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. […]
Q. Someone asked me a question about how the world is and what is our purpose in it. We reached to a conclusion that it is a game we are in, because Shaitan is trying to mislead us and we are trying to please Allah […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Q. On a particular website, it says that Deobandies are the same as Wahhabis. Are these lies on this website? There is also a review of a book called Takwiyat ul Iman on which Shayk GF Haddad has given a review. He says there: Ismail […]
Q. If someone believes that Muhammad (s.a.w.) is hazir-nazir (present and can see all in the world at all times) then has he lost his Imaan? Would he remain a Muslim? A. If someone has this belief, then it would not be said that he […]
Q. While browsing on the internet I came across an article about how people are stoned to death for committing adultery and fornication. It was by a Muslim human rights lawyer from the USA. Basically, he was stating that in the Quran, Allah refers to […]
Q. In Trinidad there are Muslim groups singing songs. This group had performed on I.B.N. Is this type of music halal? A. Singing Islamic songs is permissible as long as the words and meaning do not bring about acts of shirk or wrongdoing. However, the […]
Q. When a Muslim purchases a new car, house, etc., what does the Sunnah say that he or she should do to thank ALLAH. What I am trying to find out is if one should go to an Imam to bless it for him. A. […]