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Q673

Women: Appearance Q673 :1. Is it permissible for a woman not to comply with her husband’s wishes with regard to her appearance, if he asks her to wear make-up or to have her hair styled in a certain fashion? 2. Is there any clear instruction in the Qur’an or Hadith which requires Muslim women to…

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Q672

Women: An attitude towards chores for women in Islam Q672 :I have heard many people say that girls should be denied the right to education, because in Islam, a woman’s duty is merely to look after the house and the children. How far is this true? A672 : Allah has sent His messenger to convey…

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Q671

Women: Adopting the husband’s family name Q671 :Women: Adopting the husband’s family name A671 : The adoption by a woman of her husband’s family name when she marries him is a token of her being subordinate to him. Historically speaking, a woman was in a position of total subordination to her husband. In Islam, she…

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Q670

Will: A will that should not be implemented Q670 :Before his death, my husband wrote a will which makes me the whole beneficiary of the house he owned, whether I wish to occupy or let it, provided that I do not get married. If I am married again, the house should be sold, in which…

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Q669

Wigs: Wearing wigs Q669 :A person lost his hair at a young age. This has caused him much embarrassment. As a result, he has been wearing a wig constantly for several years. Of late, someone has told him that it is forbidden to wear a wig and that his prayers are invalid. Is his prayer…

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Q668

White gold Q668 :Is it forbidden for a Muslim man to carry anything made of gold or of silk? The other day I was told that silver too is forbidden, but the so-called “white gold” is allowed. I tried to refute both points without success. It seems that some people do not realize that “white…

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Q667

When does a day start – according to Islamic traditions? Q667 :When does a day start – according to Islamic traditions? A667 : A day starts at the time when Fajr, or dawn prayer falls due. That takes place, roughly speaking, at about one and a half hour before sunrise. The common practice of considering…

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Q666

Wajib: Basic definiton of Q666 :Wajib: Basic definiton of A666 : A wajib is also obligatory, but to a lesser degree. Witr prayer, after Isha, is considered wajib by certain schools of thought. While its omission is strongly reprehensible, it does not specifically incur punishment. Our Dialogue ( Source : Arab News – Jeddah )

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Q665

Wahabis & Sunnis Q665 :In countries of the Indian Subcontinent, there are two groups of Muslims who call themselves Wahabis and Sunnis. They are always engaged in vigorous arguments which may sometimes lead to fighting. Nevertheless, their worship is very similar. Could you please explain the difference between the two? A665 : No group actually…

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Q664

Visiting the graves Q664 :What is the Islamic view of visiting the graves of relatives to pray Allah to make the soul of the deceased rest in peace? People also visit the tombs of saints, thinking that such visits will make Allah fulfil their requests with promptness. How far should we differentiate between a visit…

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