Fiqh

Usage of the leather socks whilst travelling

  Nasihah (Advice): The duration for making Masah on the leather socks   Sayyiduna Ali radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) permitted wiping over leather socks for three days and nights for the traveller and one day and night for the resident. [Sahih Muslim] ______________________________   Question and …

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Changing the intention for fasting after dawn

  Nasihah (Advice): The gate of Rayyan   Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said, “There is a gate in Jannah called Ar-Rayyan through which only those who fast will enter on the Day of Qiyamah. None but them will enter it. It will be asked, ‘Where are those that would fast?’ …

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Shawwal – Fasting on the days of Eid

Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam said: “Do not fast in these days (Eid) for they are days of eating and drinking.”(Tirmidhi)   __________________________________________ Question and Answer:   Assalamualaikum Just a quick question, a lot of people say that we cannot keep the shawwal fasts from the 2nd of Shawaal as …

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Completing the Fasts of Ramadaan & Observing Eid in another country

  Nasihah (Advice): The importance of sighting the moon   Sayyiduna Kuraib Radhiyallaahu Anhu reported that Ummul Fadl, daughter of Harith, sent her son (Fadl) to Mu’aawiya (Radhiyallahu Anhu) in Shaam. He (Fadl) says, “I arrived in Shaam, and fulfilled her (his mother’s) needs and the month of Ramadaan commenced. I …

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Performing Witr Salaah after 10 Rakaats of Taraweeh in the Haram

  Nasihah (Advice): The Virtue of Taraweeh Salaah   Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “Whoever stands in Prayer during the month of Ramadan out of faith and in hope of reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.” [Sahih Bukhari] _________________________   Question and …

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First to inform people about Ramadan – Fabricated Hadith

   Question: The following Hadith is widespread over the internet and I would like to know whether these are the words of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam): “If one informs another about Ramadan first, then hell fire will become forbidden for that individual” I couldn’t find the reference. Is this Hadith …

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Fasting after the 15th of Sha’baan

  Nasihah (Advice): A scent more pleasant than musk   Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “The smell which is emitted from the mouth of a fasting person is more pleasant to Allah than the scent of musk.” [Sunan Tirmidhi] ______________________________   Question and Answer: …

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Fasting on a Friday

Nasihah (Advice): Forgiveness on the 15th Night of Sha’baan Sayyiduna Abu Bakr Radiyallahu anhu reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said, “On the 15th night of Sha’baan, Allah Ta’ala’s mercy descends to the first sky and He forgives all except the polytheists and those who harbour enmity for their …

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