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Planting A Tree On A Qabr
Planting A Tree On A Qabr
Question is it it fine to plant a tree on a grave, will it make Zikr for the deceased? Answer The Ulema have written that there is no proof for...
Employment As A Bank Teller
Employment As A Bank Teller
Question Is it permissible to work as a bank teller? Answer To work for the bank is not permissible since the salary, as mentioned, will be derived...
Impurities On The Clothing Due To Illness
Impurities On The Clothing Due To Illness
Question I am 68 years old male -resident of ______I have kidney problems and have been twice to hospital for treatment. i will need to go again...
Zakaat On Inherited Jewellery
Zakaat On Inherited Jewellery
Question A woman passed away eleven years ago. The family is valuating her gold jewellery. They are uncertain whether to use the price of gold 11 years...
Talking In The Masjid
Talking In The Masjid
Question Is it haram to talk about Dunya in the mosque such as talking with family or friends on mobile? When I go for Tabligh and stay in a mosque sometimes...
Participating In A Sporting Event Sponsored By The Lottery And A Bank
Participating In A Sporting Event Sponsored By The Lottery And A Bank
Question I am currently taking part in a sports activity which is part funded by the National Lottery, which is deemed haram by the ulema, in which I...
Sunnah Occasions On Which To Perform Ghusl
Sunnah Occasions On Which To Perform Ghusl
Question Is it Sunnah to take a daily Ghusl? Answer No, it is not Sunnah to take a daily Ghusl. Ghusl for the Jumu`ah Salaah on Friday, for the Salaah...
Reciting Only A Portion Of The Sunnah Qiraat In Salaah
Reciting Only A Portion Of The Sunnah Qiraat In Salaah
Question If a person splits a Surah from the Masnoon Qiraat in two rakaats or reads portions of two different Surahs in two Rakaats, then will this still...
Giving An Allowance To An Ex-Wife
Giving An Allowance To An Ex-Wife
Question Do I have to give any allowance to my ex-wife for taking care of my son? If yes for how long?If I am willing to take custody of my son, even...
Determining The Ownership Of A House
Determining The Ownership Of A House
QuestionMy father and mother are staying in a council house. Father was paying towards the house. Before the house was paid off, they were told to bring...
Eating The Food Of A Person Employed At An Insurance Company
Eating The Food Of A Person Employed At An Insurance Company
Question Please provide a ruling on eating the food of a person working for an insurance company. Answer The income received from working for an insurance...
Part Of The Hand To Use For Masah Of The Neck
Part Of The Hand To Use For Masah Of The Neck
Question Is Masah of the neck with the back of the fingers or the back part of the hand? Answer In the books of Jurisprudence it is written with the...
A Woman In Iddat Walking In The Yard Of The House
A Woman In Iddat Walking In The Yard Of The House
Question Can a woman in Iddat go into the yard of her house if she is sure that no Ghayr Mahram will see her? Answer Yes she can walk in the back or...
Using The Masjid Area For Admin Purposes
Using The Masjid Area For Admin Purposes
Question There was a space at the rear end of the Musjid. It was a space that led to the basement which is also part of the Musjid and it is used for...
Reciting Quran Shareef While Music Is Being Played
Reciting Quran Shareef While Music Is Being Played
QuestionThe person I travel with to work listens to music in his car. Is it permissible for me to read the Quraan Shareef to myself while the music is...
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06 July, 2026
Question
I would like to find out with regard to the ruling of the scarf of a woman? We understand that it must not resemble the hump of a camel but what exactly does this mean?
Answer
The Hadith you refer to has been narrated by Imam Muslim Rahamahullah ...
04 July, 2026
Question
Is it permissible to eat the vegetable dish or fruit platter on a flight?
Answer
Abstaining from Haraam food is one of the utmost important facets in the life of a believer and there are great spiritual side effects that emanate from eating Haram...
02 July, 2026
Question
Kindly provide me with the sunnah method of visiting the cemetery:
-Dua to read when entering
-what to read at the qabr side
-where to stand at the qabr side- eg at the feet end, or head end or side
-what to recite at the qabr side
In my case,...
01 July, 2026
Question
What is the ruling with regard to cutting the queue in stores etc.?
Answer
Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam is reported to have said:
None of you will have faith till he wishes for his (Muslim) brother what he likes for himself.
Primarily, it...
24 June, 2026
Question
Is it permissible to give gifts to friends and family for ashura and make it a custom?
Answer
The Arabic words عياله and أهله (dependants) are used in the Hadith which encourages spending on one’s dependants/family on the day of Aashura (10th...
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