Question Could you please let us know the method of offering Janazah, Eid prayers? Many Muslims finish Janazah prayer with one Salam just turning to the right. Are they doing it right?. Please let us know if Khutba can be delivered before the Eid prayer? Should Adan, Iqamah be pronounced for Eid prayer? Should Muslims […]
Is Sacrificing an Animal on Eid al-Adha Obligatory?
Question We Muslims in Pakistan zealously engage in sacrificing animals on the eve of eidul azha and look down upon the people who do not practice it. What is the religious dimension of this ritual? Is it obligatory for every Muslim or just an option? As for I do know the muslims in other countries […]
Rings in Islam
Question Can women wear rings? Especially wedding rings without wearing gloves to cover them. Answer Indeed, women are allowed to wear rings and other sorts of jewelry. This is not prohibited by the Shari’ah (i.e. Islamic Law). Wedding rings are not a part of any Islamic ritual, however, are completely acceptable as a cultural practice. […]
Symbolic Colors
Question I’m currently writing an art essay for University and I have chosen Islamic Art. I find the religion very interesting so I thought I could learn more at the same time as writing my essay. I found out that the colour Green is a pure colour in Islam and you are not allowed to stand […]
Reverence of the 15th Night of the Month of Sha`baan
Question If I am not wrong I had read in your site for the invalid status of celebrations pertaining to 15th of Shaban but here are some traditions that proves for its existence and validity: Ummul-Mu’mineen ‘Aishah, Radi-Allahu anha, is reported to have said, “Once Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, performed the Salah of […]
Islamic Architecture
Question How would one characterize Islamic Architecture? How does one describe a mosque? What makes up a mosque? Is a minaret a symbol of Islamic Architecture? What building best describes Islamic Architecture? Answer I am afraid the field of architecture has nothing to do with Islam – the divine religion. Islamic architecture actually refers to […]
Wearing Talisman
Question I have a doubt regarding wearing talisman to seek protection against evil. I always considered it to be unislamic practice and I have even heard from scholars who said it is a form of Shirk. But I came across several hadiths in Maliks Muwatta. There is a separate chapter in Maliks Muwatta, “Seeking Refuge […]
Bathing the Corpse
Question Why do you bath the bodies when someone dies? Answer Till the time of one’s death, one is himself responsible for cleansing one’s mind, body and soul. However, when a person dies, his family and brethren take charge of what is left of him with them and put it to rest, surrendering it to […]
Spatial Structure of a Mosque
Question After studying the Rashaayda Bedouin in cultural anthropology class, our prof asked us to ask a question about Islam that related to our studies of the Rashaayda people. My question is: How is the spatial structure of a Mosque mirrored in the spatial structure of a Rashaayda tent. I suppose my question is how […]
Regarding ‘Hajr-e-Aswad’ & ‘Riyadh al-Jannah’
Question I need your opinion on two aspects of some of the general muslim beliefs: It is a widely held Muslim belief that Hajr-e-Aswad (the black stone) is a stone from paradise and bears some white marks at its face. It is further believed that these white marks or spots will turn black as the […]
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