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    • Can a Prayer or Khutbah [Sermon] Be Done Virtually?
    • Should we Boycott the Most Widely Used Arabic-English Dictionary
    • The Higher Objectives of Islamic Law [Maqāṣid Ash-Sharīʿah]
    • The Value of Arabic Transliteration
    • Legal Maxims [Al-Qawāʿid Al-Fiqhiyyah] in Islamic Law
    • Travelogue: The 18th Annual Imams Conference in Chicago
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Should I tell my parents and family members if I just accepted Islam and am afraid they will harm me? How do I pray, fast, and avoid pork if I am hiding my Islam from family?

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March 25, 2023
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Do I have to admit my past sins to my family or a prospective spouse?

Short Answer: No.

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December 23, 2022
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Is genetic engineering allowed in Islam?

Short Answer: Only if it is for a good purpose.

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November 15, 2022
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Can I take an oath by the Qur’an?

Short Answer: No.

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June 23, 2021
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Why did the Prophet allow his Companions to seek blessings from his hair and leftover water? Should that practice continue after his death?

Short Answer: It showed their love for him.

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June 6, 2021
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Should I celebrate the birth (mawlid) of the Prophet Muhammad?

Short Answer: No.

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June 1, 2021
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What is Sufism (Tasawwuf)? Is it in line with Islam?

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May 15, 2021
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Can I keep a pet like a bird or a cat?

Short Answer: Yes.

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January 2, 2021
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Can I commit suicide if I am in extreme pain or will be raped?

Short Answer: No.

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December 27, 2020
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What is the punishment for adultery and fornication? Why does it seem so harsh?

Short Answer: It is 100 lashes or death, but requires four witnesses so is more a hypothetical deterrent to prevent slander.

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December 13, 2020

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