Q. Recently I was told that if a few brothers came late for a salaah and missed the entire Fard that they should pray separately and not in congregation because there are hadith that the Rasul (s.a.s.) said that doing so may indicate disunity in […]
Q. Is it permitted for Muslims to consume Kosher (Jewish) certified meat (a) in a country like Trinidad where Halaal meat is easily available and (b) in a country like Venezuela where Halaal meat may not be easily available? Are there any conditions that must […]
Q. Since Allah says, ‘Do not cast yourselves, with your own hands, into destruction’ (Sura Al Baqarah (2:195)), are those who partake in suicide missions angering Allah? If it is a valid jihad, then should they not at least provide themselves some slight possibility of […]
Q. Becks non alcoholic beer and malter contain less than 1% alcohol. Are we allowed to use it because of the small amount of alcohol to quantity per bottle? A. Once alcohol has been placed into any drink, it becomes unlawful, even though it may […]
Q. Is there a hadeeth where the Rasul (sas) is quoted to have said that toddlers should not be brought because shaitan pinches these kids and makes them cry so that the salat of the adults is disturbed? How does the hadeeth wherein the Rasul […]
Q. I got an application for a driver’s permit and there was a section that asked if I would like to donate my organs to the Hospital after I die. I started thinking that it could save lives and it would be a continuous charity […]
Q. Is it permisible for women to cut their hair in steps and to colour their hair in different colours at the same time, eg. some parts in brown and some other parts in yellow? A. With respect to the issue of Hair Cutting for […]
Q. What is the ruling on wedding rings for both men and women in islam? A. Giving a ring as a gift is allowed in Islam and there is no prohibition for it, especially when a husband gives his wife a ring and a wife […]
Q. Is it permissible for a Muslim brother to give a Muslim sister a lift? It is known to the brother that the sister has to walk a long distance and he knows her as well. A. If the Muslim sister is not a blood […]
Q. I am a teacher at a Muslim Primary School. I would like to know how appropriate it is in a Muslim School to have the National Anthem played before the morning prayer (Sura Fatihah, Darood, etc)? I am not aware even of any other […]