QUESTION: What is the best form of Salawat upon Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam? ANSWER: Allamah Sakhaawi Rahimahullah mentioned that the best type of Durood is Durood Ibrahim-The Durood which is read after At-Tahiyyat in the Qa’dah posture of Salaah. (Re: The Gift of...
QUESTION: Is it acceptable for Muslims to say “Happy Birthday” to others? ANSWER: No, it is not permissible to say ‘Happy Birthday’ as this the way of the Kuffaar and we have been commanded to abstain from their practices. Furthermore, by emulating their ways, one...
QUESTION: Is "Rabihah/Rubayhah" a good name to keep for a girl? What is the correct pronunciation of this name? ANSWER: The meaning of the name cited in the query is, “A profitable person” or, “Successful” (Re: Al Qaamusul Waheed Vol. 1 Pg. 588), hence, it is a good...
QUESTION: A person made a comment after listening to the biography of Hadrat Abdur Rahman bin Auf Radiallahu Anhu that, "The Sahabah Radiallahu Anhum had a desire to earn wealth — otherwise, why would Hadrat Abdur Rahman bin Auf and others Radiallahu Anhum have...
QUESTION: Please advise on the effort of Da'wah and Tabligh in its current state, and how it can be restored to its former glory? ANSWER: Undoubtedly the effort of Da'wah and Tabligh was divinely inspired to Moulana Ilyas Rahimahullah, and many people have changed...
QUESTION: Is it permissible to have an image of the Ka'bah as a wallpaper on one's phone? ANSWER: Although, fundamentally, it will be permissible to have the Ka’bah as a wall paper on the phone, one should avoid doing so as this would be tantamount to showing...
QUESTION: Is it permissible to use a Musallah with the name "Humairah" embroidered in Arabic, on it? This name is a title of the beloved wife of our beloved Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam hence, will it be considered as disrespectful since the Musallah will be placed...
QUESTION: Over the weekend we stopped at a popular rest-stop for travellers, and found jewelry in the parking lot. We kept it with us as we felt this was the safest option. We called the owner of the establishment informing him of the events, and left our contact...