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Questions Regarding Wiping Over Khuffs (Leather Socks)

Answered by Sidi Tabraze Azam Question: I have a few questions about the use of khuffs: 1.If one makes wudu and puts on khuffs and then wishes to renew their wudu (having not nullified their original wudu), can you wipe the khuffs or do you have to wash the feet? 2.If you still have your […]

How Much Should I Ask to Get for a Marriage Dowry (Mahr)?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz A. Khan Question: As-Salam ‘alaikum I am getting married soon. I have a decision to come to about the meher. My question is how do you calculate how much I should request? I do not wish to ask for too much, as I feel it will seem inconsiderate. How should a […]

How Do I Cope With the Constant Hardships and Challenges in My Life?

Answered by Ustadh Abdullah Anik Misra Question: I’m friends with a family who are going through extreme hardships in life right now. The husband will probably lose his job soon.  He has a lot of debt due to being laid off in the past while dealing with family medical issues.  His parents live with him and both […]

Qur’anic Tafseer: “Remember Me and I Will Remember You”

Answered by Ustadh Abdullah Anik Misra Question: Assalamu’alaikum, Allah Most High said in the Quran, by way of translation, “Remember Me and I will remember you.” Could you explain this ayah in detail? What does Allah remembering us mean? Jazakallahukhair. Answer: Wa alaikum salam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, Thank you for this good question.  Allah […]

Dhikr by Word and by Action

Answered by Imam Ahmad Sirhindi (Allah be pleased with him) (famous as ‘Imam Rabbani’ and ‘Mujaddid Alf Thani’) Question: What is dhikr by word and action? Answer: There are many different ways of dhikr (remembrance of Allah), both through obeying Allah’s Laws, and through repeating certain phrases. Shaykh Ahmad Sirhindi helps to clarify the relationship […]