Cleanliness (Tahaarah)

Being admitted to hospital, particularly for those undergoing surgical procedures, can be a challenging experience. Muslim patients may erroneously assume that being in hospital absolves them from performing Salaah. This may be due to ignorance of the Islamic aspects of Purity and Salaah as well as the various relaxations that …

  Nasihah (Advice): The benefits of Cupping Sayyiduna Ibn Abbas radiyallahu anhuma reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: “How excellent is the person who does cupping; he removes the [dirty] blood, relieving the back and clearing the vision.” [Sunan Tirmidhi] ______________________________   Question and Answer:   Does cupping break the …

  Nasihah (Advice): The Sunnah method of Ghusl Sayyidah Aa’isha Radhiyallahu Anha reports that when Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam took a Ghusl bath for major impurity, he began by washing his hands, then he would perform Wudhu. Then, he would wash the roots of his hair, thereafter he would pour …

Nasihah (Advice): The bounty of Nikah Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “You will certainly meet Your Rabb on the Day of Qiyamah. (Among the things Allah will ask is), ‘Did I not get you married to such-and-such lady? Many proposed to her, but …

  Nasihah (Advice): The Benefit of Making a Proper Wudhu Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said, “Whosoever makes Wudhu, and makes Wudhu well, his [minor] sins leave his body even coming out from under his nails.” [Sahih Muslim] ______________________________   Question and Answer:   Does taking a blood test break Wudhu and …

Nasihah (Advice): Make Wudhu regularly   Rasulullah sallahu alaihi wa sallam said, “My Ummah will be called on the Day of Resurrection with their limbs and faces shining from traces of Wudhu. So whoever amongst you can increase the area of his radiance should do so (i.e. by performing Wudhu regularly).” …

  Nasihah (Advice): Cleaning oneself with the left hand Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasoolullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said:“When anyone of you cleans himself, he should not clean himself with his right hand. Let him clean himself with his left hand.” (Sunan Ibn Majah) ______________________________   Question and Answer: …

QUESTION Is it okay if I throw my nails and hair away in the trash or do I have to bury it? What is the significance of burying hair and nails? ANSWER In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. Allah Ta’ala has …

QUESTION Muhtaram Mufti We have come across a video by Zakir Naik wherein he gives a lengthy discussion with regards to masturbation. After reviewing the video, one is left with the strong impression that masturbation is permissible. Till now, the youth knew it to be Haram. However, this has created …

Question: Is it permitted for a husband and wife to go to sleep after sexual relations without taking a Ghusl? I have been told that it is sinful and that the angels do not enter a house where there is a person in an impure state. Answer: In the name …