[IslamCity] Will there be animals in Paradise?

2005-10-11 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
Will there be animals in Paradise? Question: Will there be animals in Al-Jannat?. Answer: Praise be to Allaah. The animals that will be in Paradise according to the reports are of three types: 1 _ Specific animals which it is said will themselves be in Paradise, such as the dog of

[IslamCity] The people of Paradise will abide therein for ever

2005-10-10 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
The people of Paradise will abide therein for ever Question: When the people of Paradise enter Paradise, for how long will they remain there? Will there come a time when they will leave Paradise?. Answer: Praise be to Allaah. When the people of Paradise enter Paradise, they will abide

[IslamCity] Ruling on cursing specific people

2005-10-09 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
Ruling on cursing specific people Question: What is the ruling on cursing (and not just insulting) the Jews and Christians or other groups, whether living or dead? May Allaah reward you with good. Answer: Praise be to Allaah. The author of Lisaan al-`Arab [a famous Arabic-language

[IslamCity] The people of Hell will abide therein forever

2005-10-09 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
The people of Hell will abide therein forever Question: Will the torment of the people of Hell in Hell be neverending, or will there come a time when it will end?. Answer: Praise be to Allaah. The people of Hell will remain in Hell being tormented without end. This is indicated by a

[IslamCity] The torments of the grave will expiate for the believer's sayi'aat (bad deeds)

2005-10-08 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
The torments of the grave will expiate for the believer's sayi'aat (bad deeds) Question: Will the Muslim benefit from the trials of the grave by having his sayi'aat (bad deeds) reduced or wiped out? Answer: Praise be to Allaah. One aspect of the bounty of Allaah towards this ummah is that

[IslamCity] Is the punishment in the grave continuous?

2005-10-07 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
Is the punishment in the grave continuous? Question: I have a brother who died; he was a sinner who committed major sins and acts of disobedience, but I loved him very much. I have read things about the punishment in the grave which are very frightening. Is his punishment in the grave

[IslamCity] The torment and blessing in the grave are true and happen to both the soul and the body

2005-10-06 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
The torment and blessing in the grave are true and happen to both the soul and the body Question: I have a strange quran. My aqeedah is that after the body is dead it is of no use and they cannhot hear.but according to hadith there is punishment in the grave.does this mean that the body is

[IslamCity] Images of the torment in the grave

2005-10-05 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
Images of the torment in the grave Question: What are the types of azab (punishment) in the grave and for the people Answer: Praise be to Allaah. The torment in the grave will vary according to the sins committed by the person in this world, whether he was a kaafir or a

[IslamCity] The Nature of Life in the Grave

2005-10-05 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
The Nature of Life in the Grave Question: When it is said that the dead person is alive in the grave, is that the same as his former life (is he alive in the same way)? How many of his senses are restored to him? For how long does he stay alive in the grave? If the dead person is questioned

[IslamCity] Images of the torment in the grave

2005-09-16 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
Images of the torment in the grave Question: What are the types of azab (punishment) in the grave and for the people Answer: Praise be to Allaah. The torment in the grave will vary according to the sins committed by the person in this world, whether he was a kaafir or a

[IslamCity] The torment and blessing in the grave are true and happen to both the soul and the body

2005-09-16 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
The torment and blessing in the grave are true and happen to both the soul and the body Question: I have a strange quran. My aqeedah is that after the body is dead it is of no use and they cannhot hear.but according to hadith there is punishment in the grave.does this mean that the body is

[IslamCity] The way to a good end

2005-09-15 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
The way to a good end Question: Are there any signs that indicate that a person's life ended well? Answer: Praise be to Allaah. Firstly: a good end… A good end means when a person was guided before his death to keep away from that which angers the Lord and to repent from sin,

[IslamCity] Black Magic and Satanic Possession

2005-09-14 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
Black Magic and Satanic Possession Question: My brother after returning from a trip starting acting very strange. He would say weird things and now doesn't talk to anyone at all. He has been sitting outside for 2 months now. He has even spit on our mother. At first we thought there

[IslamCity] Do the dead see the angels and the jinn?

