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  1. Becoming a millionaire is not specific to any particular religion, including Islam. However, in Islam, there are principles that guide individuals in their pursuit of wealth. These principles include working hard, being honest in business dealings, giving to charity, and avoiding unlawful means of eRead more

    Becoming a millionaire is not specific to any particular religion, including Islam. However, in Islam, there are principles that guide individuals in their pursuit of wealth. These principles include working hard, being honest in business dealings, giving to charity, and avoiding unlawful means of earning money. It’s important to remember that wealth is not the ultimate goal in Islam, but rather using one’s wealth for the betterment of oneself and others.

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  1. Investment in any company whose policy is based on the principles of usury is forbidden, while Takaful is permissible if it is in accordance with the principles. In Islam, its term is Mudarabah, which is permissible.

    Investment in any company whose policy is based on the principles of usury is forbidden, while Takaful is permissible if it is in accordance with the principles. In Islam, its term is Mudarabah, which is permissible.

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  1. Muslims (majority) primarily fast for two reasons. 1) First reason Allah order in Quran to fast in the month of Ramadan. یَـٰۤأَیُّهَا ٱلَّذِینَ ءَامَنُوا۟ كُتِبَ عَلَیۡكُمُ ٱلصِّیَامُ كَمَا كُتِبَ عَلَى ٱلَّذِینَ مِن قَبۡلِكُمۡ لَعَلَّكُمۡ تَتَّقُونَ [Surah Al-Baqarah: 183] 2) Second reason is FastRead more

    Muslims (majority) primarily fast for two reasons.

    1) First reason Allah order in Quran to fast in the month of Ramadan.

    یَـٰۤأَیُّهَا ٱلَّذِینَ ءَامَنُوا۟ كُتِبَ عَلَیۡكُمُ ٱلصِّیَامُ كَمَا كُتِبَ عَلَى ٱلَّذِینَ مِن قَبۡلِكُمۡ لَعَلَّكُمۡ تَتَّقُونَ

    [Surah Al-Baqarah: 183]

    2) Second reason is Fast is the Sunnah of Muhammad (PBUH).

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  1. بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Nikkah is permissible without a marriage license. Nikkah is the offer and acceptance by an adult male and female to come into a contract of matrimony. Marriage license is a legal requirement (as per state laws) but has no bearing on the legal (Shari'a) status of Nikkah. وَأماRead more

    بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

    Nikkah is permissible without a marriage license.

    Nikkah is the offer and acceptance by an adult male and female to come into a contract of matrimony.

    Marriage license is a legal requirement (as per state laws) but has no bearing on the legal (Shari’a) status of Nikkah.

    وَأما فِي الشَّرْع فعبارة عَن وجود ركن العقد مَعَ شُرُوطه

    أما رُكْنه فَهُوَ الْإِيجَاب وَالْقَبُول من الزَّوْجَيْنِ

    تحفة الفقهاء

    وهي أصل: «بدائع الصنائع» للكاساني.

    المؤلف: علاء الدين السمرقندي (ت ٥٣٩ هـ)

    الناشر: دار الكتب العلمية، بيروت – لبنان

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