Answered by Shaykh Umer Mian Question: Assalamu alaykum How do I wash a dry impurity? Answer: Wa alaikum as-salam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu Maraqi al-Falah is a relied-upon manual of Hanafi fiqh. The following is stated in the chapter on purification from filth: يطهر محل النجاسة غير المرئية بغسلها ثلاثا وجوبا والعصر كل مرة “It […]
Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question: Assalamu alaykum My mum passed away. 1) How much should we pay to fulfil 40 years of missed prayers for my mum? 2) In the absence of an official Will do the fidya payments for her missed prayers have to be taken from her assets or can any family […]
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum My aunt suckled me when I was young and so she is a mahram to me. This makes her daughter a sister to me. Does this make her a mahram to my brother (whom my aunt didn’t suckle)? Answer: Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah, No, your brother is […]
Answered by Shaykh Farid Dingle Question: Assalamu alaykum My friend and I often debate on the correct way to make dua. I am of the opinion that if you want something then you must ask Allah for it and Allah decides whether it is good for you or not and will grant it if it […]
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question What are the conditions, and when/where are you allowed and when/where are you not allowed to walk in front of someone when they are praying alone and/or in the congregation? Answer The basis is that you should avoid walking in front of somebody praying. The Messenger of Allah (Allah […]
Answered by Shaykh Umer Mian Question: Assalamu alaykum If a woman masturbated without penetration during her period can she still memorize and recite the Qur’an before she is able to perform a ritual bath? Also does touching oneself sexually while menstruating necessitate an expiation? Answer: Asalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu Short answer: 1) If […]
Answered by Shaykh Farid Dingle Question: Assalamu alaykum Which days are recommended in Islam for one to move into a new house? Answer: Wa alaykum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, After quite some searching, I am personally not aware of any hadith or principle that would suggest that any day is better for moving house […]
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum Is the distance to be considered a traveler determined by the straight line distance one is from his home city or is it determined by the total distance it takes to travel to the city? For example, I often travel to a city that is a straight […]
Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question: Assalamu alaykum My question is regarding relationships and their titles. I know of a single mother who is currently staying with her parents and has a 4 year old son. The mother delivered at her parents house since she was divorced while pregnant. Now the question is about the […]
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum What is the expiation for praying voluntary prayers during a disliked time? Answer: Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah, There is no expiation (kaffara) required for praying voluntary prayers (nawafil) during the disliked times. Rather, you should repent for the wrong, and give thanks for being guided to what […]
