Taqleed literally means to follow, and according to the technical meaning used in the Shariah, it means ‘to follow someone in what he says, considering it to be the truth, without looking into the evidence for it’. (Baghwi) Based on the above meaning, we find […]
Muharram The Sacred Month of Allah – What does it mean to us? Muharram is the first month in the Islamic Lunar Calendar and is known to be a blessed and sacred month. The word Muharram comes from the Arabic root ‘Ha ra ma’ – […]
The following is an answer given by Mufti Waseem Khan while responding to a question concerning the verse of the Holy Quran which speaks about correcting a disobedient wife. Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Before explaining […]
In a recent published article regarding ‘Halaal Chicken’, it was shown that the Nutrimix processing plant was visited by a group of Scholars, and that they had seen everything to be ‘okay’ at the plant. Upon this, the chicken was approved and certified as halal. […]
We are on the verge of entering a new Islamic Year and would soon be greeted with the blessed month of Muharram. The arrival of this sacred month marks the coming of a new year which is extremely significant to all Muslims. The New Year […]
The issue of straightening the lines (rows) is an extremely important matter, and the Prophet (S.A) has stressed upon it in great details. In this regard, Imam Bukhari, as well as other compilers of Ahadith, has mentioned a number of traditions regarding it. In one […]
Response to Shaikh Hasan’s article entitled: “Deception or non comprehension” All praises are for Allah and Peace and Blessings be upon his Beloved and Final Messenger, Prophet Muhammad (S.A). In the recent past, the Darul Uloom issued a ruling regarding the short talk, (lecture, bayaan, […]
Handshaking, which is known as ‘Musaafaha’ in Islam is from among the practices of the Messenger of Allah (SA) and one which was done by the companions of the Prophet (SA). According to a tradition recorded by Imam Tirmizi, it is known as the completion […]
Alhamdulillah all praises are for Allah, Magnified and Exalted be He who has conferred a great favor upon man by sending His complete and perfect way of life (to them) which is known as Islam. Though this religion, Allah has thought man everything that is […]