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. […]
Q66: Can you provide a list of the Surahs that are Sunnat to recite in each of the Rakaat of every daily Salaah?
Question Can you provide a list of the Surahs that are Sunnat to recite in each of the Rakaat of every daily Salaah? Answer In Fajr and Zuhr from Tiwale Mufassal. In Asr and Isha from Ansaate Mufassal In Maghrib from Qisaare Mufassal. Mufassal starts from Surah Hujuraat (Surah 49) Tiwal is upto Al-Buruj (85) […]
Q65: How should we act towards those that have tampered without our Aqidat such as Qadianis, Ismailis, etc?
Question How should we act towards those that have tampered without our Aqidat such as Qadianis, Ismailis, etc? Answer As gently as possible, where firmness is needed, be firm. Increase your knowledge. Read “Differences of the Ummat and Sirate Mustaqeem” by Hadhrat Maulana Yusuf Ludhyanwi Rahmatullahi Alayhi
Q64: We have pictures in my house that are not on display but in cupboards and also on books. Is this allowed? What is your opinion regarding taking photos via mobile phones?
Question Salaam, In my house we have pictures of people, but they are not on display, they are in the cupboard and also i have many books in which there are many faces eg. harry potter. Is this allowed. and also what is your opinion regarding taking photos via mobile phone. Remember me in your […]
Q63: When in the english toilet, if the trouser touches the floor in the bathroom, does this make the trouser napaak?
Question When in the english toilet, if the trouser touches the floor in the bathroom, does this make the trouser napaak? Answer The floor will be either wet or dry. If it’s dry, nothing becomes napaak. It it’s wet, then if you can be certain that it’s napaak (e.g. due to the smell of urine), […]
Q62: I wasn't clear if I had level 1 or 2 for a qualification. Level 2 was required for university so I said level 2. Is this OK?
Question When I applied for university the admissions officer asked me for a specific qualification if I had it or not as it was a requirement for the course I was doing, however I wasn’t clear where it was a level 1 or level 2 as when I got the qualification from the college it […]
Q61: Is it permissible to work as a delivery driver for pizza hut?
Question Is it permissible to work as a delivery driver for pizza hut? Answer Yes, because you will only be delivering the pizzas. However if you can open your own business or find another job it would be better.
Q60: I am in need of 5 English Quraans
Question I am in need of 5 English Quraans Answer You can go to http://www.azharacademy.com
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 […]
Q57: How should a person interact with the ghair mahram in his family such as cousins who do not do purdah and talk too him freely?
Question: How should a person interact with the ghair mahram in his family such as cousins who do not do purdah and talk too him freely? Answer: Be modest in your walk, talk and dress. Do not talk to them in an indecent manner. Always keep your gaze low when speaking to them. Be a […]
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. […]
The Legacy of Imam Abu Hanifah (r) [ENGLISH]
The Timing Of Jumuah Salaah. Who Are The Salaf? [URDU] 52 – 27 /09/10
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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 […]
Q51: If a man gives his wife 3 talaaks in anger and then decides he wants her back, is there any other way for her to go back to him without getting married to someone else?
Question If a man gives his wife 3 talaaks in anger and then decides he wants her back, is there any other way for her to go back to him without getting married to someone else? Answer Nope, why did the stupid man give 3 in the first place. He is not suitable for her. She should […]
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 […]
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Q48: There is this video series called the Arrivals, I want to ask should the information be believed or is much of it false?
Question There is this video series called the Arrivals on the link: http://www.wakeupproject.com/VList.asp?Series=1. This talks about the Arrival of Dajjal and the end times. It has information that can be regarded as conspiracy theories. I want to ask should the information be believed or is much of it false? Answer I have not seen it, […]
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? […]
Q46: What is the difference between gelatin and geletine? Are they halal?
Question What is the difference between gelatin and geletine? Are they halal? Answer They are both the same and both are haraam.
Q45: Spilrit and Spirit vinegar, 0.01 Percent Alcohol in foods and Is it true about a woman who does not cover her hair, Shaytaan will pee on her on Qiyaamah?
Question What is the difference between splirit and spirit vinegar can we eat readymade food which add this Food with 0.01% alcohal is it jais to eat Our elder women say that a woman who does not cover her hair at any time the shytaan pees on her and on judgement day he will smeel […]
Q44: Is Maggi of India halal or haraam?
Question Is Maggi of India halaal or haraam? Answer As far as I know, it’s only flavouring and therefore halal.