Question This question is regarding the ghusl of women and washing the hair, I am aware that if a woman has a plait in her hair then it is necessary for the roots to be washed, without opening the plait, is ghusl still counted if the plait is left dry …
Read More »Replying to a recorded Azaan
Nasihah (Advice): Shaitaan at the time of Azaan Rasoolullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam said: “When the call for Salaah is made (Azaan), Shaitaan takes to his heels passing wind so that he may not hear the Azaan; and when the Azaan is finished, he comes back; and when …
Read More »Wudhu & Ghusl with Contact Lenses
Nasihah (Advice): Beginning from the right Rasoolullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam liked to begin with the right while combing his hair; while performing ablution (Wudhu) and when putting on his shoes. (Muslim) __________________________________ Question and Answer: Is Wudhu and Ghusal with contact lenses valid? …
Read More »As a woman do I have to cover my feet whilst I pray?
Question I have a few questions please can you answer them for me? 1) As a woman do I have to cover my feet whilst I pray namaz? 2) If one has let out air and broken their wudu, does this mean I have to wash my private parts before …
Read More »Wet Dream
Question I wanted to ask that i slept at night and had a wet dream and my clothes bed sheet and blanket got wet by Mani (i think its mani as it gushes out) in morning i did ghusal and then offered namaz now when i wear the same …
Read More »Ownership without transferral
Nasihah (Advice): Usurping land Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam said: “Whoever usurps someone’s land unjustly, his neck will be encircled with it down the seven earths (the earth will swallow him).”(Bukhari) __________________________________ Question and Answer: My brother gifted his flat to me in his lifetime. …
Read More »Is using tasbeeh a bidah
Question: 1 Is using tasbeeh a bidah & is this an imitation of christianity. 2. Giving tasbeeh as a hadiyah is it permissible in islam. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullāhi wa barakātuh. It is permissible to use a “tasbīh” or …
Read More »Is Wudhu Needed to Read Qur’an on Computer?
Question I understand that it’s compulsory to do wudhu for touching the Qur’an but is it necessary to do so while reading as well – even on the iPad or phones? As I am not physically touching it? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum …
Read More »Aqeeda Ash’ari / Matureedi
Q: is the Ash’ari’a sect bid’aat (an innovation)? Are its aqeedah (beliefs) not in accordance with the teaching of the Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam? A: With regards to Aqeeda there emerged two great figures during the third century hijri, viz Imam Abul-Hasan Ash’ari and Imam Abu Mansoor Matureedi. Most …
Read More »Sahib-e-tarteeb
Question it sometimes happens that I miss my Fajrprayer because I do not manage it to get up. I now heard that the Sahib at-Tartib has to pray his qadha prayers before his fardh prayer. I did not know that so I always prayed my qadha prayers after my …
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