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Asalamaleikum, I was wondering if anyone here spoke fluent Arabic as I need a translation of a girls name I have seen. I am due to have a baby soon and I like the name "Inara" for a girl, but could someone here help me and tell me what it means? I would be very grateful. Thank you Salams

Salam dear brothers and sisters, I want to start this topic by being straightforward and honest with you all. I never really used to wear hijab when I went out, but I never felt good about that. I wished I could have the courage to do that. Living in a Western country can be quite challenging...

Assalamalaikum, Brothers and sisters, I have been watching the news closely the last few days regarding Syria and I am getting more and more scared. I am scared of a World War Three and military action in Syria. I don't want blood anymore but I think that is impossible in this world. Does it...

:salam2: I have a question about paying Zakat. This year will be my first time paying zakat. I asked my husband about it last night and he said he'd been paying my zakat for me in previous years, without my knowledge. i wondered how that was since he'd need to know the value and weight of my...

Salam, What do you make of this? http://uk.news.yahoo.com/shafileas-parents-found-guilty-murder-120840266.html

:salam2: I've wondered about this for a long time, so I decided to create this thread. We've all come across that particular insect, big or small, creep out from somewhere in our house or tentatively watched one climbing walls, etc. Not everyone is the hugest fans of these, and some...

:salam2: I wanted to ask this question here, and I hope I get some fruitful responses. The topic is traveling. I've been married for the last few years and my husband and I have mostly traveled places together. But he does get picky when I say I want to go places on my own. Like, I have a...

:salam2: Does anyone know the actual take on birthdays in Islam? People say it is haram to celebrate birthdays, but I knew the wife of our local Imam and she celebrated her son's birthday with prayers and a small celebration. Does anyone know the real ruling on this? I'd love for you to...

:salam2: Will someone please explain this to me? I don't understand what they're trying to say... http://uk.news.yahoo.com/doomsday-clock-moves-closer-to-midnight.html :wasalam:

:salam2: I was wondering, what were people classed as before Islam? As in, Khadija (RA) accepted Islam after meeting our Prophet (PBUH), so what were her beliefs before she accepted Islam? I wonder what kinds of lifestyles people had back then, and what kinds of things they had to give up...

:salam2: Someone sent me this. A real eye-opener.... :wasalam: ************************* Story: He remembered his grandmother's warning about praying on time: 'My son, you shouldn't leave prayer to this late time'. His grandmother's age was 70 but, whenever she heard the...

:salam2: I have really been into making jam for the last little while and I'd love to share my method with you all. You will need: 16 ounces of FRESH strawberries (preferably ripe) 1/2 cup of sugar 1/2 large lemon or 1 small lemon Method 1) Wash the strawberries, and then hull them (take...

:salam2: Brother and sisters, It has come to my attention that not everyone is clear on the topic of sea food. There is debate on whether prawns are halal or not. Does anyone have a solid answer? Look at the two photos. Which kind, if any, are or aren't halal? Also, what is the...

:salam2: Brothers and sisters, I have been wanting to change my name for a while now, and I have found one I like. On a website, I saw that "Hana" is Arabic for "happiness". Are there any Arabic speaking here that may confirm? Unfortunately, I do not speak Arabic. Only Urdu and English...

:salam2: Dear brothers and sisters, I want to ask you if there is some dua or supplication I can read for my sister. At 23 years of age her attitude towards my parents and myself is completely disgusting. Family is of no value to her and she doesn't care about anything much. She is...

:salam2: My mother makes the most springy-to-the-feel cakes, and they are gorgeous! I made one a few days ago and ate it at Sehri time. This is how: What You'll Need 6oz Sugar 6oz Soft butter 6oz Self Raising Flour 3 eggs 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Few drops Vanilla Essence You...

:salam2: This simple pudding was my absolute favourite at school. Everyone loved it and even now when I take a bite (or a lick!) I am transported back to my school days in the canteen, savouring every moment of this delicious dessert. I want to share the recipe with you all. It's delicious at...

:salam2: I'd like to ask a question about the colour black and why we are not allowed to dye our hair this colour? My husband has very fine hair and while we were at the supermarket he wanted to buy black hair dye. I didn't let him because I heard it is haraam to dye our hair black. Does...

:salam2: Salam brothers and sisters, I hope I am posting this in the right section! I am raising this issue after a non-Muslim friend of mine posted on her Facebook page how she is against the circumcision ritual. I know that as Muslims we carrythis ritual out and I stated on her page...

Dua for employment :salam2: brothers and sisters, I have recently started applying for jobs and have received invitations to two interviews next week. :ma:I really am in need of a job, so I wanted to ask if there was any dua I cant recite that is specifically for employment? Your help will...