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__________________________________ Question and Answer: Q. It is known that to use antimony is Sunnah, antimony doesn’t disturb penetration of water and purification over antimony is valid. It is right concerning antimony in powder. However Islamic shops sell antimony in the form of paste, when powder is mixed with various other …

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Consuming drowned animals?

Nasihah (Advice): What to recite when plagued by doubts: Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (Radiyallahu Anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) advised that when a person is plagued with doubts, he should ask Allah for protection (recite the Ta’awwuz) and ignore the doubts. (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith #: 3276) _____________________________ Question and …

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Masjid Toilets

_________________ Question and Answer: Q. As salamu alaikum. Respected Moulana. If possible can the jamiat at some stage in whatever format(print, email, bayaan, poster, or which ever suitable way) give some nasheehat on use of musjid toilets. Cover everything. Even guidelines how it should be designed. Taking into consideration “wear …

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Islamic Perspective on Tattoos?

Nasihah (Advice): The Great Virtue of Forgiving Abu Hurairah Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasulullah Sallallaahu Alayhi Wa Sallam related that Moosa Alayhis Salaam, the son of Imran asked, “My Lord, who is the greatest of Thy servants in Thy estimation?” and received the reply, “The one who forgives when he …

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Blowing on food?

Nasihah (Advice): The Best Islam Narrated by Abu Musa Radhiyallahu Anhu : Some people asked Rasulullah Sallallaahu Alayhi Wa Sallam “Whose Islam is the best?” He replied, “One who avoids harming the Muslims with his tongue and hands.” (Sahih Al-Bukhari Vol 1) ____________________________________________ Question and Answer: Q. Please advise whether …

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Feet towards Qiblah while sleeping?

Q. Is it permissible to face the feet towards the Qiblah and sleep? M bed is positioned in such a way that the leg side of the bed faces the Qiblah. Due to limited space, I cannot change the direction of the bed (Question published as received) A. The Ulama …

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Shaving the hair of a new born baby girl?

Nasihah (Advice): “When a person dies no further reward is recorded for his action, with three exceptions: Sadaqah-e-Jaariyah (recurring charity), or knowledge from which benefit continues to be reaped, or the prayers of a good child for his deceased parents.” (Muslim) ___________________________________________ Question and Answer: Q. Slmz what is the …

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Are illegitimate children devoid of goodness?

JAMIATUL ULAMA KZN DAILY Q&A Question and Answer: Q. The issue of illegitimate children, which born out of wedlock. Our imams in Russia often say in sermons that there is no grace (barakah) in people who born outside of marriage, from them cannot get good people. Is it true? I …

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What is Ayat-e-Karimah?

Q. What is the Ayat e Karimah and why do people read it? is there any virtue to it? (Question published as received) A. The last portion of the 87th verse in Surah al-Ambiyaa’ is known as the Ayah Karimah. It is knowns as the Ayah Karimah due to its …

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