QUESTION: As Salaamu Alaykum What does Islam says about cultures and customs? Some People says Culture and Customs are Islamic, but how can that be? Some of them are coming from the Hindus like some customs (are they Halal?) in marriage etc. Can you give […]
QUESTION: As Salaam Alaikum, Dear Mufti, I will like to get some clarification regarding the people of the book. Are we, as Muslim, allowed to consume their meats? Also, is it permissible for Muslim men to Marry women from the people of the book’. […]
السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته What’s the Maslah on baby Showers? Wa Alaikum Assalaam, In reality, a ‘baby shower’ is the term given for an occasion where ladies come together to meet the expectant mother and bring along gifts for the newborn or […]
Salaam, I am a revert to Islam. Can you give me some clarity on Ahmadiyya. I am a Sunni Muslim. I’m learning more about the different sect in Islam. And I’m a bit confused because one of my friends who are Ahmadiyya told me that Jesus […]
What are the Arsh and Kursi of Allah? How are they different from each other? Assalaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah, The ‘Arsh’ translated as throne literally means an elevated seating structure that kings and emperors use to sit on. With respect to its meaning in the Holy Quran, it is […]
Assalaamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu, I teach and counsel women and a topic has come up… right hand possessions. One woman’s husband is claiming to have in his words a “malakat”. His claim is that he has been told that this is correct and permissible […]
Is it true the Hanafi school says someone becomes kaafir if they say musayif or musajid meaning small mushaf and small masjid to belittle? If possible please reference hanafi references JaZakallah khair. As Salaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah, There is no statement in the Hanafi School […]
QUESTION: Asalamualaikum, Hazrat, is true that some Ulama consider Hussain (RA) not to be haq in his rebellion against Yazid? Since other Sahaabahs such as ibn Abbas/Umar/Zubair gave bayah, and warned Hussain (RA) not to go to Kufa, but he insisted. I know many […]
Question: Assalamualaikum, As far as I’m aware of the Quran or Ahadith don’t mention anything of dinosaurs. What is the Islamic view on them? Does Islam consider that they ever existed? Is it haraam to believe they existed? Please answer the above questions and let […]
Question: Asalamu Alaikum. Respected Mufti Saheb, I would like to ask a sensitive question. Many Ulama from the golden past to the present have proclaimed it is Wajib to follow one of the 4 madhabs. I would like to know how does that apply […]