Aqaaid

Burying an old frame

Q: I have a wall frame with Arabic surah written in it and it has gone really old it is beyond repair and can not give it to anyone if I do the other person will not hang it on a wall in his house. How can I dispose of the frame?

Behishti zewar

Q: Is there any comprehensive book for women in English? Like in Urdu We have *Tauhfa Khawateen* by Moulana Ashiq Ilahi Buland Shahri. Kindly Guide me about the Author & the Book in English.

Birthday parties

Q: My family invited me for a birthday party. Few years before they cut down relation with me because of my in laws but now they invited me for this party respectfully. Is it permissible for me to attend this party for family relationship, otherwise I am not interested in these types of parties.

Imitating the kuffaar

Q: There was a fun run race this past month that is called colour run. Basically the people run a fun run where along the way colour powder gets thrown at the runners. This is a global event which is now becoming prevalent in the Muslim community. The purpose as per their website is celebrating healthiness, happiness and individuality. I would like if Mufti can maybe give a general view on the harms of doing such races and also expanding on the nature of which this is similar to a Hindu custom (Holi)?

Peers

Q: Who are the people who believe in Peer and what is the knowledge and understanding behind this and why are we not allowed to believe in them even though we respect a religion?