Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners

What would you advise a vulnerable man with complex needs easily taken advantage of, who maybe alone in the world after his father pass’s away as he has no contact with additional family due to not knowing them or unable to find them. How does he keep safe?.

02 Apr

ANSWER: He must start communicating with his relatives and make a bond with other Muslims in the community by frequenting the circles of knowledge in the local masjid or authorized Islamic center.

Although Living in a muslim society, i see things arent going well, like people abandon prayers. Kids are growing far from religion. mosques are almost abandoned, there is few righteous people, sometimes i think abt this and gets really hurt & depressed. What to do

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners

31 Mar

ANSWER: Acknowledge that Allah will make His religion prevail, whether by us or by others.

What things to be done if one is not at all happy with life and there is no contentment and satisfaction even though he is regular in his prayers?

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners

31 Mar

ANSWER: He must imagine how he would feel if Allah were to punish him by depriving him from some of His blessings such as the blessing of sight, the ability to walk, to eat 3 times a day and to have a ceiling over your head!

Respected Sheikh,I hope this message finds you in the best state of Emaan. Recently our brothers got targeted in NewZealand in which a shooter recorded himself entering the mosque and firing at Muslims. The video has been circling around the social media. Is it ok for Muslims to spread such graphic videos which portrays Muslims being killed.

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners

18 Mar

ANSWER: Although there might appear to be some sort of benefit from spreading such videos, I believe that the cons far exceed the pros. It violates the dignity of the injured and oppressed by showing their faces! It makes people accustomed to such atrocities and after a while, watch it normally while having lunch without […]

I want to convert to Islam, i recognise its teachings. I come from a catholic family background but I do not identify with its teachings the same way I identify with Islam. I have told my parents that I want to convert and they do not want me to convert this has brought up many arguments what should I do? Additionally I want to do my shahada in the coming week

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners

17 Mar

ANSWER: You must not delay this till next week as only Allah knows how long is left for us on this earth! You must revert to Islam immediately by saying the testimony of faith as explained to you in the links below. You must go to your local Islamic center where you can go and […]

Is it permissible for me to supplicate for my death. Reason for this supplication is, I’m unable to live life as it should be lived(according to Koran and Sunnah). Every time i commit myself to live life with TAQWA i fail.I think the more i live, I’ll commit more sin.Is it permissible to seek death.

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

27 Feb

ANSWER: Why would anyone want to die? Death is coming inevitably. However, one must not wish for it or make it an obsession. One must act normally and do good deeds and avoid sins so that when death comes, he would be anticipating it and welcoming it. It was narrated from Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him) that […]

Is slapping your child on their face lightly haram?

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners

25 Feb

ANSWER: Yes. It is totally prohibited to slap anyone in Islam, even your enemies.

Can you ask forgiveness from a non muslim?

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners, Religions

15 Feb

ANSWER: Yes, you should if you have wronged him.

If x says to y to convey x’s Salaam to z, what is the correct response that z has to give. Is it ‘Alaika Wa Alaihussalam’? Please advise.

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners

12 Feb

ANSWER: The answer should be “wa a’laika wa a’lihi assalam”.

Will Allah hold us accountable on the day of Judgement, if we dont do AMR BIL MAROOF WA NAHI ANIL MUNKAR. Some says that ALLAH will hold you responsible only for your deed and not for others.

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners

29 Jan

ANSWER: There’s no contradiction between these two. If you have the authority you must stop evil by force, if not by words or the last option, abhore it in your heart and leave that place but Allah will not hold you accountable for other’s deeds unless you influenced or facilitated them to do it and […]

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