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Al-Mahmood, Volume 1 (Issues 1-13) Editor: Mufti Ebrahim Desai.

A fatwa book with more than 70 pages of reading covering most contemporary issues. Past issues of 'Al Mahmood QA' compiled in one volume. Now Available!
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August 22

What does Islam say regarding astral projection? Is it permissible for a Muslim to do it?   Jurisprudence and Rulings (Fiqh)

I would like to know the meaning of the name Maseehullah ?   Child Upbringing (Tarbiyyah)

i was unaware that zakat has become wajib on me and secondly i am not sure of the date i crossed the nisaab amount?   Charity, Obligatory (Zakaat)

I feel that by sticking to a single math-thab,this only creates more divisions.You say,by choosing different math-thabs for things is disobedience to Allah.   Mathaahib (Schools of Thought)

what is your comment about my coworker, a very pious and upstanding sister who wears very sparkly nailpolish on her toes? Is this haraam?   Character, Morals (Akhlaaq)

Can a boy trim his bushy eyebrows using Laser Hair removal?   Men

Once a man has passed away, is it permissible for his wife to view his face, or vice versa, as I was under the impression that marriage ended with divorce or death?   Funerals (Janaaiz)

HOW do I pray the Salaat for increasing my memory correctly. Help with some details.   Prayer (Salaat)

I have been working in a testing project for 4 years.I want to go out of the project as early as possible.I got oppurtunity to go out 2 months back.I extended my stay due to the following doubt.   Men

Namaz e Tahajjud should be offered as Sunnah or Nawaffil please reply in view of Quraan and Hadith.   Prayer (Salaat)

Is medication/tablets/cream/spray permissible for longer love making?   Jurisprudence and Rulings (Fiqh)

we both are muslim, should we tell our parents that we love each other and want to marry?Q2)if they disagree what should be done?   Marriage (Nikah)

1)Is it okay for Muslims to talk about their personal matters in a masjid?   Masjid (Mosque)

Chess is not a waste of time   Psychological and Social

Is it ok if you are little bill late on sahar. Will the fasting be invalid?that is sahar end time was 4.54 I did sahar till 4.56 is my fasting valid or should i refast?   Fasting (Sawm)

I have some confusion in the Neyya ( NEEAT) Of Namaz. Plz clearify Me The Neeya (NEEAT) Of Sunnat..Farz..And Nafal Namaz   Prayer (Salaat)

I've named my newly born 1st baby ' Sarah Fatima bine-e-Omer '(she born on23rd of June'04), is this a suitable name for her   Child Upbringing (Tarbiyyah)

What is the judgement on working for as a cashier in a store like Walmart or kroger where it is almost impossible for a cashier to avoid holding a bottle or pack of alcohol inorder to scan it.   Money Matters

August 17

I would like to know the origin and meaning of the name Abieda. I would like an extensive breakdown of the name.   Child Upbringing (Tarbiyyah)

What is the kafaraa of speaking lies?   Manners (Aadaab)

i have feelings for 1 of my friends and i think he has them also is there a dua i can read to make him open up and like me,i would like to marry him.   Marriage (Nikah)

Are Talaaq-e-Baain and 3 talaaqs are the same? In case of 3 talaaqs, halaah is necessary. Is Halaah is also necessary in Talaaq-e-Baain for couples to reunite?   Divorce (Talaaq)

Is it forbidden to wash clothes on friday? i heared that RASOOL ALLAH(PBUH) says that if we wash clothes on friday then we wil not get BARKAT in our money?   Purity (Tahaarah)

August 16

I am wanting to get married- any duas?   Marriage (Nikah)

Do my nikah is still valid in such the following situation -2) husband said several times to the wife that there is nothing left between them & that everything is over.   Divorce (Talaaq)

Is this allowed to adopt a method of Ibadat, not proven by Quran and Sunnah...Making zikr by method prescribed by Sufis.   Society and Culture

According to Fatawa no 10640 what are the further sollutions the trustees should follow?   Masjid (Mosque)

About Q12363 and more: The Makrooh fast is acceptable to Allah?   Miscellaneous

Having trouble...I am having trouble I keep getting bad thoughts about Allah in my mind I try to stop them then they come back.   Psychological and Social

I am interested in ur faith.I want to know whats the purpose of wearing a hat?   Jurisprudence and Rulings (Fiqh)

Is the name Nisa a permissable Muslim name?   Child Upbringing (Tarbiyyah)

What should we say for protection when leaving the house? What are the aadaab of leaving and entering one’s home? What is the Du’aa to stop Shaytaan or Jinn from entering our house?   Supplications (Duaas)

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