Tawassul and Wasilah
The four main schools of jurisprudence allow tawassul in all the 4 types. By mentioning the beautiful names of Allah One's own good deeds Through a pious living person Deceased…
Du’a for Non Muslims
Yes, Muslims can pray for non Muslims. The two exceptions are 1) praying for salaamati, i.e., giving or saying the Islamic greeting of As salaamu alaykum and 2) praying for maghfirat…
Female circumcision
No clear evidence for this in Islam. Some evidence that it could be medically harmful. Thus, in the Hanafi school of jurisprudence it is not allowed. Opinions may differ in…
Aashura
What is the significance of the day of Aashura? Is fasting on 10th of Muharram alone permitted?
Immitating Others
What is the difference between 'Tashabbuh' and 'Mushaabahat'? Tashabbuh bi al Kuffar. Prophet (s.a.w.s.) saud, man tashabbaha bi qaumin fa huwa min hum
Surah at-Tawbah ayat 33
What is the meaning of the ayah? يُرِيدُونَ أَن يُطْفِئُوا نُورَ اللَّهِ بِأَفْوَاهِهِمْ وَيَأْبَى اللَّهُ إِلَّا أَن يُتِمَّ نُورَهُ وَلَوْ كَرِهَ الْكَافِرُونَ - 9:32 هُوَ الَّذِي أَرْسَلَ رَسُولَهُ بِالْهُدَىٰ وَدِينِ…
Jallaalah – Animals that feed on impurities
What is the ruling on Jallaalah? Is chicken included in it if it feeds on impurities? Jallaalah are quadrupeds (eg. Cattle, sheep) that happen to feed on impurities or Jillah…
Tawassul with deceased
Why did Umar RA asked Abbas to make dua during famine and not sought waseelah from the blessed Prophet sallallaahu alayhi wasallam?
Significance of Surah Yaaseen
Is the hadith 'Yaaseen is the heart of Quran' authentic?
Relationship through wet-nursing
Is it allowed to marry the uncle of your sister through breast milk share?
Can Women slaughter livestock
Are women allowed to slaughtered animals? Yes it is permissible.
Slaughtering Goat as Sadaqah
Can a goat be slaughtered to donate as charity?
Days of sacrifice are 3 or 4?
Is qurbani on Eid ul Adha permissible for three days or four days?
Women Congregational Prayers
Are women allowed to pray in Jama'ah of their own?
Sacrifice on Eid ul Adha
Is sacrificing an animal of Eid ul Adha waajib?
Blood transfusion
Is blood and blood products transfusion allowed?
Etiquettes of Friday khutbah
Attending mobile phone during Khutbah - is it ok?
Funeral prayer in absentia
Can we pray janaazah in the absence of deceased? Ghaaibaana janaazah! Allowed in Shafi'i and Hambali madhhab. Allowed as per Hanafi and Maliki. Listen to details in the audio. …
Reciting surah al-Faatihah in funeral prayer
Is it compulsory to recite surah faatihah in janaazah prayers?
Praying on a vehicle
Are we allowed to pray while riding on a vehicle? Sent from my iPhone
writing in shaa Allaah
Is it sin to write insha Allah jointly? Does it change the meaning? Sent from my iPhone
Sacrifice
What is the ruling on refraining from cutting nails and trimming hairs during the ten days of Dhul Hijjah if one intends to sacrifice animal? Sent from my iPhone
Issues related to women
What if a woman gets periods during hajj?
[Tafsir] Surah Aali Imraan Ayah 8
What does زيغ mean? Two types of verses of Quran explained.
[Tafsir] Surah Aali Imran ayah 8
What does زيغ mean? Two types of Quranic verses are explained.
Surah Kahf
What is the central theme of this Surah? Why is it recommended to ward off the ultimate trial of ad-Dajjal (the anti-Christ)?
Playing cards, Ludo etc
Is it prohibited to play cards, ludo etc?
Let not the ecstasy beguile you!
How should a believer rejoice?
Ihram Upon Entering Meeqaat
Is it must for foreigner to assume the state of Ihraam upon entering the boundary?
Covering Head – for the Men
Covering head During salaah - sunnah Whilst eating and whilst in toilet - adab or good manners Prophet had his head covered most of the time. If covering head causes…
Is it allowed to pray two sunnah of Fajr after fard if one missed it?
Is it allowed to pray two sunnah of Fajr after fard if one missed it?
Is it allowed to pray two sunnah of Fajr when congregation has begun?
Is it allowed to pray two sunnah of Fajr when congregation has begun?