Nasihah (Advice): The value of two Rakaats of Salaah Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah Radhiyallahu Anhu narrated that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam once passed a grave and asked, ‘Who is buried here?’ The Sahabah Radhiyallahu anhum replied, ‘So and so person.’ Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam thereupon said, ‘Offering …
Read More »Why is Riba – Interest/Usury Prohibited in Islam?
Nasihah (Advice): Accursed are those who deal in Riba Sayyiduna Jaabir Radhiyallahu Anhu narrates that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam cursed the one who consumes riba (usury) and the one who pays it, the one who writes it down and the two who witness it, and he said, “they …
Read More »Khula without the consent of the husband
Nasihah (Advice): A wife should not ask for a divorce unnecessarily Sayyiduna Thawbaan Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said: “Whichever woman seeks a divorce from her husband without any harm (cause/reason), then the scent of Paradise will be unlawful for her.”(Tirmidhi) ________________________________________________ Question and …
Read More »What Can the Wife do if the Husband Refuses to Divorce Her
Question: What can a wife do if the husband refuses to give her a divorce? She can no longer live with him and he does not give her rights. In Islam, does only the man have the right to divorce? What if the woman is very unhappy? Is they any …
Read More »The Dua of A Haji
Question People have been saying that when one returns home from having completed Haj or ‘Umrah, their dua’s are accepted for forty days. I have never come across this before and am questioning its authenticity. Please can you enlighten me on this matter? Answer I have come across the following …
Read More »The virtue of fasting the first nine days of Dhul Hijjah
Question What is the virtue of fasting the first nine days of Dhul Hijjah? Answer The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are indeed blessed. Any good deeds carried out during these days, be it Salah, fasting or giving sadaqah are extremely beloved in the sight of Allah Ta’ala. …
Read More »One sheep for multiple Qurbanis?
Nasihah (Advice): The immense reward of Qurbani Sayyidatuna ‘Aishah Radhiyallahu Anha reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said:“There is nothing dearer to Allah during the days of Qurbani than the sacrificing of animals. The sacrificed animal shall come on the Day of Qiyamah with its horns, hair, and …
Read More »One Qurbani for multiple persons
Nasihah (Advice): Qurbani with a happy heart Sayyidatuna Aaishah (Radhiyallahu Anha) has reported that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam has said, “There is nothing dearer to Allah during the days of Qurbani than the sacrificing of animals. The sacrificed animal shall come on the Day of Qiyamah with its …
Read More »Hadith regarding fattening the Qurbani animal
Ḥadīth regarding fattening the Qurbānī animal Question Is the following narration authentic: “Fatten your qurbānī animals, for they will be your vehicles over the ṣirāṭ (bridge)”? بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم Answer The narration is not authentic. It is recommended for the qurbānī animal to be meaty, healthy and in good …
Read More »Qurbani FAQ’s
What is the difference between the term Udhiyyah and Qurbani? A) ‘Udhiyya’ is an Arabic term, which means ‘sacrificing an animal’, and ‘Qurbani’ is an Urdu and Persian word derived from the Arabic word ‘Qurban’, which literally means an act performed to seek Allah’s pleasure. It is generally …
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