Question Surah 2:222 tells me to not be joined by her..joined by her would refer to relations (having sex). But it doesn’t say that a woman is unable to pray. There are products that prevent liquids from flowing through-sorry to be graphic with that sentence. So my question is could surah 2:222 be referring to […]
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 […]
Time Limit for Wiping on Socks
Question I would like to know, what is the time limit for wiping on socks for Wudu, without washing the feet? Please explain whether the time limit, as mentioned in the number of hadiths, is a part of Sunnah Regards Answer Wiping over socks during ablution if one has worn these socks in a state […]
Further Regarding Cleaning after Urination
Question Assalaamu Alaykum Sorry for prolonging the discussion. Unexpectedly I have recently come across a hadith in Sahih Bukhari regarding the continuous impurity. ‘Aa’ishah said: Faatimah bint Abi Hubaysh came to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and said: “O Messenger of Allaah, I am a woman who suffers from constant […]
Regarding Cleaning After Urination
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 […]
Clarification Sought regarding Dhikr
Question Thank you very much for your very kind explanation. I do not have an example to point out if the prophet (saws) encouraged gathering in a mosque for dhikr. But please quote an example when they have been discouraged from gathering in a mosque for dhikr other than salaat. Thanks a lot Answer My […]
Further Exchange on “Clarification Sought regarding Dhikr”
Question I do not agree with your opinion that gathering in a mosque for dikhr is in anyway an extension in religion. I believe, the intentions make our actions worthwhile. Giving a verdict to this practice is no good at all as Allah will be judging those who gather in the mosque for their intentions. […]
More on Worship and Menses
Question I understand and appreciate the explanation you gave me regarding prayers during a state of menses. However in the course of the answer I learned something else which I felt needed clarification. You said that a woman in a state of menses cannot do Hajj or Umrah (as well as prayers). Suppose a woman […]
Further Exchange on Touching the Qur’an Without Ablution
Question Assalamu Alaikum. Can you please justify your reply that it’s not obligatory to be in wudu to touch the Qur’an? What about the Hadith that refers to the letter from Prophet Mohammad (Sallullahi Alaihis Sallam) to Amar bin Hazm the governor of Yemen. Regards Answer In the referred letter of the Prophet (pbuh) addressed […]
More Info on Wudhu
Question If you come in contact with the urine,feces or regurgitation of the baby or anybody else for that matter do you still have to perform wudhu? Answer No. wudhu is necessary only after the stated happenings. There is no need to perform wudhu after any other happening. Regards