Is it permissible to blow on food or into a vessel cup ect if I am the only one who is going to drink or eat from it I am a little confused from my research brother

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners, Other
29 May

ANSWER: No problem. 

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Ya sheikh I happened to be in a bathroom washing my hands and a man walked in and said the salam, and I didn’t answer the greeting. Have I done the wrong thing by not answering the Salam in a bathroom?

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners, Halal/Haram Matters
29 May

ANSWER: You must have replied to him since it was just a bathroom and not toilet. If you were doubtful, you could have said: wa alaikum! 

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The prophet(PBUH) used to stand up in honor of Fatima whenever she used to come. Is this correct?

Biography of the Prophet salla Allahu alahi wa sallam, Commentary on Hadeeth, Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners, Halal/Haram Matters
24 May

ANSWER: This is authentic. The prohibition is for the person entering and wanting others to stand up for him.

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Should one send salutations upon the prophet when reading their name in a book or anywhere without hearing it?

Biography of the Prophet salla Allahu alahi wa sallam, Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners
24 May

ANSWER: Yes, they should. 

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What to do if two people initiate salam to each other at the same time. Both reply or both stay silent?

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners
17 May

ANSWER: They should both reply to one another.

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Sheikh, i know prophet Muhammad (pbuh) prohibited sleeping alone in a home. But sometimes i cant help but sleep when im alone. But We’ve a window neighbour, their house and our house is only 1 hand far. So, am i sinful for sleeping?

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners, Other
15 May

ANSWER: No, you are not sinful as this is a necessity and you have no other option. This is a recommendation and not prohibited. 

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Is it mandatory upon me to reply to salam loudly so that the opposite person can hear??

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners
08 May

ANSWER: Yes.

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Sheikh, can women sometimes go out with their friends (without any male mehram) and be within the town?

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners, Halal/Haram Matters
25 Apr

ANSWER: No problem if you all are abiding by the proper Islamic hijab, not doing anything haram and the place is safe and your father has given you permission to go.

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Pls ber wd me if im always inquiring bc aftr ramadhn i can’t ask u anymor due to time gap i sleep erly. my q is we dont have garbage collector so we burn the garbages b4 bad smell pile up inside but sometimes ders a colony of ants shud I contnue burn it anyway? cant ignore if pur outside bc of dogs scattering it on roadway. cant put it either inside it smell.

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners, Halal/Haram Matters
18 Apr

ANSWER: Burning living creatures is sinful as this is only for Allah to do! You must repent to Allah, ask Him for forgiveness and show deep remorse. 

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Sheikh, i heard Allah will not guide a person who does not ask for guidance. But alhamdulillah since 1 year I’ve been practicing islam to the best of my abilities. I’ve stopped listening to music, socialising with non mahram women, I’ve grown beard asper sunnah, i offer all 5 prayer. I didn’t ask for guidance but how did Allah guided me? Please sheikh can you answer

Character and Morals, Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners
15 Apr

ANSWER: Allah guides whoever He wills! Who told you that only those who seek guidance will be guided? How did the disbelievers accept Islam? Besides, it is not over yet and you don’t know how you will die whether on guidance or you will go astray before you die and die upon that, may Allah […]

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