Sura Ahzab goes further in verse 35 to mention some outstanding qualities of the believing men and women. The verse states: 34.      Verily the Muslim men and women, the believing men and women, the men and the women who are obedient (to Allah), the men […]
The verse further tells the believing women that, ‘they must not display themselves like that of the times of ignorance’. It means that they must not display their adornment and their beauty to strange men (non-Mahram) as the women of the days of ignorance used […]
In the verse, it is mentioned that if any such sin or wrongdoing has been committed by a wife of the Prophet (S.A), then she will face a double punishment to what a common woman will face. This is on account of her great status […]
It is in this regard, the verse states that ‘Allah brought them down from their forts’. It means that when the Banu Quraiza heard that the Prophet (S.A) and the Muslims were coming towards them, they locked themselves in their forts and were not prepared […]
Islam literally means total submission to the will of Allah (God Almighty). Hence, anyone or any way of life that preaches this will be known as Islam with respect to its literal connotation. It is for this reason, we say that Adam, Noah and all […]
Question: Assalam u alaikum A non Muslim asked a question. Can you answer so I could reply? Jazaakhaallah 1.If Islam is true and is the first religion, how come the bible came first? 2. As she asked that question, can you also elaborate on why […]
Question: What should one do in the following situation someone wants to move to another country for Islamic reasons and a person said they would help him and gave him £120 as part of this planning of the trip the person who wants to go […]
Question: Salaam mufti. Can you address the question of standing when the body arrives and departs? Is this from the sunnah? Answer: Assalamu Alaikum, One must not stand for the body (in Janaza) when it arrives or departs, or passes in front of a person. […]
The expert jurists and leading scholars from the early centuries of Islam until today have established the prohibition of Music from Quranic verses as well authentic traditions of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). In this regard, the following verses have been cited: 1. […]
Question: Assalaamu Alaikum Sir, I have started the background to the project and I would like to get the Islamic law/position and/or ahadith regarding music, the playing of musical instruments, singing and dancing. If you can kindly provide the citation/reference as well for me to […]