Q: Can I make a Niyyah (intention) to fast just before beginning Suhur (pre-fasting meal)? When is the best time to make Niyyah for fast? A: The purpose of partaking in Suhoor is to retain strength during the day and avoiding excessive weakness. Thus the best time to partake of Suhoor and thereafter to make …
Q: Can I make a Niyyah (intention) to fast just before beginning Suhur (pre-fasting meal)? When is the best time to make Niyyah for fast? A: The purpose of partaking in Suhoor is to retain strength during the day and avoiding excessive weakness. Thus the best time to partake of Suhoor and thereafter to make …
Q: Can I pray Salaah behind an ahle hadith imam? Is the Salaah valid? A. There are two types of Ahle Hadeeth. One is the Ahle Hadeeth who does not insult the Imams of the four math-habs, believes in Taqleed though he does not subscribe to it, and maintains general respect for the math-habs. The …
Q: Can I pray Salaah behind an ahle hadith imam? Is the Salaah valid? A. There are two types of Ahle Hadeeth. One is the Ahle Hadeeth who does not insult the Imams of the four math-habs, believes in Taqleed though he does not subscribe to it, and maintains general respect for the math-habs. The …
Q: What is Sharia stance on dogs at home merely for security purposes. Can they be allowed in the house? A: It is permissible to keep a dog for security purposes and protection. Do not allow the dog inside the house unless there is a dire need, e.g. the robber is in the house, etc. …
Q: What is Sharia stance on dogs at home merely for security purposes. Can they be allowed in the house? A: It is permissible to keep a dog for security purposes and protection. Do not allow the dog inside the house unless there is a dire need, e.g. the robber is in the house, etc. …
Q: Is a man a ghair mehram for his step-daughter? A: A step-father, though being a guardian, is not a mehram for his step-daughter when it comes to Hajj, Umrah, or any form of travel. The hadith states: A woman who believes in Allah and the Last is not permitted to travel a journey of …
Q: Is a man a ghair mehram for his step-daughter? A: A step-father, though being a guardian, is not a mehram for his step-daughter when it comes to Hajj, Umrah, or any form of travel. The hadith states: A woman who believes in Allah and the Last is not permitted to travel a journey of …
Q: Is singing or dancing haraam? A: Both singing and dancing are Haraam (prohibited). Allaamah ibni Katheer records a narration in his Tafseer under verse 6 of Surah Luqmaan: And of mankind is he who purchases idle talks… Sayyidina Abdullah ibni Mas'ood (Radhiyallaahu Anhu) was asked regarding the meaning of idle talks. He answered thrice …
Q: Is singing or dancing haraam? A: Both singing and dancing are Haraam (prohibited). Allaamah ibni Katheer records a narration in his Tafseer under verse 6 of Surah Luqmaan: And of mankind is he who purchases idle talks… Sayyidina Abdullah ibni Mas'ood (Radhiyallaahu Anhu) was asked regarding the meaning of idle talks. He answered thrice …
