Q: We always hear of Deoband and the Deobandis. Some speak negatively about Deobandis, while others will laud their achievements. Can you shed light on what is Deoband and who are Deobandis? Is this some type of cult or sect? Please explain. A: Deoband is the name of developing town situated in Northern India in …
Q: When a woman goes for a gynae checkup and a vaginal probe is used to scan, will ghusal become compulsory or is it just the wudhu that becomes invalid? (The probe is inserted inside.) Also if ghusal was compulsory and was not done, do I have to make qadha of all the salaah read …
Q: If the husband dies in Madinah, can the wife proceed to Makkah to complete her Umrah? A: In this case she is allowed to complete her Umrah and then return home when it is time for her flight back. Allah Ta’ala knows best
Q: Can a person make istigfaar on behalf of the ummah or an individual? A: It is permissible to make istighfaar on behalf of the whole Ummah and for a single person as well. In fact the former is encouraged in some ahadeeth.
Q: Can an animal that is very ill with no hope of recovery be killed? A: It is permissible to kill an animal that is dying or is in much pain or distress (without hope of survival). This should be done by slaughtering. (Hashiya Ibn Aabideen). If any other form of mercy killing is used, …
Q: Can an animal that is very ill with no hope of recovery be killed? A: It is permissible to kill an animal that is dying or is in much pain or distress (without hope of survival). This should be done by slaughtering. (Hashiya Ibn Aabideen). If any other form of mercy killing is used, …
Q: I would like to know if a lady is under iddah after the loss of her husband and she has to see her doctor during that time, is she allowed? A: If necessary, she will be allowed. She must spend the minimum time outside and return immediately. Moulana Yusuf Laher
Q: Why are people habged before sunset and immediately after Fajar prayer? A: This is not a Shar’i law to execute before sunset or at the time of Fajr, but it is the choice of the country who does that on those times. It can be done at any time. Shari’ah has not stipulated a …
Q: I committed zina (premarital sex) and oral sex. How can this grave sin ever be forgiven? A. No matter how big the sins are or when they were committed, they will be forgiven by Allah when you repent. If the sin involved rights of others, then with repentance unto Allah, the rights of the …
Q: Which color of dye is permissible in Islam: brown or light brown? A: Brown and light brown is permissible.
