Question: At present our father is on a life support machine in the hospital. Doctors say that if he is taken out of it there is a high possibility that he may die. What should we do? An Imam over here in New York say […]
Question: Is it allowed to take photograph of one year old boy or girl? Could you kindly explain in detail? Answer: Pictures and photographs are totally Haraam (unlawful) in Islam. Severe warnings and punishment are mentioned in many authentic and sound Traditions of the Prophet […]
Question: Someone has said that if you do not accept Isa Alaihis Salaam before your father and mother then you are not a true believer. Is this true, if it is so or not could you please explain it? Answer: I do not understand this […]
Question: I wish to find out what is the criteria used to define who is a Musafir? I have heard that once you pass 40 miles and in other narrations I have heard once you cross 48 miles? I have also read that when the […]
Question: I would like to know what Islam states about lesbians and if I have a relative who is one, how do I go about being with this person, is this person still a Muslim or not and what is their state in Islam? Answer: […]
Question: What events took place on Ashura? Is it authentic that the first rains fell etc.? Answer: With respect to that which is evident from authentic traditions it is narrated that the Prophet (s.a.s) fasted on the day of Ashoorah and encouraged his followers to […]
Question: My question concerns the beard. I have seen many aalims, shayks and other scholars of Islaam trim their beard to a level other than fist length. I have done a lot of research through the internet and recieved the views that some say the […]
Question: Can you please give me a detailed explanation of the term”makrooh”? I understand it to mean detestable or completely disliked. If this is the case then should it not be haraam then? If something is hated in the eyes of Allah or the Rasul […]
Question: I heard that the word “Maulana” means Master, and that you cannot address anyone with that title as Maulana. Can you please clarify this. Answer: The word ‘Maulana’ is an Arabic word which is combined of two words namely ‘Maula’ and ‘na’ – ‘Maulana’. […]
Question: Why are muslim men not allowed to wear gold? Answer: According to many authentic traditions of the Prophet (SA), it is clearly stated that Gold is unlawful for males to wear. Based upon this, it has become a prohibition for men to wear gold. […]