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Muharram, Aashura and Shia Practices

As salaamu alaykum wa Rahmatullaahi wa Barakaatuh. Tues 5th Nov 2013 will see the start of Muharram, the 1st month of the new Islamic Lunar Year 1435. A month of great reward & virtue. “Muharram” means “sacred” and is from those months which have been mentioned as sacred in the Qur’aan. (Dhul-Qa’dah, Dhul-Hijjah, Muharram & […]

Q.873 How do I explain why madh'hab is important?

Assalamualikum, Ustaad one of my relatives does not follow a Mazhab. He says i dont need to follow it because im following what Prophet(PBUH) did. Im following Qur’aan and Hadith. How should i guide him? Furthermore he says that we call our selfs Hanafi, sunni etc. But in the Qur’aan it says to call us […]

Salafis tampering with classical texts

Salafis tampering with classical texts Kitab al-adhkar [The book of remembrances of Allah] a famous book written Imam Nawawi. The text that Nawawi wrote in the Book of Hajj of the Adhkar reads: “Section: The Visit to the Tomb of the Messenger of Allah (Allah Bless Him and Give Him Peace), and the Remembrances of […]

Masaail of Takbeere Tashreeq

Some Masaail Pertaining to Takbeer-e-Tashreeq Q: What is the position of Takbeer-e-Tashreeq in Deen? A: Takbeer-e-Tashreeq is waajib in Deen. Q: please provide the words of the Takbeer. A: الله أكبر الله أكبر لا اله الا الله والله اكبرالله أكبر وللله الحمد Allahu Akbarullahu Akbar, La ilaaha illallahu Wallahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar wa lillahil hamd’ […]

Q872: Wife's past sin is disturbing me

As Salam, Urgent After marriage I found out that my wife was in a relationship with a non muslim, will it be wrong for me to divorce her as I am after a wife of purity. Also when I think of this it disturbs me in my mind and can sometime lead to dealing with […]

The first 10 Days of Zul Hijjah

The First Ten days of Dhul Hijjah Sep 27th, 2013 by Ahmed. Shaykh Maulana Saleem Dhorat The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are full of virtues and great blessings. According to a large group of mufassireen (commentators of the Qur’aan), the ten nights mentioned in Soorah Al Fajr are the nights of the first […]

Q871: A student addicted to zina

A detailed question regarding a student’s addiction to Zina was mentioned Here is the answer ————- ———– ———– My dear friend, I am very hurt to hear about your situation. I pray that Allah Ta’ala strengthens your resolve and gives you the ability to put an end to this sin. Firstly, I am pleased that […]

Q870: Mother stops me from going to masjid

Mother says not to go Masjid ———– ———- ———– —————– In regards to your parents, you have to be very, very careful; especially if it is your mother who is instructing you. In your situation, we have to first evaluate the situation. Why does she not want you to go? Maybe she has problems with […]

Q869: Haj: Once in 5 years

Can we go Hajj if we’ve been in the five years prior? ————– ————– —————— There is no such rule, rather we should try to go as much as we can. The Hadith regarding 5 years is as follows: Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam reported that Allah Azza wa jalla says “Surely a person whom I […]

An objection on the index finger question and the answer

If he would point with his index finger then why dont the hanafis point with their index finger from the moment of sitting in tashahhud until tasleem? There is no hadith which says it should be raised at time of saying shahadah. Check sahih muslim properly. There is no support of your position at all. […]

Q868: is Tahajjud nafl or Sunnah?

Is tahajjud offered as nafil or sunnah? ——— ———— ————- Answer: Tahajjud is offered as a sunnah prayer of the night. و مفاده إعتماد السنية في حقنا لأنه صلى الله عليه و سلم واظب عليه بعد نسخ الفرضية, و لذا قال في الحلية: و الأشبه أنه سنة. (رد المحتار ص24 ج2).

Q867: Moving the index finger in Tashahhud

Should we raise the index finger once when saying ashaduallah illaha or repeat continuously when saying attahiatu in salah? ———— ———- ———— —————— A2. According to the hanafi madh’hab, You should only raise the finger once when saying the shahadah during tashahhud. There should be no continuous movement of the index finger either. الثاني بسط […]

Q866: Dodgy brother-in-law

A detailed question was sent where a brother in law was committing wrong deeds with his sister in law. The questioner wants to know if it’s ok to severe ties with him. ——————————— ———— Answer: You should make sure that he is not living in the same house as your sister-in-law. In one hadith, Rasul […]

Q 865: Eid Mubarak question

Is it ok say Eid Mubarak? Some people say it’s haram to say so. Please comment ————— Answer: There is nothing wrong with saying Eid Mubarak. It is said only once in a while. We should wish well for all Muslim brothers and sisters. Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam has said “Ad-Deenu nasehah” Deen is wishing […]

Sex addiction and Muslims

A Conversation With a Hooker: Adultery, Sex Addiction and Muslims Posted by: Umm Reem in Featured, Gender Relations, Marriage, Sex & the Ummah ——– We are in a mess. We are in a moral and ethical meltdown. No, it’s not lying, cheating, gossiping or anything that is related to the tongue, it’s the other part […]

Wahdatul-wujood

Wahdatul-wujood. The following article was written by shaykh Mumtazul Haq of streatham, London, UK. It was checked and edited by Abdul Raheem. ———— This is one of the most misunderstood and hence, misquoted concepts. Some people forcefully try to impose their own confused understanding of this issue upon others while labelling them with kufr and […]

Q864: Qaza after asr and keeping Qaza in order

Asalaam Shaykh, if one has missed Zohr Salah, do we read it at Qadha before Asr (I heard one cant read other Salah at Asr time) Also, after reading Asr Salah is it impermissable to read any other Salah i.e. Qadha Umri, Tahiyatul Wudhu etc? Jazakallah ————— —————- ———————— Walaykum ussalam w w If one […]

Q863: Why did Rasulullah (saw) contemplate suicide at Beginning of wahy?

