Explaining Islam in Light of the Qur'an and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ‎)

Archives for January 2005

Proper Way to Clean After Touching Fecal Matter

Question At times finger is inserted in the anus to pull out stool in case of constipation or such other stomach problems. Does this act necessitate purification bath or prayer can be offered simply by performing wudu? Answer You would have to clean the parts that need cleaning as normal. After this, you would make […]

Rights of Wives Over Husbands

Question rights of wife over husband also what should be the balance between wife and parent’s rights. Please narrate in detail with reference to Quran and Sunnah as this is most touching in Sub Continent among all Muslim communities. Thanks Tanwir Answer As for the rights of wife and husband over each other, please refer […]

Is There Any Standard Form or Method for Performing Ghusl?

Question Different articles/books/literatures of authors and schoolars have shown variations in the method of preforming the ritual bath (ghusl). I will appreciate it if the above question is put in the right light (an explanation of the process and if variation is permitted) for all to benefit. Answer The standard is really to wash ones […]

Al Qadr (i.e. Fate)

Question Thank you for your reply on fate and free will posted on your site under discussion on Jan.25.2005.You say that Allah does not orchestrate the events. Then what about the Verse which says “And whoever fear Allah and keeps his duty, He will make a way for him to get out from every difficulty. […]

Hadith on Politics

Question Thank you for your reply posted in your site under discussion titled “More on imitating Prophet (peace be upon him) dated 15 Nov.2004.In this reply you quoted a Hadith where Prophet (peace be upon him) said “In worldly matters you are more knowledgeable than I” But Imaam An-Nawawi (Allah’s mercy on him) commented on […]

Shirk in Allah’s (swt) Names

Question Assalaamalikum If we call someone whose name is Abdur Rehman as just Rehman, do we commit Shirk in Allah’s name? Answer These names are merely adjectives not only related to the Almighty. One may call another by these names however only God is referred to as “Al Ghaffar” (i.e. The Forgiving). The “al” (i.e. […]

Riba and Retirement Savings

Question Dear Sir, My question is regarding the article on Riba by Mr. Moiz Amjad. I am an employee of a certain organization. Part of conditions is Provident Fund. In this case, certain percentage of salary is deducted and placed in Provident Fund alongwith equal contribution from the employer. A board of trustee manage the […]

Under a Magic Spell

Question In Egypt, in many ignorant societies- Magic is used as a way to pay back people or to hurt people for the fun of it. It is very common and it does happen. Now, My cousins are in Egypt, and they are experiencing the worst of the worst. Alhamdellah they are very good people, […]

Prayer Sitting in the Chair

Question Assalam alaikum, I’m a working woman and missing day time salat. So i’m doing salat in sitting my chair. i’ve no option except it. Is it considered to be a valid salat. Are there anything important things to consider / keep in mind while doing salat in sitting a chair. Do i need to […]

99 Names of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)

Question Asalam Aalaikum I visited a Bookshop in my area, where I found a book titled “99 names of Prophet Muhammad(pbuh)”(Iam sorry I dont remember the name of the author of the book). I have heard about 99 names of Allah(swt) but does the last and final Messenger of Allah(swt) also have 99 names? Regards […]