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Question Regarding Verse 39 in Surah al-Rahman

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: I am confused about verse 39 in Surah Rahman. The translation of the meaning says, “On that day neither man nor jinn will be asked about his sin”, and verse 41 goes on to mention that the guilty will be known by their marks. In many other verses of […]

Should I Let My Daughter Spend Time With Her Non-Muslim Father?

Answered by Dr. Bano Murtaja Question: I am a woman who embraced Islam when my daughter was 4 yrs old. She is now 14yrs old and wants attention from her non-Muslim father. She lacks understanding of being a Muslim but accepts our decision and devotion for Islam. Should I allow her to spend time more […]

A Balanced Explanation of the Banu Qurayza Controversy

Answered by Ustadh Abdullah Anik Misra Question 1: Assalamu Alaykum, My questions relate to the treatment of Banu Qurayzah after they committed treason during the time of the Prophet (Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him). First, how do we explain this hadith: Narrated Atiyyah al-Qurazi: I was among the captives of Banu Qurayza. They […]

Urine Leakage, Chronic Gas, and Misgivings

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question:  For a while now I have had a problem with urine leakage after going to the bathroom. Usually, this only happens after urinating and the only position that it really leaks out in is while in Sujud.  If I use the washroom right beforehand, this problem makes praying in […]

The Day of “Am I Not Your Lord?”

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Would you please tell me what is ‘ruz-e-alast’?   Answer: Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, I pray that you are well, insha’Allah. The day of “Am I not your Lord?” (Alastu bi Rabbikum) is the day when all of the children of our father Adam were made to […]

Leaving the Wajib (Necessary) When Prayer Time is About to Exit

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: If I was in a bit of a hurry to complete a fard prayer before the forbidden time (for example completing fajr before sunrise), is it acceptable for me to only recite the Fatiha in the two rakahs and to bypass reciting any of the short surahs?   Answer: […]

Supplication upon Entering the Mosque

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Which durood sharif is prayed when walking into and out of the mosque and the dua that follows it. Also is the durood sharif first prayed when walking into the mosque or prayed when walking into the prayer room after wudu?   Answer: Wa alaikum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa […]

Supplications before Closing Salams

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: What are the best Duas to recite in salah before we give our salams? Answer: Wa alaikum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, I pray that you are well, insha’Allah. It is a confirmed sunna to supplicate before closing the prayer. The sunna is fulfilled by supplicating (with any words) […]

Advice on Looking after the Elderly

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Can you give some Islamic advice and or examples for taking care of elderly persons. Answer: Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, I pray that you are in the best of health and faith, insha’Allah. The governing principle with regards to taking care of the elderly are the words […]