Q108: If a person doesn't go for Hajj can he gain reward by not clipping his nails/hair?
Question I heard from my mother that if a person doesn’t go for Hajj he can gain reward by not clipping his nails or hair in the first ten days of Zul Hijjah? Is this true if so where can I read more about this? Answer No, this is not true.
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Q107: If bad is from Allah then where is the fault of People?
Question According to Musnad Ahmed, Abdullah ibne-Amar Radiyallahu anhum narrates that Nabi sallallahu alayhi wasallam said: No person is a true believer until he believes that destiny, good and bad, is from Allah. So my question is that if bad is from Allah then where is the fault of People? Why people will get punishment […]
Q106: Mixing with non-mehram Cousins
Question Are we allowed to mix with our cousins as in sit with them and talk openly with them about anything and everything. And what should one do if you are use to talking to them and you are about to get married and my spouse will not like it, should I stop. Answer Yes […]
Q105: Tahajjud Salaah with Jamaat
Question I have witnessed that some Ulama perform Tahajjud Salah with Jamaat during Ramadhan and I have been informed by other Ulama that this is Makrooh in Hanafi Madhab. I have also been informed by Ulama that since this is a regular event at many places the regularity in itself serves as an advertisement, however […]
Q104: Is there any dua that can be read for Hair Loss?
Question Is there any dua that can be read for hair loss? Answer Take a bottle of Oil (Almond, Coconut, Amla – whichever you feel suitable for you). Recite the following, blow on the oil and apply it to your head regularly: 3 x Durood Shareef 7 x Surah Fatiha 7 x “WaIza maridhtu fa […]
Q103: When a wife dies, what are the rules for a husband
Question Assalamualaykum, when a wife dies, what are the rules for the husband, like looking at her, touching her, when burying can he touch her body to position her body to face Qiblah? Answer He is allowed to look at her but not give ghusl to her or give kafn to her. He is allowed […]
Q102: When can we not pray Qadhaa Salaah
Question Salaam, At What times can we not pray Qadha Salaat? Answer At 3 times. When the sun is rising, when it is setting and when it is still at noon.
Q101: Difficult for me to Respect my Husband
Question I would like to be a pious woman I think I have everything intact. Alhamdulilah I perform all the compulsories, I do not backbite, slander, gossip etc. However there is one thing which I am concerned about. It is very difficult for me to respect my husband at times because of the following reasons: […]
Special: Shaykhs Jummuah Bayaan on the Fadhaa’il of Husayn & Jummuah Khutbah/Salaah 17/12/2010
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Q100: Doing Qurbani for the Deceased
Question Assalamu-alikum W.W. Respected Sheikh, My question is as follows: Are the great saints of the past alive in their graves today? Also, If a person does Qurbaani for a great saint of the past out of sheer love for them, will they know of this and can we benefit from their duaas while here […]
Q99: Is Oral Sex Haram?
Question: Assalamualaykum Mufti. A question was recently asked of me about the ruling of oral sex. The person who asked me also wanted to know if there was any mention regarding it in Ahadeeth. Though I seem to remember that this act is not permissable, I could not verify it with a hadeeth. Could you […]
Q98: Is Smoking Haram?
Question I have a really bad habit of smoking. I just want it made clear if its haram and why it is. Or is it because of the money wasted? I have heard its makhrooh but I’m not too sure and how do I avoid smoking? Answer The earlier Muftees used to say it is […]
Special Bayan on Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) Parents and Syedna Hussain رضي الله عنه
Special: Saat Jamaat jis Qiyaamat ka din Arsh key saayeh meh ho gah (by Hadhrat Mufti Faruq Mirathi 13-12-2010) [URDU] 13/12/2010
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Hajj Karguzaari (2010) / Muharram [Urdu] 55 – 06 /12 /10
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Q97: I live in USA and as you know that medical is very expensive. My parents are 55+ and we dont have medical insurance, would it permissible to take medical insurance for my parents only.
Question Salaam, Maulana sahib, I live in USA and as you know that medical is very expensive. My parents are 55+ and we dont have medical insurance, would it permissible to take medical insurance for my parents only. Jazakallah Answer Yes, it is necessary for you to take it out. Your parents are in the […]
Q96: I would like to know the Sunnah method of wearing a topi (hat)
Question Salaams, Mawlana sahab, I would like to know the sunnah method of wearing a topi (hat) Jazakallah Khair Answer Topi is Sunnah – It should cover the head. There should be no emulating of other comunities.
Q95: Can you give us madrasah students some advice regarding our studies and practical life
Question Assalualaykum Sheikh, I attended many of your bayans at Masjid Quba in London. As a madrassah student I was amazed and baffled regarding your knowledge. May Allah (s.w.t) increase your knowledge & grant you a long life. Can you give us madrasah students some advice regarding our studies and practical life. Wassalam. Answer Keep […]
Q94: In some books/kitaabs I have come across day of Qiyamah and the day of judgement, I just wanted to know is there a difference between them two or do they mean the same thing?
Question Assalamu alaykum In some books/kitaabs I have come across day of Qiyamah and the day of judgement, I just wanted to know is there a difference between them two or do they mean the same thing? Jazakallah Answer They are both the same
Q93: Is there anything that we could pray to save us from black magic/nazar?
