*Islamic Rulings

  Question: I did not have an intention to fast the Ramadaan fast today so I did not wake up for sehri but I did not eat anything for the day. During the course of the day my intention is to fast. Can I still fast or not? Answer: If …

To download the information below in a poster format, please click on the following link: What nullifies the fast and what does not What nullifies the fast and what does not? Summary of frequently asked questions The following do not invalidate and nullify the fast: Eating or drinking forgetfully (whilst …

Laqit Bin Sabirah Radhiyallahu Anhu narrates: “I asked: “O Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam)! Tell me about ablution.” He said: “Perform a complete ablution, pass water between the fingers, and be particular in sniffing water into the nose, unless you are fasting.” (Tirmidhi)   The above Hadith cautions a fasting person …

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<<LISTEN HERE>>   This is part of a Radio Islam series taking apart oft-mentioned contestations of ISIS propagandists. Those who aim ISIS rhetoric at unwitting South African audiences create confusion, mayhem and aim to weaken public faith in the guidance of our Ulama.   Part 5 of our series is …

Question: What is the ruling of performing Salāh whilst seated on a chair? Beware of the Chair بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم و صلى الله على النبي الكريم Answer: As long as a person is able to stand, it will not be permissible for him to sit unless he in incapable …

  Question Is it permissible for a Muslim to become the distributor for selling cigarettes? He will be the agent who is responsible to sell throughout the whole country. He will buy in bulk and resell to the wholesalers and retailers. If not acceptable, will the Hajj of such a …

  Rid yourself of backbiting with J.Samia Mair’s powerful top 10 tips! Backbiting is easy to commit. A perfectly acceptable conversation can take a nasty turn in an instant. You can find yourself backbiting without even realising how it happened. Someone asked the Prophet r about backbiting and he said, …

  Nasihah (Advice): Marriage proposals – Consulting with the spouse’s family   Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam said: “Consult women about (the marriage of) their daughters” (Abu Dawood)   __________________________________________   Question and Answer:   Q.My mother’s brother has divorced his wife who is also my age. I was considering marrying …

m.facebook.com/ShkhAbdulRaheem/posts/ Question: Some people say that among the merits of middle night of Sha’baan is that matters of people’s rizq and life & death etc are determined during this night. Is that correct?? Answer: Yes, there are some dhaeef narrations which support this view. A verse of surah Dukhaan says: …