Q73: According to the hanafi madhab are men/women allowed to marry without the permission of their parents? Mariage/Divorce
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? Miscellaneous Questions
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? Quraan
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? Miscellaneous Questions
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? Miscellaneous Questions
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? Mariage/Divorce
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? Tassawuf/Spirituality
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? Performing
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? Belief
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? Other Actions
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? Cleanliness
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? Other Actions
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? Other Actions
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 Quraan
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? Mariage/Divorce
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? Hadeeth
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? Other Actions
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? Salaah
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? Other Actions
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? Mariage/Divorce
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] Seerah
The Timing Of Jumuah Salaah. Who Are The Salaf? [URDU] 52 – 27 /09/10 Bukhaari Shareef
TafseerRaheemi · The Timing Of Jumuah Salaah. Who Are The Salaf? [URDU] 52 – 27 /09/10
Q53: Are we allowed to take out student loan? Money
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? Hajj/Umrah
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? Mariage/Divorce
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? Other Actions
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? Wudhu
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 […]
Most Rare and Priceless – Zikr by Hadhrat Shaykh Yusuf Motala (d.b.) Dhikr Audio
The Islamic Veil or Hijab Part 2 [English] (33 mins) Hijab
The Islamic Veil or Hijab Part 1 [English] (63 mins) Hijab
Q48: There is this video series called the Arrivals, I want to ask should the information be believed or is much of it false? Belief
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? Quraan
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? Food
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? Food
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? Food
Question Is Maggi of India halaal or haraam? Answer As far as I know, it’s only flavouring and therefore halal.
Q42: How many verses are there in the Holy Quraan? 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? Other Actions
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 […]
Shariat Par Chalna – Surah Al-Jaathiyah (Ayaat 14-21) [URDU] 36 – 28/29/10 Surah al-Jaathiyaa
TafseerRaheemi · Shariat Par Chalna – Surah Al-Jaathiyah (Ayaat 14-21) [URDU] 36 – 28/29/10
Q40: Can Women become to Allah what men can become? (3 questions) Women
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 […]
Hadhrat Moulana Yusuf Motala sahib Ramadhan 2010 Final Bayan on the life of Hadhrat Ali (RA) [URDU] Sahaaba (r)
Q38: Can we marry a girl who is 2 years elder? Mariage/Divorce
Question Can we marry a girl who is 2 years elder? Answer Yes we can. Khadija Radiallahu Anha was 15 years older than our Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam
Q37: If your baby is 7 month old and you are breast feeding, then can one not fast or do they have to fast? Fasting/Saum
Question If your baby is 7 month old and you are breast feeding, then can one not fast or do they have to fast? Answer You are allowed to postpone your fast for a later date. Make up for them as soon as possible.
Q36: When should I raise the index finger in Salaah? Performing
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 […]
Q35: In Namaaz is "Rafai-e-daen" right or wrong? Also a question regarding Sahih Bukhaari. Hadeeth
Question 1. In Namaaz is “Rafai-e-daen” right or wrong because some sects of Muslims do this and others don’t? 2. What is genuine hadis In Shahi Bukhari it divided 3 parts or only one which is the right book in the world. Please tell me briefly with proofs. Allah Hafiz Answer 1. Both ways are […]
Q34: If I’m looking for a wife and meet a sister who does not wear the niqab/face veil would I be sinful in accepting the marriage? Mariage/Divorce
Question If I’m looking for a wife and meet a sister who does not wear the niqaab/face veil, would I be sinful in accepting the marriage or would I have to ask her to wear the niqaab? If she refuses to wear it and we marry would I also be sinful? Answer Don’t be too […]
Q33: Is it permissible for men to shave/wax there chest or any other bodily hairs? Is it Sunna to pluck the pubic hairs? Purification
Question Assalamualaikum. 1. Is it permissible for men to shave/wax there chest or any other bodily hairs? Whether out of vanity or convenience due to irritation or to please ones wife. 2. Also is it Sunnah to pluck the pubic hairs? Answer 1. It’s permissible but not liked by Shariah due to wastage of time in taking […]