Question My question relates to the function of “Mehndi” in our subcontinent as a part of the marriage ceremonies. Although there is no mention of it in Qur’an or Hadith, should it be considered prohibited ‘Haraam’, or something cultural which is not a part of Islam but neither disallowed by Islam? With many thanks Answer […]
Regarding the Period of Puerperal Discharge
Question My question is about the ‘chilla’1 after the childbirth in our subcontinent. In these days the woman is not allowed to go out of home and to have any relations with her husband. I do not find the mention of such a thing in Qur’an or Hadith (with my limited knowledge). My best guess […]
Regarding Supplications & Blessings for the Prophet (pbuh)
Question I have some doubts regarding the recitation of Darood. Kindly clarify. I understand Darood is a prayer, we offer for our beloved Prophet (pbuh) Did Prophet (pbuh) command the Muslims (through any reliable narratives) to recite Darood whenever we hear his name? Did the companions recite Darood whenever they mentioned his name? It has […]
Recitation of Qur’an
Question Is there any reward for reciting & listening to the recitation of the Quran, because I have heard that reciting of Quran will save us from the punishment of grave. Also tell me that in our society there is a formal procedure of Shabina (to recite the Quran by any Priest (Maulvi) for the […]
Eating & Drinking While Standing
Question Is it ok to drink water while standing? What about eating? Answer It is a part of general decency and good manners to sit down for eating and drinking. It is in the same spirit that the Prophet (pbuh) is also reported to have directed people to take a seat while drinking and to […]
Invalidation of Prayers Due to Pictures on Clothes
Question I know that if a T-shirt has a picture of an animated thing, prayer is not valid; but what if it has a very small company logo usually crocodile, penguin, cock, puma etc.? Answer The detested pictures and images are only those, which are worshiped and revered. One should not wear any clothes, which […]
Was Kemal Ataturk Right?
Question Mustafa Kemal Ataturk had his own special understanding of Islam. He wanted to bring about a revolution of progress in Turkey. For that purpose he changed the Azan from Arabic to Turkish and directed that the prayers should also be held in Turkish language. He also asked the people to adopt European dress and […]
Return of Jesus (pbuh), Coming of Mehdi, Dajjal and Gog and Magog
Question It has become belief of Muslims about the descent of Jesus, emergence of Imam Mehdi, Dajjal and Yajooj Majooj (GogMagog). No doubt details are given in the sources of religion about the descent of Jesus, existence of GogMagog etc in the Quran. Recently I read books on these topics by Abdul Majeed Siddique published […]
Non-Muslims Visiting Mecca
Question This question was asked on the Larry King show and none of the participants seemed to have an answer. Why non-Muslims are not allowed to visit Mecca and enter the boundaries of The Kaba? Not at the time of Hajj but in general. Also when and by whom was this made law? Answer Although […]
How to Give Bath to the Dead?
Question How to give a Dead person Bath according to the teachings of Prophet?? Answer The Shari`ah prescribes upon Muslims to clean and bury their dead brethren in a most suitable and respectful manner. As a part of the respect given to the Muslim corpse, the Shari`ah prescribes giving the bath to the corpse and […]
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