RULING ON DOING QURBANI Imam Tirmidhi relates a narration about the sacrifice of the Prophet (S.A.S) as follows. أَقَامَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ بِالمَدِيْنَةِ عَشْرَ سِنِينَ يُضَحِّي كُلَّ سَنَةٍ “The Prophet (S.A.S) lived in Madinah after the Hijrah for ten years and every […]
Virtues of Qurbani Doing the Qurbani is a very virtuous act in the sight of Allah. In this regard, Aisha (R.A) says that Rasulullah (S.A.S) said: مَا عَمِلَ ابْنُ آدَمَ يَوْمَ النَّحْرِ عَمَلًا أَحَبُّ إِلَى اللَّهِ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ، مِنْ اِهرَاقَةِ دَمٍ، وَإِنَّهُ لَيَأْتِيْ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ، […]
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF UDHIYAH – QURBANI – THE SACRIFICE Udhiya, commonly known and referred to as Qurbani, is a very great act of Ibadah (worship), and is very beloved to Allah. Originating from the great sacrifice which Ibraheem (A.S.), the friend of Allah offered at […]
A BRIEF HISTORY OF QURBANI We often hear the word ‘Qurbani’ or Sacrifice, but what does it really mean? ‘Qurbani’ comes from the root word ‘Qurban’ which literally means ‘every such thing or act which is a means of taking people closer to Allah. This […]
The Day of Arafah Another outstanding merit of the month of Dhul Hijjah is that the blessed day of Arafah falls in this month within the first 10 days. This day which is the 9th of Dhul Hijjah is extremely great and virtuous and the […]
DHUL HIJJAH – THE VIRTUOUS MONTH Muslims have been favoured in many ways by Allah, and have been given opportunities to reap great blessings from the sacred days and months which have been highlighted in Islamic teachings. The month of Dhul Hijjah is one of […]
Question: Assalamu Alaikum, My question refers to the sacrifice of Eid – ul Adha. I want to know if it is fard/ sunnah or nafl . If someone now turns 65 and now starts to receive old age pension for the last 3 months and […]
Question: Assalamu Alaikum….I am a Muslim woman and I was wondering if Sacha nail polish was permissible to wear at all times…Will wudu be accepted if worn?…Please reply Because I have had this concern for a while….Wa Salaamz. Answer: Wa Alaikum As Salaam, Sacha […]
Question: Assalaamu alaikum, Is it wrong for us to greet each other by saying ‘Jummah mubarak’ ? What is the view with regards to this greeting? Jazakallah khair Answer: Wa Alaikum As Salaam, ‘Jumuah Mubarak’ means blessed Jumuah, and by saying this, one is […]
Question: Assalamualaikum I would like to know if putting on nail polish in during the menses is permissible? Answer: Wa Alikum As Salaam, Yes, it is permissibleto put on nail polish during your menses. Darul Ifta. 4/9/2014