Answered by Sidi Tabraze Azam Question: I think that the recommended times for salah are only regarding prayer in congregation, (i.e. to make the fajr yellow,to wait for dhohr when it’s summer,to hasten it when it’s cold etc) but when praying alone then the default ruling applies, which is to pray as soon as the time prayer […]
Answered by Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam Question: I have an extreme condition of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). I had an argument with my wife, and the next day while I was taking a bath, the previous day’s argument scene came into my mind. I started imagining the scene (like a flash back), and whilst imagining, […]
Answered by Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari Question: If the item is known to have been a lost and found item (e.g. the Toronto Transit Corporation recently had an auction for items that were found on their streetcars and after a period of time had not been claimed by their owners) would it be permissible […]
Answered by Sidi Faraz A. Khan Question: I have a question relating to the calculation of zakat when there is debt involved. To sum up my situation, my father has loaned money to me to help me purchase a house. When calculating the zakat due on my wealth, reading the Seekers Guidance answer, I believe […]
Answered by Ustadha Zaynab Ansari Question: As salamu 3alaikum and jazakum Allah khair for taking the time to answer my question. I was wondering if it is fair to make duaa for Allah to make a specific individual love me and become my spouse if I know that that person isn’t interested. I used to […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: What are some of the sunnahs of eating? Answer: Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, I pray this finds you in the best of health and spirits. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) gave us much specific sunna guidance on eating. Among this guidance is that: [1] Your body […]
100. Chapter: On saying the basmala when starting to eat and praising Allah afterwards 728. ‘Umar ibn Abu Salama said, “The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said to me, ‘Say the name of Allah and eat with your right hand and eat what is in front of you.” [Agreed […]
Answered by Sidi Abdullah Anik Misra Question: I know a sister who has cancer and she is young. What advice do you have and how should she deal with this illness? Answer: In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious Most Merciful, As salamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, Thank you for your question. I ask […]
Answered by Ustadha Sulma Badrudduja Question: asalamu alaikum, 79:30 والارض بعد ذلك دحاها Some people say the meaning here is ‘the earth is egg shaped’, whereas others say The Arabic word Dahaahaa is extracted from the root Daha which means spreading, the verse does not mean that He made it egg-shaped, which one is correct? […]
Answered by Shaykh Gibril Haddad Question: As Salaamu’ Alaikum. I need clarification on something. After performing umrah and/or hajj it is recommended to make salaat at the “Ibrahim station”. It was my understanding that it was here that God commanded Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son (Ezaq/Isaac) but stayed his hand because of his obedience. […]
