If your family is like you describe, their restriction does not have a value legally and you must seek for an imam to be your wali if there are no relatives from your father’s side that are practicing Sunni muslims.
Read moreTry your level best to be patient and tolerant! Allah told us in the Quran that whenever we face hostility with kindness, our enemies will turn into friends and allies! By overlooking their aggression and what is meant to hurt you, you are making them ashamed of themselves and they will eventually stop. Deal with […]
Read moreIf you felt that most likely you have prayed three Rakah, your prayer is valid! But if you were totally confused and was not sure or didn’t have any inclination, you must add another Rakah.
Read moreSitting on both heels is disputed upon! The best thing is to avoid it! Not pointing the toes towards the qibla is permissible and sitting in this way is not from the sunnah but it is not prohibited either!
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Read moreYou will be with those whom you love on the Day of Judgment! Such chores are rewardable if you do them and anticipate the reward from Allah! Make thikr while working and listen to the Quran or beneficial lectures and you will have double reward.
Read moreThe normal fasting that was prescribed by the Prophet salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam is to fast alternate days! This is the maximum in normal conditions. However, if a person is afraid that he would inevitably fall in sin, he may fast continuously as this is a precaution
Read moreIt means as it says! We, in so many cases, choose what harms us and puts us in danger out of ignorance while Allah is so merciful that He doesn’t punish us for that on the spot and He gives us time to repent and makes it easy for us!
Read moreYes, you should recite it. It is mandatory.
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Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: A man said:??O Messenger of Allaah, when one of us meets his brother or his friend, should he bow to him???He said:??No.??He said:??Should he embrace him and kiss him???He said:??No.??He said:??Should he take his hand and shake hands with him???He said:??Yes.?? [This hadeeth was classed as hasan by al-Albaani in Saheeh Sunan al-Tirmidhi] Please explain.
The hadith is authentic. The sunnah is to shake hands with Muslims you often see as a form of greeting.
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