If a non-Muslim sneezes can we say bless you and if we sneeze around a non-Muslim and he says it to us can we say thank you

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners, Religions
20 Sep

ANSWER: It is not permissible to say “bless you” however if they say it to you, there is no problem in saying “thank you”.

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If someone is sleeping/studying or doing anything that requires concentration and I start reciting the Quran loudly in the next room and they feel disturbed. In this case is there any sin on me?

Character and Morals, Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners, Reading/Reciting the Quran
16 Sep

ANSWER: Yes.

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When I am driving and texting at the same time, and then I see a cop and put my phone down, is this shirk? (Since Allah was watching me I didn’t stop but for a cop I did…) this has been stressing me out a lot because sometimes I use my phone when I need to when driving.

Character and Morals, Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners, Halal/Haram Matters
15 Sep

ANSWER: This is not shirk but sinful as you are breaking the law of the land you’re living in and threatening the lives of others while bringing a bad name for muslims for being irresponsible. 

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Sheikh, whenever i perform a deed i feel being proud. I want to remove it. Is it waswasa of shaytan. Can you please how to remove proudness

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

ANSWER: Compare your deed with the many favors and blessings of Allah upon you and how little good deeds you have given! Also always be afraid that Allah may not have accepted your deeds. 

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I pray tahajjud,Dhuha, all Sunnah and Fard prayers on time, I fast Dawood Fast, sometimes monday and thursday instead, and fast white days. I avoid major sins completely and try hardest to avoid minors. I wear hijab and am polite with people, Alhmadulilah. But sometimes I feel tightness in chest and cry or feel very sad and heavy for no reason. I find it hard to study etc, can you give advice pls

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners, Psychological Problems
13 Sep

ANSWER: The more you get closer to Allah, the more satan is frustrated and tries to depress you and intimidate you so that he would hinder your journey to Allah and distract you if possible. Ignore such feelings and feel positive and motivate yourself by looking at the beautiful things that Allah has given you […]

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Sheikh what one sentence short advice would you give to muslims now a days in these days of internet, fitna, social media, movies, corona virus, etc. to those who doesn’t know much Quran & sunnah but they try to do their basic obligations like praying, trying to abstain from sins, and try to be good.

Character and Morals, Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners
13 Sep

ANSWER: Stay steadfast and do not let go of the rope of Allah and the authentic sunnah and have the best hope in Allah, while keeping your distance from whatever drives you away from Allah.

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Is there any du’a which we should recite before eating food or should we just say “Bismillah”?

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners, Supplications
13 Sep

ANSWER: Simply say bismillah before eating and drinking.

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I embraced Islam a year ago, Alhamdulillah. Before Islam, I used to listen to many positive thinking podcasts that revolved around the idea that the mind has the power to bring about what we focus our energy on. Affirmations like “I am successful” “I will achieve my goal” “I am a successful businessman” are also suggested. Is this haram?

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners, Halal/Haram Matters
09 Sep

ANSWER: One must stay away from such things as it drives you away from Allah and make you believe in yourself instead.

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If there is a name “Madina super market” on a polythene,then can we use this polythene for dustbin?

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners, Halal/Haram Matters
06 Sep

ANSWER: No problem.

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Is it authentic to say Bismillahi wa ala barakatillah before eating?

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners
01 Sep

ANSWER: This is not authentic. Say only bismillah.

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