Answered by Ustadh Salman Younas Question: I wanted to know whether wearing nike shoes is haram? The origin of the name is an ancient greek idol and the logo was based on the “wing” of this false idol. Answer: assalamu `alaykum No, it is not impermissible to wear Nike shoes and apparel. While ‘Nike’ may […]
Answered by Ustadh Salman Younas Question: Can zakat be converted into donation and how? Secondly, if an organization collects zakat is it obligatory for them to disburse it in the same year? Answer: assalamu `alaykum 1. Zakat is a form of donation to poor, Muslim individuals. It can be given in cash or items that […]
Answered by Ustadh Salman Younas Question: Is it possible to cancel a conditional divorce? For example somebody says to his wife ” you are divorced if you enter this house,” and then before she has an opportunity to enter this house he regrets what he said and wants to cancel his statement. What should he […]
Answered by Ustadh Salman Younas Question: Is there any prohibition for women to wear ornaments while performing umrah? Answer: assalamu `alaykum It is permissible for a woman to wear ornaments/jewelry while in the state of ihram. `A’isha (Allah be well pleased with her) was specifically asked about this and deemed it permitted, as per a […]
Answered by Ustadha Zaynab Ansari Question: Assalamu Alaikum, My teenage cousin does not dress immodestly, but she fails to wear hijab. She is a lovely girl. Initially, her mother had diplomatically spoken to her about the importance of wearing hijab, but my cousin has still refused. Now, her mother has told her non practicing oldest son, […]
Answered by Shaykh Rami Nsour Question: As Salaamu Alaikum: In the Matn of Al-Akdhari it states that it is not permissible to perform Nafilah prayers if you owe make up prayers. It specifically states Taraweeh and Ad-Dhuha as examples of those that are not permissible to pray. The text, however, does not have anything […]
Answered by Shaykh Rami Nsour Question: I have heard from reliable people (family and friends) who claim to see and/or speak with people who have passed away. I have also read what Quran & Hadith say about the soul and after life which seems that my friend’s stories are contradicting to what i have understood […]
Answered by Shaykh Rami Nsour Question: Assalamualykum, I am a female assessed with a problem of hirsutism. It has affected my life to the point that I am unable to consider marriage, even though I desire it greatly and keep receiving interests. I disguise the problem using differing techniques and due to my depression […]
Answered by Shaykh Rami Nsour Question: One year ago I reverted to Islam and 3 months ago I got married to a Muslim woman. My parents are not Muslims. My mother’s husband is not my real father, but they have been married for 20 years. My question is if my wife is obligated to wear […]
Answered by Shaykh Arsalan Haque Question: Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullah. Is reciting Qunut during a congregation of fajr prayer mandatory for a follower when the imam is reciting it? In Malaysia where Shafi’i fiqh is predominant an imam during fajr prayer recites Qunut. Is my prayer void if I do not recite Qunut and not […]
