Family Matters

  Nasihah (Advice): Beware of oppressing one’s heirs   Rasulullah sallahu alaihi wa sallam said, “Sometimes a man and a woman live in the obedience of Allah for sixty years, then before they die, they cause such harm in their bequests that Jahannam becomes warranted for them.” [I.e., they cause harm …

  Nasihah (Advice): The severity in cutting off family ties   Sayyiduna Jubayr ibn Mut’im radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said, “The one who severs his family ties will not enter Paradise.” [Sahih Bukhari] ______________________________   Question and Answer:   At this moment my family and I do not …

Nasihah (Advice): Lying to make people laugh   The Messenger of Allah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam said: “Woe to the one who speaks to make the people laugh by lying. Woe to him! Woe to him! Woe to him!” (Sunan Tirmidhi) ______________________________   Question and Answer:   Is it permissible to participate …

Question Is there a Hadith wherein Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) has said that women will enter the workforce before the coming of Judgement Day? I read it as one of the signs of the hour.   Answer Imam Tabarani (rahimahullah) has recorded a narration of such nature on the …

  Nasihah (Advice): The Simplicity of Nikah   Sayyiduna Uqbah ibn Amir Radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said, “The best marriage is one that is easiest.”   In another narration, Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said, “The best dowry is one that is easiest.” [Sahih Ibn Hibban] …

Question:   I have read an email question bout Tahneek on a new born child? Please can you explain to me what Tahneek is and how is it performed.   Answer:   Tahneek is the practice of a pious person chewing something sweet (preferably a date) until it is suitable …

Nasihah (Advice): The benefit in having a righteous spouse   Umar ibn Al-Khattab Radiyallahu Anhu said, “Nothing benefits a man, after faith in Allah, as much as a wife with good character, who is loving and fertile. Nothing harms a man, after disbelief in Allah, as much as a wife …

Nasihah (Advice): The Reward of Charity   Sayyiduna Uqbah ibn Aamir Radhiyallahu Anhu narrated that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam said, “On the Day of Qiyamah, people will be in the shade of the charity [they gave], until it is time for accountability.” (Musnad Ahmad)   N.B. Abul Khayr, one of …

Response to the article in Huffington Post by Ingrid Mattson, ‘What’s up with Muslims and dogs.’ Question: An article appeared in the Huffington Post ‘What’s up with Muslims and dogs’ written by Ingrid Mattson. She attempts to prove that prohibition of dogs is a cultural issue and has nothing to …

  Nasihah (Advice): Beware of oppressing one’s heirs   Rasulullah sallahu alaihi wa sallam said, “Sometimes a man and a woman live in the obedience of Allah for sixty years then before they die they cause such harm in their bequests that Jahannam becomes warranted for them.” [I.e. they cause harm …