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 for some genuine reason I was unable to perform Jumma Salaat, do I have to perform 2 rakaats Jumma by myself or 4 rakaats Zuhur? A. In the case mentioned you will be required to perform the Zuhr Salaah. And Allah knows best. […]
Q. What are some forms of Unnatural Sexual Intercourse? A. Unnatural sexual intercourse refers to such intercourse which is not in accordance with the laws of Islam. The shariah of Islam has only permitted one to have sexual intercourse with the spouse to whom he/she […]
Q. If I am at work and do not perform the Zuhr salat because the environment is not condusive for same, then is it permissible to Qada it at home? And, as I leave home around 10ish on a Saturday to go to class (Cedros […]
Q. Is it Jaiz to pay Huffaz for leading Taraweeh? Doesn’t this lead or lend to something like paying to read the quran, and what is the difference between this and paying a Hafiz to lead the Daily Namaz? A. No it is not permissible […]
Q. Can you tell me if congregational dua is compulsory, desirable or practiced during the times of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) or if it is an innovation, like in shukrhanas, after daily congregational salaat, for kids writing exam, etc? A. Congregational dua is permissible and […]
Q. Please explain to me if chewing of pan is permissible or not according to the shariah? And what about smoking of cigarette, cigar and marihuana? A. If, in Cigar or Cigarette, there is any substance which intoxicates or befogs the mind then it will […]
Q. Can you tell me if the snack called “cigarette sweetie” is halaal? A. Cigarette Sweets contain gelatin which most times is made from pork or beef skins and bones. Therefore they are not halaal. Q. I would like to find out if the following […]
Q. Is there any masla that states individual acts of ibaadah must be subduded for congregational acts of ibadah in the masjid, eg. (If the imam makes dua after salaat and some individuals choose to do individual zikr instead of joining with the Imam.) If […]
Q. I have noticed that in Surah 18 The Cave – in the 18th ayah, there is an area where the arabic is enlarged and in some cases a different color. The arabic transliterarion is (wal yata lat-taf). I have heard in the past that […]