Cleanliness (Tahaarah)

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 …

Nasihah (Advice): A bad dream – spitting on your left side thrice   Sayyiduna Abu Qataadah (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports that Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said:“A good dream is from Allah, and a bad dream is from Shaitaan. So whoever has seen (in a dream) something he dislikes, then he should …

  Nasihah (Advice): Making Ghusal with plaited hair   Sayyidatuna Ummu Salamah Radhiyallahu Anha reports that she said: “O Rasulullah, I am a woman who has plaited hair on my head; should I undo it for taking a bath, because of major impurity (Janaabah)?” He said: “No, it is enough for …

Nasihah (Advice): Earn Allah’s pleasure by using the Miswaak   Sayyidatuna Aaisha Radhiyallahu Anha reports that Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said, “(The usage of the) Miswak is a means of purification of the mouth and is pleasing to Allah Ta’ala.” (Sahih Bukhari) ______________________________   Question and Answer:   Can a toothbrush …

QUESTION Some people post a picture of one page of Quraan Shareef daily onto their Facebook profiles calling it “Daily Tilawah ” Hundreds if not thousands of people scroll past this, many times without Wudhoo and many may be non-Muslim as well. What is the Fatwa regarding this? ANSWER In …

  Nasihah (Advice): The reward of performing Wudhu Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu ‘anhu narrates: I heard Rasulullah Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam saying, ‘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 …

Question Is it permissible to undergo the Brazilian Keratin-Permanent hair straightening treatment? Answer Permanent straightening (chemical treatment): The Brazilian Keratin treatment is ironed onto the hair, repairing the damages caused from ironing, blow-drying, dyes, over processing or the environment.  The hair is sealed by flattening the cuticle, which provides the silky, …

Nasihah (Advice): Mention the virtues of the deceased Sayyiduna Ibn Umar Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said, “Make mention of the virtues of your dead, and refrain from (mentioning) their wrongs.”  (Tirmidhi) ________________________________________________ Question and Answer: Q. Is it permissible to recite Quran by the deceased when …