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Ruling on Faith Healing in Islam

Question: Some people claim that they have supernatural abilities to cure people without medical intervention – imposing of hands, reading any prayers. I know the woman who claims that she be able to heal people …

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Ruling on a child who commits suicide

Question: What is the ruling if a child commits suicide before the age of puberty? Answer: Praise be to Allaah. Firstly: Suicide is a major sin. The Prophet (Sallallahu ‘Alayhi wa Sallam) stated that the …

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Child Custody in Islam

Allah’s Messenger Sallallaahu Alayhi Wa Sallam said, “Divorce is the most hated of all lawful (halaal) things in the sight of Allah” (Sunan Abu Dawud, no. 2178). Q. Could I please have more information with …

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Wudhu from changing a diaper?

Question and Answer: Q. Does my Wudhu break when I change my babys nappy? (Question published as received) A. No. The Wudhu does not become invalid by changing your baby’s nappy or diaper. If you …

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