Nasihah (Advice): Types of clothing a Muhrim (one in the state of Ihraam) is prohibited from wearing Sayyiduna Abdullah bin `Umar Radiyallahu Anhu narrates that a man asked, “O Rasulullah (ﷺ)! What kind of clothes should a Muhrim wear?” Rasulullah (ﷺ) replied, “He should not wear a shirt, nor …
Read More »Hajj Queries: Types of Hajj
Nasihah (Advice): The hujjaaj are the delegation of Allah Ta’ala Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Those who perform Hajj and ‘Umrah are the delegation of Allah. If they ask, they are granted. If the call unto Allah in du’a, their du’as are answered. If they spend, they will …
Read More »Can homosexual behaviour be justified in Islam?
Nasihah (Advice): The evil act of homosexuality Sayyiduna Jaabir Radhiyallahu Anhu who reported that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam said, “There is nothing I fear more for my Ummah than the deed of the people of Lut (Alayhi salaam).” (Tirmidhi) ________________________________________ Question and Answer: Q. I am a …
Read More »Is it the Wife’s Responsibility to Cook?
Question: There is a message going around that a wife does not have to cook. A husband must provide three times cooked food for the family. Is this the ideal we ought to be living by? Any examples from the life of Rasulullah Sallahu alaihi wasalam and the Sahabah would …
Read More »Homosexuality, Arranged Marriage, and Moral Dilemma
Nasihah (Advice): Disclosing flaws that may hinder a marriage when consulted Sayyidah Fathimah bint Qays Radiyallahu Anha narrates, “I came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and said to him: Muawiyah and Abul-Jahm sent me a proposal of marriage.” Rasullullah (ﷺ) replied, “Muawiyah is destitute and he has no wealth, and …
Read More »Wudhu with spray bottle
Nasihah (Advice): The Virtue of performing wudhu properly Sayyiduna Uthmaan bin Affaan radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah Sallahu Alaihi Wassallam said, “Whoever performs ablution perfectly, his sins will leave his body, even coming out from beneath his nails.” (Sahih Muslim) ______________________________ Question and Answer: Please let me know the ruling …
Read More »Why must a woman travel with a Mahram
Nasihah (Advice): The Difficulty of Travel Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “Travelling is a torment because it deprives a traveller of his food, drink and sleep. So when one of you has accomplished his purpose of journey, let him return home quickly.” …
Read More »Performing Haj and Umrah while in Debt
Nasihah (Advice): Jannah for the one who pays off his debts Sayyiduna Uthmaan Ibn Affaan radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “Allah Almighty will admit a man into Paradise who was lenient in his buying and selling, in paying off debts and seeking repayments.” [Sunan Nasai] __________________________________ …
Read More »Is it permissible for a woman to travel without a Mahram or a Husband?
بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم It is not permissible for a woman to travel a distance of three days without her husband or a Maḥram (unmarriageable kin) (Badāʾiʿ al-Ṣanāʾiʿ, 3: 208). The Prophet ﷺ said, “It is not permissible for a woman who believes in Allah and the final day to …
Read More »Qurbani of a cow a few days short of two years
Nasihah (Advice): The great reward in Qurbani Sayyidah A’aisha Radiyallahu anha reported that Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said, “There is nothing dearer to Allah during the days of Qurbani than the sacrificing of animals. The sacrificed animal shall come on the Day of Qiyamah with its horns, hair, …
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