Q. Is it permissible to listen to nasheeds sung by Ahmed Bukhtir and Meshary Alafasy or Meshary al Aradha? A. Once the Nasheeds do not contain Musical instruments and do not bear such meanings and messages that are against the teachings of Islam, they would […]
Q. What is the ruling for putting an animal to sleep (death) because of old age, weakness, difficulties in walking, etc. A. Every creation of Allah passes through a phase of old age, weakness, etc. This includes humans, animals, birds and insects, etc. Since this […]
Q. The issue of CONGREGATIONAL Dua after the compulsory prayers has become an issue of great conflicts in the recent past. We have found that some senior Scholars also opine that this dua is an innovation. 1) Are the above mentioned Fatawa correct? If not, […]
Q. I have been taught from small that when we go to the cemetery we should not raise our hands in dua, but have them at our sides. Could you kindly provide evidence giving its shar’e ruling as people have started to question this act. […]
Q. Please give explanation about abrogated verses in the Holy Quran. A. A Muslim is required to accept everything in the Holy Quran. This is compulsory and there is absolutely no difference of opinion in this matter. With respect to the verses in question which […]
Q. What are Islamically permissible ways in which to meet women with intention for marriage, if you live in a society where your best opportunity to meet a muslim woman is at the workplace or in a secondary school? A. Marriage is an institution which […]
Q. Is eating meat from the people of the book permitted? Are there Christian rules and regulations in slaughtering animals? Can I eat meat that is certified Kosher? A. As mentioned in the Holy Quran, the slaughtered animals and birds of the people of the […]
Q. What if someone posted pictures of you without your hijab on the internet, even when you told them not to and they still did, what would be their punishment? A. The punishment for this is very severe as it amounts to revealing the private […]
Q. In a Muslim home, pictures are not allowed, ie. framed ones. In almost all homes there is a television. This is a picture talking, seeing violence etc. Framed pictures are not allowed but a television is, please explain. A. With respect to pictures of […]
Q. Is it wrong for someone to call themself a Salafee? A. The word ‘Salafee’ was never used in the course of Islamic history by any one to refer to himself. Instead, the word ‘Salafus Saaliheen’ or ‘Aslaaf’ (Plural of Salaaf) and ‘Salaf’ were used […]