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Ruling on delaying making up Ramadan fasts because of mental illness (intrusive thoughts – waswas)

What is the evidence that it is permissible for a woman to take off her hijab in front of her mahrams?

Is it permissible for one who is junub to recite Quran without touching the Mus-haf?

The difference between singing and musical instruments, and the ruling on each

He killed a pigeon in Makkah unintentionally

Ruling on the precedents set by the Rightly Guided Caliphs, and did any of them mutilate the (enemy) dead?

A response to the specious argument which says that there is nothing in the Quran to indicate that Allah did not support His Prophet with miracles other than the Quran

Do the angels have free will and the ability to choose? Is it possible for one of them to commit a sin and disobey their Creator?

A brief look at Hinduism

Description of al-Buraq which the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) rode on the night of the Isra’ (Night Journey)

There is no proof that al-Buraq had two wings, and Allah knows best about that. There is no need for us to be concerned about finding out about something that the clear, sound text of the revelation has not explained to us, when knowing it is of no benefit to our faith and not knowing it will not cause us to miss out on any virtue or good deeds.

Rulings on the fifteenth of Sha‘baan

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Should Laylat al-Nisf min Sha’ban Be Singled Out for Worship?

It is not prescribed to spend laylat a-nisf min Sha’ban in prayer or to fast on this day, or to single it out for certain acts of worship.

What Is Meant by the Blessed Night in Surat Al-Dukhan?

Fasting in the Second Half of Sha’ban

Fasting in Sha’ban in the second half is not allowed and that is either makruh or haram, except for the one who has the habit of fasting regularly or who is continuing after fasting during the first half of Sha’ban. For more, see the detailed answer.

Is Fasting on the 15th of Sha`ban Recommended?

What is narrated about praying, fasting and worshipping on the 15th of Sha’ban is fabricated. So it is not permissible to follow such hadiths or to act upon them, whether that is in doing righteous deeds or otherwise. For more, please see the detailed answer.