Why Ashura Day Matters
Question Ashura Day: What makes it important and truly meaningful? Bottom Line ʿĀshūrāʾ is gratitude in action, fasting to remember Allah’s mercy and victory. ...
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Can Marriage Take Place in Muharram?
Question Some people say that getting married in Muharram brings bad luck or is haram. Is there any truth to this? Bottom Line Marriage in Muharram is permissible and blessed. Islam d...
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Special Acts of Worship in Muharram
Question Are there special acts of worship prescribed in the month of al-Muharram? Bottom Line Al-Muharram is one of Allah’s sacred months, and fasting on the day of Ashura ...
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Can We Eat Meat in al-Muharram?
Question My husband’s family avoids eating meat from the beginning of Muharram until the tenth, claiming it is a covenant passed down from their forefathers and must be observed. Is this practice valid in Islam? Can we eat ...
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Is It Permissible to Celebrate Ashura?
Question Is it permissible to celebrate Ashura with customs like applying kohl, cooking special foods, exchanging greetings, or mourning rituals, or fireworks? Bottom Line A...
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Is Gathering on the Fortieth Day After Death Allowed?
Question Is it permissible to hold gatherings on the 7th or 40th day after someone’s death (Chaliswa)? And how is it to attend such gatherings? Bottom Line A 40th-day party ...
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Women at Home During Their First Menstruation
Question Do women have to stay at home during their first menstruation? Or can they go to school, see a doctor, or attend a function, etc? Bottom Line Menstruation doesn’t...
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Is Marriage in Shawwal Disliked?
Question Is marriage in the month of Shawwal disliked, or does it bring bad luck? Bottom Line Marriage in Shawwal is not disliked. In fact, the Prophet ﷺ married and consumm...
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Al-Isra wal-Mi‘raj: The Miraculous Night Journey
Question Are Al-Isra’ and Al-Miʿraj real events, or just a dream/myth? Bottom Line It was a real, physical journey, a miracle that proved the truth of the ...
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Can We Rely on Ramadan Timetables?
Question Can we rely on the Umm al-Quraa Ramadan timetable for fasting and prayer times if our city has its own timetable with slight differences? Bottom Line You should fol...
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