Q. I have seen a mosque in New York pray witr differently to us. Please explain. A. With regards to the Witr Salaah, there are differences of opinion held by the great scholars in a few areas pertaining to its ruling, amount, manner of performance […]
Q. Are muslims allowed to listen to string instruments eg. guitar, piano, etc. Some songs sang by Sami Yusuf, he was playing a piano and singing. A. It is not permissible for Muslims to listen to string instruments. It is haram in Islam. The four […]
Q. Could a muslim woman be the head of a mosque? A. Allah has revealed a perfect way of life for mankind and Has blessed us with the religion of Islam. Through this religion, Allah Has not only given us instructions with respect to rituals […]
Q. We Muslims believe that three talaq in one sitting is three according to quran and sunah, how do we give an answer to a non muslim in a logical manner that he is convinced with it? A. No matter what you do, non Muslims […]
Q. With reference to the following statement “Imam Abu Hanifa (RA) is of the opinion that Asr time begins when the shadow of an object becomes twice its length.” Can you direct me to the ahadith which supports this statement? A. The traditions that support […]
Q. I have a friend who has a boyfriend and they’re both practicing muslims. However the boy is younger than her by 2 years and they would like to get married now. But his parents think he should wait until he reaches 21 years and […]
Q. I am a practicing Muslim and I was recently accused of doing black magic to some close family members who are also practicing Muslims who wear parda and the whole works. They said I did thing to them for them to not see their […]
Q. There has been a recent increase in fund raising events in several masjids around the country and very interesting, innovative methods of doing so has evolved. I recently got some tickets for an Islamic Fashion Show and Tea Party, for sisters only. Is this […]
Q. Why are men allowed to have more than one wife? A. In Sura Nisa (chapter4) verse 3, the Holy Quran states ‘Marry of the women that please you, two, three or four. But if you feel that you shall not be able to deal […]
Q. I have noticed a few brothers in our community having plaited hair. Some of them have their hair similar to the rastafarian’s ‘dreadlocks’. I have also seen those brothers giving azaan and iqaamah. 1. Can you please give me a detailed response as to […]