QUESTION: There is a local charity which has been running for several years now. Unfortunately, due to the nature of people, the charity has had serious issues recently. One of the issues that have arisen is that a senior scholar claims that because a certain ethnic...
QUESTION: Please advise what type of Tarbiyah can be implemented for our two month old baby girl? ANSWER: No physical Tarbiyah can be done for a two month old baby. However, what should be done is that you should create an environment where Salaah is performed and...
QUESTION: Does a teacher have the right to discipline a student, and if so, what disciplinary methods can the teacher adopt? Some concerns have been raised by students in our local Maktab and we wish to address the teacher regarding this. Please advise if it is...
QUESTION: What is the best and most appropriate way to dispose of Tasbeeh counters that no longer work? ANSWER: A Tasbeeh counter is not from the Shi'aar (salient features) of Deen. However, it will be best to bury it, as throwing it into a bin will be tantamount to...
Q1. Is it permissible to buy a driver's licence? A1. No, it is not permissible as one will be breaking the law of the country. It is necessary for us, as Muslims, to abide by the rules and regulations of the country, particularly when the laws of the country do not...
QUESTION: Is it permissible to engage in anything disliked by Allah Ta’ala in order to please your spouse? ANSWER: We need to remember that Allah Ta’ala is our Owner and Creator, and Allah Ta’ala is the One Who has gifted us our spouses. So, our duty is to please our...
QUESTION: Is it permissible to lead a modern lifestyle because one’s spouse is desirous of such a life, for example, going on holiday or visiting shopping malls, eating out at restaurants etc.? ANSWER: The answer to this important question is found in the following...
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...