Wages for Alims and Imams.

Q. My question is regarding Ulema’s hadya (in the West the muslims say wages of imam/alim)? The imams here get paid on average between £150-£175 and from £200-£250 maximum. One of the major reasons is that they can get benefits from the government, so why […]

Honeymoon in Islam.

Q. Can you tell me if going on a ‘honeymoon’ after marrige is haram or not. I am going to get married in a few weeks time and last week my future father-in-law told me that he doesn’t want us going on any honeymoon because […]

Origin of Dua Jameela.

Q. Could you explain the origin of Dua Jameela that many learned scholars in South Trinidad have made much emphasis on reciting it collectively in many masjid gatherings. Is this a recommended dua from the sunnah? Is there any evidence for or against it? A. […]

The meat of Dolphin.

Q. Is the meat of Dolphin halal to eat, or is this considered Carrion also? A. With respect to Dolphins, the three Imams, namely Imam Malik, Imam Shafi and Imam Ahmad have stated that all animals that are fully aquatic and can live only in […]

Meelad un Nabi and Mawluud.

Q. I wanted to find out if the celebration of Meelad un Nabi and Mawluud is permissible. A. The celebration of Meeladun Nabi and Mawluud is not based on evidences from the sacred shariah, and hence not permissible. Having love in one’s heart for the […]

Eating of shrimp, crab, etc.

Q. Could I get some info pertaining to the eating of shrimp, crab, shark, oysters, etc. A. Due to the fact that there are no clear and explicit traditions regarding these, there have been differences of opinion among the great Imams of Islamic Jurisprudence. Their […]