Question: I didn’t pray or read the Quran. I asked relatives to teach me and help me understand certain aspects, and it helped me become a better Muslim. I’ve been praying now for over a year. Recently I’ve been having these terrible thoughts and doubts about Allah. Is this from Shaytan? Answer: Assalamu alaykum, Thank […]
Question: Does a bleeding spot affect my wudu or prayer? Answer: Dear questioner, Thank you for your important question. Bleeding does not break one’s wudu in the Shafi’i school, and blood from spots and the like are excused in prayer (Minhaj al-Talibin, Nawawi). Hasan al-Basri said that Muslims have always prayed while wounded (Sahih al-Bukhari). This […]
Question: Where can I find the hadith that mentions the dua recited in witr [qunut] ‘Allahumma inna nastainuka …’? Answer: Wa alaykum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, This dua is authentic from Sayyidna Umar and others of the Prophetic Companions. It is found in the Musannaf of Abd al-Razzaq, the Musannaf ibn Abi Shayba and the […]
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Does clear or slightly yellow vaginal discharge, outside of the days of menstruation, break the wudu? Is this discharge impure? What is the necessary amount of the head that must be wiped in wudu? How much must I wash in Istinjaa? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most […]
Question: I run a business through social media and when I travel, I like to take pictures and post them because people spread the word and I get more followers, hence more business. Am I showing off, even if just to promote my business? Should I stop posting pictures? Answer: Assalamu alaykum brother, Thank you for […]
Question: Assalamu Alaikum, I used to fast the white days but today as I was fasting I see that I have started my fast on the wrong date which is 2 in white days and 1 day out so what is the reason behind fasting in 3days. Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful […]
Question: Is it permissible to perform Salah al-Ishraq prior to ‘Eid prayer? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate The Duha Prayer It is true that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and give him peace) was consistent in praying the early morning prayer. The Messenger of Allah (may Allah […]
Question: Please can you tell me the duas and surahs that need to be read in tahajudd namaaz and in what order? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate There are many narrations of the Prophet’s (may Allah bless him and give him peace) night worship. Mentioning all of them is not […]
Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I have committed zina before marriage at the age of 16 and the boy left me. I am no longer a virgin now, what will happen if I marry a guy who is good? What will happen if he gets to know that I’m a non-virgin on the first […]
Question: Is it haram to listen to a woman singing? What is the ruling on mixed gatherings? When is it permissible to look at a woman in the face? Answer: By default, it is offensive to listen to a woman singing, and it would be sinful if the voice inspires lustful thoughts (Tuhfat al-Muhtaj, Ibn Hajar). […]
