Question: As Salaamu ‘Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah Mufti Waseem: In our Jamaat we have decided to import a Hafiz to complete the Recitation if Al Quran during Taraweeh. I have noticed that he makes some dua’ where he says “Ya Rasoolalah! Ya Rasoolalah!” Also a ‘self […]
Assalamualikum, Below is an email that was sent to me by a non-muslim friend of mine. She wanted some clarification on this matter. Jazakallah. Subject: What’s an Infidel? I hope you will read this and then pass it on. WHAT’S AN INFIDEL? This is a […]
Question: AS Salaamu ‘Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah Mufti Waseem: Can you give an explanation on the Verse: Chapter 29, Verse 45 One Imam (Calls himself a scholar) said that based on this verse you can do a certain zikr and not have to pray sallah. Answer: […]
Question Some of the Imams here said that Imam E Azam Abu Hanifah has Irja in Aqeedah. What is that and is it correct or they label him as Murjiah? Answer The word Murjia comes from Irjaa which has two meanings: 1) To delay, postpone, […]
Question I am interested in Tasawwuf. From what I understand, it is a branch of Islamic knowledge which focuses on the spiritual development of a Muslim. I have been on the ‘tasawwuf.org’ website but a friend of mine suggested I get information from your institution […]
Question When someone speaks about eyes in your home as being not permissible, is it really the eyes or the actual image. Answer The prohibition which has been mentioned in the Ahadith is about ‘Tasweer’ – which means a picture or an image of an […]
Question What is the Islamic stance on Yoga especially if somebody were to practice it? Answer Since Yoga is connected to non Islamic religious teachings and practices, a Muslim should not get involved in it. And Allah knows best. Mufti Waseem Khan
Question I have a question about predictions. If someone asks me when computers will replace the way we work or in our daily lives, if I answer 5-10 years as a guess or estimate, and the questioner agrees with me, is this considered acting like […]
Question At the turn of the 20th Century, a new cult-like movement started in Indonesia in a secretive manner. After some time, it became open to a few people who accepted its teachings. During the years that followed, the founder (of this cult) reached his message […]
Question Please find attached an article containing excerpts from Quran and Sunnah. These are used to say that we as muslims should not be voting and also is the Fatwa given by Darul Uloom on this issue. Can you please read and advise on a […]