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Islamic QA for North America

May 11, 2011
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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‘newborn who does not smile’

Q: Asalamualikom Imaam,

InshAllah you are doing well. I have been hearing since childhood that when a kid smiles in their dream it is that an angle plays with them. I have a newborn who does not smile when she is awake yet, however it is very interesting that when she goes to sleep every 5 to 10 seconds she smiles or giggles. Is there a hadith that confirms that and an angle makes them laugh or why they laugh.
Jazakalla Khair
Time: Wednesday May 4, 2011 at 11:10 pm Continue Reading →

May 10, 2011
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Tafseer Exam: May 14th-2011 (a kind helping hand–a glimpse of what to expect)

In the Name of Allah

part 1) Please answer all the questions in light of the class. Even if your personal opinion is valid and better than mine, I would appreciate it at a later time. You folks remain as part of a brilliant class. I am positive that each of you would not get below 93% Continue Reading →

May 10, 2011
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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‘reading and understand the meaning’

Q: I know that when reading the quran one should know what they are reading and understand the meaning. I am interested in reading the quran and the meaning as well. However, I can’t seem to find the right definitions to  go off of. Some of them are too complicated and other don’t make complete sense to me. What type of translator do you recommend to read that is easy to understand.
Time: Sunday April 10, 2011 at 9:18 am Continue Reading →

May 10, 2011
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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wudu in public bathrooms

Q: Saalam,
I had a quesion regarding wudu in public bathrooms. The library I study at a daily basis ,there bathrooms are  basically very dirty especially the floor. I am paranoid about my feet touching the floor while performing wudu, I wanted to ask what is the best way to do wudu in a place that is not very clean? I read on various websites that you can have the water touch your socks if they are above your ankle ??? Continue Reading →

May 9, 2011
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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social department

Q: As-salam alaykum!
My name is Ashley, Iam an American Muslim that converted to Islam.
I am moving from california to Salt lake city and am wondering how large the Islamic community is in the area? It is important to me that I will have brothers and sisters to befriend that can aid me in keeping our lifestyle,as well as opportunites to grow in my knowledge and faith.
Unfortunatly I have experienced difficulty being accepted by other muslims as a convert and am hoping that I will be accepted and welcomed to the community. Any insight will be appreciated.
Thank you! 🙂

Time: Friday December 3, 2010 at 5:05 pm Continue Reading →

May 9, 2011
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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‘colorful Hijab’

Q: Salamo alekom,

I live in Egypt and i’m 25 years old.

I’ve already read on the website the colorful Hijab is ok and not haram. Could you plz send me the proof of this from sunnah or maybe any strong hadith that allows colorful hijab?

The reason why i’m asking is because i like colors and wear a colorful hijab all the time, i don’t stick to one dark color!
Jazakom Allah
Time: Sunday April 24, 2011 at 12:46 pm Continue Reading →