Question i just wanted to know whether a woman in her menses can make zikr of Allah SWt? Im habituated to read Names of allahSWT, Quranic Ayatas,Durood and some wazaifs.. Can i do the above Zikr ? or Is it a sin to make zikr during menses?Please carify in …
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Question: My husband recently passed away on the 1st August 2014. According to the English calendar my 4 months and 10 days of iddat ends on the 10th of December 2014. So I’d like to know islamically does it end on the 9th after magrib or the 10th after magrib? …
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Nasihah (Advice): Mahr (dowry) Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam said: “Whoever marries a woman with the intention of not paying her Mahr (dowry) whether it be a meager amount or a huge amount, and he passes away in that state, he will meet Allah as a fornicator.” (Majmauz Zawaaid) __________________________________________ …
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Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasilla said: “If you trust upon Allah as He ought to be trusted, then He would provide for you just as a bird is provided for. It goes out in the morning hungry and it returns full.” (Tirmidhi) __________________________________________ Question and Answer: Please help…My …
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Nasihah (Advice): Success – Accepting Islam Rasoolullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said: “Successful is one who has entered the fold of Islam and is provided with sustenance that is sufficient for his needs and Allah makes him content with what he has bestowed upon him.” (Muslim) Question and Answer: Q. Is it necessary to change …
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Question I intend leaving my employer at the end of the year for another employment, inshAllah. How do I calculate my pension fund withdrawal. I have been working at my current employer for 4.5 years. Should i calculate 2.5% on my withdrawal amount or should i work out the …
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Title: Multiple questions regarding ‘umrah Question 1. Can I be a Marham for my mother in law for umrah? 2. Which is more virtuos, to perform multiple umrahs or doing more tawaaf? 3. Can I carry a backpack on my back while in Ihram? 4.In makkah can a lady read …
Read More »Should I miss my Sunnah muakkadah or my qadha prayer?
Question My question is related to the right way of performing salat that I have missed since puberty. I have gone through few posts that mentions: we are required to pray all the Fardh and Wajib Salah since we attained puberty. But I wanted to know if the following way …
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Question: Respected Ulamaa My grandfather is unwell, we were advised by someone to recite 41 yaseens for his shifaa. Is this correct? Please advise. جزاك اللهُ خيراً Answer: Respected Brother/Sister in Islam Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakaatuh The reciting of 41 times Yaseen is a tried and tested …
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Question: Is it Necessary to have a ghusal bath after giving ghusal to mayyit? (Question published as received) Answer: It is Mustahab (preferable) to take a Ghusal after giving Ghusal to the Mayyit (deceased).[1] If one does not do so, one will not be sinful. [1] ويندب الاغتسال في …
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