Miscellaneous

QUESTION: Please kindly advise how to respond when the Kufaar attack us with the marriage of Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam to Hadrat Aisha Radiallahu Anha who was young in age? ANSWER: During the time of the Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, people used to get...

QUESTION: A very concerning matter facing us here in the UK and I believe, in many other countries. The matter is that some ladies have opened the door of going from place to place and giving Bayaans. They put together conferences where they attract audiences based on...

QUESTION: My son hasn't been feeling well. We took him to conventional doctors but they could find no cause for his illness. After the advice of my son's Ustaadh, we took him to an Aamil. He was given Taweez to burn and one to wear. Upon closer inspection, I saw that...

QUESTION : Is it considered backbiting if only the person's name is known? ANSWER: Gheebah is a grave sin in Islam and could even result in one being categorized as a Faasiq if done without a valid reason. [Ahsanul Fataawa Pg.33 Vol.9] The Quraan Sharif states: وَلا...

QUESTION: There is an ongoing trend that I have noticed where, before the wedding day, a "mess night" is hosted. Is this permissible? ANSWER:  From the outset, it should be borne in mind that Islam is a complete and perfect religion. Allah Ta’ala states in the Quraan...

QUESTION: After reading the translation of the following Hadith of Abu Dawud Sharif, it seems like there will be four questions in the grave and not three, with the mention of, "How did you come to know of this?" Please explain. حدثنا عثمان بن أبي شيبة، حدثنا جرير....

QUESTION: We are from Middelburg and currently studying in Benoni in a boarding Madrassah. The distance between Middleburg and Benoni is +-120km. We stay 5 days in Benoni and go home for the weekend (staying 2 days at home). Can I make Benoni my second home town and...