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Masaail of Hair

Written By: Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi Rahmatullah Alaihi Table of Contents The Hair of the Head The Beard Miscellaneous Masa’il on the Beard The Moustache Nasal Hair and Eyebrows Hair of the body Pubic Hair Laws Related to the Finger-Nails Miscellaneous Masail (Laws) Masa’il of Khidhab (Dyeing of the Hair) Khidab of the Holy Prophet sallallahu […]

Q827: Bleed From the Rectal Area at the Time of Salah

Question Asalamualaykum, I have this problem that I regularly bleed from the rectal area after using the restroom. Sometimes, this bleeding happens at the time of salah and it will not stop. As a result, I end up making qadha of my salah. Given my situation, can I perform wudu and pray while the bleeding […]

Q826: My Mum and Dad Might Get Divorced

Question Salam, My mum and dad might get a divorce because my mum does not love my dad anymore even thought he still loves her. I don’t know whether to try and get them back together, and if so, how should I? And because of this I do not want to get married myself. Jazakallah […]

Q825: Is my Uncle’s Wife's Counted as A Mahram or Ghair Mahram?

Question Assalamualyakum Sheikh, Quick question. Is my uncle’s wife’s counted as a mahram or ghair mahram. She’s my auntie. My auntie passed away recently and I don’t know if I’m regarded as a mahram or ghair mahram. Bearing in mind she’s been my auntie from the day I was born. And she’s like a mother […]

Q824: Dreaming of Mashaaikh

Question Salaam moulana, I pray you’re well. What does seeing Mashaaikh on a regular basis in dreams mean? Akaabireen e Deoband, the likes of Hazrat Sheikh Zakriyyah (rahmatullahi alayhi), Hadhrat Moulana Husssain Ahmed Madni (rahmatullahi alayhi), Hadhrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi alayhi) etc.. Please remember this sinful in your pious duas. Jazakallah khayr. Answer […]

Q823: Cooking special food for Muharram & Rabiul Awwal

Question: Respected Sheikh Aslam Aliakiam I hope and pray that you are in best of health and Iman please pray for me and my family. Friend of mine normally cooks food in Muharam and Rabiulawal and distributes it to poor and needy as sign of happiness and Isale sawab. Can he eat that food himself […]

Q822: E numbers? Should we ask a Muslim whether his food is halal?

Question: Is it correct to question a fellow Muslim whether they are feeding us halal and Haraam? If a fellow Muslim gifted anything and no ingredients are written on it (because it is from multipack) is it correct to throw it away on the basis that it is Haraam? Also in how much detail should […]

A Christian lady's advice about hijab!!

Words from a christian sister: Joanna Francis. A woman’s sexuality should be guarded from unworthy eyes, since it should be your gift to the man who will marry you. Your most valuable assets are your inner beauty, your innocence, and everything that makes you who you are. But I notice that some Muslim women push […]

Q821: Do we have to cover TV when praying salah?

When the tv is off. Do u need to cover it in order to read Namaz? —————————– ——————————– If it’s in the direction of qibla and you have to do sajda towards it, then you should cover it. If in other direction, you would be ok to leave it uncovered. The important thing is waswasa. […]

Why Zina and Liwatat are haram!

All praise be to Allah, the Powerful, the Irresistible, the Omnipotent; He does as He so wills and He commands as per His wish. He created man from a drop of water and the made for him a lineage – indeed your Lord is most able. We praise Him and show gratitude to Him for […]

Q820: Removing extra fat through surgery.

. Salaam… I was wondering if a person was extremely fat and lost all the weight he would have a lot of extra skin. Would he be able to remove it through surgery or just have to live with the extra skin?” ——————— —————— Walaikimussalam w w Surgery for just beauty, eg liposuction should be […]

Q819: How can I do my qazae umri?

Question: Firstly I would like to apologize beforehand for any grammatical or sentence’s errors. My speaking and writing skills are very poor. I am writing this email to ask for some guidance. I am a 22 years old teenager. In my life, I have missed many namaz and I do not know how to make […]

Q818: Can women cut their hair?

Question: Can a woman cut her hair (not shave or to look male) as Indian Scholars appear to say it is forbidden while Arab scholars say it is permissible. ———————– —————————————— Answer: It is not permissible for a woman to cut her hair just for fashion and show off. However if it grows so long […]

Q817: Can zakat be paid in advance, before it's due date?

