Can a baby shower be done?

السلام عليكم Ùˆ رحمة الله Ùˆ بركاته What’s the Maslah on baby Showers? Wa Alaikum Assalaam, In reality, a ‘baby shower’ is the term given for an occasion where ladies come together to meet the expectant mother and bring along gifts for the newborn or […]

Fatwa concerning the Ahmadiyyah

Salaam, I am a revert to Islam.  Can you give me some clarity on Ahmadiyya.  I am a Sunni Muslim.  I’m learning more about the different sect in Islam.  And I’m a bit confused because one of my friends who are Ahmadiyya told me that Jesus […]

What are the Arsh and Kursi?

What are the Arsh and Kursi of Allah? How are they different from each other? Assalaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah, The ‘Arsh’ translated as throne literally means an elevated seating structure that kings and emperors use to sit on. With respect to its meaning in the Holy Quran, it is […]

Does divorce occur in this situation?

Assalamu Alaykum, We have a question regarding divorce that is written in a sms; under severe force/ threat. We have studied different fatawa on related topics and understand the concepts of Marsumah, ghayr marsumah, talaq mulgee and ghayr mulgee. However, as with any situation, it […]

How can Hajj Badal be done?

Assalaam O Alaikum, My brother passed away last December. He never performed Hajj. He has 2 sons in their early teens. Can they pay someone to perform their father’s Hajj? If their father left any money can they use that? If not. Can they take from theirs […]