Family Matters

  Nasihah (Advice): A stern warning against the act of homosexuality   Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Abbas radiyallahu anhuma reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam said: ‘…Allah’s curse be upon those who do the action of the people of Lut (homosexuality).’ [Nabi (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) repeated this curse thrice]. (Sahih Ibn Hibban, Hadith: …

  My husband often smokes weed (cannabis). He says that many of his cousins and friends also smoke it and it has become ‘a norm’ in many circles. Nobody bothers about it much. It has also been legalised in this country so there is no problem with it. I do …

Nasihah (Advice): Strive for Paradise   Sayyiduna Anas Bin Maalik Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasoolullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said: “Paradise is surrounded by hardships (to gain its entry) and Hell-Fire is surrounded by temptations (by drawing one towards it).” (Muslim) ______________________________   Question and Answer:   A divorced woman committed Zina …

  Nasihah (Advice): Do not neglect Salaah deliberately   Sayyiduna Abu Darda’ Radhiyallahu Anhu reports: My close friend, Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam advised me: “Do not associate anything with Allah, even if you are cut and burned. Do not neglect any prescribed Salaah deliberately, for whoever neglects it deliberately no longer …

Nasihah (Advice): The Most Merciful of the Merciful   Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah Radhiyallahu Anhu reports: A man came to Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam with a child which he began to embrace. He asked. ‘Do you show mercy towards the child?’ ‘Yes,’ the man replied. He said, ‘Allah is more merciful …

  Nasihah (Advice): Give charity during your lifetime   Sayyiduna Abu Saeed Khudri Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasoolullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said: “A man giving a dirham as Sadaqah (charity) during his life is better than giving one hundred dirhams as Sadaqah (charity) at the last moment of his life.” (Abu …

Nasihah (Advice): Have mercy on the young and respect the elders   Sayyiduna Anas Bin Maalik Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that an old man came to seek Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam, and the people were hesitant to make room for him. Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said: “He is not one of …

Nasihah (Advice): The Best Woman   Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasoolullah Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam was asked: “Which is the best woman?” He replied: “The one who pleases (her husband) when he looks at her, obeys him when he gives a command, and does not go against …

Question: Assalaamu ‘alaikum Respected ‘Ulama I am on certain social media platforms, and I find that it sometimes takes too much of my time. I had the intention of deleting it but find it necessary as well for communication purposes, especially because I am teaching. Please advise. Jazakallah Answer: Bismihi …

  Nasihah (Advice): Exchanging of gifts   Sayyidatuna Aaisha Radhiyallahu Anha reports that Rasoolullah Sallallahu used to accept a gift and give in return for it. (Sunan Tirmidhi) ______________________________   Question and Answer:   In many families, when a divorce takes place, especially, a divorce of a newly wedded couple, …