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Refuting The Salafi Claim About 15th Night of Sha'aban (Shabe Bara'at)

Dear readers! The following is an answer I wrote to a friend who emailed me a question saying “How can we refute these claims?” He sent a very long article which was said to be written by Sheikh Abdul Aziz ibn al Baaz. I doubt it’s relation to the marhoom Sheikh. Because Sheikh’s eyesight had […]

Healthy Eating During Ramadhaan

The following article was prepared by my close friend Dr Zakaria of Manchester. I am extremely grateful to him for taking the time out to prepare it. May Allah reward him in full. Ameen ———— ———– ———- Bismillahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem Whilst most of us will have revised the legal rules of fasting, few of us would have […]

Q717: About the believer among the family of firawn

Question Was the israeeli who helped Musa alayhissalam a muslim? “And he (Musa alayhissalam) entered the city at a time of unawareness of its people, and he found there two men fighting, one of his party (his religion, from the children of Israel), and the other of his foes. The man of his own party […]

Q716:What can we do for our brothers and sisters in Syria?

Question As salamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa ba ra katuh. Dear shaykh, I pray that you are in the best of health. My question is, what shall we do about our fellow Muslims who are being treated like animals in such ways in shaam? Such ways that hurt just thinking about it. We make dua […]

Q715: What should I pray for a healthy child?

Question salaam, I was given the devastating news in my last pregnancy that my baby had a high chance of being Down syndrome but at 17 weeks it was revealed in the scan baby had died. I believe this was from Allah and he knew this would be unbearable for me to cope with. I […]

Q714: Which hair should be cut and Islamic posters in bedroom

Question salam moulana how are you 1) which of the unwanted hairs are you supposed to cut? 2) are islamic posters alright in the bedroom such as huzoor s.a.w mosque/ Jazakallah make dua for me Answer Walaikumussalam w w 1) The hair in the armpits and below the navel should be completely removed. Moustache ahold […]

Q713: Sense of pride. Copy of Ahsanal qasas

Question Dear respected Maulana Sahib (M.A) I dont wish to take up too much of your time so i shall try and keep this email very much to the point, I have written to Hadhrat about a spiritual problem, but i have not received a reply. I understand that is due to the great demands […]

Q712: Premium Bonds; Allowed?

Question Asalam-Alaikum, I would be grateful if you could kindly advise if it is permissible to Invest in Premium bonds. I have copied the link from the website below. http://www.nsandi.com/savings-premium-bonds Jazakallah khair Answer Walaikumussalam w w Mufti Taqi Saheb has written in ‘Islam aur Jadeed Ma’ashi Masaail’ p.78 vol.4 that taking premium bonds is not […]

Q711: Dua to sharpen memory for Hifz.

Question I am currently doing my hifz part time and have quite a problem with my revision over the chapters that I already know. Are there any methods or duas that one can recite to help them to make there memory stronger? Answer There is one method mentioned at the end of the 13 line […]

Q710: Should women cover their feet in salah?

Question Salam mufti Saab, When women pray salah do they have to cover their feet. I.e. with socks Kind regards Jazakhalah Answer No, they don’t have to wear socks. However, if the feet can be covered by wearing a long cloak, it would be better. This is due to showing respect to the opinion of […]

Q709: Should I start a Hifz course?

Question Salaamwalaykum I am looking to do a hifz course inshallah. Many people have told me that it is very hard and requires lots of dedication. I dont want to do something that is out of my capabilities please sheikh advice me jzk Answer Walaikumussalam w w Check out how many Surahs you know by […]

Q708: Mortgages and Debt

Question Salaam, My Parents Own quite a few houses. My Father is Self-employed 47, and my mother 38 works part time. My Parents are facing great difficulty financially, and mentally. All this started for my father when he was fairly young, under 8, and his family used to be very wealthy and own a lot […]

Q707: Masah over cotton socks – Something really concerning

Question Assalamualaikum wa rahamatullahi wa barakatuh, Respected shaykh abdur raheem (db), I am concerned and confused with a matter, which I would like you to make it clear. We pray in our school for dhur salah, what the matter is that people do wudhu on the regular socks which I know it is wrong, I […]

Q706: Can interest money be used for repairing masjid toilets?

Question Asalaam alakium, In my local masjid is small so the wudu area and toilet cubicles are in one room which is looking very old and dirty. It is also an embarrassment as it is the first thing visitors see when they come into the masjid from outside. Nobody wants to spend money to fix […]

Q705: Which is worse in salah? Thinking about donkey or…….

Question Aslamualikum warahmatuahi wabarakatuhu Sheikh Saab I have a question regarding the great scholar of Deoband, maulana Rasheed Gangohy (Rahmatullahi alayh), he has written in his book that if one is performing Salaah and if a thought of a nabi has come to his mind then his Salaah is broken however if he has a […]

Q704: 3 questions regarding napaki with blood

Question AWW Shaykh 1. how much blood will break wudhu (how much does it have to flow to break the wudhu or if it flows, does it break wudhu no matter how much it flows from the original wound)? 2. How much blood will make the clothes napaak (how much blood should go on the […]

Q703: An objection upon Aisha radiallahunanha's age at the time of marriage.

Question Asalaamoalaikum Shaikh, I have come across more and more evidence suggesting that Hazrat Aisha’s age at marriage was 16-19 or more. This is against the conventionally held view by most scholars that she was 6 at time of marriage, and 9 at time of consummation. A lot of non-muslims are attacking Islam saying that […]

Q702: Are high heels allowed?