Question Assalamu Alaykum, Is there anything that we could pray to save us from black magic/nazar? Jazakallah Answer After every Fardh Salah, recite the following and blow on the palms of both hands and then pass over the whole body: 3 x Durood Sharif 3 x Surah Fatiha 3 x Ayatul Kursi 3 x Qul-huwallah… […]
Q92: What is the ruling on working at a petrol station at the till and serving the odd ham sandwich or chocolates etc?
Question Salaam Mawlana, What is the ruling on working at a petrol station at the till and serving the odd ham sandwich or chocolates etc. which contain haram ingredients? How do I purify my earnings of this small percentage of haram (like ham sandwiches etc.) sales. There is no alcohol in the station Alhamdulillah. Jazakallah, […]
Q91: 8 Questions regarding Women and Hur's in Jannah
Question Salaams, Question 1. What is the maximum amount of mates (worldly women and damsels) can a pious man receive in Jannah? E.g, is it 2 worldly wives and 72 damsels? Question 2. I know that the women of Jannah will be in such a state that they won’t be jealous of the damsels but […]
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Q90: I would like to ask about the fazilat of durood nariya. I have a major worry at the moment and have been told to recite this durood 4444 times. please advise.
Question Aww, I would like to ask about the fazilat of durood nariya. I have a major worry at the moment and have been told to recite this durood 4444 times. please advise. Jazakallah khair Answer I don’t know this durood so I can’t comment. Read as much durood as you can with the correct […]
Q89: Is it permissible to give durood saying assalamu alaika yaa rasulullah like some of the arab shaykhs do?
Question Is it permissible to give durood saying assalamu alaika yaa rasulullah like some of the arab shaykhs do? Answer Which Arab Sheikhs? Also masaail are taken from the Ulama and Muftees. However, the matter depends on niyyah. If the intention is that Rasulullah sallalahu alayhi wa sallam is present here and everywhere, then saying […]
Q88: Staying in Makkah more then 15 days which includes the Hajj days would the Hajjis pray Qasar in mina Arrafat or full namaz since its within 48miles from their temporary stay.
Question Assalamualikum My question is regards to Qasar Namaz. Staying in Makkah more then 15 days which includes the Hajj days would the Hajjis pray Qasar in mina Arrafat or full namaz since its within 48miles from their temporary stay. Wassalam Answer If the Haji stays 15 days or more in Makkah before leaving for […]
Q87: I have come accross the following hadith shareef, please explain this to me as I have 3 daughters and 2 of them are teenagers
Question Assalamu Alaikum, Mu’azzaz Molana sahib, I have come accross the following hadith shareef, please explain this to me as I have 3 daughters and 2 of them are teenagers: Narrated Ibn Abbas (radi Allahu anhu): “There is no Muslim, whose two daughters reach the age (of adulthood), and he is good to them as […]
Q86: Living in the west almost every job is in a mixed environment. Therefore what is the ruling of men and women working in the same environment or even working in conjunction with each other?
Question Living in the west almost every job is in a mixed environment. Therefore what is the ruling of men and women working in the same environment or even working in conjunction with each other? Answer People in the past also used to work in such environments. The difference was that their hearts were clean […]
Q85: Assalamalaikum, is it permissible for a blind person to own a guide dog to be able to become more Independent when out of the house?
Question Assalamalaikum, is it permissible for a blind person to own a guide dog to be able to become more Independent when out of the house? Answer Yes, Dogs are allowed for genuine reasons such as, sheepdogs, hunting dogs and for security of a property. A guide dog is also for necessity and thus allowed.
Q84: Assalmu Alaykum. Are you an Aalim/Mufti?
Question Assalmu Alaykum. Are you an Aalim/Mufti? Answer Yes, Alhamdulillah. I graduated at Darul Uloom Bury then I did my Iftaa by Mufti Mahmudul Hasan Gangohi Rahmatullahi Alayhi in Saharanpuri, India in the year 1985.
Q83: What is your opinion regarding reading Tahajjud Salaah with Jamaat? According to the Hanafis I have read the it is Makrooh
Question Assalmu Alaikum, Molana saab, what is your opinion regarding reading Tahajjud Salaah with Jamaat? According to the Hanafis I have read the it is Makrooh Answer Some Fuqaha say it’s Makroohe Tanzeehi to invite people and make a large gathering. If jamaat is formed without making any announcements or invitations there is no harm. […]
Q82: I heard if you read Durood Shareef 1000 times daily, Inshallah you will see your Jannah before you die
Question Bismihi Ta’ala Asalaamualaikum wa Rahmatullah. 1. I heard in one of your bayans that you said that it’s a Hadith in Nasahi Shareef that if you read Durood Shareef 1000 times daily, Inshallah you will see your Jannah before you die. Alhamdulillah I have been trying to do this, but I have two questions: […]
Q81: If you are sending a text on a mobile phone/sending a letter (anything that could go on the floor), can we write the name of Allah
Question If you are sending a text on a mobile phone/sending a letter (anything that could go on the floor), can we write the name of Allah (on the text etc.) or do we have to shorten it e.g. A…. Answer You can write the name of Allah – Be Respectful
Q80: We are a small muslim community in Oxfordshire and we are trying to establish regular Salaah
Question Jazakullah for the excellent information on https://tafseer-raheemi.com/zikr-by-shaykh-abdur-raheem/ We are a small muslim community in Oxfordshire and we are trying to establish regular Salaah. We shall Insha Allah be beginning one regular Maghrib Salaah in Jamaat on Thursday nights with a Durood shareef recitation afterwards. Also starting adult tajweed classes, please make dua for us. Do you […]
Q79: In our Masjid during the last 10 days of Ramadhaan, a brother offer Tahajjud prayer in congregation. Should we pray with them or not?
