Q. If a person tells another that he or she is lucky, is this shirk or Islamically correct? Also the phrase unfortunate, such as in the sentence, ‘the person was unfortunate to have bought the shirt before the sale.’ Is using the word unfortunate shirk? […]
Q. Please describe the Angel Jibraeel. A. Angel Jibraeel like other angels is created from light and can assume any shape Allah allows for him. In his original shape, angel Jibraeel has many wings and is a very big, huge angel. The Quran itself describes […]
Q. During the fast of 1429 (2008), I made a statement of which I have received no sure answer on. Note, I am a 16 year old male that is known for debating Non-Muslims and such on religion, Allhumdulilah I win, not one lost so […]
Q. Why is Makkah called Ummul Quraa? A. Ummul Quraa means the mother of cities and according to some commentators of the Holy Quran it is called by this name since it is the root and foundation of all towns and habitations. It is mentioned […]
Q. Is it permissible to sing the praises of Allah and send peace and blessings on his Messenger Muhammad (S.A.S.)? A. Praising and glorifying Allah are both essential upon the Muslims as commanded in the Holy Quran. Hence, it is upon Muslims to follow these […]
Q. When one is anxious / depressed: What verses / surahs in the quraan is recommended to recite? What dua/s is recommended to say? What dhikr is recommened to do? A. For the relief of depression and any other similar case, one may recite: La […]
Q. I have noticed that the tashahhud in most arabic scripts has the following transliteration eg. ibaadillaahissaalihiin. However when the same word is transliterated in Hisnun Muslim it reads eg. ibaadikasaalihiin. Could you please explain the difference to me? A. The words ‘ibaadillahis saalihin’ means […]
Q. Why are Muslims not allowed to do their eyebrows? A. Muslims are required to follow the religion of Islam which they believe to be the complete and perfect way of life. In following this religion, they are required to adhere to the laws, guidelines […]
Q. What is the ruling on the cutting/trimming of the hair and nails during the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah? Is there a difference with the muslims who have proceeded on the Hajj as opposed to the muslims who have not in this regard? […]
Q. How come we’re not able to wear gold? I know the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him only wore silver and we all follow him but is there any other reason? A. The prohibition for men to wear gold is on account of the […]