Question Assalamualykum, What is the ruling regarding high heels? I wear 4 inch stilettos and recently got told it is haram and sinful to wear them. I am not sure why, could you please tell me the rules regarding shoes? A lot of Muslim women out there wear heels, so I think it would be […]

Q701: According to Shafi'ee mazhab Bismillah is not necessary for zabeeha!!

Question According to shafiz in zabh thy dnt hav to say bismillah according to them to be a muslim is enough so if they leave bismillah purposely then it wil still be regarded halal (sharh mahazab), however wil this be halal? Answer Zabeeha will be halal for Shafi’ee but not hanafi, just like lobsters and […]

Q700: Are wigs allowed?

Question Salam whats the ruling behind wearing a wig made from animal hair? Answer Walaikumussalam w w Not allowed for several reasons 1, Dhoka: there is deception, ie. that the wearer tries to hide his age etc 2, Tashabbuh: 3, The joining of hair with locks is not permitted, and the wig is worse than […]

Q699: Nikah in ihram

Question Salam whats the ruling behind nikah in ihram? Answer Walaikumussalam Hanafiyyah: Jaaiz, but makroohe tanzheehi Shafieeyyah: not jaaiz

Q698: Can we keep photos of marhoomeens?

Question Assalamu Alaikum. My father in law passed away on Saturday evening (please make dua maghfirat for him and pray Allah gives the family sabr) We have some photos of him we would like to keep. Please tell me is it permissible to keeps photos, even of we decide to not look at them but […]

Q697: Recitng the Quran in a singing manner.

Question Salaam Hope you are well. I just wanted to ask a few questions regarding the Maqamaat Egyptian Qurra use. Many people say they are music tunes some say they are not. Especially the youth listen to the Egyptian qurra alot. Are we allowed to recite with these Maqaamat and listen to them? As many […]

Q696: Can a kafir be possessed by jinn?

Question Assalaamu ‘alaykum Mufti Sahib. Can a kaafir be possessed by a jinn? Are there reports from our kitaabs that mentions any kuffaar having being possessed? Jazaakallaahu Khayr. Answer Yes it is possible for them to be possessed. Jinns like teasing vulnerable people. They avoid strong, courageous, assertive persons. So if a non Muslim was […]

Q695: Items found lying around

Question Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barkatuhu, I pray that you are are well by the grace and Mercy of Allah insha’Allah, I would like to ask you something regarding an item which is usually found on the floor/street such as cupboards, umbrella’s etc. In this situation sometimes it is thrown in a particular place […]

Q693: Is Murtaza Khan right or wrong?

Question There is this person on YouTube named Murtaza Khan; he goes around insulting other shaykhs and calling them kafir. What do you think of him and is he right or wrong in what he does and says? JazakAllah Answer I haven’t heard him, however, I will quote the following Hadith. عن نافع عن ابن […]

Q692: Should I follow Dr Tahirul Qadri

Question Can you tell me more about Shaykh Ul Islam Tahir Ul Qadri and if I should follow him or not, I listen to his lectures and I really like it. Should I become mureeyd to him or not? JazakAllah Answer Don’t follow him, but If you derive benefit from his lectures listen to them. […]

Q691: Can I drive my car behind my brother's car without any mahram?

Question I know we shouldn’t travel beyond 48 or 52 miles without a mahram. But can I drive in my car with say my family and follow my mahrams car i.e. my brother? So in my car there is no mahram mut I am following my brothers car. Answer If there is need for this then […]

Q690: Is it black magic?

Question AS WR WB Dear Molana, please can you assist us, and we are in need of help. My Sister and Brother in Law , are having problems in their marriage. They have been married for over 10 years , and have two Mashallah beautiful children. My sister is saying that she just wants a […]

Q689: Interpertation of dreaming of wolf

Question Salaam Sheikh, I have just had a dream last night and the dream i had was that my friend was in my house and had captured a wolf in my basement. I had gone downstairs and i saw a white wolf caged up with three red scratches near its eye. I came upstairs and […]

Q687: How to ignore waswasa

Question Asalamualaykum, I have been told that we should ignore waswasa (or baseless misgivings), but I do not entirely understand what that means. Does it mean we should avoid doubts that are so small and implausible? For example, if I gift someone with a knife, he may use that knife to hurt someone else. Therefore, […]

Q686: Why is Zakah 2 and 1/2%?

Question Asalam-Alaikum Sheikh, recently my high school teacher asked why there is a specific amount made for zakat (2.5%), and I found out, and told him. The answer I got was, because in the Prophet’s (SAW) time, Muslims had to pay 1/2 a gold coin for 20 gold coins, and 1 silver coin for every […]

Q685: Any significance in odd number?

Question AWW Shaykh I have seen people give gifts like£51,£101,£301,£501 etc. is there any significance of an odd number? Jazakallah,may Allah reward you abundantly…ameen. Remember me in your duas Answer Walaikumussalam w w One Saheeh Hadith states: “Verily Allah is one and He likes odd numbers” Keeping that in mind, many people like to give […]

Q684: How can I cure my heart from ailments?

Question Salaam Shiekh I do not want to give my name, I haven’t been to my local imaam to ask the question below as I am embarrassed to do so. I do pray regularly Alhumdulilah but I really need some help. I want to ask for a wazifa/ ayat(s) from the Qur’an/ duas that I […]

Q683: Giving interest money to 'Cancer research, UNICEF' etc

Question Assalaamu Alaykum, If someone was to accumulate a small amount of interest from a bank account and therefore this interest needs to be discharged. Would it be possible to give the interest money to a charity such as Cancer research, Unicef , etc, obviously with the intention of getting no reward as its interest […]

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