Question Assalaamu Alaykum In our Masjid during the last 10 days of Ramadhaan, a brother offer Tahajjud prayer in congregation. Should we pray with them or not? Please provide guidance so we do the right thing. Wasalam Answer Hazrat Maulana Hussain Ahmed Madani’s research was that congregational Tahajjud is allowed during Ramadhaan – I also […]
Q78: Is it permissible to have a profession/business as a makeup artist and some hairdressing (no eyebrow/eyelash plucking) offering services to only female
Question Is it permissible to have a profession/business as a makeup artist and some hairdressing (no eyebrow/eyelash plucking) offering services to only females (muslims/non-muslims) for occasions weddings/Eid etc, is the allowed according to shariah? Please advice, JazakAllah Khair Answer Yes, it would be allowed. However a word of caution; Be very careful!! People might ask […]
Q77: Is Pillow Sex haraam?
Question I have a problem of masturbating. But because it is haraam I have an alternative. Is pillow sex haraam? Answer Masturbating is Makrooh Tahreemi according to the opinion of Allama Ibn Human Hanafi. The reason for this is not just the usage of both hands, but also the extracting of semen in an unnatural […]
Q76: Is it permissble to take, store photo's in the house (i.e. in a album, computer etc.) In relation to angels not entering the house.
Question Is it permissble to take, store photo’s in the house (i.e. in a album, computer etc.) In relation to angels not entering the house. Jazakaallah Khair Answer Photos should not be taken or kept for ‘Showq’ desire – Avoid as much as possible.
Q75: The girl has lost her virginity before marrage, can we marry her?
Question The girl has lost her virginity before marrage, can we marry her? Answer If she had performed complete tawba from fornication, you can marry her. Otherwise if she is continuing with her bad habit, then what’s the point? Look for a chaste pious girl.
Q74: Is there any way duas, actions etc. which will make me stronger so I don't need so much sleep?
Question I Usually find i need about 8-10 hours sleep a day, maybe this is through years of being lazy. But now I have a job, I go to madrassah and am trying to pray tahajudd. Is there any way duas, actions etc. which will make me stronger so I don’t need so much sleep? […]
Q73: According to the hanafi madhab are men/women allowed to marry without the permission of their parents?
Question According to the hanafi madhab are men allowed to marry without the permission of their parents or even without the permission of the womens parents? This question is with regards to parents not allowing you to marry for no apparent reason or reasons such as timing isn’t right, get a better job etc. Answer […]
Q72: Has anyone recorded your itikaaf talks (including the Quran khatam). If yes please can I have the recordings?
Question Assalamu Alaykum Has anyone recorded your itikaaf talks (including the Quran khatam). If yes please can I have the recordings? Jazakallah Answer Yes, they have been recorded but even I haven’t received a copy of them yet. I have 2009’s Bayaans. 2010’s will be here in future. Email me your address and I will […]
Q71: When did the Quran Arrive?
Question When did the Quran Arrive? Answer Quran was sent down to Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam, bit by bit, over a period of 23 years. Quran is Allah’s word, which Allah informed Jibreel Alayhissalam and he brought it down to Muhammad Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam.
Q70: What does Mushabaha mean?
Question What does Mushabaha mean? Answer It means emulating, imitating, copying. If you emulate a group of people, good or bad, you will be regarded as one of them.
Q69: I am just curious about going to Alim class. what do you learn?
Question I am just curious about going to Alim class. what do you learn? Answer You learn the Arabic Language, Fiqh, Tafseer and Hadeeth. You become an Aalim and inshallah will become a beacon of light for those in your area. Allah will be pleased with you and raise your rank in Jannah.
Q68: I divorced my wife 3. Is marriage to my wife permissible in any of the Madhabs without the need of getting a 3rd person to consumate the marriage?
Question Assalamu Alaikum Shaykh I have question which is bugging me. I divorced my wife 3 times and I am well aware that I can no longer be with her unless she gets married and divorced. What I did was wrong and stupid and I extremely regret, I know I can’t bend the shariah but […]
Q67: Are you a Sufi? Can you tell me more about Sufism?
Question Are you a Sufi? Can you tell me more about Sufism? Answer Tasawwuf is that branch of deen which deals with the spiritual side of a human being. I the words of the Quran, it is knows as Tazkiyah, In Hadith it’s knows as Ihsaan. We should all learn about the conditions of the nafs (i.e. […]