Question: There are parents who allow or insist on their children studying subjects, after school, that are not appropriate for Muslims, e.g. Ballet, Modern dancing, Drama, Band, Piano, Cheer-leading etc.There are parents who allow or insist on their children studying subjects, after school, (not required, but optional), that are not …
Read More »Exaggerated Praise of the Prophet of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)
Question: What’s the meaning of this hadith: “Do not celebrate me and lift me to a high status as the Christians did with Jesus the son of Mary?” Answer: In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, The Hadith towards which you have referred is recorded by Imam al-Bukhari …
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Question I heard from some one that talbeenah is very good for sick people. Can you please advise relevant benefit of it and how is it made (Question posted as received) Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. Talbeenah or …
Read More »How should the missed Salaah and Fasts of a deceased be discharged?
Nasihah (Advice): Do not neglect Salaah deliberately Sayyiduna Abu Darda’ Radhiyallahu Anhu reports: My close friend, Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam advised me: “Do not associate anything with Allah, even if you are cut and burned. Do not neglect any prescribed Salaah deliberately, for whoever neglects it deliberately no longer …
Read More »The Effect of Haraam Lasts For Forty Days
Question Is it true that if a person eats or drinks anything haram, intentionally or unknowingly, then his du’as and ibadaat will not be accepted for forty (40) days? Does the same ruling apply to intoxicants? Jazakallah Answer I have come across the following: Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu’anhuma) reports …
Read More »Virtue of Praying Four Rakahs (Salatud Duha) in The Morning
Question Regarding the following Hadith, what is meant by “suffice”? Does it mean that Allah Ta’ala will protect one against misguidance and committing sins? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) has said: ‘Verily, Allah Ta’ala says: ‘O Son of Adam! Pray to me in the beginning of the day with four units …
Read More »Those who will enter Jannah Without Accountability
Question Would you kindly explain the quality of having tawakkul in Allah and its relationship to taking means as mentioned in this Hadith: Narrated from ‘Abdullah Ibn ‘Abbas narrates: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “Nations were displayed before me, one or two prophets would pass by along with a few …
Read More »Eating Seven ‘Ajwah For Seven Days
Question Is it stated in any Hadith that eating seven ‘Ajwah dates every morning for seven days will save a person from being affected with black magic etc.? Answer The Hadith recorded in Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim is as follows: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “Whoever eats seven ‘Ajwah …
Read More »Spending On The Family On Ashura 10 Muharram – Academic Research
Spending on the family on ʿĀshūrā Question What is the status of the narration that suggests that a person should generously spend on the family on ʿĀshūrā? Please clarify because people who do not believe in this are criticised whilst people who believe in this are accused of innovation. Read …
Read More »Significance of Performing Qurbani on behalf of the Prophet (Peace be Upon Him)
QUESTION What is the significance of doing Qurbani on behalf of the Prophet (Allah bless him & give him peace)? Apparently, this is a common practice within Muslims. Is it permitted, recommended or Bid’a? ANSWER In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, This issue goes back to the …
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