Family Matters

  Nasihah (Advice): Fulfill your Trusts Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said, “Give back what has been entrusted (to you) to him who has entrusted you, and do not violate the trust of him who violates your trust.” (Sunan Tirmidhi) ______________________________   Question and Answer: …

  Nasihah (Advice): The period of mourning the deceased   Ibn Sirin (rahimahullah) has narrated that Ummu ‘Atiyyah’s (radiyallahu ‘anha) son passed away. On the third day [after his demise], she requested [that] yellow dye [be brought for her to apply]. [After it was brought] She then applied it and said: …

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 adulterer loses Imaan whilst committing Zina   Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said, “The adulterer is not a believer while he commits adultery. The thief is not a believer while he is stealing. The drinker of wine is not a believer …

  Nasihah (Advice): Vulgarity is not part of Islam   Sayyiduna Jabir ibn Samurah radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “Verily, obscenity and vulgarity are not part of Islam. Verily, the best people in Islam are those with the best character.” [Musnad Aḥmad] ______________________________   Question and …

  Nasihah (Advice): The period of mourning the deceased   Ibn Sirin (rahimahullah) has narrated that Ummu ‘Atiyyah’s (radiyallahu ‘anha) son passed away. On the third day [after his demise], she requested [that] yellow dye [be brought for her to apply]. [After it was brought] She then applied it and said: …

  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, …

  Nasihah (Advice): The importance in having one’s final will   Sayyiduna Abdullah Ibn Umar radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: “It is not permissible for a Muslim who possesses anything to bequeath, to let two nights pass without having a will written and kept ready with him.” …

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 with …

QUESTION What is the difference between an intersex person and a transgender? ANSWER In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. The question you have asked is extremely relevant in today’s times. It is important that one fully understands the stance of Shariah …