Question: I wanted to find out if a Muslim man is allowed to marry a Christian/jewish woman? Answer: In our current climate, marrying a christian/jewish woman is considered to be impermissible and sinful. The reason why such a marriage is considered to be sinful and impermissible is …
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Nasihah (Advice): The infinite mercy of Allah Ta’ala Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: “Allah Ta’ala has divided mercies into one hundred parts, out of which He has sent down only one for jinn, mankind, animals and insects, through which they love one another and have compassion …
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Nasihah (Advice): Using water to cleanse oneself Sayyidah A’aisha Radhiyallahu Anha reported: “I never saw the Messenger of Allah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam come out from the toilet but that he cleansed with water.” (Sunan Ibn Majah) ________________________________________________ Question and Answer: Is Ghusl required after an internal sonar? …
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Nasihah (Advice): Fulfil your Trusts Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said, “Fulfil the trust of those to whom they are due, and do not be treacherous to the one who betrays you.” (Sunan Tirmidhi) _______________________ Question and Answer: A relative of …
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Nasihah (Advice): The severity of homosexuality Sayyiduna Jaabir radiyallahu anhu narrates that Rasullullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said, “Verily, what I fear most for my nation is the deed of the people of Lut (i.e. homosexuality).” [Sunan Tirmidhi] ________________________ Question and Answer: Q. Recently I went for Umrah …
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Question: I want some Zikr Ma’moolat. I am doing three tasbeeh which is done in Jamaat. Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu `alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. The reality of tasawwuf is Tazkiyya (purification) of one’s naf’s. We are created from sand, water, fire …
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Nasihah (Advice): Ask Allah for the love of Imaan Sayyiduna Rifa’ah ibn Rafi’ Radiyallahu Anhu reported that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said, “O Allah, make Imaan beloved to us and beautify it in our hearts, and make unbelief, wickedness, and disobedience hateful to us, and make us among the …
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Nasihah:Virtue of Attending the Janaazah Salaah Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah radiyallahu anhu narrates that Rasullulla Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said, “Whoever attends the funeral procession till he offers the funeral prayer for it, will get a reward equal to one Qirat, and whoever accompanies it till burial, will get a reward …
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Question As-salamu aleikum. What is Islamic view for being “childfree”, voluntary childless (without reason or with reason like “I will be bad parent due some problems)? Is it haram, might it cause sin, curse from Allah or loosing of rizq/barakhat in life? (Question published as received) Answer In the Name …
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Nasihah (Advice): Angels descend to record your Prayers Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “A group of Angels stay with you by night and another group of Angels by day. They meet together at the time of afternoon prayer and dawn prayer, then …
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