Q. Is it permissible to celebrate the Prophet’s birthday? A. Celebrating the birthday of the Prophet (SA) is an act which the Prophet (SA) himself did not do. The Sahabahs, Tabieen, Tabu’t Tabieen and all the early generations of Muslims also did not celebrate it. […]
Comments: Assalamu Alaikum My brother has a business and he was wondering if he can put on his bill “La Illaha Illallah Muhammadur Rasullullah”, can he? It wouldn’t be in arabic, it will be in the transliteration. Jazakallah Answer: Wa Alaikum As Salaam, No, your […]
Question: If a Muslim person dies are they allowed too burn men or women? Answer: No, it is totally haram (unlawful) in Islam to cremate (burn) men or women. And Allah Knows best, Mufti Waseem Khan.
Question: As Salaamu ‘Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah Mufti Waseem: In our Jamaat we have decided to import a Hafiz to complete the Recitation of Al Quran during Taraweeh. I have noticed that he makes some dua’ where he says “Ya Rasoolalah! Ya Rasoolalah!” Also a ‘self […]
Q. Every three times a week I train Judo, which is a Japanese martial art with about 20-25 other students; some are muslims and some are of other faiths. My trainer is from Japan and he is acustomed to the martial arts culture that he […]
Question: As Salaamu ‘Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah Mufti Waseem: I have read in your article “Singing Ya Nabi Salam Alaika” Dated 6th June 2011 where you stated: “As for Salaams, (greetings) they already knew about it since they were taught to send Salaams (greetings) in their […]
Q. I work in an area near a masjid where a certain Islamic organization has taken over and put a new imam from Pakistan. I have heard that his ‘Aqeedah is questionable and brothers go there for Zuhr and Jumuah salaah. I have also heard […]
Question: Assalamualikum, Below is an email that was sent to me by a non-muslim friend of mine. She wanted some clarification on this matter. Jazakallah. Subject: What’s an Infidel? I hope you will read this and then pass it on. WHAT’S AN INFIDEL? This is […]
Question: Upon having a tattoo removed and sincerely asking for Allah’s forgiveness, would it be as if the tattoo wasn’t done in the first place? Answer: Assalaamu Alaikum, If one’s tauba is sincere, then Allah will forgive him for what he has done in the […]
Question: How does one know when one is affected by black magic and how can it be removed? Answer: Assalaamu Alaikum, This can be known through the strange experiences and nightmares that one may have. In order to remove this, one can recite verses of […]