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, …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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) …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Cartoons & films portraying Ambiyaa عليهم السلام & Sahabah(Radiyallahu Anhum)
http://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?cat=128 Q: What is the Islamic ruling regarding cartoons or films portraying stories of the Ambiyaa عليهم السلام or the Sahaabah? In today’s times, these types of films are available in the market and are widespread on the internet. A: Before addressing the issue in question, it is vital for us …
Read More »My husband divorced me three times in one sitting – What can I do in this situation?
Question My husband divorced me three times in one sitting. He were having quarrel at that time and he uttered divorce then take a pause and again said divorce two three times. After two days he takes his divorce back but send me to my parents home. Now saying to …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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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