Dear Sheikh I want to ask as my sister’s nikah has been done and now it’s time of Rukhsati (Departure) before that everything was too simple & there was no invitation (DAWAT) to anyone so I want to ask what is ruling in this ocassion can we invite relatives for Dawat(feast)

Fiqh of Marriage
05 Apr

ANSWER: No problem.  However nothing haram should be done in this gathering, like free mixing, music, hindu religious rituals etc.   

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Sir…Sir I have a sweater saying 90 % of Murino wool and 10 % of Silk…is it permissible for man to wear? And what percentage is the limit?

Men Clothing
04 Apr

ANSWER: If its real silk then you must not wear it.  However if it’s synthetic silk then no problem in wearing it.   

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Is calling someone alhaja/alhaji an innovation, they do it a lot in Nigerian culture? This is the definition 1. (in West Africa) a Muslim who has been to Mecca as a pilgrim (often used as a title)

Halal/Haram Matters
04 Apr

ANSWER: This is not appropriate as it will bring riya in that person’s heart. Why not call them worshippers or fasters of Ramadan as well?

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Sheikh, can we reply for Salaam during the recitation of Qur’aan?

Reading/Reciting the Quran
04 Apr

ANSWER: Yes, you must if you are the only one to respond! 

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Is it neccessary to move the lips or tongue during zikr recitation

Supplications
04 Apr

ANSWER: Yes.

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If praying alone in your room wearing socks is mandatory for women??

Prayer
04 Apr

ANSWER: You should cover your feet, whether praying alone or in front of others, whether by wearing socks or by covering the feet with the long dress.  https://youtu.be/6zSOyAW4-VY

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Can u please let me know can i blow on myself or for others or can i blow on drinking water or just i have to reading is important. the morning& evening supplications which are protection for ourlife.

Supplications
04 Apr

ANSWER: You don’t blow on yourself or others after reciting the morning and evening adhkar.  You should just read them.   

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Is it true that a woman should be concealed so much so that even her cousins that are non mahram should not know her hair colour and how her hair is like? Curly, silky, smooth? Is it permissible to let a bit of hair come out of her hijab? And what should I do about my cousins wife who doesnt wear proper hijab? Tell her or the husband politely?

Dealings and Attitudes with Relatives, Mahram
04 Apr

ANSWER: Yes women must be properly covered from head to toe so that no non mahram man can see the shape of their body or the texture and color of their hair. There should be no free mixing between you and your female cousins and you have no business talking to her as you are […]

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Is it mandatory to read Quran loudly i mean audiable or can we read slowly in heart only moving only the lips

Reading/Reciting the Quran
03 Apr

ANSWER: Just moving the tongue and lips is sufficient. 

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I heard when we finish our obligatory prayers , we should recite Allahu Akbar loudly then we may recite the other azkhar. As Asthagfirulla 3 times , Subhan Allah 33 times and the following.

Supplications
03 Apr

ANSWER: The most authentic opinion is that one must not raise his voice with the thikr.

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