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Islamic QA for North America

April 7, 2010
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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muslim suffering

Comment/Question:

Salamu Alaykum Imam,

It really saddens me to see a lot of Muslims all excited to help out Haitis (I mean mashallah its good to see them assisting humanity), but what saddens me is that they turn the other cheek to Muslim countries. Almost every Muslim country or Muslim populated country is suffering Afghanistan, Somalia, Pakistan, Palestine, Burma..etc
Is it not our religious obligation to help Muslims first then non-believers?
If we don’t help our own Muslim brothers and sister then who will? Continue Reading →

April 6, 2010
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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your Imaan and eating are linked

Assalamu Alaykum,

I have a request, if your website could post this concern that would be great. There is a restaurant in Salt Lake called Cafe Rio that is popular among many Muslims. Their tortilla, used in most of the dishes (especially the salad) contains lard (pig fat). I just found out and I thought this would be the best way to get the message out.
JazakAllah Khair!

Time: Sunday March 28, 2010 at 6:29 pm Continue Reading →

April 6, 2010
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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trust us, it is not ‘just makrooh.’

Q:
As Salaamu Alaikum!
I once read that smoking is haraam, but I don’t remember the source.  Recently, a Muslim brother told me that it’s “just makruh”.  What’s the real verdict about smoking, anyway?
Jazak Allah

Time: Monday February 22, 2010 at 9:15 pm
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kindly go here.

Resend if not clear.

Allah Certainly Knows Best.

April 6, 2010
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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non-sharia (compliant)

Q: Salaam walikum,

When non-sharia (compliant) is being said, is that equivilent to haram, or is it in the middle between halal and haram? Meaning that it is not halal nor haram.

Walikum Salaam.

Time: Sunday March 7, 2010 at 3:32 pm

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Depending on the context, the meaning of the phrase, ‘nonsharia compliant’ could mean any or more of the following: haram, best to be abstained from, makruh with its multiple gradations, etc. This phrase implies, the action in question should be avoided and that this given action remains frowned upon and abstaining from it would enrich your Imaan.

Being an English term makes it greatly ambiguous.

Allah Certainly Knows Best.

April 6, 2010
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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how many sites did you send this question to?!

Q:

Salam aleikom wa rahmatulah wa barakatuh.
I am need of more advice.If you could provide any advice, I would be so grateful insha’Allah.
I feel I stuck in a problem and I’m not able to solve it. I am having problems with my mother. I know what Islam says about parents in regards to respect and honor and I am trying really hard to obey that.I know that “Heaven is under the feet of mother”. Continue Reading →

April 4, 2010
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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wherever there is Allah (SWT) there is always hope sister

Q: Assalaamu’Alaikum wa Rahmatullaahi wa Barakatuhu!

i have had relations(Hugging and kissing) with my friend. one day i asked him for marriage, he refused. After that i stopped meeting and talking to him and he also did not try to contact me. i offered salat-tobah (forgiveness) after that, because i had feelings of remorse and guilt. but i still love that man and want him as my life partner.Please guide me to right path.

Time: Monday March 29, 2010 at 2:25 am Continue Reading →