Q. Is there a special dua to say when performing the Aqeeqa for a new born child? Or can you simply have the intention and then slaughter the animal with Bismillah Allah hu Akbar? A. It is evident in the tradition of Aisha (R.A) that […]
Q. Why are Muslims not allowed to do their eyebrows? A. Muslims are required to follow the religion of Islam which they believe to be the complete and perfect way of life. In following this religion, they are required to adhere to the laws, guidelines […]
Q. What is the ruling on the cutting/trimming of the hair and nails during the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah? Is there a difference with the muslims who have proceeded on the Hajj as opposed to the muslims who have not in this regard? […]
Q. Is it ok for muslims to do yoga? A. Although Yoga may be viewed as a form of exercise and relaxing one’s body and mind, it is nevertheless connected to non Islamic religious teachings. I have personally asked about it and was told that […]
Q. I have a question about the age of the animal used for qurbani. I was taught that the goat or sheep MUST be at least a year old, the bull 2 years and camel 5 years. However I go to a certain masjid in […]
Q. How come we’re not able to wear gold? I know the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him only wore silver and we all follow him but is there any other reason? A. The prohibition for men to wear gold is on account of the […]
Q. A non muslim asked me why we do not halal a fish and how come all fishes are edible. I know that it was said in the quran that all fishes are halal and I believe this but how would I answer this person? […]
Q. What does the sunnah say about a person who denies a hadith of the Prophet (saw)? For example you say to him that it is sunnah to do so and so, he in turn says there is no hadith that says this, but in […]
Q. I am getting married in late December and am having an issue popping up at the last minute. When a husband and wife gets married, does the wife have to take the surname of the husband? If so, can you explain why and if […]
Q. A student has to complete a science project for school with bringing in a picture of a bird as a front cover for her work and he/she does not have access to a printer to print out the picture, so is it permissible for […]