Fatwa

Getting Married In Shawwaal

https://hadithanswers.com/getting-married-in-shawwal/ Question Can we say it is recommended to get married in Shawwal because of the narration of Sayyidah ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) got married to her in Shawwal, or it was just coincidence?   Answer As Muslims, we believe nothing was a coincidence in the life …

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Shawwal – Fasting on the days of Eid

Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam said: “Do not fast in these days (Eid) for they are days of eating and drinking.”(Tirmidhi)   __________________________________________ Question and Answer:   Assalamualaikum Just a quick question, a lot of people say that we cannot keep the shawwal fasts from the 2nd of Shawaal as …

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Sadaqatul Fitr FAQ’s

  Sayyiduna Abdullah Ibn Abbas Radhiyallahu Anhuma narrates, “Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam made compulsory the Zakaat (Sadaqah) of Fitr to cleanse the fast from improper actions and as a means of feeding the poor.” (Abu Dawood)   Kindly note that the Jamiatul Ulama KZN will be collecting Sadaqatul Fitr …

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Wearing Contact Lenses / Using Eyedrops while Fasting

Nasihah (Advice): The Du’a of a Fasting Person Anas ibn Malik radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “The supplications of three are not turned back: the supplication of a parent, the supplication of a fasting person, and the supplication of a traveler.” [Bayhaqi] ______________________________ Question and …

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Dua & Intention for Fasting

  Nasihah (Advice): A scent more pleasant than musk   Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “The smell which is emitted from the mouth of a fasting person is more pleasant to Allah than the scent of musk.” [Sunan Tirmidhi] ______________________________   Question and Answer: …

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Claims from the estate for past contributions

  Nasihah (Advice): Less wealth means easier reckoning   Muhammad ibn Labid reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said, “Two things are hated by the son of Adam. He hates death, although it is better for the believer than tribulation, and he hates to have little wealth, although it means …

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Zakaat to those with deviated Aqeedah – Beliefs of Islam

  Nasihah (Advice): Islam will reach everywhere   Sayyiduna Tamim Daari Radiyallahu Anhu reported that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said, “This matter (Islam) will certainly reach every place that is reached by the night and day i.e. everywhere. Allah will not leave a house or residence but that Allah will cause …

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Why Would NABI (SALLALLAHU’ALAYHI WASALLAM) fast extra in Sha’ban?

Question I heard that Nabi (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) would fast more in Sha’ban than in other months. What is the reason for this?   Answer Sayyidatuna ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu’anha) reports that I never saw Nabi (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) fasting in any other month as much as he did in Sha’ban.’ (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith: 1969 …

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