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Published on: September 28, 2007
Hi, I'm wondering about something: I'm a 15-year-old girl who lives here in Norway, but my father lives in my home country... I'm wondering if it's haram to not like your father, so I don't have any special feelings for him other than feeling sorry for him. My parents are divorced, and I haven't seen my father in a really long time now. I once heard someone say that if you don't like and respect your parents, you'll end up in hell, that's true, but I would have respected and loved my father if he had been a father to me, which he's not exactly, because he does and says a lot of bad things about my mother in my home country. So I was just wondering if it's haram to not like your father..?
Thank you for contacting us through our website. Below are the answers to your question. Islam gives great respect to parents. One should obey them, show kindness to them, love them, and not harm or disobey them. All of this is clearly stated in many Quranic verses and Hadiths (traditions of the Prophet, peace be upon him).
Answered by: Najeeb-ur-Rehman Naz
Published on: October 15, 2007
Hi. Since my childhood, my mother has disliked me. Now as an adult, I have done everything I can to make her happy and satisfied with me, but I have failed. She argues with me every time I buy clothes for my wife. She argues every time I let my wife visit her parents. She keeps finding new things to argue about. She has even said that she hopes Allah will stone me and my wife when they get older. She also says that after every prayer, she asks Allah to disable my wife, her parents and family, and me. She tells my children to tell at school that I beat them, and forces them to do slave labor. (My oldest child is only 8 years old). She backbites me, and tells lies about me to both my father and the rest of the family. I have reached a point in my life where I am now giving my mother the slip. I have tried to avoid confrontations all the time, but I have had enough. It is impossible to discuss with her, and even though I have done nothing, I ask for forgiveness. But she does not accept this. Am I sinning by cutting off all contact with my mother? Because she is destructive to the peace and quiet of my family, and destructive to my children. What should I do????
First of all, I would like to emphasize that in situations like this, it is very important to contact professional family psychologists. This is highly recommended. Because there may be several details, small and large, that can play a decisive role.
Answered by: Najeeb-ur-Rehman Naz
Published on: June 20, 2008
The scholars mention that repentance is: “To hate the sin and seek forgiveness every time one remembers it, as Hasan al-Basri (may Allah be pleased with him) said.” What does “every time one remembers it” mean? Does this mean repeating one’s repentance when one repeats the action, or every time one remembers it, or both?
One should repeat one’s repentance every time one remembers sins committed in the past and when one commits a sin again: If one remembers a sin from the past, it is recommended to reiterate one’s repentance and seek forgiveness, while expressing gratitude to Allah for the success He has given in abandoning the sin; and
Answered by: Javaria
Published on: August 3, 2008
Why is the Quran in Arabic? Is it true that the Arabs had more need of it? Are Arabs a chosen people? Am I committing a sin if I say that I dislike Arabs. I have come to this conclusion after knowing several Arabs over the years.
It’s just nice that you ask. It’s important to ask about things in Islam that you are unsure about. The Quran is in Arabic because it was revealed in Arabic, which was the language of the Prophet (peace be upon him), just as other holy books were revealed to prophets in their respective languages. Also, Arabic is a language that is quite rich with several variations of different words, unique inflections, concepts, etc.
Answered by: Najeeb-ur-Rehman Naz
Published on: August 7, 2008
Salaam! I am a medical student. As a natural part of education, we study on cadavers (dead bodies), which can be a woman or a man. Since I am studying in a Western country, it is essential that there is no "taboo" or any form of censorship when it comes to body parts. A while ago I got into a discussion where the person said that I, as a Muslim, was wrong to have seen a vagina (of a man or a woman). I was actually accused of not being a virgin anymore according to Islam because of this. But what does Islam say about this? I am grateful for good advice and guidance! Allah Hafiz
Thank you for your inquiry. Islam has rules about what is permissible to see of other people’s body parts. This applies to body parts of both living and dead people.
Answered by: Najeeb-ur-Rehman Naz
Published on: November 4, 2008
A brother asks the following: He has ejaculated and is doing ghusl which is farz. After he finishes ghusl, he goes and reads namaz. After he finishes salah, he notices that 2-3 drops of sperm come out of the end of his private part. Now what is the procedure? Does he have to perform ghusl again and then read namaz again? A sister asks the following: Is it legal to use nail polish? Can you read nafl in a sitting position even if you are 100% healthy? A brother asks the following: Will one be punished for qaza namaz? What he really thinks about is skipping salah at work and reading all qaza when he gets home.
In this case, he will have to perform ghusl again, but is exempted from repeating the prayer. This applies in the event that one showers after an ejaculation – without sleeping, urinating, walking around a bit or waiting until all the semen is exhausted before ghusl. If, on the other hand, one of these is present before ghusl, and there are still a few drops of semen after ghusl, there is no need to repeat ghusl (Maraqi al-Falah, p. 97, Fatawa Rizviyya, 4/196, Kitab al-Fiqh, 1/176).
