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Islamic QA for North America

July 30, 2011
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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‘sending man (or all you miracle moon seekers) to the moon’

RAMADAN CRESCENT SIGHTING, 2011

After consultation with the Islamic Society Hilal Committee and careful verification of crescent sighting information from other states, the Executive Committee has decided that the Ramadan crescent was not sighted on this evening, July 30th.  Please visit this website tomorrow, July 31, 2011 (10:30pm Continue Reading →

July 30, 2011
by admin KyD
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Not a car crash

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It’s being mentioned in the community that the Imaam’s father was in a car crash. We’d just like to clarify that such is not the case. In any case, please do remember the Imaam’s father in your du’aas, as well as the rest of the Ummah. Your kind concerns are deeply appreciated by the Imaam.

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July 29, 2011
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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general rules to fasting

Q:  Assalamu aleikun, Sheikh Mehtar,
Thank you in advance for answering my questions.  This will be my first year to observe Ramadan.  It is not my desire to be a “cafeteria Muslim” to pick and choose which parts of the faith to observe and which guidelines to follow.  My questions regarding Ramadan  are:  1)is drinking of water allowable during the Continue Reading →

July 26, 2011
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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dress code does matter

Q:  Salam Alaykum Wa RAhmatu Allah Sheikh Mehtar

I know a lot of questions were sent in about dress code for the muslim woman.. Does it make a difference where you live? If I lived in a muslim country I would dress differently…in America though, is there some leniency… As long as Continue Reading →

July 25, 2011
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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‘went to prison yesterday’

Q: Assalamu aleikun, I hope that you and your family are in the best way.
I have a question that is regarding ramadan. I want to know how does a muslim man, that went to prison yesterday and will be released at the end of next month (due to lack of documentation or paying some fees) deal in order that can fast Continue Reading →