Miscellaneous

Checkers Competition

QUESTION: Checkers is running a promotion where, if you purchase certain products, you receive a scratch card for free. This card contains a code which you send via WhatsApp to Checkers, giving you the chance to win free items like cold drinks or chocolate, and you...

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Definition of Faajir

QUESTION: What is the definition of a "Faajir"? ANSWER: A "Faajir" is one who has a habit of openly committing sins and shameful actions which violate the laws of Shari'ah and the standards of moral decency. ١۰٧١ - الفجور: هو هيئة حاصلة للنفس بها يباشر أمور على خلاف...

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Celebrating “Mother’s Day”

QUESTION: Please provide the ruling on celebrating "Mother’s Day". ANSWER: From the outset, we should be extremely grateful that Allah Ta’ala has blessed us with Imaan and made us from amongst the followers of Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam. By adopting the...

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Bridge of Siraat

QUESTION: Will the bridge of Siraat have width for those who have good deeds? ANSWER: Allamah Ibn Hajar Asqalaani Rahimahullah has recorded the following statement of Sa’eed bin Abi Hilal Rahimahullah in his commentary of Bukhari Shareef: وَعَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ أَبِي...

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Sighting The Moon Using Binoculars

QUESTION: What is the ruling regarding sighting the moon using binoculars? ANSWER: The sighting of the crescent through binoculars is valid as Fuqahaa (Jurists) have explained it to be like spectacles. دور بین وخورد بین کی رؤیت کاحکم الجواب وباللہٰ التوفیق: فقہاء نے...

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Masjidul Aqsa Being Destroyed

Q1. Some orators, like Dr Israr Ahmed, say that greater Israel will be formed, in which they will demolish Masjidul Aqsa and expand the boundary until Madinah Munawwarah. Is there any proof of this mentioned in the Ahaadith?  A1. We have not come across any such...

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Reading Manzil

QUESTION: I have read that it is preferable to recite Manzil at night, either after Maghrib or Esha Salaah. Is it permissible to recite Manzil during the day instead? ANSWER:  There is no fixed time to recite Manzil. It can be recited during the day or night. ALLAH...

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Attending a Memorial Service

QUESTION: Our school is hosting a memorial service for a learner who passed away. Is it permissible to attend the service if we do not say or do anything objectionable? If a learner is forced to attend, will it compromise his Imaan? ANSWER: The teachings of Islam are...

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