Fiqh

Can a person perform the two Rakaats of Tawaaf after Fajr and Asr?

  Nasihah (Advice): The Virtue of performing Umrah   Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah Sallahu Alaihi Wassallam said, “One ‘Umrah to the next is a means of expiation of all [minor] sins perpetrated between the two ‘Umrahs and there is no reward for an accepted Hajj except Jannah.” (Sahih Bukhari) …

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What to do with a customer’s unclaimed items

  Nasihah (Advice): Honesty leads to Paradise   Sayyiduna Abdullah Ibn Masood radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: “You must be truthful. Verily, truthfulness leads to righteousness and righteousness leads to Paradise. A man continues to be truthful and encourages honesty until he is recorded with Allah as …

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Obligation of Hajj when one has not yet been accredited for Hajj

Nasihah (Advice): Travelling with a Mahram   Sayyiduna Abdullah Ibn Abbas Radiyallahu anhuma reported: Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said, “A man should not be alone with a woman, nor should a woman travel, unless a guardian is with her.” A man stood up and said, “O Messenger of Allah, I have …

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Using good quality fragrant soap to wash the deceased body

  Nasihah (Advice): The Virtue of giving Ghusl to a Mayyit   Hazrat Jaabir bin Abdullah Radhiyallahu Anhu narrates that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam said, “Whoever digs a grave, Allah Ta’ala will build for him a home in Jannah. Whoever gives Ghusl to a deceased, he will be cleansed …

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Timeframe for women to make up missed fasts of Ramadaan

  Nasihah (Advice): The Dua of a Fasting Person   Sayyiduna Anas ibn Malik radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “The supplications of three are not rejected: the supplication of a parent, the supplication of a fasting person and the supplication of a traveller.” [Bayhaqi]  __________________________________   Question …

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Blowing on hot food and drinks to cool it down

Nasihah (Advice): Take the name of Allah when eating   Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said, “When anyone of you intends to eat, they should say Bismillah. If one forgets to do it in the beginning, one should recite Bismillahi awwalahu wa akhirahu (I begin with the Name of Allah at …

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Zakaat between adoptive parents and children

  Nasihah (Advice): Eagerness to give Zakaat grants sweetness of faith   Sayyiduna Abdullah Ibn Muawiyah radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: “Whoever does three deeds will taste the sweetness of faith: one who worships Allah alone, one who declares there is no God but Allah and who …

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