Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Is the name “Jahanara Noor” good? Is its meaning good and halal? Can I keep this name for a girl? Answer Thank you for your question. This name is an Urdu and Persian name and was the name of the daughter of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Prohibited Names […]

Answered by Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Abu Bakr Badhib Question What are the sunna practices related to a newborn? Answer In the name of Allah, and all praise is due to Allah, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah, his Family, his Companions, and those who follow him. Islam has […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I don’t want to experience pregnancy. Here, in my case, I am extremely repulsed by the idea of pregnancy. I have many reasons not to want to experience pregnancy, taking a life commitment to raising children. Here are some reasons: – Birthing is gruesome, so why would I do […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What is the Islamic ruling on celebrating birthdays? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick explains the Islamic ruling on celebrating birthdays, examining different scholarly perspectives. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The […]