Know Your Deen

Islamic QA for North America

November 11, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Marriage by phone

Q. We got married on the phone with witnesses. My parents knew her, she knew my parents. I live in America, she lives in Malaysia. The 3rd party which helped with the fixing were given false data, and gave false … Continue reading

November 11, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Sing a song

Q. I am addicted to songs. Are songs and nasheeds allowed? Some say singing and songs are okay because they use words of Allah and Prophet (SAW). A. Using words such as Allah (Subhanahu wa ta’ala) and Rasulullah (Sallallaahu alayhi … Continue reading

November 10, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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You’re overdressed!

Q. Why does Islam want woman to over-dress themselves. Like hijab or face cover, some want woman to wear gloves, others socks …..? A. Islam and humanity prefer people to be well clad to prevent people from selling their sexuality … Continue reading

November 10, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Loaning for luxuries?!

Q. I loaned people a lotta money. Friends, family, everyone. They take forever to pay me back but they have money for better cars than me, awesome houses, luxury weddings …  sometimes, I get my money after 5 years. It’s … Continue reading

November 9, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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When to pray?

Q. Hanafee and shafee salaah times are different. What do I do when I am in Haramain-ash-shareefain? A. When you perform salaah in the Haram, then follow the imaam of the Haram. When you are alone, then you have to … Continue reading