House

A house is a building that functions as a home.

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Is Vaastu, a branch of astrology that focuses on the placement of elements in homes, such as the main entrance and windows, allowed in Islam? For instance, is it allowed to believe that a certain orientation of a door may cause harm?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 month ago

We don't any reference from the Best Knowledgeable who are the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) and his holy Progeny (AS) about such claims. People are free to place their doors and windows as they can or wish as far as it does not harm their neighbors and other people. Vaastu claims might be influenced by certain cultural factors in certain areas. It can not be correct always and every where.

Muslim should avoid taking thoughts or ideas from non Muslims unless it is in accordance of the teachings of the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS).

Wassalam.

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House . Mouse

Is it permissible to kill mice if they have infested your house?

Yes it is permissible to kill mice to avoid harm and protect your and your family’s health.

Wassalam.

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Father . Khums . House . Ziyarat

Is it permissible for me to request my father to send me for Ziyarah despite his non-payment of Khums on our house, or should I wait till I can support myself financially?

Yes , you can request your father to send you for Ziyarah. His Khums is his responsibility but if you are sure that he has dues of Khums on him, you can politely request him to consult a trusted Aalim.

Wassalam.

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House . Loan

Is it permissible in Islam to purchase a better house or car on installment if I can afford a decent one through outright payment?

Yes it is permissible.

'Wassalam.

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House . Evil . Jinn

Is it true that evil spirits can follow us to a new house if we bring old things from our haunted house? Are there any clear references in Islam regarding such matters?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 9 months ago

If you think that you have an object that is causing you a problem due to unwanted spirits, put the object in a different location (outside your new home) and see if it helps.

I have always assumed that part of the reason why drawings/statues of animate beings, as well as certain other items, are discouraged in hadith (Sunni and Shi'i) is due to the possibility that they can sometimes become inhabited by unwanted spirits (even if this does not usually happen) (that is to say, it is not only about idolatry, as it is usually understood today).

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Gift . Daughter . House

Can I gift my daughter a house while I am alive and not on my deathbed, considering that she has a paternal brother who is currently living with his Christian mother, and who my husband hopes to raise as a Muslim?

Yes, you can gift your daughter a house while you are alive. The house ownership will then be transferred from you to your daughter and it will not be part of your estate after your life and one from your family will have right on that house but your daughter only whom you have gifted.

'Wassalam.

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House . Evil eye

Is it permissible to hang a horseshoe or another object on the outer walls of a house for protection from the evil eye?

Hanging a horseshoe has no benefit for us. We should avoid such habits especially when we find in some books that this act was initiated by enemies of Ahlul Bayt (AS).

We should put a Quranic verse or a holy name or authentic Du'a to protect ourselves from evil eye.

'Wassalam.

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House . Iran . Western Society . Loan

Is it permissible in Islam to borrow money in a Western country to purchase a house in Iran?

Yes it is permissible to borrow money to use it in buying house or in any other lawful cause.

Wassalam.

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House . God (Allah) . Salat al-Jama’at . Salah (Prayers)

When I pray alone, I feel much closer to Allah and can concentrate better, but when I join the congregation near my house, my prayer becomes mechanical and I get easily distracted. Should I continue praying in congregation?

Sayyed Muhammad Husaini Ragheb, Sayyed Muhammad Husaini Ragheb has a BA in Law from Guilan University, Iran and has also undertaken Hawzah studies in Qom. He used to be a Cultural Affairs director of Ethics Group of Al-Mustafa... Answered 1 year ago

Assalamu Alaikum
Still praying in Jama'3ah i.e. in congregation is more recommended than alone.
You can acquire the closeness and concentration when you know that you are doing something which is more liked by Allah swt.
Sometimes these justifications come from Satan to make the Muminin lonely and away from the Jama'3ah.
Rasulullah s.a.w.a is quoted to have said:
أيُّها النّاسُ ، علَيكُم بالجَماعةِ ، و إيّاكُم و الفُرْقةَ
[كنز العمّال : 1028.]
O' People I advise you to be with the Jama'3ah and stay away from disunity.
Also it is narrated from him s.a.w.a that said:
يدُ اللّه ِ على الجَماعةِ ، فإذا اشْتَذَّ الشّاذُّ مِنهُم اخْتَطَفَهُ الشّيطانُ كما يَخْتَطِفُ الذِّئبُ الشّاةَ الشّاذّةَ مِن الغَنَمِ
[كنز العمّال : 1032.]
God's hand is on the congregation; Whenever a person is separated from the congregation, the devil steals him, just like a wolf separates a sheep from the flock.

So as a conclusion try not to listen to whispers of Satan and be with the groups of Mu'minin.

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Khums . House

Is it necessary to pay Khums on money that is being saved towards a deposit to buy our first house? House prices are very expensive now and it can be really difficult to save enough deposit to buy a house?

Khums is obligatory on every saving which you have on your annual date of Khums.

If you have a special case, you can write your case to maktab@Alistani.org

Wassalam.

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Mahram . Cousin . House . Hijab . Da'wah

Is it permissible for me to invite my non-Mahram cousin to my house, knowing she won't observe Hijab in my presence, for the purpose of Da'wah?

Don't invite her alone to your house but try to do Da'wah in the presence of other persons.
Wassalam.

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Woman . House . Infant

Is it permissible for a woman to stay in the same house as her brother-in-law (husband's brother) for a few days, while having separate rooms? Does it make a difference if she is accompanied by her 6-month-old baby?

Her husband’s brother is non-Mahram to her and staying in one house with a non Mahram with or without an infant child should be avoided. Her husband should make proper arrangement for her safe stay away from non Mahram.

Wassalam.