Answered by: Najeeb Naz
Published on: September 24, 2008
Is it necessary or obligatory to have an iqama before prayer for those of us who pray at home? I live alone and pray alone so I believe that an iqama is not necessary. If an iqama is necessary, do I have to recite it out loud or silently? And how do you recite the iqama? In Muslim countries, they do not have to have an iqama before prayer?
The Iqamah is not a requirement when praying alone at home. However, Imam al-Haskafi says: “It is makrooh (disliked) for the traveler to leave both (the adhan and the iqamah), even when praying alone… unlike the one who prays in a town or village where there is a mosque, regardless of whether the prayer is offered in congregation or not. It is not makrooh to leave the adhan and the iqamah, as the adhan of the area is sufficient for him.” (al-Durr al-Mukhtar, 2/63, Dar al-Kutub al-Ilmiyah Beirut)
Answered by: Najeeb-ur-Rehman Naz
Published on: January 21, 2009
Lately, I have been missing my prayers for no reason. I don't know what is wrong with me. It seems like I have just forgotten the importance of prayer. I was wondering if you could remind me of the importance of the reward for praying and at the right time. Likewise, remind me of the punishment for missing prayers with the intention of catching up and missing them altogether. I remember from the past that this type of information had a great influence on me.
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “The first thing that will be judged of a person’s deeds on the Day of Judgment is prayer. If it is in order, he will pass the test and succeed. If it is defective, he will not pass the test and will be a loser.” (Tirmidhi) Abdullah bin Amr bin al-As said that one day the Prophet (peace be upon him) mentioned prayer by saying: “If someone takes his prayers seriously, it will be a light, proof and salvation for him on the Day of Judgment. But if one does not take his prayers seriously, it will not be a light, proof or salvation for him. And on the Day of Judgment he will be associated with Qarun, Pharaoh, Haman and Ubayy bin Khalaf (a great enemy of Islam among the Quraish). (Ahmad, Darimi and Baihaqi)
Answered by: Javaria T
Published on: May 21, 2009
I have some basic questions about namaz (according to Hanafi fiqh). What I'm wondering is when you read 4 muakkadah sunnah, and 4 ghair muakkadah sunnah, should you read verses from the Quran in the 3rd and 4th rakaht? I know that you only read in the first 2 rakaht in farz. But I'm a little unsure about sunnah. And possibly in what order should you read surahs from the Quran in namaz? And when you read 4 ghair muakkadah sunnah, should you read durood sharif when you sit in 2 rakaht, before standing up for the 3rd? Is it obligatory? Or are there divided opinions about reading durood sharif or not?
1) It is obligatory (wajib) to recite both Surah al-Fatiha and another Surah (or at least 3 verses) from the Quran in the first two units (rak’ahs) of the fard prayer and in all units of the wajib, sunnah or nafl prayers. In the last two units of the fard prayer, it is sunnah (read: according to the custom of the Prophet, peace be upon him) to recite only Al-Fatiha. Nothing else is permissible to recite after that.
Answered by: Najeeb-ur-Rehman Naz
Published on: September 10, 2009
There are three times when it is not allowed to pray, what are these? and does it only apply to prayer or also for example tilawat of the Quran, darood, dua etc.
There are three times when it is not permissible to perform prayer (salah): When the sun rises until it has risen above the horizon. This lasts for about 20 minutes after sunrise, which is the end of the fajr time. When the sun is at its zenith and is at its highest point in the sky until it has left this point and begins its descent (zawal time). This occurs for a very short time. However, since it is difficult to determine exactly when this occurs, it is best to avoid praying within a 20-minute period before the time for the zuhr prayer begins.
Answered by: Najeeb-ur-Rehman Naz
Published on: September 14, 2009
I have a question. When we read tarawih, sometimes we have to go into sajda when the imam reads something special from the Quran. What I'm wondering is, what is it that they read that is so special? and What is the meaning/meaning of it?
There are 14 verses in the Quran called ayat al-sajdah (the prostration verses). They are as follows:
Answered by: Najeeb-ur-Rehman Naz
Published on: September 17, 2009
The Eid prayer
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Answered by: Najeeb ur Rehman Naz
Published on: August 26, 2009
I was wondering if there is a limit to eating makhru food? It is common in the group of friends to eat pizza and other types of foods that do not contain pork, but other types of meat. Is it the same as eating haram? I have also heard that when you eat haram, Allah does not accept a person's salah and prayer. Does that apply to eating "jhatka"? What category does "jhatka" food fall into?
