Fiqh

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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Donating or Receiving Breastmilk from Milk Banks

Nasihah (Advice): The Reward of Charity   Sayyiduna Uqbah ibn Aamir Radhiyallahu Anhu narrated that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam said, “On the Day of Qiyamah, people will be in the shade of the charity [they gave], until it is time for accountability.” (Musnad Ahmad)   N.B. Abul Khayr, one of …

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Performing Salaah before the time sets in

  Nasihah (Advice): The Most Beloved Deed to Allah Ta’ala   Sayyiduna Abdullah radiyallahu anhu narrated: “I asked Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, “Which deed is the dearest to Allah?” He replied, “To offer the prayers at their early stated fixed times.” I asked, “What is the next (in goodness)?” He replied, …

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Zakaat on lost jewellery

  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 one …

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