*Islamic Rulings

Shaking hands with females?

JAMIATUL ULAMA KZN DAILY Q&A Question and Answer: Q. Some times I’m faced with the situation where non-Muslim women extend their hands to greet. Is this permissible? (There may be grammatical and spelling errors in the above question. Questions are published as received) A. It is not permissible for a …

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Talaaq during menstruation

Question and Answer: Q. My Husband gave me three Talaaqs when I was in my menses. Is it valid? (Query published as received) A. Based on the information you have provided, all three Talaaqs are valid and effective and the marriage between you and your husband has irretrievably terminated. Consequently, …

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I feel extremely depressed and suicidal, please help?

Question: Please help, I feel depressed and suicidal. I have no hope in life. I feel like I don’t want to live any more. Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. Suicide is gaining ground amongst the masses. In fact, stats …

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Entering the Masjid while in menstruation?

JAMIATUL ULAMA KZN DAILY Q&A Nasihah (Advice): Take stock of yourself daily Maymoon Bin Mihran used to say: “A person cannot achieve piety until he keeps an account of himself like how he keeps a check on his business partner in his management of funds.” (Tirmizi) _______________________________________________ Question and Answer: …

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Is it permissible to solemnise a marriage over the phone?

Question: I intend to marry someone from Morocco. Is it possible to do nikah or zawaj, over the phone, as I want to make it early. Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. If you live in Canada and the woman …

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A Woman’s Reflection on Leading Prayer

On March 18, 2005 Amina Wadud led the first female-led Jumuah (Friday) prayer. On that day women took a huge step towards being more like men. But, did we come closer to actualizing our God-given liberation? I don’t think so. What we so often forget is that God has honored …

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Sajda of Women

Sajda of Women When it comes to womens sajdah in the Hanafi madhab they are required to put their arms on the ground. It seems as this conflicts with the hadith of Bukhari where the Prophet forbade putting the hands on the ground like a dog. Please give proof as …

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Completing Missed Salaah

Nasihah (Advice): Salaah: Abu Hurairah (Radiallahu Anhu) reported: The Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu alayhi Wa sallam) said, “The first of man’s deeds for which he will be called to account on the Day of Resurrection will be Salaah. If it is found to be perfect, he will be safe and …

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