Sheikh my question is, what’s the ruling on giving someone blessing n said may Allah n his prophet keeps you good may Allah n his prophet do this that ,may Allah n his prophet keeps you safe etc ?

Shirk and its different forms
24 Oct

ANSWER: This is not permissible at all. You cannot mention the prophet’s ,salla alaihi wasallam, name like this while Making duaa as this mounts to shirk. 

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When a traveler is performing Salah with the Imam, should he shorten the salah or fully complete the salah with Imam?

Prayer
24 Oct

ANSWER: He should pray like the Imam! If the imam is a traveler, he should shorten but if the imam is a resident, he must complete. 

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If one smokes,does it nullify the ablution or Salah when the odour still smells on the person

Ablution (Wudhu), Halal/Haram Matters
24 Oct

ANSWER: This does not nullify the wudu, however it’s prohibited to smoke.

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Is it true that if we don’t wash dishes before sleeping barakah will go . Plz explain.

Superstitions
24 Oct

ANSWER: This is baseless.

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If a jinn possess then there is a lot of supernatural stuff which happens while ruqya, my question is we have a qarein always with us who flows in our veins, does he possess us and can we have the qarein removed by a raaqi?

Jinn, Witchcraft, Black Magic and the Evil Eye
23 Oct

ANSWER: Our qareen would never leave us until we die. This is not jinn possession as he is appointed to each one of us to do this.  Praise be to Allah. Yes, there is something which is called the qareen, which Allaah has caused to accompany every human being. This qareen pushes a person to […]

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Is it mandatory to the say iqama if we performing salah alone (both men and women)?

Prayer
23 Oct

ANSWER: It’s a highly recommended sunnah for both men and women but it’s not mandatory.

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What to do if you pass wind or call of nature during ghusl? Does this require someone to redo wudhu after finished?

Ablution (Wudhu), Purity
22 Oct

ANSWER: Yes, they must redo the wudu before praying but this has no impact on your ghusul. 

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Can women wear gold ring in front of non mehram?

Beautification & Cosmetic Suregry, Women clothing
22 Oct

ANSWER: This is not permissible. She must conceal it in front of non-mahrams as this is a form of adornment.

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Recently I told my son (just to scare him and see his reaction) that I will go to his grandma’s house and I’m not gonna be back ! Does this mean anything ?? In fact if I say this to anyone in the future, would it mean anything ?

Pedagogy education and upbringing
22 Oct

ANSWER: This is lying and of course not permissible!  This is not good parenting as you are setting a very bad example of lying before your children. Kids learn more from our actions rather than from our words, so even if you teach them that lying is prohibited in Islam while you yourself do that, […]

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Is it really haram to hold hands in public for spouses? Waht about just holding hands and nothing more? What if it’s in the culture of ours to do so

Character and Morals, Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners, Fiqh of Marriage
22 Oct

ANSWER: This is inappropriate as it would affect others with illnesses in their hearts!  Those who hold hands in public, what is their intention of doing so? If they want to display their affections, they have the whole day and night when they are alone in their homes to do so! Insisting on doing it […]

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