QUESTION: Can I include the intention of 4 sunnah of zhuhr while praying tahiyatul masjid or I should pray them separately ?

Prayer
27 Feb

ANSWER: You can pray the sunnah and this would suffice for Tahiyatul Masjid. 

Read more

QUESTION: If I read comments that backbites you does that come in the same category as if I’m listening to someone who backbites you even if I’m not the one who’s backbiting + is it a major sin? (I know it’s waste of time but pls answer my question.)

Backbiting
27 Feb

ANSWER: Yes, it does fall under the same category of listening to backbiting as you are doing it willingly.

Read more

QUESTION: There is this trend in Pakistan with women wearing shirts and scarfs that have Huroof (Urdu/Arabic) written on it with or withour definite word or sentence but not the holy verses. Some also write Urdu poetry as well. Recently in an incident, people termed it as bl*sph*mous and a mob reached to k*ll a woman. How about wearing them? Is it okay or is it forbidden?

Women clothing
26 Feb

ANSWER: This is not permissble as it defies the purpose of hijab and draws men’s attention.

Read more

QUESTION: If a woman does ghusl after periods, should she wash every piece of cloth (headscarf, jacket, abaya..) she wore during that time?

Menstruation and post-natal bleeding, Purity
26 Feb

ANSWER: No! She must wash only those parts of clothes that are soiled by the impurity. 

Read more

QUESTION: My bus in the morning picks me up before athan so I can not pray at home and i am going to a non muslim school, so I pray on the bus, is this permissible?

Prayer
26 Feb

ANSWER: It is permissible to pray anywhere when the prayer is due. However, one must fulfill the conditions of prayer such as facing the Qibla. therefore, if a person is on a bus, he must face the Qibla, but if he is unable, then he can start his prayer facing the Qibla and then it […]

Read more

QUESTION: Sheikh I met so many practicing Muslims who look down on dark skinned people, what islam says about this,?is dark skin considered ugly?

Character and Morals, Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners
25 Feb

ANSWER: This is totally prohibited and a means of attaining Allah’s wrath as such arrogance is condemned in Islam Allah says in the Quran: “Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Acquainted’ Also the Prophet peace be upon him said: […]

Read more

QUESTION: I don’t know what to do ,I’m married .. But my parents are asking me to study further and do job and sling me to be financially independent .. on other side my in-laws doesn’t like me studying.. even I’m not interested in further studies.. I’m in such a dilemma.. what should I do … How can I convince my parents??

Dealings and Attitudes with In-Laws, Fiqh of Marriage, Fiqh of the family
25 Feb

ANSWER: Simply ignore their demands without being disrespectful. Your parents and your in laws have nothing to do with your life. This is between you and your husband. Everyone else must mind their own business and stay out of your life. 

Read more

QUESTION: Sheikh, is it permissible to not get married for a young girl who fears child birth pain and operations

Fiqh of Marriage
25 Feb

ANSWER: This fear is baseless and satan is messing up with her head Millions and millions of women have been giving birth since Hawwa (eve) without any problem. Nevertheless, this is your choice and preference. So many women discovered this the hard way after it was too late that being alone without a husband or […]

Read more

QUESTION: I m going to marry إن شاءالله, but in walimah generally girl and boys are present and people come and see them,in separate place but I fear that some women might take pics of my future wife despite warning, can I give walimah by breaking custom that boy and girl should be present on walimah day?Advise me plzz

Fiqh of Marriage, Halal/Haram Matters
23 Feb

ANSWER: It’s not permissible at all to have mixed gatherings  You must make an arrangement to take the phones from all females at the ladies entrance and give them tokens so that they would recollect their phones while going back.

Read more

QUESTION: My sister had twin boys, and she is always concerned of evil eye. We do recite ruqyah and evil eye dua. But she is still always scared and even when we compliment them she says everytime say mashallah. What can we do to make her calm and feel better..

Ruqyah, Supplications
23 Feb

ANSWER: You MUST say Allahumma barik every time you compliment them as there is a chance that you might give them evil eye without intending or even realizing.  What are the duas for the protection of children?

Read more