Aqaaid

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?

Q: What is the ruling with regards to Christmas celebrations?

Q: Is it allowed for Muslim businessmen to promote their business through having Black Friday sales? 

Q: What's the difference between Ijtihaad and Qiyaas?

Q: Is it permissible for Muslims to have Easter, Diwali, Christmas, Black Friday sales, etc.? If it is not permissible, then what is the reason? Some Ulamaa say that this is emulation of the kuffaar. What does emulation of the kuffaar refer to?

Q: If someone invites you to a Quraan khuwani mehfil but after, at the end, arrange dars and dua, accordingly what we will do as per sharia law?

If we go only to attend dars and dua then is it ok or no need to go to this type of gathering?

Q: I wanted to ask if you can throw away Islamic names written in English like Ismail or Fatima into the bin? Without intending to disrespect them?

Q: How should a bridal shower be held and what should be done at such a gathering?