MEANING OF EXTINGUISHING LAMPS

QUESTION: As Salaamu Alaikum, What is the meaning of “extinguish lamps” animals or insects coming in this narration from Jabir ibn `Abd-Allah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “When the wings of the […]

CAN THE WORK/FIQH OF AL-SHAWKANI BE FOLLOWED?

QUESTION: As Salaamu Alaikum, Respected Mufti. Who is the famous ‘alim Muḥammad ibn Ali ibn Muḥammad ibn Abd Allah, better known as al-Shawkānī, I read several contradictory opinions concerning him, is it advisable for non-scholar (layman, non-qualified person) to read al-Shawkānī’s book? ANSWER: Wa Alaikum […]

CARTOONS FOR CHILDRENS

QUESTION: As Saalamu Alaikum, I wanted to know if it is permissible to let kids watch cartoons on phones or tv? I mean cartoon without music etc. ANSWER: Wa Alaikum As Salaam, Many of the great and reliable scholars have ruled that it is not […]