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 […]
Q. There is a new product on the market, a drink called FULL THROTTLE that is marketed by Coco Cola Company and one of its ingredients is Taurine. I have always been apprehensive about consuming any product which has Taurine because I understand that it […]
Q. Is there a specific dua to ask Allah to grant one good health (‘aafiyaah)? A. There are many dua’s which have been narrated from the Prophet (SAW) on this topic. A very short and effective one is: As’alulaaha Al Aafiyata fid-dunya wal Aakhira. ‘I […]
Q. I recently visited a masjid for the fajr salaah and I did not hear the words ‘As Salaatu Khairumm Minan Nawm’ in the fajr azan. When I enquired from someone at the masjid he said that this statement is not evident from the Prophet […]
Q. Is it permissible to ask people to donate blood even if there is no specific need at the time of donation? Please note that overall there is a shortage of blood in the country which is available to be donated. A. The question which […]
Q. Is the benefits or payments from claims of the National Insurance scheme, such as: Loss of employment allowances Loss of revenue due to illness payments Monthly pension Death benefits – $4000.00 (which is given to the next of kin/family when a person who is […]
Q. Why is it not permissible to pray in a vehicle? A. Salaah is a great act of Ibaadah (worship) which Allah Has made compulsory upon us. Based on the teachings of the Holy Quran and Sunnah of the Prophet (SAW), this act of Ibaadah […]
Q. The saying of “I find it annoying” about something beyond your control, for example “There were no dates available for the exam in the two months, I find it annoying”, is this a statement of kufr? I mean despite there were no dates for […]