Question: ILMUL GHAIB (THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE UNSEEN): CAN HUMAN BEINGS HAVE SUCH KNOWLEDGE, OR EVEN PROPHETS ? (Question published as received) Answer: ILMUL GHAIB is classified into four types: 1. علم الغيب الذاتي : The knowledge of the unseen which someone has got without any واسطة (medium). The whole …
Read More »When should the Masbooq stand to complete the missed Rakaats?
Nasihah (Advice): Salaam in Salaah starts from the right Anas Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam used to (first) turn to the right (at the end of Salaah). (Muslim) ________________________________________________ Question and Answer: If a person missed one or more Rakaats of Salaah and …
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Nasihah (Advice): The guardian of an orphan Umm Sa’id bint Murra Al-Fihri Radhiyallahu Anha reports from her father that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said: “I and the guardian of an orphan will be in Jannah like these two (his two fingers).” (Al-Adabul Mufrad) ________________________________________________ Question and Answer: …
Read More »Permissability of taweez/amulet
Question Can I please get some clarification as to the permissability of taweez/amulet, many sources say that taweez is impermissable however I am confused as to if its permissable or not. Can you please provide evidence from the Quran/aHadith for clarification please. May I request …
Read More »The term في سبيل الله in the Quran – Does it refer to Jihad or Tabligh?
Question: Please clarify whether a saathi applied this Hadith correctly: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) is reported to have said: ‘Going in the path of Allah is better than making ‘Ibadah on Laylatul Qadr, in front of the Hajar Aswad (black stone)’ (Sahih Ibn Hibban; Al Ihsan, Hadith: …
Read More »Dogs saliva
Question If the saliva of the dog came into contact with you clothes. What is the ruling? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. If the saliva of the dog soiled ones clothes and the soiled area is more than three …
Read More »Airhostess job for Women
Question: MY QUESTION IS , IS AIRHOSTESS JOB IS GOOD FOR GIRLS IN ISLAM? PLEASE SUGGEST ( Question published as Received ) Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. In designating the responsibilities of life, Shari’ah has considered the …
Read More »Shaving and cutting/trimming the hair in Ihraam
Nasihah (Advice): Love of the Sahaabah Radhiyallahu Anhum for Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam Anas Radhiyallahu Anhu reports: “I saw Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam having his hair shaved by the barber and His Companions came round him and they eagerly wanted that no hair should fall but in the hand …
Read More »Haidh ( monthly periods ) in state of Ihram?
Nasihah (Advice): The first Masjid in Islam Abu Zarr Al-Ghifaari Radhiyallahu Anhu said: “Oh Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam)! Which Masjid was built first?” He said: “Al-Masjid-ul-Haraam (in Makkah Mukarramah).”I said: “then which?”He said: “then Al-Masjid-ul-Aqsa (in Jerusalem).” I said: “How many years between them?”He said: “Forty years, but the …
Read More »Congregational Dua after Salah
In the recent past the issue regarding dua after salah has been the subject of many discussions. Below is a brief explanation on this issue. This issue could be divided in four parts: 1. Dua after salah. 2. Raising the hands in dua. 3. Adhkaar and dua’s to be recited after salah. 4. Collective dua. …
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