APS – Absent Parent Syndrome I hate my father, the man who worked 6 days a week for the past 25 years. Yet, somehow, I wish always he had time to spend with me, and never once let me down. Who in fact, worked 12 hours a day when my …
Read More »Order of the chapters of Qur’an
Title: A Glimpse at the Order of the chapters of Qur’an Question What is the reason behind the order of the chapters of the Qurān? Answer Why has the Qurān been ordered in the way that it has been ordered? The chapters of the Qurān have been ordered according …
Read More »Permissible to ask Nabi Sallallāhu Alaihi Wa Sallam directly?
Is it permissible to ask Nabi Sallallāhu Alaihi Wa Sallam directly at his grave? Question: i want to know that if its permissible to go the prophet grave and ask him to do dua to Allah on our behalf, what is the diffrence between this and asking him to …
Read More »Janazah Salaah in the Haram
Nasihah (Advice): The deeds of a deceased person Sayyiduna Anas Bin Maalik Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said, “Three follow a dead body. Two of them return and one remains with him. Members of his family, his possessions and his deeds follow him. His family and …
Read More »A man will follow the religion of his friend
Question Is this Hadith authentic? ‘A man will follow the religion of his friend.’ Answer Imams Tirmidhi, Abu Dawud, Ahmad and other Muhaddithun (rahimahumullah) have recorded this Hadith on the authority of Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu). The full Hadith is as follows: Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, …
Read More »Religion / Islamic Shariah Law is not based on logic and opinion
Question What is the reference for this narration of Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu)? “If the religion were based on opinion, it would be more important to wipe [masah] the under part of the leather sock than the upper” Answer Imam Abu Dawud (rahimahullah) has recorded this narration. Hafiz Ibn …
Read More »Seeking Forgiveness for Backbiting
Nasihah (Advice): Backbiting and slandering Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam said, “Do you know what is backbiting?” The Companions said: “Allah and His Messenger know better.”He said, “Backbiting is talking about your (Muslim) brother in a manner which he dislikes.” It was said …
Read More »Post Mortem
Question: What is the ruling regarding post mortem in Islam, it is required by the South African law to do a post mortem, how can we avoid this. I am currently a medical student, it is the norm to cut open dead bodies to study the parts of the human …
Read More »Decorating One’s Business for Christmas
Nasihah (Advice): Imitating A Nation Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Umar Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam said, ”Whoever imitates a nation is from among them.” (Sunan Abi Dawud) ________________________________________________ Question and Answer: Can Muslim businessmen decorate their shops with christmas trees, santa clause for business? …
Read More »Striking the Balance in Upbringing
Question: Assalaamu ‘alaikum Our question is regarding how we should go about raising our child. My baby is small and I try to save him from environments and people that could have a negative effect on him. Some family members have a television or their mindset is different. Therefore, in a …
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