Maryam the daughter of Imran was a pious and righteous woman… She strove hard in worship until she had no peer in matters of worship… The angels gave her the glad tidings that Allah had chosen her: “And (remember) when the angels said: ‘O Maryam (Mary)! Verily, Allah has chosen you, purified you (from polytheism and disbelief), and chosen you ...
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Changing surname (family name) to husband’s name after marriage is Prohibited in Islam
It is a common act seen across many cultures that women change their surname from father’s to their husband’s surname after marriage. This is widely practiced throughout the world and Muslims have also adopted it. But, how many of you are aware that it is not permissible for a woman (after marriage to change her surname from her father to that of her ...
Read More »Evidence of Hijab from the Noble Quran and Sunnah
Hijab is one of the most important command of Allah for both men and women in order to maintain a clean society and family life. Although, Hijab is mostly used in context of women, yet men are equally commanded to follow it. As for the evidence of the command of Allah to do Hijab for women, here are the references ...
Read More »Entertainment involving Sexual promiscuity, Intoxicants & Gambling are prohibited in Islam
Islam prohibits any kind of entertainment that includes fornication, adultery, or any other form of sexual promiscuity or anything that leads to it. It also prohibits entertainment that involves gambling and any form of Intoxicant. Adultery, fornication and whatever leads to it Perhaps the most natural and common means of enjoyment for humans is that of sexual intercourse. Islam caters ...
Read More »Prohibition on entertainment involving Shirk & Kufr in Islam
Just like every action of life, entertainment is also governed by certain guidelines described by Quran and the authentic Sunnah. Prohibition on entertainment involving Shirk & Kufr in Islam is one of these guidelines. The greatest sin that a human can commit is to give the exclusive rights of Allah to anyone other than Him. This is known as shirk, ...
Read More »Is it permissible to fast in the later half of Shabaan?
Many of us tend to fast during the month of Shabaan in order to compensate the previous missed fasts. Although the entire year passes by, they end up rushing with completing their previous missed fasts during the month of Shabaan. However, we need to note that Prophet (Pbuh) forbade fasting in the later half of Shabaan, except those who have ...
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