Question: Assalamu alaikum May Allah continue to reward all the teachers and alims at the darul uloom for their tireless service to the deen of islam.I would like to find out which days are permissible for observing Nafl (Optional) fasts? Answer: Wa Alaikum As Salaam, […]
In the recent past, there has been much talk about the Hijaab/Niqaab for women. The publicizing of this topic came as a result of the Shaikh of Al Azhar’s statement which he used for a girl (student) who had covered her face with the Niqaab […]
Taqleed literally means to follow, and according to the technical meaning used in the Shariah, it means ‘to follow someone in what he says, considering it to be the truth, without looking into the evidence for it’. (Baghwi) Based on the above meaning, we find […]
What is Hijab? Different meanings have been drawn from the word ‘Hijab’ in different societies through the ages. It is however, mostly and grossly misinterpreted in societies lacking Divine Guidance. The usual understanding of such people is that it is outdated, uncivilized, and a way […]
In our last issue (of the Sabeelur Rashaad brochure) we dealt with the concept of Hijab in Islam, and highlighted a few aspects of the law of modesty as they relate to ‘dressing’ for a woman. Under this topic, we indicated to some of the […]
Question: Assalamualikum, Is it permissible for me, as a Muslim, to open a pharmacy and sell drugs which contain alcohol? Answer: Wa Alaikum As Salaam, Drugs that contain alcohol are all considered to be medications and are hence, permissible to sell. This is totally different […]
QUESTION: Will people be drowning in their sweat on the day of judgement based on their bad deeds or is it just generally everyone will be sweating profusely because of the sun right over our heads? ANSWER: Assalaamu Alaikum, On the day of Judgement, people […]
Question: assalam mu alaikum, what are the prohibitions of a sister who wants to join the army, what would you say regarding this. Answer: Wa Alaikum As Salaaam, In Islam, Allah Has given many guidelines and orders to women, which they are required to fulfill. […]
Q. I am almost 33 years and have accepted Islam for just over 3 years, Alhamdulillah. It is my intention to get married. In my efforts towards this I was recently introduced to a sister of another race. She is practicing and has no problem […]
Question: Is it permissible for Muslims to perform yoga. Answer: Assalaamu Alaikum, Although Yoga may be viewed as a ‘manner of exercise’, it is nevertheless, connected to religious practices of a religious group. While doing the ‘different moves’, one is some times required to chant […]