QUESTION: I have heard that hair from underarm should be plucked and it's not permissible to shave it with a razor, is this correct? ANSWER: The Hadith of Bukhari Sharif states that plucking the hair of the armpit is a Sunnah of Nabi Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam: عن أبي...
QUESTION: Due to an issue with my scalp, I apply an oil-based cream on my head. Is my Wudhu valid if I apply the cream before Wudhu? ANSWER: You stated in your query that you have a scalp issue and therefore, you apply an oil-based cream to your head. The scalp refers...
QUESTION: I am a Maz'oor sometimes. I wear leather socks. Sometimes I wear my leather socks before I make Wudhu. Sometimes I wear my leather socks after making Wudhu. Sometimes I become Ma'zoor before wearing leather socks and sometimes afterwards. Sometimes I am...
QUESTION: Is it necessary to take fresh water for Masah? ANSWER: The Fuqaha state that it will be necessary to take fresh water for every Masah and it will not be permissible to make Masah on the leather socks with the left-over water from Masah of the Head [Re:...
QUESTION: Can we recite various Durood, Istighfaar and Duas while menstruating? ANSWER: A lady is permitted to recite all forms of Durood, Istighfaar and Duas during her menstrual cycle. [Re:Kitaab-un-Nawaazil Vol:3 Pg:182-183/Pg:186-187] قال في الدر المختار: ولا بأس...
QUESTION: Is it permissible for a woman in Haidh/menses to be assisting with Ghusl? ANSWER: Our view is that a female in a state of Haidh should not participate in the Ghusl of the deceased. واختلفوا في اخراج الحائض والنفساء من عنده (نور الايضاح) عن إبراهيم قال كانوا...
QUESTION: Can Tayammum be made with one hand at a time,or is it necessary to strike both hands on the ground simultaneously? ANSWER: The Masnoon method of making Tayammum is to strike both hands on the earth or a brick. If the stone or brick happens to be small (in...
QUESTION: I made Wudhu for Asr Salaah and gargled thrice. I kept thinking a food particle is stuck where I generally find it stuck between my gum and tooth. When I got on my Musallah, I felt it come out went to the bathroom, spat it out and gargled my mouth again,...