As Salaamu Alaikum, If someone claims that Nabi(SAW) contemplated suicide or that Bukhari is not Saheeh based on the below Hadith, what should be our response? ————– ———— ————— ————————– Answer: The Hadith of Bukhari is definitely saheeh. There are no fabricated or weak ahadeeth in saheeh bukhari. First, The intention of a sin does […]

Few Duas

Duas For forgetfulness: Read ‘Ya Rahmanu’ 100 times after every Salah. Inshallah, Allah the most merciful will strengthen your memory. For hardheartedness: Read ‘Ya Raheemu’ 100 times after every Salah. Inshallah, the Raheem will soften your heart. To see Rasulullah (saw) in a dream: Recite Surah al Kawthar 95 times on the eve of Friday, […]

Brief tafseer of Surah Yasin

Surah Yaseen in a nutshell (Written by AR Edited by Rizwan Batha) “Everything has a heart and the heart of Quran is Surah Yaseen” (Hadith) The reason behind this is that the Quran focuses a lot on aqeedah (belief). The core of Aqeedah is three things: Tawheed (Oneness of Allah) Risaalah (Prophethood) Aakhirah (Hereafter) Surah […]

Sayings of Rabia Basriyah

Rabi’ah al Adawiyya/ basriyah Rabi’ah al-Adawiyya, a major spiritual influence in the classical Islamic world, is one of the central figures of the spiritual tradition. She was born around the year 717 C.E. in what is now Iraq. (99AH to 185AH) Below are some of her sayings, taken from the net. ———- My Greatest Need […]

My Haj experience

My experiences with regards to last year’s Haj. By Aysha ————————– ———————– Yesterday I had a phone call from a friend I made in hajj. Talking to her reminded me of my last Haj and inspired me to share her story! I’d like to start with the name of Allah and I pray the story […]

How to spend the last 10 days of Ramadhan

Powerful Tips for the Last 10 Nights – 1. Do not let your ‘performance’ until now affect your last 10 days. The moment of forgiveness could be today or anytime in the coming days! It is not all lost! If you sincerely wish it could have been better – Chin up and get ready to […]

The real Sufism; a beautiful speech of mufti Taqi Saheb

When mufti Taqi Uthmani Saheb madda zilluhu came for the launch of Sufi study book, he gave a beautiful insight into what tasawwuf is all about. My dearest, Mufti No’man noted the speech down, literally word for word. He had sent it to me. It remained in my notes, neglected for a whole year. Now, […]

Fasting in the heat

FASTING IN THE HEAT Ibn Rajab rahimahullah commented on the virtues of fasting in the heat in ‘Lata’if al-Ma’arif’ (p. 272-273): “…And from the acts of worship whose reward is multiplied during the heat is fasting, and this is because of the thirst that one experiences in the mid-day heat. This is why Mu’adh bin […]

Benefits of Fasting and Some Masaail (Rulings) of Ramadhaan

Hadhrat Mawlana Abdul Raheem (Hafidhahulah)’s personal notes regarding the Masaail of Sawm. Benefits of Fasting Which Are Mentioned in Quran and Hadith: Taqwa Countless rewards Acceptance of Duas Fast intercedes Special door in Jannah Allah grants ability to do good deeds Good health Fast is Zakat of the body Control over carnal desires Sins are […]

Purpose of our creation

Few notes on the speech which shaykh Abdur Raheem Sb gave in London regarding the preparation of Ramazan: (Transcript was provided by mufti usama mahmad, edited by AR) After hamdo thanaand durood, shaykh recited the following ayah and began his speech; و ما خلقت الجن و الإنس الا ليعبدون We have been created so that […]

The Spirituality of Ramadhan

The Spirituality of Ramadhan Transcription from a talk delivered by Shaykh ul Hadith Abdur Raheem Limbada on 7th July 2013. (NB: The hard work of transcribing and editing was done by sister Nurana. May Allah swt reward her and her team with the best of rewards in this dunya and in Aakhirah. AR) ——————— (After […]

10 tips to focus on Salah

Salah can be considered as a priceless gift from Allah. It enables us to put forward all our needs in front of Allah and request whatever we need from Him. Though Salah is a blessing which cannot be given a value, yet many Muslims still tend to neglect it. A common problem which arises during […]

Q&A Related to fasting

Brief Miscellaneous Q & A Relating to Fasting Can you please answer the questions below with regards to fasting? In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, Q: Is taking a meal before commencing a fast (suhur) necessary in order for a fast to be valid? A: No, Suhur is not necessary. However, it […]

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