2005-09-14 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
Do the dead see the angels and the jinn? Question: We know that the angels can see humans but humans cannot see angels or jinn. What about the dead?. Answer: Praise be to Allaah. When a person dies, his time of reckoning has started, and Allaah knows best about the details of

[IslamCity] The world of the Jinn

2005-09-13 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
The world of the Jinn Question: I have read in the Holy Qur'an what a jinn is, but I really don't understand what they really are. Can you please send me more information on them. Peace be unto you! Answer: Praise be to Allaah. The Qur'aan and Sunnah indicate that the jinn

[IslamCity] Expelling Shaytaan is done by reciting (Soorahs 113, 114 and 2)

2005-09-13 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
Expelling Shaytaan is done by reciting (Soorahs 113, 114 and 2) Question: What is your view on the practice of burning a tray of coal that emits smoke, which is used to cover every nook and corner of the house, especially on Thursday nights? It is believed that this practice will rid

[IslamCity] Jinn entering human bodies

2005-09-12 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
Jinn entering human bodies Question: In the last few days a controversy has arisen concerning the matter of jinn entering human bodies. Some say that this is rationally impossible, because of the difference in the essences from which they were created, as man was created from clay

[IslamCity] Can sihr (witchcraft, magic) kill?

2005-09-12 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
Can sihr (witchcraft, magic) kill? Question: i would like information on majic (jadoo) what are the consequences and can people use it to kill people. Answer: Praise be to Allaah. Yes, there is sihr that can kill. When discussing different forms of murder the scholars have

[IslamCity] When is a practitioner of magic a kaafir (disbeliever)?

2005-09-11 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
When is a practitioner of magic a kaafir (disbeliever)? Question: Is every practitioner of magic or witchcraft a kaafir? Answer: Praise be to Allaah. The practitioner of magic is the person who uses the shayaateen (devils) and gets close to the jinn by doing the things they like

[IslamCity] It is possible for witchcraft to come between a man and his wife?

2005-09-11 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
It is possible for witchcraft to come between a man and his wife? Question: I am asking whether it is true that some one makes what we call (Hojob) in Arabic to make other peole fail in their lifes. I dont know if you understand what I mean or not. I will give you an example, I was

[IslamCity] People claiming that they can make lots of money by using the jinn

2005-09-10 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
People claiming that they can make lots of money by using the jinn Question: There is a man who claims that he deals with the jinn, and that he is prepared to pay huge profits to anyone who deals with him. For example, if I give him one million, he will use mercury to deal with the

[IslamCity] Is there any connection between tracking skills and marriage to the jinn?

2005-09-10 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
Is there any connection between tracking skills and marriage to the jinn? Question: There are well-known sayings among the people about some tribes who have powers of observation and the ability to follow tracks and know who or what made them. It is said that some of their

[IslamCity] A person who tells people who are present about private and secret matters

2005-09-09 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
A person who tells people who are present about private and secret matters Question: One of the liars claims to know the Unseen. He recites Qur'aan over people who suffer from epilepsy and tells them to use papers on which he has written as incense, and he gives them amulets to

[IslamCity] Can a man harm his beautiful wife with the evil eye?

2005-09-09 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
Can a man harm his beautiful wife with the evil eye? Question: I have a question about ayn. If a man were to say to his wife that she looks beautiful should he always say mashaa'Allaah, or is this excessive? Answer: Praise be to Allaah. Firstly: the evil eye is real, as the

[IslamCity] Is it possible to talk to the jinn and use them?

2005-09-08 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
Is it possible to talk to the jinn and use them? Question: I spoke with this guy who´s know to e have some powers to talk with Jinn I guess muslim ones), and he told me some stuff about me.those people use words , phrases from Quran to control Jinn. What you think about those people ? And is

[IslamCity] A person claims to know where stolen items are

2005-09-08 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
A person claims to know where stolen items are Question: One of the liars claims to know about thieves after they have stolen without anybody knowing, and he does that through means with which not many people are familiar. For example, he calls for a dish of water, and a child who has not

[IslamCity] Spiritual paths

2005-09-07 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
Spiritual paths Question: Could you please let me know the status of tariqah - spiritual Paths- in Islam. Answer: Praise be to Allaah. If what is meant is summoning the spirits of jinn or others, this is not permitted, because it can only be achieved by means of shirk. If what is meant is

[IslamCity] Is Iblees a jinn or an angel?

