Question How is one supposed to deal with Muslims, who are not performing their duties to Allah? I have got a variety of responses some of which say that the sahaba used to beat people who did not say Sala’h. To me, this seems contrary to the personality of the Prophet , but I do […]
Archives for September 1997
Supplications in Sala’h in Languages Other than Arabic
Question What is the status of saying Duas1 e.g., asking God for personal needs etc.), asking God (SWT)’s forgiveness and refuge from Shaytan,2 praising God (other than the prescribed Kalimaat3) during Sala’h – both Fardh and Sunnah and Nawafil. Please answer in the light of Qur’an, Sunnah and Ahadeeth. Answer Asking God for our worldly […]
Sala’h & Ramadhan Timings at the Poles…
Question I have an interesting question concerning the issue of if a Muslim lives in Alaska or Iceland. Now there are times in these places where the day never ends and the sun never sets. How is one supposed to keep the fast then?  How does one know when the time for sala’h is? […]
Is it Obligatory for Women to Cover Their Heads?
Question Is there a direct order in the Qur’an  for covering heads for women or is it derived from authentic hadiths or just from “ulema“? Answer The Qur’an has suggested a dress code for women in two kinds of situations: 1) when people visit their homes; and 2) when they have to go out of […]
What if the Number of Fasts Exceeds 30 or Remains Less Than 29?
Question It is right that if a man changes place and celebrates Eid with the locals and the number of days of fast are less than 29, after Eid a fast should be observed to bring the number to 29 at least. But I was told by a learned man that the fasting should be […]
Are Children Faced With the Same Test as Adults?
Question Firstly I want to thank you for your kind and informative replies. Secondly, as you have mentioned the three situations and said that those who fall in the last category can be forgiven. Do children and young people up to the age of around 15 or 16 also fall in this category? They don’t […]