Listening to music and songs

What is the ruling on listening to music and songs?

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Qualities of an effective person who invites others to Islam

What are the qualities of a successful da’i?

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Exposing sins in the context of soliciting a fatwa

Is informing a mufti of a sin that one has committed considered a public exposure of one’s sin?  

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The meaning of the hadith: “Removing harmful objects from the road is a charity”


The inquirer asks for the meaning of the hadith that states, “Removing harmful objects from the road is a charity.” Does this include everything that harms people?

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Encouragement to visit relatives and friends and maintain ties with them

An inquirer says, “I make it a point to visit my relatives and friends regularly, and I celebrate all occasions with them. We kindly request you to clarify the reward for this in Islamic law.”

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The proper way to dispose of a human skeleton

What is the proper way to dispose of a human skeleton? I am a medical student. I have a human skeleton, which is required for academic study at this faculty. I obtained it from a relative of mine who also used it for study before me. I have now completed my anatomy course and no longer need it for my studies. I want to dispose of it in a way that is consistent with Islamic law, so as not to be held accountable on the Day of Judgment. Please note that the faculty routinely sells skeletons to students.

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