Question What is the circuscision procedure according to Islam? Does the doctor have to be a Muslim? and does he have to say Bismillah or Allahu Akbar during the procedure? Answer As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Shariah encourages circumcision.1 …
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Nasihah (Advice): The guardian of an orphan Umm Sa’id bint Murra Al-Fihri Radhiyallahu Anha reports from her father that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said: “I and the guardian of an orphan will be in Jannah like these two (his two fingers).” (Al-Adabul Mufrad) ________________________________________________ Question and Answer: …
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Question Can I please get some clarification as to the permissability of taweez/amulet, many sources say that taweez is impermissable however I am confused as to if its permissable or not. Can you please provide evidence from the Quran/aHadith for clarification please. May I request …
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Question If the saliva of the dog came into contact with you clothes. What is the ruling? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. If the saliva of the dog soiled ones clothes and the soiled area is more than three …
Read More »Airhostess job for Women
Question: MY QUESTION IS , IS AIRHOSTESS JOB IS GOOD FOR GIRLS IN ISLAM? PLEASE SUGGEST ( Question published as Received ) Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. In designating the responsibilities of life, Shari’ah has considered the …
Read More »Shaving and cutting/trimming the hair in Ihraam
Nasihah (Advice): Love of the Sahaabah Radhiyallahu Anhum for Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam Anas Radhiyallahu Anhu reports: “I saw Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam having his hair shaved by the barber and His Companions came round him and they eagerly wanted that no hair should fall but in the hand …
Read More »Haidh ( monthly periods ) in state of Ihram?
Nasihah (Advice): The first Masjid in Islam Abu Zarr Al-Ghifaari Radhiyallahu Anhu said: “Oh Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam)! Which Masjid was built first?” He said: “Al-Masjid-ul-Haraam (in Makkah Mukarramah).”I said: “then which?”He said: “then Al-Masjid-ul-Aqsa (in Jerusalem).” I said: “How many years between them?”He said: “Forty years, but the …
Read More »Female looking at the face of a male religious preacher
http://www.qafila.org/ Question : There are some people who say that it is permissible for a female to look at the face of a male religious preacher for the purpose of barakah. What do you advise? Answer: Bismillahi Ta’ala, Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullah, Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala has mentioned in Surah Nur: …
Read More »Foster Nephew as Mahram
Nasihah (Advice): Fosterage Aaisha Radhiyallahu Anha reports that her foster-uncle whose name was Aflah sought permission from her (to enter the house) but she observed Hijaab from him, and informed Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam who said to her: “Don’t observe Hijaab from him for he is Mahram on …
Read More »Menopausal bleeding clarification
Nasihah (Advice): Cleanliness in menses Sayyidatuna Aaisha Radhiyallahu Anha reports “whenever anyone of us got her menses, she, on becoming clean, used to rub the blood off her garment, and wash it (that portion) and sprinkle water over the rest of the garment. After that she would pray in it.” …
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