Aqaaid

Q:

1. Which book is better for studying the Hanafi madhab; Mukhtasr al Quduri vs bahshti zewar?

2. Also, please state the reasons on the basis you preferred either of the two.

Q:

1. I learnt a technique to help with sadness, this is how the technique works, you say a positive word very slowly, with intention this word will have a positive effect, is this permissible or its kufr?

2. Someone who practices shirk and kufr philosophy, would it be permissible to learn from him positive things that doesn’t have shirk and kufr? 

Q: Is there any basis to fire and water emerging from the same hole as being a sign of Qiyaamah?

Q: Is there any punishment for forgetting Islamic knowledge such as Ahaadeeth Sharief that were by hearted as there is forgetting the Quraan Sharief?

Q: As it is the month of Muharram, is it shirk to say labaik ya Hussain?

Q: In Surah Al-Mu'minun, there are six conditions for entry into Jannah-tul-Firdaws. If someone follows only three, four, or five conditions or even one but they try to make their character good and do Nawafil if obligatory prayers are lacking, do they still have a chance of going to Jannah-tul-Firdaws?

Q: My wife informs me of an invite to a surprise birthday party - her sister is turning sixty tomorrow.

Would it be correct to attend, or allow family to? The sister is visited at least every fortnight, and the intention of paying a family visit could be used: what is the Shari stance?

Q: Will a person be sinful if they cut their hair or nails during the first 10 days of Zul Hijjah if they are making qurbaani?

Q: Some say that it is not good to get information about Islam via the internet. Should I perhaps stop asking questions via email for this reason?

Q: Will all animals die either before the Day of Judgement or when the first blowing of the trumpet occurs?