Answered by Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari Question: Is it ok to write “radiallah anhu” with the name of the tabe’in and people other than sahaba? As I thought it’s not right to do so, but when I saw radiallah anhu written along with the name of Imam Abu Hanifa, on your website, I am […]
Answered by Sidi Salman Younas Question: Can you please clarify what the position is regarding standing at funerals. Answer: assalamu `alaykum Jabir ibn `Abdullah is reported to have said, “A funeral procession passed by us and so the Prophet (Allah bless him and grant him peace) stood up for it and we stood because of […]
Answered by Sidi Salman Younas Question: I have a question about a narration in Ibn Kathir’s commentary of verse 8:61, on the authority of Imam Ahmad, that the Prophet said, “There will be differences after me, so if you have a way to achieve peace, then do so.” Is this hadith authentic? Answer: assalamu `alaykum […]
Answered by Shaykh Taha bin Hasan Abdul-Basser Question: As-salamu `alaykum. If I were to pawn an item in order to get $200 and then, a month later, go back to buy it back at $225, would that be usury (riba)? Answer: Wa-`alaykum as-salamu wa-rahmatullah. There are several likely scenarios: Scenario One 1) If the first […]
Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question If a person takes something they are not allowed to from the company they work for and then after leaving the organization realizes the sin that they committed. What should one do after they have repented to Allah to make their repentance successful? Are they allowed to give items […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: I’m having trouble deciding on whether to marry a particular individual–and I’ve had this trouble before. He is good in his religious practice, seems compatible (I quite like him), and is financially stable. But… Answer: Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, I pray this finds you in the best […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What does our tradition say about gifts? Answer I pray this finds you in the best of health and spirits. It is sunna to give gifts. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Exchange gifts (frequently), and you’ll grow to love one another.” [Bukhari] It […]
Answered by Sidi Abdullah Anik Misra Question: Are there any references to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and his companions (may Allah be pleased with them) partaking in poetry? Answer: Wa alaikum salaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, I apologize for the delay in responding. Thank you for such a beautiful question. The […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Muslims have a habit of being late to everything. What are the rules governing punctuality and being late? Answer: Wa Alaykum Assalam wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatuhu, In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful & Compassionate Agreeing to be somewhere at a given time is akin to a promise and […]
Answered by Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam Question: The Imam at our mosque said today in his sermon that Insurance is “haram”. His explanation was that you can’t benefit / profit yourself against something that is hidden, i.e. isn’t yet known. Could you please provide some detailed information on this? Answer: In the name of Allah, […]
