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Q. “What is the procedure for a Christian to convert to Islam in order to marry a Sunni Muslim girl? Which reputable institution in Karachi arranges for such a conversion and Nikah, so that it is a widely accepted in our society?”
(Anonymous)

A. It is not correct practice to embrace Islam for the sake of marrying a Muslim girl only. Islam is a composition of certain beliefs and acts. It is a way of life. It is a matter of faith and conviction. In order to become a Muslim, it is necessary to accept all its basic teachings with one’s heart and soul. If one’s real purpose is only to marry a Muslim girl, and he wants to register himself as a Muslim only because he cannot marry that girl without it, while he does not have faith in the basic beliefs of Islam, he cannot be a Muslim in reality.  Read more... (728 words, estimated 2:55 mins reading time)

Valentine’s Day dates back to the Roman idol worshippers. Legends contend that it has its origin in honouring the Roman idols. Like most Christian festivals, the Valentine’s Day too has its roots in the Roman polytheism.  In ancient Rome, there used to be a festival for the young men and women. The Roman girls would write love letters and put them in a vase. Then the Roman bachelors would draw out the letters at random and select the girl whose letter had been drawn. Thereafter, these couples used to have courtships, meeting each other before marriage to develop understanding. However, when Christians came to Rome, they sought to Christianise everything prevalent at the time. So instead of putting an end to this pagan festival, they replaced it with Valentine’s day.  Read more... (309 words, estimated 1:14 mins reading time)

Excessive recitation of Surah lkhlas (Surah no. 112) enables a person to maintain correct beliefs and safeguards him against polytheism and infidelity.

Moreover, reciting Surah lkhlas in the morning and evening regularly is very effective in safeguarding one’s beliefs.

Taqleed of Ahbar & Ruhban

2. Some people cite the following verse to renounce taqleed of imams and mujtahids:

“They have taken their rabbis and their monks as their Lords besides Allah.” (9:31)

However, we have made it clear in the previous pages that taqleed of a mujtahid, or obedience to him, is not as a maker of laws. Rather, he is an exponent of law. He is not bound to be followed. Rather, his explanations are believed and the Qur’an and sunnah are followed.

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