Question: Is it important to read MASNOON DUA in Sajda? Answer: As Salaamu Alaikum, For the Farz, Witr and Sunnah Salaah, you must make the Tasbeeh which has been prescribed for Sajdah. However, in the nafl (optional) Salaah, you can read masnoon duas (along with […]
Question: Is it or was it a sunnah to make dua after the Fard salaah in congregation? Answer: It is not evident that it was his practice to make dua in congregation after the Fard salaah. However, while this is the case, it should be […]
Question: What exactly is tazeem and is there any basis for three days and forty days functions? Answer: No, there is no basis in the Shariah for three days and forty days functions. ‘Tazeem’ literally means to show respect and reverence to someone. Based on […]
Question: What is the ruling on Musical Instruments? Answer: The four schools of law have stated that it is Haraam (unlawful) to use instruments which brings about entertainment, amusement and melody, like sticks, string instruments like the mandolin, piano, bass drum, drum, tabla, (drumming, drumbeat), […]
Question: I understand that it is permissible to perform Masah on THICK SOCKS (Jawrbeen) in the Hanafi madhab and Fuqaha have stipulated the conditions for thickness to be: 1. It stays up for itself on the feet. 2. A person can walk with these socks […]
Question: How is it that some people say wearing purdah is waajib when Islam was completed in the time of the Prophet (saw) and there is evidence that shows that there were women whose faces were exposed? When someone doesn’t do a waajib act, are […]
Question: I was recently told that there are several ways to perform the Witr Salaah. I have observed some brothers raising their hands high to the sky in performing the Witr. Can you explain the different ways and as such state which is the one […]
Question: Some of the brothers who call themselves ‘salafis’ say that the ‘tasbeeh’ is haraam because it is an innovation. Is this true? Answer: All praises are for Allah and Peace and Blessings be upon His final Messenger (s.a.s). The use of the beads which […]
Question: When paying Zakaat, how do I calculate it? Is it 2.5% of my savings alone? Or is it everything that I own. And what is considered as savings? Also, when is the best time to pay Zakaat? Answer: Zakaat is calculated by paying 2.5% […]
Question: I would like to find out if vanilla is halaal. I have heard that to extract the vanilla flavour from the vanilla bean, alcohol is used. Answer: Yes while extracting the natural vanillin which is the main source of vanilla flavoring, alcohol is used. […]