Question Firstly, I am so glad that I am finally able to post a question after several weeks of trying! I have innumerable questions that I would like to ask but I will concentrate on a few due to the circumstances. I have been menstruating for over a month (I haven’t seen a doctor because […]
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 […]
Getting One’s Body Tattooed With the Declaration of Faith
Question Please I would like to know if I draw a tattoo of “la ilah illa allah wa muhammad rassoulou allah” is that considered as bad or it is forbidden. Thank you in advance. Answer Even though I commend your desire to get the referred words engraved on your body, yet I would not recommend […]
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 […]
The Importance of the Ka`bah, the Black Stone, and the Water of Zamzam
Question What is the significance of the Ka`bah? What is inside it. Is it just a building of stone or something more? And why do people kiss the stone “Sange Aswad”1. What about “Aabe ZumZum”2. Is it ordinary water? I have seen many people in India who regards it as Holy water, and don’t let […]
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 […]
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