Eating the meat of animals that are either not permissible in themselves or not slaughtered according to Islamic regulations is haram. In other words, there are two categories of meat that are not permissible to consume: – Meat from haram animals (animals that are not permissible to consume in themselves such as pigs, dogs, etc.)
Answered by: Najeeb Naz
Published on: August 26, 2009
I was wondering what it is like to turn your feet towards Mecca when lying down, sitting, etc. Is it frowned upon to do so?
One should avoid turning one’s feet towards Mecca, as this is considered an act of disrespect. This prohibition applies regardless of one’s state, whether awake, sleeping, sitting, or lying down. (Fatawa Rizwiyya)
Answered by: Najeeb Naz
Published on: September 9, 2009
Is it permissible to accept lottery money?
Gambling and lotteries have unfortunately become common practice in Muslim societies. Some Muslims have become so accustomed to gambling that they are unaware of the great sin they are actually committing and that any earnings from it are undoubtedly unlawful (haram).
Answered by: Javaria T
Published on: September 10, 2009
I have a question about Visa cards. If I buy an item with my Visa card, I pay a fee of 1-2kr for it. So the item will cost more than it actually should. Will this be considered riba?
The fee that you are charged when paying with a Visa and/or credit card is not riba/interest. Contemporary scholars view such fees and any annual fees for Visa and/or credit cards as a service fee the bank or card issuer charges for the service they provide.
Answered by: najeeb Naz
Published on: September 23, 2009
I am a 30 year old man living in the Middle East. I pray five times a day and read the Quran regularly. I have a strong faith in Allah, mostly because He has helped me through difficult situations. This faith is getting stronger and stronger.
Drinking alcohol and committing fornication are two of the greatest sins (al-kabair) among several other sins. Therefore, one must always be careful not to even come close to such sins. The use of intoxicants (in any quantity) is totally forbidden (haram). What was said by your friend; that drinking a small amount of alcohol is not a problem, is completely incorrect. Drinking alcohol leads a person to easily commit other sins, just as happened to you.
Answered by: Javaria T.
Published on: November 10, 2009
I like to dress well, I like to look presentable when I leave the house. Sometimes I find that I get extra attention from girls when I'm dressed the way I am. I sometimes enjoy knowing that I look good and that girls are looking at me (wanting to find a girl so I can get married soon), but is it wrong for me to dress in a way that attracts girls? I don't dress in "challenging" clothes by any means, but I wear nice and modern clothes. Should I stop doing that?
It is permissible to wear nice and modern clothes even to adorn oneself with them. It is stated in the Quran: “O children of Adam, We have given you clothes to cover your nakedness and as adornment. But the garment of piety is better.” (7:26) In a hadith it is stated: “Allah likes that His gifts be displayed on His servants.” (Gardens of the Righteous (Riyad al-Saliheen) 2008, p. 192)
Answered by: Najeeb Naz
Published on: May 22, 2007
Assalaam alaikum, Shaykh, my question is regarding sisters. If one’s sister is unmarried and due to her picky nature, it seems unlikely that she will get married in the near future, does the responsibility regarding her welfare lie on her father’s shoulders? Considering that she is actually in her mid-30s and her father is in his mid-60s. She works and socializes as she wishes, but she is punctual in her salah (prayer) etc. And I know for sure that she only socializes with her Muslim sisters. The fact that she has refused all the marriage proposals makes my father sinful and the sin in return will fall on me, her younger brother (but the elder of two brothers).Also, I intend to study abroad, the responsibility for my sister will fall on my head if my father passes away, considering the independent nature of women (my sister most definitely included) in the West. For example, I am almost certain that she would not travel abroad with me, and I would probably not be able to afford it (as I am married myself). Shaykh, sorry for the awkward way I have written my question, it is more of a request for advice than a formal question. In any case, thank you for taking the time to consider and hopefully offer a solution to my situation.
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Dear brother, Refusing marriage: Your sister’s refusal to marry is not a sin. Nor is your father to be held responsible if his daughter refuses to marry. Nor is there any sin on you if your sister refuses to marry. That is her prerogative.
Answered by: Khudija Mahmood
Published on: May 30, 2007
A woman had her monthly bleeding, which lasted only one day. After this, she has white discharge that lasts only one day. Often she has bleeding that lasts one or two days. Based on this, she does ghusl. However, since she still assumed that her bleeding might start again, she waited until the end of the prayer time before performing ghusl. By chance, she missed this prayer. Two days later, the bleeding started again, which lasted six days. Considering that her period of purity between these bleedings did not last fifteen days at a time, she counted it as a period of bleeding of ten consecutive days, should she make up her prayers? Secondly, considering that she has had a period of bleeding for ten days, during which she has made up the prayers (qada) for two days, can these prayers be included? She made up (i.e. made up) her prayers during these days, as she did not know that her period was not completely over.
