Below is an extract from an upcoming book of Moulana’s called letters of the seekers. QUESTION Asalamu alaikum. I am a 6th year medical student in university. I read a couple of books and saw some lectures on YouTube and I finally understood the reason why we are created. But even after …
Read More »Who was Yazeed ibn Mu`aawiyah?
Question Please enlighten us on who was Yazeed ibn Mu`aawiyah? He was once the Caliph of Muslims? In which era did he live and was he considered righteous? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. Yazid`s full name is Yazid ibn …
Read More »Explanation of the following Hadith on Ali & Muawiya RA
Question I would like an explanation of this narration: It was narrated that Saeed bin Jubair said: “I was with Ibn Abbas in Arafat and he said: ‘Why do I not hear the people reciting Talbiyah?’ I said: They are afraid of Muawiyah.’ So Ibn Abbas went out of his tent …
Read More »Husain’s RA going against Yazid & the Sunni view on Yazid
Question: I have read your article regarding rebellion against rulers and open Kufr where you said “The ruler’s leadership should not be challenged unless if he commits Kufr or a grave sin, in which case, it should be condemned without using any violence. You also said that, “this ruling is …
Read More »The poisoning of Sayyiduna Hasan radiyaLlahu `anhu
mahajjah.com Amongst the false allegations directed towards Sayyidina Muawiyah radiya Llahu ‘anhu is the poisoning of Sayyidina Hassan radiya Llahu ‘anhu. The claim is made that Ja`dah (the wife of Hassan radiya Llahu ‘anhu) was the one who poisoned him upon the incitement of Sayyidina Muawiyah radiya Llahu ‘anhu. This article proves the fallaciousness of …
Read More »The iran shia cult and Beloved Muawiyah Radhiyallahu Anhu
Question: Salaam Mufti: I wanted to ask about Shias and Muawiya/Ali (Radiyallahoanhum to both). Many Shias say that Muawiya (RA) and his successors cursed Ali during Jummah khutbah for years. Is this true, because I can find no legitimate source of this other than Shia propaganda? Also, why do Shias …
Read More »Is it necessary to purchase items on Ashura to attain reward in hadith?
Mufti Faraz al-Mahmudi Question: In relation to the hadeeth relating to spending on ones family on the day of Ashoora, does one purchase on the day of Ashoora itself or can one buy few days before due to work commitments, so he may give on the day? Answer: In …
Read More »Spending On The Family On Ashura 10 Muharram – Academic Research
Spending on the family on ʿĀshūrā Question What is the status of the narration that suggests that a person should generously spend on the family on ʿĀshūrā? Please clarify because people who do not believe in this are criticised whilst people who believe in this are accused of innovation. Read …
Read More »Q & A on Muharram and Aashurah
Q & A on Muharram and Aashurah Which is the first month of the Islamic calendar and what is it’s meaning? Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar- meaning “Forbidden”. Even before Islam, this month was always known as a sacred month which un-lawful acts were “forbidden”, prominently …
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Muharram Contemporary Q&A In light of Prophetic Tradition
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