Fasting on the day of Arafah in one's country
Q: In South Africa, do we fast on the actual day of Arafah, in Makkah, or on the next day 9th of Dhul Hijjah?
Receiving interest on shares of a company one inherited
Q: We, in our family inherited shares in a private company. The company apparently pays interest to shareholders on their loan accounts. But is such interest permissible in accordance with Shariah? Kindly advise.
Meaning of the verse "Allah Ta'ala guides whomsoever He wishes and misguides whomsoever He wishes."
Q: Am I correct to say the following.
1. Allah guides whomsoever he wills and Allah misguides whomsoever he wills?
2. If true, then what should I think of a person who questions the above?
When will animals die before the Day of Judgement?
Q: Will all animals die either before the Day of Judgement or when the first blowing of the trumpet occurs?
Reward of 25 years of ibaadah for performing four rakaats on the first of Zul Hijjah
Q: Is it true that praying four rakat of nafil on the first of Zil Hijjah give the reward of 25 years praying?
Purchasing expensive clothes
Q: Is it israaf (wasting money) to buy expensive clothes if one can afford it?
Interacting with non-Muslims
Q: Is it correct to say that we should hate the kuffar (even those who don't oppress us) since they are enemies of Allah Ta'alaa, and our enemy, like how it comes in Quran, that the kuffar are open enemies to the Muslims?
Eating from dishes made of bamboo
Q: Can we eat or drink in dishes and glasses made of bamboo?
Sunnats to be carried out after a child is born
Q:
1. Please explain when should the tahneek for a baby take place?
2. What should be done on the 7th day and if a baby is born on Wednesday after esha when is the 7th day?
3. If a baby's hair was cut before the 7th day, will it be OK?
4. What is the procedure of weighing the hair and giving out charity?
Woman inducing her periods before its date
Q: Is it permissible in Islam to induce periods before its date, if there’s a doubt of pregnancy?