Q: Is the practise of Reiki allowed in Islam? A. The Reiki treatment is three dimensional; physical, mental and spiritual. Shari'ah does not accept any type of spirituality except that which is from Qur'aan and Sunnah. Because of the spiritual dimension of Reiki, it will not be permissible to undergo this type of treatment. Allah …
Q: Are all the hadith in Bukhari authentic according to their meaning? Some say that Bukhari hadith are not authentic with regards to meaning and just authentic with regards to sanad (chain of narration). A. If a Hadeeth is authentic in its Sanad, obviously it will be authentic in the meaning and message it carries. …
Q: Can Muslim females wear imitation rings? A. Imitation jewellery, including rings, bangles, etc. is not allowed because the Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu Alayhi wa Sallam) prohibited the use of metal jewellery besides gold and silver. This includes all types of metal such as copper, brass, etc, and the reason was that these types of …
Q: I heard that if a person recites Surah Ikhlaas when entering the home, he receives increase/baraka in sustenance. Is there any truth to this from any authentic source? Can it be practiced upon as a Sunnah? A: This is mentioned in some of the books of hadith, though the chain of transmission appears …
Q: Exams are comming up and for us youngsters it's a very nerve wracking time. Is there any Dua to read to make things easy? A: As regards a dua for exams, read the famous Rabbish Rahlee sadree wa yassir lee amree wahloel oeqdatam millisaanee etc. This is beneficial. Also read: RABBANA AATINA MIN LADUNKA …
Q: I read that one of the worldly harms of sinning is that the sinner feels uneasy in the presence of men, especially good and pious men. Could you explain what that means? I feel uneasy around all men, especially the practicing men. I don't understand. A. This refers to people of the same sex. …
Q: I'm three months pregnant. Is it necessary to pay Fitrah for my unborn child? A: Fitrah is not paid for an unborn child. Moulana Yusuf Laher Checked by: Mufti Siraj Desai
Q: Is music with beats Haraam in Islam even if the lyrics are clean? A: 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 …
Q: Can we give all our Fitra (from all the family members combined) to only one Sharee Fakir (Poor person who can accept Fitra Islamically)? A: Yes, the whole family's fitra can be given to one shar'ee fakir. This is jaaiz and lawful. Mufti Siraj Desai
Q: Is Reiki treament allowed in Islam? A. The Reiki treatment is three dimensional; physical, mental and spiritual. Shari'ah does not accept any type of spirituality except that which is from Qur'aan and Sunnah. Because of the spiritual dimension of Reiki, it will not be permissible to undergo this type of treatment. Allah Ta'aala knows …
