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Q59: What is the ruling on marriage without living together?

Question Assalamu Alaikum, What is the ruling on marriage without living together and what are your veiws on this. I am currently in education and establishing a home will probably not be possible until 25+. If not please advise me on fighting the nafs. Jazakallah khair. Answer Nikah without living together is allowed, in fact […]

Q58: Is there a Hadith that mentions men cannot have pony tails?

Question I heard in a talk by Shaikh Faisal of Jamaica that it is mentioned in the  Hadith, that men can not have pony tails as Shaytan sits at the back and takes a ride. I have never heard this Hadith again and would like to know if this is  Sahih as A often tell friends […]

Q56: Is Salaah accepted if Adhaan is given without wuzu?

Question: Assalamaikum, I was in jamaat for 3 days, at the time of Isha Adhaan, I was asked to give adhaan, which I did but later I reliased that my wuzu might be broken which I wasnt sure, I want to know that is the namaaz of every one expected. Answer: Wuzu is conditional for […]

Q55: Will I be sinful to go to Tabligh Jamaat against my parents wishes?

Question: Assalamualaikum. I have been on tabligh jamaat a few times and now want to go on a 4 month jamaat in summer 2011. my parents are Brelvi and are against jamaat. am I sinful for going against my parents wishes? my parents are not elderly and can take care of themselves and my older […]

Q54: Is it permissible for 2 people to marry without permission of their parents?

Question: Assalamualaikum. Is it permissible for a man to marry without permission of his parents in the hanafi madhab? And also is it permissible to marry without permission of the girls parents? Jazakallah Answer: Many things are permissible but should not be done. Eg. Eating mud, soil is not haraam, but should not be eaten. […]

Q53: Are we allowed to take out student loan?

Question Hadhrat, hope you and your family in the best of health! Hadhrat I have a question to ask you, Are we allowed to take out student loan? JazakAllah Hu Khair Answer Alhamdulillah, we’re fine. Avoid as much as possible. When not possible take it but pay it back as quick as you can to […]

Q52: Is it OK to do Tawaf after Asr time?

Question It was so good to see you in Coventry again the other day. I was in Umrah a couple of months ago and my question relates to nafil Tawaf, or for that matter the faradh tawaf whilst in Ihram. Is it possible to do Tawaf after Asr time, and if so, do you read […]

Q50: Am I allowed to take Insurance out on my Laptop?

Question Am I allowed to take Insurance out on my Laptop? Answer Insurance is allowed where it is a requirement of the law of the land. e.g. Car insurance, property insurance (and health insurance in the USA and Canada). Where there is no such requirement, e.g. contents insurance, life insurance etc. then it will not […]

Q49: Does eating Garlic or Onions break your Wuzu?

Question Does eating Garlic or Onions break your Wuzu? Answer Not according to the four Madhahib, however some of the salafees say it is haram to eat raw onions and Garlic and they break the Wuzu. However, it is makrooh to come to the Masjid or to attend a gathering with the smell of garlic […]

Q47: Do we need Wuzu when reading the Quraan on the computer or phone etc?

Question: Dear Maulana, There are few websites that allows us to read Qur’an online.  These websites have published the electronic version of Qur’an so you can read the holy Qur’an just as you would do on the paper based Qur’an.  Therefor my question is that do we need to have wudhu while reading it online?  […]

Q42: How many verses are there in the Holy Quraan?

Question: How many verses are there in the Holy Quraan? Please also provide a source. Answer: People have done so much khidmat of the Quraan and counted the number of verses and words and letters as well. It is written in Tuhfae Huffaz that there are: 114 Surahs 6236 verses 77439 words and 323,671 letters […]

Q41: What activities should we involve our children in when at home?

Question Assalamu Alaikum W.W. Maulana Saheb, My question to you is what activities should we involve our children in when at home. My kids (Girl 6yrs, Boys 4yrs & 1yr). They are all the time in front of TV, if not then on computer playing games etc. Is there any Islamic website for kids to […]

Q40: Can Women become to Allah what men can become? (3 questions)

Question: Assalamu-alaikum. My question is as follows: In this deen I find that men have been given more outstanding, high ranking, note worthy opportunities and chances in reaching close to Allah and his rasul (s.a.w). As a result I find that they will always be much more spiritually elevated than that of women. E.g. Suhbat […]

Q36: When should I raise the index finger in Salaah?

Question Assalamu Alaikum. Ramadhan Kareem. I am glad to know that you accept questions. Alhamdulillah. I have a question regarding Salah. I am confused when to rise/ point the Index finger during Tashahud. What I do is, I raise my index finger upon saying “Ashhadu Anla Illaha Ilallah wa ashhadu anna Muhammad darrasullullah.” (On first […]

Q32: Questions regarding the 4 Imams

Question 1. Why (and how much) is it important to follow a certain Imam (amongst the four big imams)? 2. What if some of their rulings just don’t make sense? E.g. on performing salat for women, imam Hanfi’s way doesn’t make sense to me. 3. Why can’t we use our own judgement after reading the […]

Q30: Are we allowed to read the holy Quran in our native language?

Question Are we allowed to read the holy Quran in our native language (where arabic isn’t our native language) to try and understand the message from Allah? Answer You can read a translation for understanding and you will get reward. However, the special Sawaab of Ten Hasanaat for every letter can only be gained through […]

Q29: Muslim Name Rashid and Friday Sermon in Arabic

Question Honorable Shaykh, I have 2 questions: 1) How can a Muslim be named Rashid (e.g. Maulana Rashid Ahmad Gangohi) when it is among the names of Allah? 2) I hear many a’imma (some of educated under Dars-e-nizami curriculum) and others of all schools of thought giving the Friday sermon in English. However, reading Mufti […]

Q28: Can you tell me a way of knowing the Quran by heart really well

Question Assalamu Alaykum Shaykh, Can you tell me a way of knowing the Quran by heart really well. I am going to be doing taraweeh and I want to know what is a good way of knowing your part well, any duas or ways for this? Jazakallah,may allah reward you abundantly…Ameen Answer The is one […]

Q27: 2 Questions regarding cleanliness (Clothes, washing machine and Istibraa)

Question: Asslamu alaykum Shaykh 1. If you clothes are napaak and you put it in the washing machine to wash, will that napaak clothing affect other clothing in the washing machine and will everything be paak after the wash? 2. When you do istibraa (put a tissue around your private part) and you leave it […]

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