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 […]

Deobandies and Wahabis.

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 […]

Muslim groups singing songs.

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 […]