Question I am aware yoga is impermissible in Islam because it ties into the Hindu religion. My question is whether now we will consider this (its ties with the Hindu religion)? Because most people who do yoga are not even aware of the fact that it comes from Hindu religion. …
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Mufti AK Hoosen – CII What is the meaning of Wudhu and Wadhu? Wudhu are the actions of washing the hands, rinsing the mouth, washing the face etc. Wadhu refers to the water used to perform wudhu. Sometimes we use the word interchangeably but we need to know these subtle …
Read More »Why shouldn’t I listen to Imran Hosein?
Question I want askimam to do some research on Molana Mohammed Imran Hosein. I have listened to a few of his bayaans and have come to the conclusion that no one talks about Dajjal the way he does. He is quite revolutionary in the sense that he says that Dajjal …
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Nasihah (Advice): The virtue of Jumuah Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam said: “A person who takes a bath on the day of Jumuah, purifies himself as much as he can, applies oil on himself, applies perfume from his house, leaves (the house to go to the Musjid) without separating …
Read More »Can a man wear a Diamond Ring?
Question Can a muslim man wear diamond as finger ring? ( Question published as received ) Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. A male may wear only a silver ring which weighs no more than 4.374 grams. It …
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Question i intend leaving my employer at the end of the year for another employment, inshAllah. How do I calculate my pension fund withdrawal. I have been working at my current employer for 4.5 years. Should i calculate 2.5% on my withdrawal amount or should i work …
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Nasihah (Advice): Truthfulness Rasoolullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said: “Abstain from that which causes you doubt for that which does not cause you doubt. For surely, truthfulness brings peace of mind and falsehood causes constant doubt.” (Tirmidhi) __________________________________________ Question and Answer: Q. I work as a manager in …
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Nasihah (Advice): Usurping rights Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam said: “Whoever tramples on the right of a Muslim by taking a (false) oath, Allah has most certainly made the hell-fire compulsory on him.” A man asked, “Oh Rasool of Allah! Even if it is something insignificant?” He replied, …
Read More »Gifting a house after demise
Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasilla said: “If you trust upon Allah as He ought to be trusted, then He would provide for you just as a bird is provided for. It goes out in the morning hungry and it returns full.” (Tirmidhi) __________________________________________ Question and Answer: Please help…My …
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Nasihah (Advice): Returning dues Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam said: “On the day of resurrection, rights (and dues) will most certainly have to be fulfilled to their rightful recipients. So much so that retribution will be taken from a horned goat in favour of a hornless goat (as …
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