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 …
Read More »Dr. Zakir Naik & The Fatwa on masturbation
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 …
Read More »Sleeping after Sexual Relations without taking a Ghusl?
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 …
Read More »Do Bleeding Gums Break Wudhu
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 …
Read More »Does a woman have to open her plaited hair every time she makes Ghusal?
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 …
Read More »Can a toothbrush replace the Miswaak if its bristles are from the Miswaak tree?
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 …
Read More »Are we allowed to scroll through Quran on a screen without wudhu?
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 …
Read More »Washing only once for Wudhu
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 …
Read More »Brazilian Keratin-Permanent Hair Straightening
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, …
Read More »Is it permissible to recite Quran by the deceased when he/she is being given Ghusal
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 …
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