Fiqh

Social Media Platforms

Question: Assalaamu ‘alaikum Respected ‘Ulama I am on certain social media platforms, and I find that it sometimes takes too much of my time. I had the intention of deleting it but find it necessary as well for communication purposes, especially because I am teaching. Please advise. Jazakallah Answer: Bismihi …

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Is it permissible for the divorced parties to demand any gifts given?

  Nasihah (Advice): Exchanging of gifts   Sayyidatuna Aaisha Radhiyallahu Anha reports that Rasoolullah Sallallahu used to accept a gift and give in return for it. (Sunan Tirmidhi) ______________________________   Question and Answer:   In many families, when a divorce takes place, especially, a divorce of a newly wedded couple, …

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What type of rings are women allowed to wear?

  Nasihah (Advice): Beautify the Quran with your voices   Sayyiduna Baraa’ Bin Aazib Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that he heard Rasoolullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam saying: “Beautify the Qur’ān with your voices, for the beautiful voice increases the beauty of the Qur’ān.” (Sunan Daarimi) ______________________________   Question and Answer:   Respected …

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Authenticity of the Shortened Form of Salaatut Tasbeeh

  Nasihah (Advice): The Second House of Allah on Earth   Sayyiduna Abu Zarr Radhiyallahu Anhu reports: I asked, “O Messenger of Allah, “Which was the first Masjid built on earth?” He replied, “Al-Masjid Al-Haraam in Makkah.” I then asked, “Which was built next?” He said, “Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem.” …

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When can a person pay Fidyah for missed fasts?

Nasihah (Advice):  The gate in Paradise called Ar-Rayyaan Sayyiduna Sahl Radhiyallahu Anhu narrated that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam said, “There is a gate in Paradise called Ar-Rayyaan, and those who observe fasts will enter through it on the Day of Resurrection and none except them will enter through it. …

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One intention for twenty Rakaats Taraweeh Salaah

  Nasihah (Advice): Be patient in Salaah and be thankful to Allah   Sayyiduna Mugheerah Radhiyallahu Anhu says: Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam used to stand in Salaah till his feet or legs swelled. He was asked about it (i.e. the reason for offering such an unbearable Salaah) and He said, …

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Can Zakaat be given in kind to a Zakaat recipient?

  Nasihah (Advice): Do not criticize food   Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam never criticized any food but if he liked it he would eat it and if he disliked it he would leave it. (Sahih Bukhari) ______________________________   Question and Answer:   Can food …

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Will using an oxygen concentrator machine break one’s fast?

  Nasihah (Advice): Etiquettes of eating and drinking   Sayyiduna Ibn Abbaas Radhiyallahu Anhuma reported that Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam forbade breathing or blowing into a vessel. (Sunan Tirmidhi) ______________________________   Question and Answer:   My doctor has prescribed that I use an Oxygen Concentrator Machine to strengthen my lungs. There …

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