Q. If a woman is in her menses can she continue to read Al Quran? A. No, a woman in her menses cannot continue to read the Quran. And Allah knows best. Mufti Waseem Khan
Q. Can we use things of the masjid like the fans and beds for personal use? A. It is not proper to use the things of the Masjid for one’s personal use. However, if facilities are made for this purpose then it will be permissible […]
Q. Would your ablution (wudu) break if you show your private parts (sattar) to others? A. If you show your private parts to others, your ablution (wuzu) will not be broken. And Allah knows best. Mufti Waseem Khan
Q. Can we say prayers in a loud voice if we are teaching a new Muslim? A. Yes, it is permissible to read prayer in a loud voice if you are teaching a non Muslim. However, if you are performing such Salaah where you are […]
Q. Can we enter into the washroom with Arabic literature? Eg. I always keep masnoon duas in my pocket. A. You can enter into the washroom with Arabic literature. However, Masnoon Duas may contain Quranic Verses, and it will not be proper to enter the […]
Q. Why in Trinidad do we use the bull to sacrifice? Isn’t it sunnah to use a sheep? A. In Trinidad, Muslims use all the different animals to slaughter for Qurbani. Some use the bull, others use the goat and many use the sheep. People […]
Q. Are we allowed to place an ayaah of the Quran or a Hadith in a wedding invitation card or can we put the English translation? A. Putting the Arabic Quranic verse on these cards will not be proper, since these cards will eventually be […]
Q. What is taqiyyah (something to do with the permissibility of lying) and the sunni view/belief regarding this? A. Taqiyyah is the act of deliberately deceiving others, and (practicing it) is among the fundamental teachings of the shias. Shias, in general, tell people who do […]
Q. I am planning to perform the Hajj this year. However I was told by a Scholar that if I have Qadha fasts outstanding that I have to make up these fasts before performing the Hajj. Is this true? I have missed approximately 6 months […]
Q. Is it true to say that Islam was spread by the sword? What was the purpose of fighting so many battles especially during the caliphate of Umar (radiallahu anhu)? A. No, it is not true to say that Islam was spread by the sword. […]