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Death

January 7, 2023 2 mins

Are We Supposed to Mourn the Dead Only for Three Days?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question I would like to know what the prohibition of mourning is meant for more than three days. Are there specific actions that are prohibited? I assume that feeling sad any day after losing a loved one doesn’t come under this prohibition. Answer It isn’t easy to deal with the […]
November 11, 2022 3 mins

How to Properly Understand the Sources of Blasphemy Law?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question There is a Hadith [Sunan Abi Dawud 4361] often cited by hardline Muslims who are in favor of harsh anti-blasphemy laws where a blind man kills his concubine for insulting the Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him), and the Messenger (Peace and Blessings be upon him) seemingly does […]
October 29, 2022 5 mins

What Should I Do If I Lose Patience with Waiting for Death to Reach Allah

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question I apologize if this question was already answered in some other form. I cannot shake this feeling of impatience towards dying in a good state during these times of fitnah. We are in the shadows of the End Times (Allah Knows Best, of course), and I lost all hope […]
October 29, 2022 3 mins

Is the Location and Cause of Death Decided by Allah?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I want to ask whether the location of death and cause of death is decided by Allah 100%. My mother died from Covid, and I regret sending her hospital, but it was like an external force wanted her to go, and me and my siblings I just made a […]