Q. Can Muslims eat shark? A. According to the Mazhab of Imam Abu Hanifa and Imam Malik, shark is considered to be a fish and is permissible to consume. Imam Shafi and Imam Ahmad have considered it to be foul and not permissible. And Allah […]
Q. I know that it is haram for a muslim man to shave off his beard less than a fist length, but if due to his job he is not allowed to keep the beard, then what should he do? A. In this case, a […]
Q. Is it permissible to play board games, eg. ludo and snakes and ladders? Also can we play cards without betting? And can children play board games? A. In general, the scholars have considered these board games as disliked which have no benefit in them […]
Q. Is it prohibited to sleep at the time of Asr? A. No, it is not prohibited to sleep at Asr time. However, the scholars have stated that it is disliked because Allah Has commanded the believers to remember Him, and praise and glorify Him […]
Question: I would be thankful if you could provide dua of istikhara in arabic language. Answer: Salaams, The following is a narration, as well as the dua regarding Istikharah. Hazrat Jabir (R.A) said that the Prophet (SAW) taught them Istikharah (seeking divine guidance) for important […]
Question: Salam, What is the ruling on wearing your pants above your ankles? And what is the possible wisdom behind this commandment? Answer: Wa Alaikum As Salaam, Based on the Ahadith of the Prophet (SAS), the scholars have stated that to wear the pants over […]
Question: asalaamu alaikum mufti, Recently I saw someone on facebook that posted something saying that whenever you hear the prophet Muhammad (SAS) name you must kiss your thumb… is this true? Answer: Wa Alaikum As Salaam, It is evident from authentic ahadith that when one […]
Question: As salaamu alaikum, I know men are only allowed to wear silver. If there’s stones like diamonds or black diamonds etc. on it, is it still allowed? Answer: Wa Alaikumu Salam Yes. If the ringlet is made of silver and there is a precious […]
Question: Asalamualaikum. Suppose the bathroom(ghusul area) is separated from the toilet area by walls on all 4 sides but not the top(the top of ghusul area is bara) then is it permissible to read any duas inside this ghusul area during bathing or when clothes […]
Question: Is this a Sunni Darul Uloom? Please advise. Answer: Wa Alaikum As Salaam, Yes, it is a Sunni Darul Uloom. We follow the creed of the Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamaat, and in fiqh, we follow the Mazhab of Imam Abu Hanifa (AR). You can […]