Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Question: Assalamu alaykum Should I untie my braids for wudu or for showering? Answer: Wa ‘alaykum as-salam wa rahmatullah wa barakatuh Thank you for your question. Neither women, nor men have to untie their braids to perform wudu or showering; this is only something men must do when performing an […]
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum What is the sunnah/Islamic way of kissing parents? Is it on the palm of the hand, the cheeks, the forehead? Answer: Wa alaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, It is permissible to kiss your parents, and praiseworthy if it will bring happiness into their hearts. All of the forms […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Assalamu alaykum I am a woman. After getting sexually aroused I observe sticky transparent fluid. Is it necessary to take ghusl? Answer: Walaikum assalam, I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. This pre-ejaculate (madhi) requires a ritual washing (wudu), but not a bath (ghusl). [Shurunbulali, Maraqi al-Falah] Please see this […]
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum My friend is a single mother and has five daughters. The only asset she has is her home. She understands that one third must be given to charity but as she only has a house which is the roof over her daughters’ heads, she wants to know […]
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum Is the prayer of a bride wearing make-up containing impure substances invalid? Answer: Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah, Yes, if a person prays with an inexcusable amount of filth on their person or clothing, their prayer would be invalid. The basis is that we are required to be […]
Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question What is the difference between a sahih, hasan, and da‘if hadith? Answer Thank you for your question. Hadith classification and their rulings are studied in the science of Hadith Terminology (mustalah al-hadith). Hadith Classification In regards to classification, there are three general types: 1. Sahih (sound) 2. Hasan (good) […]
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum Should me and my child pay our zakat separately? Or can we pay it together? Answer: Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah, Zakat is a personally obligatory duty. Hence, the basis is that each person would make their own payments. However, it is possible for you to pay zakat […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: Assalamu alaykum Is it allowed to be completely naked during intercourse? If it is allowed then do you need to have a blanket? Answer: Walaikum assalam, I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. Yes, it is permitted for husband and wife to be completely naked during intercourse, as there is […]
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum If one sits for a moment or two accidentally after the first rakat of a two rakat prayer, does this necessitate sajdatu sahw? Answer: Wa alaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, No, sitting momentarily between the end of the second prostration and the subsequent cycle (rak‘at) does not necessitate […]
Answered by Ustadh Salman Younas Question: Assalam aleykum I have a question regarding the Oneness of Allāh. I recently listened to a talk by Shaykh Yahya Rhodus entitled “the meaning of life in a cup of coffee”, he mentioned that the meaning of life, and thus the meaning of being a Muslim is among other […]
