QUESTION: What is the Hukm of Sabr and Shukr? ANSWER: 1. Ibn Qayyim Rahimahullah has written that Sabr is Waajib with consensus of the Ulama. There are 5 categories of Sabr: Waajib Sabr such as making Sabr upon the obedience of Allah, exercising patience by staying...
QUESTION: Across social media, advertisements have been posted referencing fundraisers and other events celebrating "Women's Day". Is it permissible for Muslims to partake in this "celebration"? ANSWER: The rights of women have been clearly outlined in the Quraan...
QUESTION: Is permission from a neighbour required before intending to trim a part of a tree overhanging into another property? ANSWER: If the branch/es of a tree extend or overlap onto the neighbour’s property and is causing inconvenience to the neighbour, then the...
Q1) What is the ruling regarding the husband maintaining the household? What if the husband is not doing this? A1) It is the duty of the husband to maintain the wife by providing accommodation, food, clothing, etc. The Hadith states that he will be a sinner for not...
QUESTION: A person is building a house. The tiling is complete while the plumbing is somewhat close to finishing. Only the toilets and basins need to be installed. The problem is, when toilets are installed, it will be facing in the direction of the Qiblah. To redo...
QUESTION: There is an Instagram account run by an Aalimah graduate of Islahul Muslimaat. She teaches Maktab for Talimi Board at Reservoir Hills. Unfortunately she does things totally against that of an Aalimah/Aapa. She has stalls at (mixed) fairs, takes pictures of...
QUESTION: Please advise how one can overcome jealousy and pride. ANSWER: The Cure for Jealousy If one is jealous of someone, then he should do the following: 1. Always make Salaam first 2. Meet him before going on a journey 3. Upon returning from a journey, bring him...
QUESTION: Will it be permissible to use expressions like, “I bow down to you”, or, “I bow down to whatever you say”? ANSWER: The term ‘I bow down to you’, simply means that one agrees to the demands or follows the orders of someone. In simple terms, he submits to the...
