Answered by Sidi Wasim Shiliwala Question: I grew up with little familial guidance. In my early 20s I had a child from an illegitimate relationship. Ever since I found out about this child I denied it to my family, my wife and my friends. I have two young kids with my current wife. The love […]
Answered by Ustadha Shaista Maqbool Question I have been keeping all my fasts before my periods started. On the first day of my period, I took a pill that delays the periods so I don’t have to miss my fasts. It worked and they stopped so I started keeping my fasts again. Have I done […]
Answered by Sidi Tabraze Azam Question: I would like to ask relating to the dua of prophet Yunus (as). I read in Maariful Quran something like this: [(And this is how We rescue the believers – 21:87.) That is, just as We released Yunus from his misery and distress, so do We deliver other believers […]
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question I have chronic stomach problems which means I usually pass gas in salah. Some foods have a greater effect on me – but even when I fast and am not eating, I still pass gas. a) When I eat something I know would affect my stomach, does that invalidate […]
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question What are the guidelines in the Hanafi School about personal upkeep from the first of Thul Hijjah until Eid al Adha (post sacrifice)? Specifically, are there any restrictions for trimming nails, trimming beard, etc., or is that only for the Hujjaj? Answer I pray that you are well, insha’Allah. […]
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: If one is reasonable sure that when one begins to bleed at the time of fajr, does one need to wait till the end of dhur to establish if one has a chronic excuse or not? Or can one pray dhur at any point of dhur time without waiting […]
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: What extra things (on top of Fardh and Wajib) can be done during the Salat to make it better? Answer: Wa alaikum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, I pray that you are well, insha’Allah. One should be performing the sunna actions of the prayer. I’d advise taking the following […]
Answered by Shaykh Rami Nsour Question: What is the ruling on joining prayers according to the Maliki teachings, is it strictly limited to times when traveling or is it permissible at others times or under other conditions? Answer: According to the Maliki madhab, it is a permissible dispensation (rukhsa) to join prayers while traveling. The […]
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: I didn’t know fidya includes missed fard prayers too. Can you please give some insight regarding this? My dad passed away two years ago and he has never missed his fard prayers or fasts to my knowledge until he got sick. He had a stroke and was affected by […]
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Zakat and Long Term Debts Question: I have an Islamic mortgage for $150,000 over a period of 25 years, plus, a loan from a family member amounting to $100,000. Currently, I have at hand $10,000 in savings. I am repaying $1900 per month to cover the outstanding debt. I wish […]
