http://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?cat=261 Q: I have a problem understanding the belief about Hayat-un-Nabi. What does it mean? I have heard from many scholars that to oppose this belief is deviation, but I can’t even begin to understand it. Does it mean that our Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) is alive just like us in his grave? A: It is …
Read More »Kissing The Fingers Upon Hearing The Shahadatain in Azaan
Question Is the kissing the fingers upon hearing the Prophet’s (sallallahu’alaihi wasallam) name a sunnah? Answer The aforementioned practice is unfortunately very common in different parts of the world. It is based on a narration which has been classified as a fabrication by the masters of Hadith. Some of them …
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Questions: Q 1 : What is the meaning of a Prophet in Sharī‘ah? What is the meaning of Khatm e Nabuwwat in Sharī‘ah? What is the ruling in Sharī‘ah about a person who claims according to his false presumption, to speak to Allah and call it prophet-hood? What is the …
Read More »Authenticity of Salatut Tasbih
Question: Is Salat al Tasbih authentic? Answer: http://www.al-miftah.com/authenticity-of-salatut-tasbih/ In these times of neglect towards din, its sad that some people prefer to discourage the masses from proven acts of worship. The sad part is that it’s all done in the name of promoting Islam! One such deed is: Salat al-Tasbih. …
Read More »Fasting and Ibadah on 15th Sha’ban
Questions. (1) Is the hadith concerning the fifteen of Shabaan “totally and absolutely weak”? (2) Is it true that one of the narrators of this hadith was regarded as a fabricator and liar? (3)While it has been narrated in many authentic Ahadith that Rasulullah (S.A.W.) fasted for most of the …
Read More »A Muslim going to a Fortune Teller
Question: : Assalaamualaikum I pray you are well. 1) If a Muslim goes to the fortune teller to get their hand read or find out something about the future,(horoscopes) or ask some sort of person who does tells what will happen in the future (astaghfirullah) or asks the fortune …
Read More »Various Forms of Tawassul and Istighatha and their Rulings
http://www.daruliftaa.com <QUESTION> I wanted to know the Islamic position on seeking intermediaries to Allah, and on seeking help from the dead and calling onto them. Some say it is allowed, and others say it is major shirk. Can you please explain in detail? <ANSWER> In the name of Allah, …
Read More »Celebrating birthdays on an alternate day
Nasihah (Advice): Aqeeqah for a boy and girl A group of people approached Hafsah Bint Abdur Rahman Radhiyallahu Anha and enquired from her regarding Aqeeqah. She informed them that Aaisha Radhiyallahu Anha informed her that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam commanded them to slaughter two sheep equal (in age) …
Read More »Asking from the Awliya and Tawassul
Question: 1. Can we ask dua from the awliya ( that passed away ) 2.My question is regarding Saints (aWLIYA ) Is it possible they have knowledge not of the unseen or the future but events that have taken place already, but not near them?My family regularly visit …
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 …
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