Q. Are pundits supposed to be close friends to us to the extent that we entertain them in our homes in their full attire and bring sweets for us, etc? A. No, Pundits are not supposed to be close friends to us. There is no […]
Q. If one attends a Jumma Salaat and the khateeb is known for critisizing respected scholars or in fact starts doing such in his sermon, what does one do? Considering the fact that I very much begin to get disgusted by such comments and accusations […]
Q. Every three times a week I train Judo, which is a Japanese martial art with about 20-25 other students; some are muslims and some are of other faiths. My trainer is from Japan and he is acustomed to the martial arts culture that he […]
Q. I work at a mechanic’s shop and the owner is muslim. Sometimes while working on a car things break. Do I have to ask forgiveness for accidently or intentionally breaking something like when I want to open a bolt, a clip was in the […]
Q. What’s the maslah concerning if for example my neighbour’s fruit tree has a branch with fruits on it hanging over on my side of the fence, are those fruits hanging on my side liable for me to pick without the neighbour’s permission or do […]
Q. If one’s parent is not muslim and asks you to drop them to church as you are the only means of safe and convenient transport, would this be wrong in any way? A. Although it is better that you do not become the means […]
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. According to Islamic Laws, can Muslim men wear Platinum wedding rings or only silver? A. Muslim men are only allowed to wear a silver ring. According to Allamah Ibn Abideen (As Shami) the weight of the ring must not exceed 4.373 grams. And Allah […]
Q. Is it permissible in Islam to call your husband’s parents, mummy or mum (for their mothers), daddy or dad (for their fathers), even though they are not your birth parents or blood relatives? A. Yes, it is permisssible to do so out of respect. […]
Q. What exactly defines as beard, to the side of your face or isn’t it the jaw bone? A. With respect to the guidelines which have been given regarding the beard, the Prophet (S.A) is reported to have said: 1) ‘Grow your beards (Al-liha) and […]