QUESTION: Are we permitted to name a child Maalik? ANSWER: We haven't found any prohibition preventing us from keeping the name Maalik. Moreover, the word Maalik means “owner” which does not have a negative meaning. Hence, it is permissible to keep such a name. [Re:...
QUESTION: Are we permitted to keep the names of the angels? ANSWER: Through certain Ahadith, we learn that the names of the Malaaikah should not be kept, although the narrations may be classified as weak. Furthermore, the Fuqaha have written that those names that were...
QUESTION: Is it permissible to make Dhikr while sitting in a gathering where Ahadeeth is being recited? I was informed that it is unacceptable to make Dhikr while Taleem is taking place. ANSWER: While listening to the Ahadith of Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam...
QUESTION: In Surah 91, "As Shams" Allah Ta’ala states: "...He has put good and bad in the soul", which means that the desire to do bad is not intrinsically the fault of a person. The act of doing it is sinful and the fault of the person. For a person to be successful...
QUESTION: Is reading non-Islamic material in the toilet Haraam, or Makrooh? Please explain the harms. ANSWER: One should refrain from speaking and reading any literature in the toilet or restroom, particularly if it contains the name of Allah and His Rasul Sallallahu...
QUESTION: Was Khawlah Bint al-Azwar a Sahabiyyah? Please provide information with regards to her. ANSWER: She was a great warrior in Islam and was the sister of Diraar bin Azwar Radiallahu Anhu. She resembled Khalid Radiallau Anhu in valour. She participated in the...
Question:- A Madrasah during the month of February discuss Valentines day and the exchanging of gifts with students that are as young as 9 years old. As parents it upsetting for us as our kids don't have the slightest clue of these pagan cultures and un-Islamic...
Question:- Many people put up Ramadaan and Eid Mubaarak status etc.. Most of them have a picture of lanterns or candles.. Is this permitted? Answer:- The greetings described in your query is similar to non-Muslim greetings on their religious festivals such as Diwali,...