QUESTION: Is it permissible to host a matric dinner, taking into account that there will be separate seating for males and females? ANSWER: If one reflects upon the origins of such base activities, it becomes evident that they stem from practices introduced by...
Q1. If a breastfeeding mother nurses her niece/nephew, does the child become Mahram to all the children she bore, or only the child that was also fed during that period? A1. The fed child will become Mahram to all of the children of the foster parents. Q2. How much...
QUESTION: Please advise on the importance of Khilaafah in Islam, and what is its status? ANSWER: It is Waajib to have a Khalifah and establish an Islamic Khilaafah, due to the consensus of the Sahaaba Radiallahu Anhum. However, in order to be Khulafaa (successors) ...
QUESTION: Is it permissible to use skincare products containing snail mucin? ANSWER: Snail mucin is a mucous substance which is secreted by snails, also known as snail secretion filtrate. It is referred to as ‘SSF’ on the ingredient list of many skincare/cosmetic...
QUESTION: Sheikhul Hind Rahimahullah was born in Bareli. Would it be fitting to call him Barelwi? ANSWER: Yes, Shaykhul Hind, Moulana Mahmoodul Hasan (Rahimahullah) was born in Bareli but this does not mean that he was a ‘Barelwi’. As far as his attribution is...
QUESTION: Is it permissible to attend a non-Muslim funeral? ANSWER: The teachings of Islam are most perfect and complete. Islam advocates that one displays good character towards both Muslims and non-Muslims. It is proven from the Hadith that Nabi Salallahu Alaihi...
QUESTION: What is the difference between "Mani" and "Madhi" and the rulings pertaining to it? ANSWER: It is recorded in Binaayah, the commentary of Hidaayah, that ‘Mani’ refers to the liquid substance that gushes forth and emerges with desire. It is from this liquid...
QUESTION: What is the meaning of the name, "Shihaab"? ANSWER: The meaning of Shihaab is a shining star. (بچوں کے اسلامي نام ص 185) ALLAH TA’ALA ALONE IN HIS INFINITE KNOWLEDGE KNOWS BEST! ANSWERED BY: Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani Date: 20 Safar 1447 / 14 August...