Question: Can Zakah be paid in advance of it becoming due? For example if my Zakah is due on 1st Shaban can I give some of that Zakah earlier in the year as it becomes requested by Muslim Charities then deduct the amount given from the amount calculated on the Zakah due date. ————————- ————— […]

I am the angel of DEATH!!!

I’m Malkul Maut…….| _________________ It was early in the morning at four, When death knocked upon a bedroom door. Who is there? The sleeping one cried. I’m Malkul Maut, let me inside. At once, the man began to shiver, As one sweating in deadly fever, He shouted to his sleeping wife, Don’t let him take […]

Q816: Can I have syrup with glycerol?

Question: Assalamo Alaikum, I wanted to buy Tyxilix syrup for my 2 year old but was told it contains glycerol. The pharmacist did not know if it was vegetarian based or not. If it is not vegetarian based is it still jaiz to give or not? Jazakallah —————– —————- ——————————- Answer: Walaikimussalam w w Glycerol […]

Q815: What is mahram & Ghayr mahram?

Question: I hope you are well and your family as well I was wondering if you could explain to me what mahrams and non-mahrams are? Also could you please explain to me the ruling about it? I don’t fully understand it and I put your ashura bayaan in masjid noor ul islam on youtube if […]

Q814: Local masjid more rewarding or further masjid?

Question: Do you get more reward going to your local mosque or do you get more reward going to a mosque which is more further? —————— —————- ————————— Answer: It is more virtuous that a person performs Salah in his local Masjid, rather then a Masjid further away, even though the congregation may be larger […]

Q813: what is amale katheer?

Question: What is Amal Katheer? (Excessive movement in Salah) —————– ——————– ————— Answer: Amal Katheer is doing something which causes your Salah to become invalid. There are different opinions as to what is regarded as Amal Katheer. The most valid opinion is that to do such an act in Salah, that if someone who did […]

Q812: Does taste of swallowing break Salah?

Question: If your mouth is empty and in Salah you can taste something of flavour of what you eat before Salaah, does this invalidate Salah​? —————– ————– ———————- Answer: If you ate something and swallowed it before commencing Salah, and during Salah you feel the taste in your mouth and swallow it, this will not […]

Q811: How should I apply oil to eyelids and head?

Question: Is applying oil to eyes and eyebrows sunnat with oiling head? What is the method of oiling the eyes? How do you do it? ————— —————- ————————– Answer: Hazrat Aishah R.A narrated the when the Prophet of Allah Salla Allahu Alayhi Wa Sallam would intend to apply oil on his head, he would pour […]

Q810: Is Salah with jama'at wajib or can I pray at home?

Question: Although every effort should be made to pray at the mosque at fixed Salah times. But I’ve read that if you can’t hear the Azaan from your home then it is permissible to pray at home instead. Also can we pray at the fixed beginning time as I’ve been told to wait 5 mins […]

809: Method of dua for hifzul Quran

Question: I don’t understand how to perform the dua of Hifzul Quran? What is the night proceeding? Do you pray all four Rakaats together? Is the Duaa made before or after Salam? ———————- ———————— —————————- Answer: The method is written in the back of the 13 line Quraans. This Salah should be performed on Thursday […]

Could Me'raj have taken place through wormholes?

Wormholes Look up to the night sky and select a star as a destination. Can any human reach this star by just walking few steps? General relativity explained a mechanism to contract huge distances into few meters. Albert Einstein called this mechanism ‘bridges’ in space-time. Today, scientists call them wormholes. A wormhole acts as a […]

Q808: Seeing Rasulullah (saw) in a dream, all covered.

As salaamu alaykum Shaykh, I get certain dreams from time to time, and after sometime I end up figuring out the meaning of it either due to something happening or just with contemplation. I don’t know anyone who can tell me the meanings of them but Alhamdulillah I eventually find out. I went Hajj last […]

Q806: Can a mirror be used when shaving private parts?

Question: Can a mirror be used when shaving private parts? Answer: It is not that hard to shave one’s private parts without using a mirror. However, if one finds it difficult to do so without using a mirror it will be deemed permissible. One should not stare at his private parts unnecessarily as it is […]

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