Q. Is there a “proper” way or a way according to the sunnah for the times of the fard salah to be changed in the Masjid? Can it be changed without any announcement? A. Those who are entrusted with the job of fixing the times […]
Q. I was asked if it is permissible for a man to divorce his wife while she is pregnant or does he have to wait until she gives birth? Please advise. A. It is permissible for a man to divorce his wife when she is […]
Q. I performed hajj last year and was advised, that I can keep nafil fast in case I made some errors. Today I am fasting and as such I hope to keep for 3 days consectively. Please advise me. A. The act of observing fast […]
Q. Due to a lot of unintentional thoughts of divorce, at one point in my head/mind I was having a conversation with my wife, where she says “Can/could you divorce me or are you going to divorce me?” and I reply in my mind “Yes.” […]
Q. 1) Could a divorce happen if someone says ‘Stop’, and having the intention in mind which is to Stop the Nikkah? 2) If one has the intention/thought of divorce and verbally says ‘Ameen’ to it, would that count as divorce? Nothing else is uttered. […]
Q. I recently read in a book named “Our precious sprouts” by Muhammad Al-Jibaly that the calling of the adhan and iqamah for the newborn is a bid’ah act. A. Calling the Azan in the right ear of a new born child is desirable and […]
Q. Are muslim girls/women allowed to take a ride on a camel? A. There is no prohibition in Islam that forbids a girl/woman from riding a camel. And Allah knows best. Mufti Waseem Khan
Q. A muslim sister who is wearing the burqa, is she allowed to wear it on some occasions and not on others, for eg. bathing in the beach? A. A Muslim sister must wear the burqa as long as she is in front of her […]
Q. Is a muslim man allowed to trim his beard? Is there a length that the beard should be? A. A Muslim man is allowed to trim his beard when it has crossed the length of a fist. This is the length which the scholars […]
Q. Please explain to me what is meant by “halaal” and why don’t we have halaal fish or anything from the sea? A. Halal is an Arabic word which means ‘that which is lawful, allowed and permitted’. Because of its meaning, it is used for […]