Question As usual, Muslims in USA are divided once again on the issue of celebrating Eid-ul-Adha. Those who belong to Middle Eastern Countries and living in USA are celebrating EID-ul-Adha according to the date of Hajj in Saudi Arabia. Others believe that the Eid should be celebrated according to the moon sighting results in USA. And […]
A Further Clarification Regarding the Rituals at Death
Question I greatly appreciate your comprehensive reply pertaining to Islamic rituals at the death of a Muslim. But, considering living in this country, how one could get such services in case of need. I know, it would be almost impossible to answer this question with or without knowing the community where I live. Answer I […]
Cremation Instead of Burial of the Dead
Question I, again, have a very specific question to ask you – is cremation of the human body and the spreading of the ashes allowed under Islam? Are there any circumstances where this would be allowed where under another set of circumstances it would not be? Please excuse my specificity or nature of the question, […]
Further Exchange on ‘Is it Obligatory for Women to Cover their Heads’ – 5
Question The injunction you cited states that women should cover their bosoms with their head coverings. Why, then should head covering be considered necessary? Why can’t women simply cover their bosoms with any part of their dressings? Answer As I had stated in my earlier response that although the Qur’an clearly imply that women, when […]
Further Exchange on ‘Is it Obligatory for Women to Cover their Heads’ – 3
Question I was reading your answer about the query regarding head covering dated Dec. 22, 1998, in which you wrote: In view of the above I do not think (anyone may, obviously, differ with me) that a “hat/tam/whatever” can be used as a substitute for “Khimaar“. In view of your opinion, I was wondering how […]
Further Exchange on ‘Is It Obligatory for Women to Cover Their Heads’ – 4
Question Jazakallah ker for your response on the issue of women covering their heads. Although I am in agreement with you, I do have some questions, which I would like to ask to clarify my understanding on this issue. You made it clear that the requirement for the head covering is assumed, but from my […]
Further Exchange on ‘Is it Obligatory for Women to Cover their Heads’ – 2
Question I have read your response to the above question, and maybe I missed something, but I’m still not certain that covering the head is obligatory. If I understand you correctly, you’ve said that it can be inferred from Al-Noor 24:31 that it is natural and desirable, but this is not necessarily obligatory. To what […]
Further Exchange on ‘Is it Obligatory for Women to Cover their Heads’ – 1
Question I had a question about this word “Khumur”. Isn’t “Khumur” in Arabic a generic word for ANY covering? Secondly, why are we translating “Idhrib” as “extend”. Is this word ever used for extending anything? Can you cite any instances in the Qur’an? Answer The word “Khumur” is the plural of “Khimaar”. The word “Khimaar” […]
The Opinion of a Companion Regarding the Date of Lailah al-Qadar
Question I have heard that some Sahaba or Sahabi1 swore upon the holy Qur’an that Shab-e-Qadr is always on the 27th of Ramadhan… Is it true? Answer The Prophet (pbuh) is said to have mentioned a few signs of Lailatul Qadr. Among these signs was that on the morning of this night, the sun rose […]
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 […]