Understanding Islam

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

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Is it Obligatory for Women to Cover Their Heads?

September 29, 1997

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 […]

Filed Under: Q & A, Social Issues, Sources of Islam

Wishing Christians “Merry Christmas”

August 31, 1997

Question How about wishing Happy Christmas to non-Muslims? It is strongly forbidden here in Saudi Arabia. What about the Muslims living in Non-Muslim countries? Should they also refrain from wishing their Christian neighbors and friends a happy Christmas? At Christmas time, it is almost as much of a routine gesture as saying “Hello”, when people […]

Filed Under: Other Religions, Q & A, Social Issues

Residing in a Non-Muslim Country

August 31, 1997

Question I read some time ago that it is desirable to leave a Non-Muslim country as soon as the purpose for being there have been achieved. Is there a Hadith like this? I strongly believe in it as I have the experience and I feel it is almost mandatory, not only desirable. I have been […]

Filed Under: Q & A, Social Issues

Changing a Person’s Name After His Conversion to Islam

August 30, 1997

Question My roommate has been seeking to change his last name to one that is Islamic in nature.  I was wondering if you had any suggestions? He wants something really different and uncommon and to flow with his first and middle name: “XYZ” Answer As far as changing the name of a convert Muslim is […]

Filed Under: Q & A, Social Issues

Celibacy

August 28, 1997

Question I have a question about living in celibacy. Is it allowed in Shari`ah to live in this state even if one can afford to get married? I have read a saying of the holy Prophet that if a person can afford to pay the dower money, he should get married otherwise he should keep […]

Filed Under: Q & A, Social Issues

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