Nasihah (Advice): The mercy of Allah upon a mother Sayyiduna Anas Bin Maalik Radhiyallahu Anhu reports: ‘A woman came to ‘A’isha Radhiyallahu Anha and ‘A’isha Radhiyallahu Anha gave her three dates. She gave each of her two children a date and kept one date for herself. The children ate …
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Nasihah (Advice): Cleaning oneself with the left hand Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasoolullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said:“When anyone of you cleans himself, he should not clean himself with his right hand. Let him clean himself with his left hand.” (Sunan Ibn Majah) ______________________________ Question and Answer: …
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Question: Is contraception permissible? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. Contraception can be divided into two categories: 1) Irreversible (or permanent) contraception 2) Reversible (or temporary) contraception[1] Irreversible contraception Irreversible contraception is usually carried out by means of a sterilisation …
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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 …
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Nasihah (Advice): Do not go to extremes in giving Dowry Sayyiduna Umar Bin Khataab Radhiyallahu Anhu said, “Do not go to extremes in giving women their dower (Mahr), for if it represented honour in this world and piety in the court of Allah, the one of you most entitled to …
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Question: Many women, who wear the Niqab, also wear such clothing which clearly shows their waistline. Is this permissible? Also, what are the Principles in general with regards to a woman’s dress? Answer: In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, The Qur’an and Sunnah have …
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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 …
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QUESTION Salaam, I hope you are well inshaAllah. I recently got “engaged” and my wedding is slightly delayed to the current covid situation. The girl to whom I am engaged is righteous and I really get along with her in terms of our personalities and our plans for the future …
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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 …
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Misunderstanding that a marriage permanently ends only when three Talaqs are issued at once QUESTION Assalam walekum I want to know if my nikkah is still valid or the divorce has taken place. Ive been married for 15 years and have 2 kids. My wife and i always fight and …
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