Fiqh

QUESTION Many Muslim women take their husband’s last name (surname) when they marry. I have heard different views on this; some say it is Haram and others say it is necessary. I am confused and would like to know the correct Shari’ah ruling on the matter please? ANSWER In the …

Nasihah (Advice): It is better to leave your dependants with wealth Sayyiduna Sa’d radiyallahu anhu reported: ’Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) visited me while I was ill in Makkah Mukarramah. I said to him, “I own some wealth. May I donate all of it?” Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said, “No.” …

  Nasihah (Advice): Altering one’s appearance   Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Mas‘ood radiyallahu anhu said: ‘May Allah curse women who do tattoos and those who have tattoos done, women who have their eyebrows plucked, and women who file teeth for the purpose of beautification, (thereby) changing the creation of Allah.’ News of …

Were Nasheeds created to distance people away from the Qur’an? Question: “Anashid were created by innovators to distance people away from the Qur`an.” Imam Shafi’i, ● [مجموع الفتاوى لإبن تيمية ١١\٥٣٢] What are your thoughts on this? Should we avoid listening to modern day anasheeds?   Answer: In the Name …

  What is the meaning of Muharram?      Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar – meaning “Forbidden”. Even before Islam, this month was always known as a sacred month in which un-lawful acts were “forbidden”, prominently the shedding of blood.   Which are the sacred Months …

http://www.al-miftah.com/category/scholars-hive/ In the recent past, there has been an article circulating electronically which has spread confusion regarding the Hanafi position on the slaughter of one animal per eligible person during Eidul Adha. This brief article seeks to clarify the matter and to remove the confusion from the minds of the Hanafi followers. …

Qurbaani Q&A

  Question A person is planning to do Uḍḥiyyah of a cow this Eid. Can he make the following intentions for the 7 shares? This year’s Wājib Uḍḥiyyah for himself. Nafl Uḍḥiyyah for himself. ʿAqīqah for his new-born child. Nafl Uḍḥiyyah on behalf of a deceased family member or our …

Question How should we respond to people who say that there is a biological basis for homosexuality? Answer Allah Ta’aala says in the Qur’aan: الْيَوْمَ أَكْمَلْتُ لَكُمْ دِينَكُمْ وَأَتْمَمْتُ عَلَيْكُمْ نِعْمَتِي وَرَضِيتُ لَكُمُ الْإِسْلَامَ دِينًا Today I have perfected your deen for you, completed my favour to you and chosen …