Aqaaid

Q: What is the difference between tasarruf and karaamah?

Q: I would like to ask a question regarding the Yusuf Ali translation of the Quraan. I heard in a lecture that Yusuf Ali was unable to speak the Arabic language as well as the fact that they say his version is incorrect.

I also read the same facts online. Can I continue reading this version as I have always done so. Or could you advise me on what is the best translation of the Holy Quraan I could find.

Q: Please help me understand why Allah Ta'ala would grant you something that you have prayed for but it was not meant for you or it does not workout in the long run.

Q: I want to know the ruling on:

1. Visiting the graves of the Awliyaa.

2. Attending Meeladun Nabi and Urs Shareef. 

3. The reading of Salaami or sending Salaams to Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam).

Q: I am from India. I work as a teacher in a government school. Maximum of my colleagues are Hindu. In the school, on Republic Day or Independence Day, the cultural ceremony is held by the order of government. On these days we are forced to show and respect many dead freedom fighters by putting a flower on their picture and statue. Is it shirk? Or what type of sin is this?

Q: My luck is going bad. What can I do?

Q: My husband and I recently planted a fig tree in our yard and my mum has advised us to remove it. She said that jinns are known to live on the fig tree more frequently than other trees. Please can you advise me if there is any truth to this and if yes please refer me to the hadith or section in the Quran.

Q: Is Mahdi and Isa (alaihimas salaam) one and the same person?

Q: Is it permissible to wish one another "Happy New Year" when the new english year starts? Some people say that the New Year's celebration has some kufr connotations. Is this correct?

Q: What is the ruling with regards to participating in Christmas celebrations? Is it permissible for a person to give gifts to the kuffaar on this occasion to promote his business?