Question: Is Tassa drumming haram? Are there any arts/cultural acts of our Indian heritage that are permissible to participate in without violating the sharia? Jazakallah Kheir Answer: Salaams, Tassa drumming is haram in Islam. Islam is a complete way of life which came directly from […]
Question: Asalaamualaikum wa rehmatullahi wa barakaatuhu mufti sahab. Could you please qoute the hadith shareef in sahih Bukhaari n full (along with the hadith number)in which Hazrat Aeisha (radhiallahu  anha) tells us that if Nabi(salallahu alaihi wasallam) knew about the conduct and situation of women […]
Question: Can I give Zakaat to my husband’s grandparents? Answer: Yes, you can. Darul Ifta
Question: Asalaamualaikum wa rehmatullahi wa barakaatuhu mufti sahab. Umm Atiyah (ra) reported: “The Messenger of Allah (saw) commanded us to bring out on Eid-al-Fitr and Eid-al-Adha, young women, hijab-observing adult women and the menstruating women. The menstruating women stayed out of actual Salaat but participated […]
QUESTION: Asalaamu Alaikum I have  heard that if a  person dies in Ramadan then he is given jannah.  I have also heard that if a person dies on Friday then he is given protection from the grave.  Are any of these true? If no, then […]
Q: Assalaamu Alaikum I would like to find out the following: At my Islamic class we were told for Fard Salaah you must pray standing with the exception of a valid excuse. My husband read the hadith in which Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) prayed while in […]
Q: Assalaamu Alaikum. Can a mother-in-law hug her son-in-law for special occasions like Eid day and even kiss him? Also, along with giving money or jewellery as a mahr, can a groom recite a part of Qur’aan to his bride as part of his mahr […]
Question: Is it allowed to become a member of the Amway Business? Answer: Wa Alaikum As salaam, No, it is not allowed. Â And Allah knows best, Mufti Waseem Khan 4/9/2013
Q: What is the Islamic ruling on having a mustache, I was told that if the food touches your mustache it becomes haram how true is that statement  A: Salaams, Having a moustache is allowed. However, it must not be long to such an […]
Question: Is it allowed for a woman to read the Hizbul Azam while she is in her Mensuration? Answer: Wa Alaikum As salaam, Yes, it is allowed to do so. And Allah knows best, Mufti Waseem Khan