Sheikh, what is the ruling of making adhan to the right year of a new born baby? Is it Sunnah as most men say? Please if it is Sunnah, is there any hadith backing this act.

Innovations
17 Jul

ANSWER: It is an issue of dispute. The most authentic opinion is that the hadeeth is not authentic.

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Can one offer prayer without moving their lips i.e; reciting the surahs silently!

Prayer
17 Jul

ANSWER: No, this is not permissible. You must at least move your tongue and lips. 

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My father lives abroad, is only one sacrifie (goat) enough for my daddy and for my family( lives in india)?

Slaughtering
16 Jul

ANSWER: This is sufficient.  

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Sheikh, is it a good thing to die on a friday or during the month of ramadan Are there any blessings? Are there any “good days” to die at all?

Funerals
16 Jul

ANSWER: Dying on the night or day of Friday protects one from the torment of the grave.  Dying in Ramadan has no specific significance, though it is a good ending if the person dies while fasting as he will be resurrected in the same way he died.

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There is a Hadith going around that whoever recites the last 3 verses of Surah Al-Hashr 3 times in the morning and 3 times in the evening, 70000 angels ask Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala to forgive him in the morning and evening. Is this authentic?

Innovations, Supplications
16 Jul

ANSWER: This is not authentic. 

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Is Quranic calligraphy permissible and can we sell these pieces?

Halal/Haram Matters, Jobs, Reading/Reciting the Quran
16 Jul

ANSWER: Calligraphy is permissible even with Quran but not to hang these verses as a portrait. You can write proverbs or even the hadeeth of the Prophet salla allahu alaihi wa sallam. Making art for decor out of Ayats of the Quran is not permissible and disrespectful as it wasn’t revealed to be hung as […]

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Here in Nigeria, there is some situation on-going, some of our brothers and sisters in the southern part are beginning to learn about the ruling on kneeling and bowing to greet and they are sticking to it, however the parents are being hostile especially since it is a cultural thing, they beat up these young girls and even take them out to forced marriages, some fled their homes. Your advice

Halal/Haram Matters, Innovations
15 Jul

ANSWER: If there is a real eminent danger on them, they may do it while resenting it in their heart and trying to change their tactics in bringing awareness to their parents and to change this culture bit by bit! They must be diplomatic and learn how to preach Islam with wisdom. 

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Is it ok spaying and neutering cats? Some people say it has many health benefits but they won’t be able to give birth, i doubt if it is ok through Islamic point of view.

Halal/Haram Matters
15 Jul

ANSWER: No problem in neutering the cat. 

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I was listening to a Molvi who was delivering lesson about marriage. He said that a woman with barakah is one who easily get engaged, or married. I am wondering that I find it difficult to get married, I mean my parents are looking for someone from last two years still they couldn’t find a good spouse for me. Even my sister who is married taunts me about this and my parents are

Fiqh of Marriage
15 Jul

ANSWER: This is baseless and nonsense.  Keep your hopes up and make Dua sincerely that Allah grants you a righteous spouse. Make dua during times of acceptance, such as in salah in your sujood, in the last tashahud, before making salam, between Adhan and iqama, during the last third of the night, begging Allah until He opens […]

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Sheikh, due to this pandamic most of the people in my company are being effected and removed from job, manager’s have clearly informed no one is safe , im praying to Allah asking for his blessings is there anything else that i could do a dua which willbe useful ? Please help

Divine Will and Decree, Jobs
15 Jul

ANSWER: Make a lot of dua during times of acceptance, especially in sujood of your prayers and in the last tashahhud before making salam and have complete faith and reliance upon Allah and know that He will choose the best for you.  Have the best hope in Allah as Allah is as His servant thinks […]

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