Fiqh

  Nasihah (Advice): The hair of Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam   Sayyidah A’aisha Radiyallahu anha reported that the hair of Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam reached past his ear lobes but did not reach his shoulders… He liked to begin with the right side while combing his hair… (And in …

  Nasihah (Advice): The Benefit of Making a Proper Wudhu Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said, “Whosoever makes Wudhu, and makes Wudhu well, his [minor] sins leave his body even coming out from under his nails.” [Sahih Muslim] ______________________________   Question and Answer:   Does taking a blood test break Wudhu and …

  Nasihah (Advice): The virtue of grey/white hair Sayyiduna Ka’b ibn Murrah radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said, “If a person’s hair turns grey/white in Islam, it will be light for him on the Day of Qiyamah.” [Sunan Tirmidhi] ______________________________   Question and Answer:   Is it …

Question: In the celebration of Women’s Day, Spar was offering a R150 OFF pamper voucher. In order to qualify, one has to only send an sms charged at R1.50. Normal sms rates and free sms’s do not apply. Is it permissible to participate in such an offer?   Answer   …

  I’TIKAF (1) I’tikaf means to stay in the Musjid with the niyyat of I’tikaf for the sake of Allah Ta’ala. The purpose of such stay in the Musjid is ibadat and to gain proximity to Allah Ta’ala. THE TYPES OF I’TIKAF There are three types of I’tikaf: Wajib, Sunnatul …

THE ONE WHO ENGAGES IN ANAL COURSE IS CURSED Question: Is this Hadith reliable? Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) relates that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “Cursed is he who enters his wife in her anus.” Answer: Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu …

Question: What are the times, places and situations where du’aa’ is answered? And what is meant by the words of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) “Dabr al-salawaat al-maktoobah (following the prescribed prayers)”? Is the prayer of a father for his child answered, or is it …

  Nasihah (Advice): Actions which benefit the deceased   Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “When a person passes away, then all his actions cease except for three: a) Sadaqah Jaariyah (perpetuating charity), b) Knowledge which he imparted and is now being benefitted …

  Nasihah (Advice): Appreciate your spouse   Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah radiyallahu ‘anhu reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “You will certainly meet Your Rabb on the Day of Qiyamah. [Among the things Allah will ask is], ‘Did I not get you married to such-and-such lady? Many proposed to …

  Nasihah (Advice): Beware of oppressing one’s heirs   Rasulullah sallahu alaihi wa sallam said, “Sometimes a man and a woman live in the obedience of Allah for sixty years then before they die they cause such harm in their bequests that Jahannam becomes warranted for them.” [i.e. They cause harm …