Yoga Exercises

Question: Is it permissible for Muslims to perform yoga. Answer: Assalaamu Alaikum, Although Yoga may be viewed as a ‘manner of exercise’, it is nevertheless, connected to religious practices of a religious group. While doing the ‘different moves’, one is some times required to chant […]

Salaatul Istikarah

Question: Assalaamu Alaikum, I would like to know how to pray Salaatul Istikarah? Please explain in detail. Also give the dua for it. Answer: Wa Alaikum As Salaam, With respect to Salaatul Istikharah, it is important that one understands the concept of Istikharah and what […]

Membership fees in a Masjid

Question: AssalaamuAlaikum, I am a part of the Shura committee of our mosque. We have seen many masjids having ‘paid membership’ and plan to implement this in our Masjid also. Of course there will be a lillah ‘fee’ to become a member and this gives […]

Hadith One

The Prophet (SAW) said: ‘The example of guidance and knowledge with which Allah has sent to me is like abundant rain falling on the earth’ (Bukhari). ‘There is no worse calamity for knowledge and its people than when outsiders intrude. They are ignorant, but presume […]