Q: In recent years, we have seen a trend where Muslim homes put up decorations for Ramadaan and Eid on a wall or corner with banners of Ramadaan Mubarak or Eid Mubaarak, signs, paper flower decorations, light up signs, lanterns, door wreaths, etc.
Is this permissible or can it be surmounted to following the kuffaar way of Christmas decorations?
Q: I am not understanding how it is permissible to read a para only once but make intention for different khatams (eg. my own personal one, someones mayyit, for my group.) How can I read the para only once but its for two or three different khatams ?
Q: Some of my clothes are only see-through when looked at closely. The skin can only be seen underneath if there is enough light and if I look very closely but to an onlooker from afar, they would not be able to see my skin. Am I allowed to wear such clothes during Namaaz, which are opaque and not transparent but only see-through from a near distance?
Q: I would like to ask the following question on repentance
1. Does repentance wipe out previous sins?
2. Am I always obliged to confess to the one whom I've wronged even if this might bring severe enmity?
3. How do I feel regret during repenting?
Q: In Islamic law, how is a piece of empty land with no house constructed on it gifted?
Is the land register document required to be handed over to the recipient alongwith a verbal statement or just a verbal statement is sufficent?
Q:
1. Is selling cosmetics which are used for make-up halaal?
2. Is it permissible to invest in such a business by buying shares/stocks?
Q: Is it permissible to go for honeymoon?
Q: Is it a sin to migrate to a non-Muslim country from a Muslim country if one knows that they will be able to practice deen freely? The purpose of migration is to be close to their near and dear ones and not for a better lifestyle.
Q: Does one have to reply to the azaan that's given on a watch every salaah time?
Q: What is the meaning of Maryam?