Character And Mannerism

Repenting from Sins

QUESTION: I'm trying my best to reform and refrain from sin. However, during the day I do so well with reading Salaah and Quraan etc. but in the evening, I can't seem to stop watching some reels or episodes on YouTube. I'm struggling to stay away. Please assist and...

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Replying to Salaam on Whatsapp

QUESTION: 1. If a person makes salaam in WhatsApp group, do all participants have to reply, or would one or a few participants replying enough? A- No, it will not be necessary on each individual on the group to reply to the Salaam. If one person or a few individuals...

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Breaking a promise

QUESTION: When one breaks his promise to Allah what should he do? Will paying some Sadaqah suffice? ANSWER: One should engage in Taubah and Istighfaar for breaking one’s promise. Also, seek forgiveness from the person with whom the promised was made. ALLAH TA’ALA...

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Making Zikr while chewing gum

QUESTION: Is it permissible to make Zikr while chewing gum (i.e. having chewing-gum in one's mouth)? ANSWER: Engaging in Zikrullah while chewing gum is against the etiquettes of taking Allah’s name. No person, while chewing gum, speaks to a senior or a person in...

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How to dispose of a Bible

QUESTION: We were given an English translation of the Bible as a gift. How can we dispose of it? Is it ok to dispose of it in the bin? ANSWER: The Fuqaha have written that when the Quraan Majeed or any Kitaab of Deen can no longer be used due to age or being torn,...

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