Question My question is about burial. Can a grave be tall or have holy Qur’an written on it? Or can it have any marking such as name, birth date etc.? Answer The Prophet (pbuh) has generally been reported to discourage making permanent constructions on graves. This is basically due to the general human tendency of […]
Janazah Prayers in Absentia
Question Is there any room for “Janazah prayer in Absentia” in Islam, while: Janazah prayer has not been offered at the death place before burial. Janazah prayer has been offered by some Muslims but loved-ones want to offer at a different place (for example overseas). Wassalam! Answer Janazah prayer is primarily a part of the […]
Relevance of the Star and the Crescent in the Islamic Faith…
Question What is the relevance of the star and crescent to the beliefs held by Muslims? Are there any other symbols or icons relevant to the Islamic faith? Answer The star and the crescent as depicted in a few flags of Muslim countries do not have any significance in the Islamic faith. In other words, […]
Sacrificing an Animal on Eid al-Adhaa
Question Is making sacrifice on Eid al-adha necessary for an ordinary Muslim, other than those on hajj or umrah? Why not use the money on some charitable purpose! Answer Sacrificing an animal on Eid al-Adhaa is a part of the Sunnah of the Prophet (pbuh), which was taught and promoted by the Prophet (pbuh), not […]
Regarding Ta`weez – the Practice of Wearing Amulets
Question My question is regarding the use of ta`weez.1 In Pakistan and India, and possibly other areas, it is common practice to place a piece of paper with some verses from the Qur’an or some other prayers upon the body. It is done to bring one good fortune or ward off bad things, etc. This […]
Islamic Rituals at Death
Question What are the procedures after death and during funeral for a Muslim living in the USA? Answer The necessary Islamic rituals at the death of a Muslim are as follows: The corpse is washed (bathed): The main factor in this step is to physically cleanse the corpse. The method, the style and the accessories […]
Celebrating Eid Throughout the Muslim Ummah on the Same Date
Question Is it not necessary for all Muslims to celebrate Eid only one day, i.e. according to Saudi Arabia, because that is our Qibla? Answer Nothing can be termed as “necessary”, in religious matters, unless a clear directive of the Qur’an or the Sunnah has specified it to be “necessary”. The case for celebrating Eid […]
Regardiing the Congregation for Eid Prayers & the TIming for Fajr & Maghrib Prayers
Question Could you please tell me if there is a minimum number of people necessary to have an Eid prayer in a Masjid? Also, could you tell me something about the relationship between sunrise/sunset and prayer timings? More specifically, if we know the time for sunset, when exactly should we pray Maghrib–5 min after sunset, […]
Are There Any Islamic Symbols?
Question Do Muslims have a symbol to represent their religion? Answer There are a number of symbols that represent Muslims. For instance, the Ka`bah – i.e. the small building toward which the Muslim direct themselves while offering their prayers – is a symbol to express the unity, and the monotheistic origin of the Muslim faith. […]
The Namaaz-e-Janaazah (Ritual Prayer Before Burial) of the Prophet (pbuh)
Question I want to know that how the “Namaaz-e-Janaazah” of Hazarat Muhammad (SAWW) was offered. Also tell the exact place where it was offered. Answer Namaaz-e-Janaazah (the burial prayer) is actually a prayer and supplication for the forgiveness of the dead. It was for this reasons that it has been reported that at the time […]
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