Aqaaid

Q: Due to the recent issues about whether Mandela will go to heaven or hell. What is the status, according to Quran and Sunnah of the Christians, Jews and disbelievers after death?

Q: Is wearing black thread on waist Hindu culture? Do Muslims wear it? If a person wants to wear it because he likes it not for buried nazar can he wear it? Can Muslim men wear belly chains?

Q:

1. What date was Prophet Isa(Jesus) peace be upon him born?
2. What date was Prophet Isa(Jesus) peace be upon him born raised in the sky?
3. Was Isa (Jesus) peace be upon him born on 25th December?
4. What detailed advice should we give our children regarding Christmas?

Q: My question is that I know in lslam if someone rejects any fardh of Deen then he is no longer a Mu'min, he will become a kaafir. So I ask you how many faraaidh are there in Islam? Can we have a count of them? Can we have a list of them as well, so that we can save ourselves.

Q: We heard that Jinns do ibadat in masjid at night so don't go to masjid at mid night or a jinn possess you and many people were killed by jinns. Is it forbidden for going masjid at night or is this a superstition?

Q: True or false, every Muslim has malaaikah on each shoulder to record good and bad deeds?

Q: Is it allowed to watch movies like ashaab-e-kahf, muktharnama, the massage, oias karani etc?

Q: My family are not Christian, they belong to a kuffaar sect who act like Muslims (alevi), however this year they have decided to have a family Christmas celebration on 25/12. They will exchange presents in a kris kringle (secret santa gift exchange where everyone anonymously buys one person a gift) and will share a family meal with traditional Christmas foods.

1. Can I attend this gathering?
2. I'm pretty sure I can't partake in the gift exchange, is this correct?
3. Please advise on Surahs/duas for me to say to help my family become Muslim.

Q:

1. In madrasa Jalsa is it permissible for children or adults to do a play where they act as a Sahabi R.A or a pious elder?
2. If it isn't permissible what is the reason?

Q: I had a question about thanks giveing? Is it ok for a Muslim to celebrate it?