QUESTION Muhtaram Mufti We have come across a video by Zakir Naik wherein he gives a lengthy discussion with regards to masturbation. After reviewing the video, one is left with the strong impression that masturbation is permissible. Till now, the youth knew it to be Haram. However, this has created …
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Nasihah (Advice): The best expenditure is on your family Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah Radhiyallahu Anha reports that Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said: “A dinar (penny) you spend in Allah’s way, or to free a slave, or as a charity you give to a needy person, or to support your …
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Nasihah (Advice): Do not go to extremes in giving Dowry Sayyiduna Umar Bin Khataab Radhiyallahu Anhu said, “Do not go to extremes in giving women their dower (Mahr), for if it represented honour in this world and piety in the court of Allah, the one of you most entitled to …
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Question: Many women, who wear the Niqab, also wear such clothing which clearly shows their waistline. Is this permissible? Also, what are the Principles in general with regards to a woman’s dress? Answer: In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, The Qur’an and Sunnah have …
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Nasihah (Advice): The ring of Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) Sayyiduna Anas (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports: The signet-ring of Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) was of silver with an Abyssinian stone. (Sunan Tirmidhi) ______________________________ Question and Answer: Is a man allowed to wear a silver ring that has a diamond stone …
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السلام عليكم ورحمه الله وبركاته Dear Mufti Saheb, Please guide me regarding what can be done to the grave of my beloved Father Rahimahullah Ta’ala and what should I abstain from doing to his grave? When I stand at his Qabr and look at the other graves, I see …
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Question: Is it permitted for a husband and wife to go to sleep after sexual relations without taking a Ghusl? I have been told that it is sinful and that the angels do not enter a house where there is a person in an impure state. Answer: In the name …
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Question: I am a housewife and I run an online store from home. Sometimes I have stock to supply my customers and sometimes I do not have stock. I know that I cannot sell stock that I do not own or stock that I do not possess. My customers know …
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Nasihah (Advice): A bad dream – spitting on your left side thrice Sayyiduna Abu Qataadah (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports that Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said:“A good dream is from Allah, and a bad dream is from Shaitaan. So whoever has seen (in a dream) something he dislikes, then he should …
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Nasihah (Advice): Make Dua for your brother/sister in their absence Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said: “The supplication of a Muslim for another Muslim in their absence will certainly be answered. Every time a Muslim makes Dua (for good) for another Muslim, the Angel appointed for this particular task says: …
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