2005-09-07 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
Is Iblees a jinn or an angel? Question: I was just wondering if Iblis was actually a jinn or an angel. This particular issue recently sparked my curiosity when it was presented to me by a person I know. If he is an angel, then how is it he disobeyed Allah, when Angels have no will of their

[IslamCity] Is it permissible to use witchcraft to achieve a good purpose?

2005-09-06 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
Is it permissible to use witchcraft to achieve a good purpose? Question: is it permissable to use witchcraft or black magic for good purposes or stuff like using to convince your parent about something?like marriage to someone? Answer: Praise be to Allaah. Witchcraft or magic is

[IslamCity] Is Iblees (Satan) still alive?

2005-09-06 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
Is Iblees (Satan) still alive? Question: If Jinns live and die, would that mean Iblis (Satan) died or is still alive? Answer: Praise be to Allaah. It is the way of Allaah in His creation of man to test him and try him. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): that Allaah might test

[IslamCity] Belief that sudden death is because of magic/witchcraft

2005-09-05 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
Belief that sudden death is because of magic/witchcraft Question: i am an american lady married to an arab man and in his town, people seem to believe that when someone dies, especially if they suddenly got sick and passed away, it is because some evil sahar or magician placed a spell on

[IslamCity] Ruling on learning magic and removing spells from a person affected by magic

2005-09-04 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
Ruling on learning magic and removing spells from a person affected by magic Question: Is it permissible to learn how to remove spells from a person affected by magic? Answer: Praise be to Allaah. If that is by doing something permissible, such as reciting du'aa's that are prescribed or

[IslamCity] Sihr (magic, witchcraft) and its types

2005-09-03 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
Sihr (magic, witchcraft) and its types Question: Is sihr (magic, witchcraft) real? Does it have any effect? What are its types? Answer: Praise be to Allaah. Praise be to Allaah and blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allaah, and his family and companions and those who follow his

[IslamCity] Is witchcraft real? Is it permissible to seek treatment from practitioners of witchcraft

2005-08-14 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
Is witchcraft real? Is it permissible to seek treatment from practitioners of witchcraft Question: Is there anything such as witch doctors? What should we do if someone says I don't believe in magic because this is just an illusion?. Answer: Praise be to Allaah. Sihr (witchcraft or

[IslamCity] Frightening dreams

2005-08-12 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
Frightening dreams Question: I am a young sister who got married recently to a man with very good character and deen, masha-Allah. Since I have got married, I frequently have very frightening dreams about my husband and others I love. Before marriage I never had frightening dreams as I

[IslamCity] There is a jinni in his house

2005-08-10 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
There is a jinni in his house Question: I was living in flat in sharjah,after some month passed i realised the fingure print with blood was on the wall and on the floor and the same day the noise started coming, so i left that flat and move to another one, in that also the same thing

[IslamCity] How can a person know who has envied him, and how should the one who has been envied be treated?

2005-08-06 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
How can a person know who has envied him, and how should the one who has been envied be treated? Question: Is it possible for a person who has been affected by envy (hasad) to know whether the envy came from himself or from another person? What is the remedy in either case?. Answer:

[IslamCity] Vows do not change qadaa' (divine decree)

2005-07-30 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
Vows do not change qadaa' (divine decree) Question: Assalamu Alaikum Please help me to understand. I need to know the meaning of the following Hadith: Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said (PBUH) (that ALLAH said), Vowing does not bring to the son of Adam anything I have not already

[IslamCity] Explaining human suffering and why Allaah does not prevent it

2005-07-29 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
Explaining human suffering and why Allaah does not prevent it Question: How do we explain God to someone who believes that while God exists, they cannot accept or understand how a merciful, comapssionate God would allow so much human suffering to take place. The analogy they give is that if

[IslamCity] What does Islam say about destiny and fate?

2005-07-26 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
What does Islam say about destiny and fate? Question: how does islam view destiny and fate ? Answer: Praise be to Allaah. Belief in destiny and fate is one of the basic beliefs of Islam. It means that Allaah is the Knower of all things and the Creator of all things; nothing exists

[IslamCity] Why do people die of hunger if their provision has been decreed by Allaah?

2005-07-26 Thread Muhammad Abdul-Rahman
Why do people die of hunger if their provision has been decreed by Allaah? Question: If Allah has ordained the rizk (sustenance) for everyone then why do people die of starvation? Answer: Praise be to Allaah. Allaah is al-Razzaaq (the Provider) and the best of those who give provision.

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