all shareholders want the same portion, then that portion … Continue reading
November 29, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. Do I have to do qurbani for my mature sons? A. Any person who has reached the definition of Islamic maturity and simultaneously posses the financial resources should do his/her own qurbaani, and is responsible and would be questioned for … Continue reading
November 29, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. What is your opinion of the sightings of some places? Places like Chicago and Canada have accepted for Dhul-Qiddah to have 29 days; yet, we’ve heard of other imaams like yourself who are saying that we must complete 30 … Continue reading
November 28, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. Why does Saudi Arabia do Ramadan and hajj a day early? A. You are more than welcome to send your question to them with your proof that they are doing something wrong. Insha-Allah they would respond in kind. Allah … Continue reading