Fiqh

  Nasihah (Advice): Honesty in trade   Sayyiduna Hakeem ibn Hizaam Radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said, “The two parties to a transaction have the option (of cancelling it) until they part. If they are honest and disclose any defects, their transaction will be blessed, but if they …

Nasihah (Advice): Lying to make people laugh   The Messenger of Allah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam said: “Woe to the one who speaks to make the people laugh by lying. Woe to him! Woe to him! Woe to him!” (Sunan Tirmidhi) ______________________________   Question and Answer:   Is it permissible to participate …

Question: In relation to the hadeeth relating to spending on ones family on the day of Ashoora, does one purchase on the day of Ashoora itself or can one buy few days before due to work commitments, so he may give on the day? Answer: In the Name of Allah, …

    What is the meaning of Muharram?                                                                                      …

  Question and Answer: Q. I want to ask: is it allowed (permitted) to listen to the music, which is performed by the musical instruments? And please tell me – is it a big sin (kabair) to listen such music?(Query published as received) A. The Fuqaha (Jurists) have ruled that …

Nasihah (Advice): Prohibition of perfume for women leaving the home. It is proven that the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “Any woman who puts on perfume and passes by people so that they can smell her fragrance is (like) a zaaniyah. (adulteress)” Narrated by Imam …

Question and Answer: Q. I married the second time without getting a divorce from the first husband. We fell apart and decided not to see each other anymore, but he didn’t give me a talaq. In half a year I married another man. After that I became unsure whether the …

Question and Answer: Q. Is it permissible to read Qadha Umri after Fajr and After Asr? I am confused because some people say you cannot read any Salaah after Fajr and Asr and some people say you can read Qadha. Please explain   A. It is Makrooh to perform Nafl …

Q. My Husband and I were having an argument so left the room because the situation was getting a bit intense. Later on, we apologized to each other. My husband then informed me that after I had left the room, he had told himself in his mind that he has …

  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 …