‘ITIKAAFÂ By Mufti Waseem Khan (Hafizahullah) ‘Itikaaf literally means seclusion and in Islaam it means to seclude oneself to the Masjid in worship in order to achieve the pleasure of Allaah (with the clear intention of ‘Itikaaf). ‘Itikaaf in the month of Ramadhan is an […]
Q: I am presently in a custody battle with my wife for care and control of my children. She said in her affidavit two things that i need clarified in an official e-mail from your institution. they are : 1) That a man needs permission […]
Assalaamu Alaikum, Q: What is the fatwa on a husband and wife separate savings? Like the wife works and has a little savings and her husband works as well for a lot more. They have one child and the husband demands money from the wife […]
Assalaamu alaikum my respected Mufti, Q:More and more Muslim women are wearing their hair in dread locks. I thought this was not permissble but have no proof why. Please explain why it is or is not permissible to wear one’s hair this way. If it […]
ALLAH’S ISTIWA ON THE ARSH By Mufti Waseem Khan. There are a number of verses in the Quran which mentions ‘Then He (Allah) rose above the throne (Istawa)’. In these verses, it is mentioned that Allah rose above the throne. The Arabic word used to […]
Asalam Alaikum Mufti Sahib, Q: I’ve read in a book name Elementary Teachings of Islam by Maulana Abdul Aleem Siddiqui that Allah is everywhere. Is it correct to believe that Allah is everywhere ? Wa Alaikum Assalaam, A: All praises are for Allah and peace […]
As salaamu ‘alaikum. Mufti Saab, Q:Is it allowed to burn bakhoor/oudh while fasting, or will it invalidate the fast? Wa Alaikum Assalaam, A: It is allowed to burn bakhoor/oudh while fasting. This does not invalidate the fast. However, when it is being burnt […]
Assalamu Alaikum, Q: Can we use Zakaat money to buy foodstuff and other things that is needed by poor muslim families? Then distribute it to them? Wa Alaikum Assalaam, A: Yes, it is permissible to do so. And Allah Knows Best. Mufti Waseem Khan. […]
Assalaamu Aliakum. Q: I would like to ask a few questions concerning Ramadan. Firsty where is it best for an unmarried women to prayer Taraweeh?? How do you prayer Taraweeh meaning like what surah do you recite.etc.? Secondly I have exams this Friday but at […]
