Working as an actuary

Question  I am considering studying Actuarial Science in Waterloo, Canada. I would like to know if it is Haram to work as an actuary in an insurance company. Furthermore, if it is haraam to work in an insurance company, why? Also then, is it haraam […]

Recitation of Surah Mulk

Question Do we have to recite Surah Mulk after magrib or after isha for protection against tortures of the grave? Answer  The virtues which have been mentioned are given general in the hadith. For example Abu Hurairah (R.A) narrates that the Prophet (S.A.S) said, ‘Certainly […]

Jinns marrying humans

Question Can jinns get married to humans? What is the relation between shaitan and the jinns? Answer No, Jinns cannot get married to humans. Shaitan is that type of jinn that are totally disobedient to Allah. They are from the children of Iblees. (Luqtul Marjaan […]

Banning someone from the Masjid

Question  Recently in our masjid, a few sisters created havoc when they started to raise their voices in a loud tone. They insulted other Muslims, and disrupted the entire Juma Khutba and Salaah. What are the guidelines of the shariah regarding them and their behaviour? […]

The Subud Movement

Question  At the turn of the 20th Century, a new cult-like movement started in Indonesia in a secretive manner. After some time, it became open to a few people who accepted its teachings. During the years that followed, the founder (of this cult) reached his message […]

Timing of Isha Salaah

Question: I understand that girls should pray all the salaah at the beginning time, as soon as the salaah time sets in. Does it hold true for Isha salaah as well or should we pray it at the latest time before midnight? Or should we […]