Q. At what distance does a person become a musaafir? Is this distance “as the crow flies” i.e a straight line or is it according to the road you take? When a person is calculating the length of the journey, does he also include the […]
Q. What is the opinion of the Darul Uloom on the Tablighi Jamaat. As I want to take part in the activities that these brothers do 3 days etc. but another brother in the mosque told me that they are a misguided sect and he […]
Q. What is the difference between Sunni and Salafi Islam? A. There is no such word as ‘Salafi Islam’. This is not a term which has been used among the Muslims nor did it refer to a group of Muslims in the past. Islam as […]
Q. If a couple that is already married (be it Hindu, or Christian rights) and reverted to Islam, should they perform the nikkah? From logical thinking I thought they should, as they would have joined in a period of their life that incorporated shirk. My […]
Q. Could you kindly explain as to what is the correct way for one to take Shahadah for males and females. A. When one wishes to embrace Islam, it is recommended that he/she takes a bath. If a bath was not taken before, then after […]
Q. I was very young at the time and I went over to a very good friend on Divali night. They were doing their prayers and I was invited to sit with them, they shared out flowers and I took one. I just sat there […]
Q. Are muslims allowed to listen to string instruments eg. guitar, piano, etc. Some songs sang by Sami Yusuf, he was playing a piano and singing. A. It is not permissible for Muslims to listen to string instruments. It is haram in Islam. The four […]
Q. Could a muslim woman be the head of a mosque? A. Allah has revealed a perfect way of life for mankind and Has blessed us with the religion of Islam. Through this religion, Allah Has not only given us instructions with respect to rituals […]
Q. I am a practicing Muslim and I was recently accused of doing black magic to some close family members who are also practicing Muslims who wear parda and the whole works. They said I did thing to them for them to not see their […]
Q. Why are men allowed to have more than one wife? A. In Sura Nisa (chapter4) verse 3, the Holy Quran states ‘Marry of the women that please you, two, three or four. But if you feel that you shall not be able to deal […]