What does the Shariah say about having Eid on different days?
Eid on different days is valid and permissible. As far as the masses are concerned, they obviously are not in a position to make a determination on this issue. They have to follow…
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We recite Yaaseen in group form in the Musjid.
The Yaseen khatam in the Musjid as mentioned by you is bid'ah. Serving milk after the khatam aggravates the bid'ah. It is not permissible to participate in this bid'ah practice.
Is it permissible to give presents on Christmas day, and Eid cards on Eid days?
Giving presents on any day
Is it permissible to attend a 21st year birthday party?
21st year birthday parties and all birthday parties are haraam. Not attending haraam parties is not severing family ties. Their argument is stupidly satanic.
A maulana says that the Hadith about the 15th of Sha'baan is fake.
The 'maulana' who said that the Hadith about Sha'baan is fake, is himself a fake/bogus. He is a deviated Salafi. Our articles on Sha'baan are available on our website. The 15th…
Eid in Pakistan was on Thursday together with Saudi Arabia while all other Asian countries celebrated Eid on Friday.
Rooyat (sighting) of hilaal was not possible in Pakistan. The Saudis have bought out Imran Khan. The Pakistani government is dancing to the tune of the Saudis. The Saudis do not go…
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Regarding the moon issue, follow the Ulama whom your husband follows. Have Eid with them.
Is hand-shaking on Eid day Sunnat?
Musaafahah (hand-shaking) specifically because it is Eid Day is bid'ah. Refrain from it. If it is your usual practice to make musaafahah with family members on other days as well,…
Is it permissible to go to the Qabrustan on Eid days?
It is permissible to visit the Qabrustaan on any day including Eid days. But only for males.
Is it permissible to bake/ cook for Diwali?
Diwali is a festival of shirk and kufr. Assisting in such a haraam festival is not permissible. Baking /cooking anything for this festival is therefore not permissible. The Qur'aan…
I have been invited by a family member to attend the birthday celebration of her child.
Birthday parties/dinners are haraam. It is not permissible to participate in this kuffaar celebration. Inform her not to send the food because you will not consume it since the…
Which are the four sacred months mentioned in the Qur'aan?
The sacred four months are Zil Qa'dh, Zil Hijjah, Muharram and Rajab.
Is it permissible to fast only on the 15th Sha'baan without fasting on another day?
It is permissible to fast on only Friday 15th Sha'baan. It is not a requirement of the Shariah to fast two days as is the case with the Day of Ashura in Muharram. Fasting only one…
What is the status of another Eid after the six Fasts of Shawwaal?
"Another eid" after the six Nafl fasts of Shawwaal is a stupid, Qabar Pujaari bid‟ah. It is nonsense and not permissible.
Is it a prescribed Sunnah to make dua/khatam for the deceased after 3 and 7 days?
The 3 day, 7 day, 40 day, etc. khatam/dua practices are bid‟ah, and not permissible.
Is it permissible to celebrate the birthday of one‟s child?
Birthdays are not permissible. These are kuffaar customs.
Why is meelaad not permissible?
Regarding the bid'ah of Moulood, we have published several books explaining this practice in detail. Check our website. You will find the full explanation.
Is it Sunnah to have a 15th programme on the Night of Sha‟baan?
All programmes on 15th Night of Sha'baan are bid'ah and not permissible.
If my neighbour send „tabarruk‟ food of the custom Giyaarwi or Meelaad, what should I do?
Explain politely that since these customs are bid'ah, the food dedicated to it is also contaminated, hence you cannot accept. If he argues, maintain silence but be firm in…
A group started a Qur‟aan Khatam practice via whatsapp.
Firstly, the whatsapp group is not permissible. These are generally gheebat groups and timewasters, hence they are ‗brothers of the shayaateen' according to the Qur'aan Majeed. On…