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

Regarding Eid Al-Adha

Question Please explain the significance of Eid ul Adha. Thank You Answer Eid Al Adha (i.e. Ceremony of Sacrifice) is a rite performed by Muslims all over the world.  Muslims perform this custom to follow the example of the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) who was readily prepared to sacrifice his son Ishmael (pbuh), in submission to […]

Saying ‘Assalaam Alaikum’ in English

Question Is it viable to say ‘Assalaam Alaikum’ in English? Or does that change something in the meaning? Please explain the reasoning why the greeting should be in Arabic or if it could be in English? With prayers for your success. wassalam Answer Greetings are an important feature in Islamic etiquette as it prescribes well […]

Covering ones Head during Prayers

Question Should men cover their head during prayer and is it Sunnah to do so? kind regards Answer It is not essential for a man to cover his head during prayers. Islam does not recommend any special dress for prayers. The same dress that is considered decent and presentable in our ordinary lives is also […]

Why Circumcision?

Question Circumcision is detrimental to sexual health, and may be against human rights (it is a sort of genital mutilation), then why it is practiced by Muslims? What exactly are teachings of Qur’an and Sunnah on this issue? I will appreciate your considered response. Answer I apologize for being unable to discern whether you are […]

Regarding Rituals Related to the Dead Body

Question I would like to know whether a spouse, in particular, kiss the dead body of his/her mate? What I mean by ‘to kiss’ is kissing on any part of the face and hands. Also; can a spouse give the ghusul to his/her mate’s dead body? Thanks. Jazzakallah khairun Answer There is no harm in […]

Regarding Some Superstitious Practices

Question I want to ask about the Islamic point of view (whether it is allowed, etc) about the tradition in marriage ceremonies (especially on Mehndhi ceremony) of circling the money over the head (sometime some people insist on seven times circling it over the head) of groom/bride and then giving it off as khairat1 to […]

Why Do We Recite Iqaamah in the Ears of a Newborn?

Question When a child is born; Azaan is recited in his/her right ear and Iqaamah in the left one. Iqaamah is basically a call/announcement for the standing of the Jamaat for Namaz. I do not understand the reason or rational behind the Iqaamah being recited in the ear of the infant. Please shed some light […]