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What’s in a Laugh???
The abbreviation “LOL” stands for “laughing out loud”, and is commonly used in place of the now outdated “HAHAHA!”. Nevertheless, the mere fact that we even express our laughter in written communications highlights the point that laughter is a meaningful and purposeful response.
To phrase it differently, there may be only two repeated letters in HAHAHA, however laughter actually says quite a lot. In fact, laughter, in different circumstances, can convey completely different meanings.
For example, if a person …
Specifying Ownership
Question:
Assalaamu ‘alaikum
Respected ‘Ulama
I am newly-married and we have received certain items as gifts. Is it okay to say that these items belong to both of us or is that ambiguous?
In the case of one spouse passing away, would these belong to the spouse that is living or will they need to be distributed to the heirs of the other spouse?
Does one have to be specific as to who the …
Safeguarding Himself from Sin
Khaarijah bin Mus‘ab (rahimahullah) mentions the following incident:
On one occasion, I departed for hajj, leaving my slave girl in the care of Imaam Abu Haneefah (rahimahullah).
I remained in Makkah Mukarramah for approximately four months, and upon my return, I asked Imaam Abu Haneefah (rahimahullah), “How did you find the work and character of this slave girl?” He replied, “The person who studies the Quraan Majeed and acquires the knowledge of permissible and impermissible for the (benefit of the) people …
