Entries by sufyan

Is Zakat lifted by Spending on Eligible Zakat Recipients?

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: My husband is paying our zakat. We have spend 1 lac rs. on my bro-in-law’s marriage last November 2011. He doesn’t earn enough for his own needs.  Also we have an intention to keep certain funds /gold for our elder bro-in laws’ widow’s daughter for her secured future. Can […]

Mosque Supplications and the Sunna Way of Drinking

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: 1) Should the dua to enter the mosque be recited before you step into the mosque or after stepping in? And the Dua to leave the mosque: should this be recited before stepping out when you’re still in mosque or after you have stepped out? 2) When drinking water: […]

Supplication for a Spouse

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: I am full grown man and am yet to get married. So please, I am asking for a dua which I will be able to make during my prayers. Answer: Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, I pray that you are well, insha’Allah. The best supplications are often those […]

Committing Adultery in an Unhappy Marriage

Answered by Dr. Bano Murtuja Question: I am all depressed and confused, I have been in an arranged marriage for many years now and I have a 7 year old child. For past few years I have been involved and in love with another man. I don’t have the courage to break from either of […]

Breaking Off an Engagement Due to Revealing Sins

Answered by Dr. Bano Murtuja Question: I disclosed some of my past including sexual abuse from family when I was very young and sins I’ve done in the past.  Later after researching the issue I learned that it is sinful to reveal your sins.  My fiance doesn’t mind and she respects my honestly, but I’m […]

Rulings Regarding Selling and Displaying Islamic Wall Stickers

Answered by Sidi Wasim Shiliwala Question: Assalamu alaykum, 1. Can you inform me of the ruling on whether having an online business selling Islamic wall stickers is permissible. My concern was that if I were to begin to post these out then 1. It may be disrespectful on the kalam of Allah. 2. Non-Muslims may […]

My Husband is Abusive, Irresponsible, and Doesn’t Practice Islam

Answered by Ustadha Zaynab Ansari Question: I have been married for several years and have 2 children. Before marriage, my husband said he was somewhat regular in prayer and fasting and would be more so if he someone around him was regular with them also.  He still isn’t regular. Recently he has started becoming very […]

How Can I Be More Forgiving?

Answered by Ustadha Zaynab Ansari Question: I always have a hard time forgiving people. I know that should not be the case, since to err is human. Could you please advice me on what I can do to make my heart softer, more forgiving towards others? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Compassionate, the […]

Does Allah Forgive Marital Infidelity When You Make Hajj?

Answered by Ustadha Zaynab Ansari Question: If a married woman has sex (without intercourse) with another man, then she goes for hajj and repents from her heart…is her sin forgiven? Should she feel guilty all her life for what she has done or can she feel that its all over now? Answer: Dear Sister, Thank […]

Understanding Trials

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: I understand that a Muslim is tried either because of something wrong he is doing (or has done) or because Allah is trying to raise his status. So, I believe, the first case would necessitate tawbah and the second case, patience. So if one is undergoing hardship, how can […]