Question: What is the Islamic opinion on the permissibility of a mother in law shaking hands with / hugging / kissing her son in law and vice versa. Similarly, what is the Islamic opinion on the permissibility of a father in law shaking hands with / hugging / …
Read More »Can I give a Quran to a non-Muslim?
Question MAY I GIVE / DONATE QURAN TO NON-MUSLIM (MEN / WOMEN). IF RECEIVER IS FEMALE, WHAT IS THE CONDITION IN CASE OF PERIOD. (Question posted as received) Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. There are many digital options available …
Read More »Mixed gym classes
Question Asalamu alaykum I wanted to know is it permissable for a man to go to a gym or go to a boxing class where it is mixed. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. It is not permissible to go …
Read More »Impurity of an infant’s urine
Nasihah (Advice): Rasulullah’s Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam love for his family Sayyiduna Anas bin Maalik Radhiyallahu Anhu narrates, “I never saw anyone who was more compassionate towards his family than Allah’s Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him). His son Ibrahim was in the care of a wet nurse …
Read More »Moving Children whilst in Salaah
Nasihah (Advice): Rasulullah’s Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam gentle consideration for his grandchildren in Salaah Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah Radhiyallahu Anhu narrates, “We were performing the Esha Salaah with Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam; whenever he went down for Sajdah, Hasan and Husayn (Radhiyallahu Anhuma) would jump on his back. When …
Read More »Following different Ulama – Scholars
Question: Is it permissible to follow different group of Ulama ( having differences in opinion on issues), on issue to issue basis? Will it be termed as following Nafs as in this case I shall be looking for the opinion close to my liking. ( Question published as received ) …
Read More »Is Womens Salaah different from Mens?
Question I am Hanfi maslak and living in Saudi Arabia. My wife has been asked to support the following from Hadeeth why women ruku/sujda is different than men? Why we did not do rafa-e-dain? Appreciate if you give me reference from Sahah Sitta only. ( Question published …
Read More »Talaaq ( Divorce ) Explained
Nasihah (Advice): The most Detestable of Lawful Acts Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Umar Radhiyallahu Anhu narrated that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam said, ”Of all the acts that are allowed, the most detestable to Allah is divorce.” (Abu Dawood) ________________________________________________ Question and Answer: can you explain fully …
Read More »Does the Hanafi School encourage marriage without the guardian’s (wali) approval?
In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, The short and simple answer to your question is that: No, the Hanafi School does not, in any way, promote or encourage a marriage without the approval of one’s parents or a legal guardian (wali). To elaborate: It is …
Read More »Khul & Tafweedh: Wife initiated Separation
In the situation where a woman can no longer remain in the marriage of her husband and all attempts to save the marriage have failed, then the ideal solution would be for her to obtain a divorce from the husband. About Seperation Initiated by the Wife (khul’ or Khula) By …
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