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Borrowing the money of one’s child

Nasihah (Advice): Importance of repaying ones debts Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah Radhiyallahu Anhu reported that the Messenger of Allah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam said, “The soul of the believer remains hanging with his debt till it is paid.” (Tirmizi) ________________________________________________ Question and Answer: Q. At the time of my son’s birth, …

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Was Imam Abu Hanifah a Tabi’í?

nawadir.org Was Imam Abū Ḥanīfah a tābiʿī? I have heard some people say that he was not. Please clarify. بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Answer According to the majority of scholars, Imam al-Aʿẓam Abū Ḥanīfah (d. 150/767) is a tābiʿī. A tābiʿī is someone who met or had sight of a …

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Serving food to the deceased’s family prior to burial

Nasihah (Advice): Pay the debts of the deceased as quickly as possible   Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said:“The soul of the (deceased) believer remains pending on account of the debt till it is repaid.” (Tirmidhi)   ________________________________________________   Question and Answer: Q. My …

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Performing Hajj on behalf of a deceased

Nasihah (Advice): Bequests   Rasoolullah Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasallam said: “Allah has given each person his due rights and there is no bequest in favour of an heir.” (Nasaai)   ________________________________________   Question and Answer:   What is the ruling on performing Hajj on behalf of a deceased person?   (Question …

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Which Azaan does one reply to when there are multiple Azaans

  Nasihah (Advice): Be vigilant of the whispers of Shaitaan during Salaah   Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said: “When the call for Salaah (Azaan) is pronounced, Shaitaan flees and passes wind so that he does not hear the Azaan. When the call (Azaan) …

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Azaan for a newborn

  Nasihah (Advice): Azaan in the ears of a child   Ubaidullah bin Abi Rafi Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that his father said: “I saw Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam say the Azaan in the ear of Al-Hasan bin ‘Ali – when he was born to Fatimah – the Azaan of Salaah …

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Is Tasawwuf Shirk like how some salafis claim?

Question   The practise of Tawasuf is encouraged by many scholars, and there is a handful of scholars who’ve said it’s borderline shirk. I’ve been researching this area for a while including speaking to those in authority to satisfy my heart it is definitely permissable. When an opposing view declares …

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Janazah for Person who commits suicide

Q. Is Janaazah Salaah necessary for a person who commits suicide? A. The act of committing suicide is a severe sin that is accompanied with severe punishment. Such a person will continuously be punished in the same manner that he had taken his life. Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said: “Whoever …

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