Answered by Sidi Salman Younas Question: I have read narrations about the turban of the Prophet (Allah bless him) in Shamail-e-Tirmidhi, and I felt compelled to wear one (at least every now and again). However, I have noticed that there are several unspoken rules to wearing turbans. Apparently, a certain speaker from America raised a […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Is it true that the Hanbalis were very anti-Ash`ari? I have heard from some people that the beliefs of the Salaf were the beliefs of the “Atharis” and not the Ash`ari/Maturidis and things like interpreting the attributes is not valid. Can you please clarify? Answer: In the Name of […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Does the sunna of adhan get fulfilled by playing a recording of it? Would one have to respond/listen to such a recording if played? What should one do if there is no adhan in one’s area? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Benevolent, the Merciful Walaikum assalam wa […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Can you please mention some of the merits of Dhu’l Hijja and some acts of worship that can be done in the month? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate The first ten days of Dhu’l Hijjah are blessed days: Allah Most High Himself swore by […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Is it permitted to fast the first nine days of Dhu’l Hijja? Answer: Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, There is disagreement of the scholars regarding this. The position of the Hanafi school is that it is permitted and recommended to fast the first nine days of Dhu’l Hijja if one […]
Answered by Ustadha Sulma Badrudduja Question: What is the right of the Quran in regard to reciting it? Is it true that it is the Quran’s right that we complete it every 40 days? If so, is it necessary to do so and how do we prove it to other people? Answer: Assalamu alaikum wa […]
Answered by Sidi Abdullah Anik Misra Question: Is a person always obligated to return someone’s “salam”? When would he not be obligated to do so? Answer: As salaamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, Allama Ibn ‘Abideen, in his seminal work Radd al Muhtar, mentions many instances where one does not need to return the greeting […]
Answered by Sidi Salman Younas Question: What does Islam say about investment in stocks. Although there is no interest involved, some people call it forbidden. Any details please? Answer: assalamu `alaykum Investing in stocks is permitting if certain conditions are met, as outlined by Mufti Taqi Usmani and others. which are: 1. The main business […]
Answered by Ustadha Zaynab Ansari Abdul-Razacq Question: “It is also fine to meet someone through school or work or a community gathering as long as the parameters of modest behavior are observed. If you meet someone you would like to discuss marriage with, just arrange for the brother to meet your wali or family.” (Sister […]
Answered by Mufti Taqi Usmani Question: Conditions for Investment in Shares Answer: Taken from www.albalagh.net Conditions for Investment in Shares In the light of the forgoing discussion, dealing in equity shares can be acceptable in Shariah subject to the following conditions: 1. The main business of the company is not in violation of Shariah. Therefore, it […]
