The significance of the adab of drinking Zamzam Facing the Qibla whilst drinking Zamzam water Classical scholars and jurists (fuqaha) have listed, in their respective works, many etiquettes (adaab) of drinking Zamzam water – of which facing the Qibla is one. The proof for this is what has been related …
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Nasihah (Advice): Five qualities necessary for every believer Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said, “There are five qualities which a Muslim should display to his brother: replying to the salaam, responding to the one who sneezes, acceptance of an invitation, visiting the sick, and …
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Nasihah (Advice): Dua when entering and leaving the toilet Sayyiduna Anas Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that when Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallamwould enter the toilet, he would say: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْخُبُثِ وَالْخَبَائِثِ“O Allah! I seek refuge in You from male and female devils.”(Tirmidhi) When Nabi …
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Question: Aoa mufti sahib.. Plz plz answer me as soon as possible I want to ask a question plz answer me.. I got married before 3 months..me n my husband has clashes..even my husband beaten me to the extent that i had fracture..when i told at home my family reported …
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Placing twigs and flowers on the grave Question: What is the Islamic perspective on placing twigs and flowers on the grave? بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم Answer: There are two issues here which should not be confused. The first is placing a twig or a branch on the grave. The preferred …
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WHAT TO DO FOR PROTECTION AND BLESSINGS IN A NEW HOME/BUSINESS PREMISES? What to do for protection and blessings in a new home/business premises? Question Are there any deeds prescribed from the prophetic practice to be fulfilled after purchasing a new home or business? I have seen many engage in …
Read More »Title: Can a woman travel alone without any relative?
Question: AssalamuAlaikum. Mufti Saheb. There is a Hadith that a time will come that woman would travel from Sanaa to Hazramaut and she will not be harmed. This Hadith indicates that when such a time comes then it will be permissible for woman to travel alone. In today’s time Dctr …
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Nasihah (Advice): Reliance on Allah Sayyiduna Umar Bin Khattaab Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said, “If you were to rely upon Allah with the required reliance, then He would provide for you just as a bird is provided for, it goes out in the morning empty, …
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Question: Is it permissible to pray jamah with wife in home without going mosque? (Question posted as received) Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘Alaikum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam has emphasised that males perform their Salah with Jamā’ah (congregation) in the Masjid. See the …
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Nasihah (Advice): Cursing undeservingly Sayyiduna Ibn Abbaas Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that a man cursed the wind in the presence of Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam who said, “Do not curse the wind, for it is merely doing as ordered, and whoever curses something undeservingly, then the curse returns upon him.” (Bukhari) …
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