Question You have written “Nevertheless, if such a discharge were due to an ailment – in some cases a chronic ailment – it would suffice to wash the organ after urination (and then once after standing up) and then completely ignore all subsequent discharge of any drops of urine.” My questions: Does the Shari’ah compel […]
Archives for August 2003
Did the Prophet (pbuh) Discourage His Companions From Reading the Bible?
Question Recently as I was searching something about Christianity, a friend prohibited me from doing so, saying it to be unislamic. The idea seemed ridiculous. He pointed out a hadith in which the Prophet(pbuh) expressed his indignation over Hadhrat Umar (r.t.a) for reading the Bible. He didn’t give any source. I was just wondering if […]
Explanation of Some Juristic Terms – Al-Masaalih Al-Mursalah, `Urf and Al-Istihsaan
Question Can you please explain these terms and their significance Masalih-i-Mursala URF Istihsan Answer First of all, it should remain clear that these terms are not terms of the Shari`ah nor should these be considered as sources of Islam. These terms relate to propounded principles of legislation in a Muslim state or principles ofIjtehad, for Muslim scholars. […]
Who Propagates Incest I?
Question I’ve a comment regarding the incest! in the West people do not usually accept the marriage between first cousins (which is allowed in Islam) and they consider it as incest! but they do not consider adultery a sin any more leave alone nowadays there is a good news for the homosexuals (gays) that their […]
Who Propagates Incest II?
Question Alsalamu Alaikum. I’ve a comment regarding the incest! in the West people do not usually accept the marriage between first cousins ( which is allowed in Islam) and they consider it as incest! but they do not consider adultery a sin any more leave alone nowadays there is a good news for the homosexuals […]
Should I Get A Divorce?
Question I married a convert but he does not seem to beleive any longer. He does not pray or learn about islam. I am worried that he will not be a good father. He does not know much about islam and no longer cares what are the rules and regualtions. I have only ben married […]
Boycott of Banu Hashim
Question One of my friend forwarded some questions to me , since i couldnt find any satisfactory answers to his questions than I decided to ask you his questions. One of his question is as follows: History testifies that when Hadhrath Muhammad (saaws) declared his Prophethood (saaws), the Quraysh subjected the Bani Hashim to a boycott. Hadhrath […]
Khidr is a Man Not an Angel!
Question First, I would like to express my appreciation to your great efforts and blessed work for Islam and educating Muslims and those who are blessed to visit this blessed site. I have a comment on a question was presented to you about who is Khidr, in the answer Brother Siddiq Bukhary suggested that Khidr […]
Islam’s View on Incest
Question What viewpoint does Islam take on incest? Please clarify. Also, why do non-Muslims associate it with Muslims? Is there any particular reason in your knowledge? Is it because the importance of close knit families is stressed in Islam (obeying parents etc. and caring for your kin)? What are the punishments for it? What if […]
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 […]