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Islamic QA for North America

September 19, 2010
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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‘My sister is very ill’

Request:

Aslamalkium imam, hope you and your family are in the best of health. Ameen.

My sister is very ill constantly, she cant fast due to her illness. I was wondering what are the best supplications (duaa’s) to say on this blessing month of Ramadan? What are some things to do to, such as praying certain prayers etc. Continue Reading →

September 16, 2010
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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lost and found child

Q: A girl was 7 years old. She came to my home and lived with me for 17 years. She had no mother, father, no body. I rasied her. She become very successful Alhamdulillah. 3weeks ago she passed away. I am muslim, and she too is muslim. Now Imaam do I inherit or do I not inherit. Converted to dollars it is worth 3 million US dollars. I am not asking because I want her money. I am just wanting to know my religious rights. Sister from Qatar. Continue Reading →

September 8, 2010
by admin KyD
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EID AL FITR 1431 (2010)

The following is a statement that has been made by the authorities of ISOGSL on their web site:

Data from the astronomical calculations suggest that the astronomical Eid-al-Fitr moon will be born on Wednesday, September 8, 2010.  However, astronomers predict that this moon may not be visible on September 8 anywhere except some Polynesian Islands.  Astronomers also predict that on Thursday, September 9, the Eid-al-Fitr crescent can be “easily” sighted in North America and most other countries.  Based on these astronomical data, Eid-al-Fitr is most likely to be celebrated on Friday, September 10, insha Allah. Continue Reading →

September 8, 2010
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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crying in prayers

Q: salam

Does crying profusely in salah invalidate your salah??? if your crying because lets say you hears a verse on hell fire? you dont know the full meaning but you hear NAAR and the fear of Allah come into you and makes you sob like a baby and all can hear??? is this good to do is congregation? whats the ruling?
thanks Continue Reading →