To answer this question and other questions related to menstruation, one must know the basic principles of menstruation. Namely: 1. The minimum menstrual period is three days. This means that if the bleeding stops for less than three days, it will not be considered menstruation.
Answered by: Javaria T
Published on: June 2, 2007
I would like to know what kind of obligations a husband has towards his wife in terms of providing her with separate accommodation. This husband allows his wife to live with his family, which results in her having to share all the household facilities with the rest of his family (kitchen, bathroom). This causes many problems for his wife and she also has no privacy. The husband has the opportunity to provide her with her own accommodation and facilities, but he does not. The wife is having a hard time. Can you please explain from outside the Hanafi school of law how this problem can be resolved? I have heard that Hanafi scholars have guidelines in this area, where it is reported that one's wife has the right to her own accommodation. Is this true?
Sharia has given certain rights to a husband and similarly wives have certain rights. Spouses often fail each other in giving each other their rights. This often leads to conflicts and sometimes marriages break up.
Answered by: Javaria T
Published on: June 21, 2007
I recently received the following from someone who is trying to follow the religion sincerely but does not know how to respond to this. I would greatly appreciate your help. May Allah reward you all immensely for all that you do for the ummah: I came across this hadith and was very saddened: Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “I was shown the Fire of Hell and the majority of its inhabitants were ungrateful women.” It was asked, “Do they not believe in Allah?” (or are they ungrateful to Allah?) He replied, “They are ungrateful to their husbands and ungrateful to the kindness and good (charitable good deeds) done to them. If you always do good (deeds) to one of them, and if she sees something in you (that she does not like), she will say, “I never received any good from you.” Sahih Bukhari, Volume 1, Book 2, Number 28 Throughout their lives, women tolerate injustices from their husbands. 99% of women are treated like slaves. Islam does not allow women to complain, or react against the injustices committed by their husbands, or misbehave with them, as they do. If women do any of this, Hellfire will be their destiny!! Please comment.
Dear Questioner, I pray that you are in good health and iman. The Hadith literature is a rich and fascinating glimpse into the life of the Prophet (peace be upon him). One of the most incredible aspects of this literature is the fact that many women took part in the preservation and transmission of the Prophet’s legacy.
Answered by: Javaria T
Published on: September 28, 2007
Assalamu alaikum, I wanted to get clarification on the explanation given by Shaykh Nuh regarding the proof for wearing the hijab. This is a topic that has been debated a lot since the hijab ban in France and I am now unsure where the claim comes from. Assalamu alaikum, I wanted to get clarification on the explanation given by Shaykh Nuh regarding the proof for wearing the hijab. This is a topic that has been debated a lot since the hijab ban in France and I am now unsure where the claim comes from. Shaykh Nuh writes: “There is no other lexical meaning in which the word khimar can be constructed. The wording that is commanded, however, and that they should draw their head coverings over their chests, sometimes confuses those who are not specialists in the science of the Qur’an, and indeed, interpreting the Qur’an sometimes requires a deep knowledge of the historical circumstances surrounding the various verses that were revealed. In this case, the elliptical form of the divine command is because the women who lived at the time of the revelation wore head coverings tied behind their necks, as some village women still do in Muslim countries, leaving the front of the neck uncovered, as well as the opening (Ar. singular jayb, plural juyub, translated as “breast” in the verse above) at the top of the garment. The Islamic revelation confirmed the practice of covering the head, understood from the use of the word khimar in the verse, but also explained that the tradition of that time was not sufficient and therefore the women tied the head covering in front and let it cover down to hide the neck and the opening of the garment at the top.” I am a little confused as to how the wording used in these individual verses is considered an order. My previous understanding regarding the evidence for hijab was that the specifics of the order came from the hadith in Abu Dawood regarding the Prophet (peace be upon him) emphasizing to Asma that only the face and hands should be shown. Could you please clarify what makes the wording/grammar in the verses referenced above that makes them evidence for the wearing of hijab obligatory? I am not sure how the word “khimar” alone is used as evidence that hijab is required.
In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Merciful. Praise be to Allah. May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon our beloved Prophet. Dear sister, The commandment of hijab is obvious when we examine the grammatical structure of this verse: إِلاَّ مَا ظَهَرَ مِنْهَا وَلْيَضْرِبْنَ بِخُمُرِهِنَّ عَلَى جُيُوبِهِنَّ
Answered by: Khudija Mahmood
Published on: May 6, 2008
Salaam aleekum I'm wondering what rules apply after a miscarriage. Are they the same rules that a woman follows after a normal birth? For example, the 40 days and such? Does it matter how far along a woman was before the miscarriage?
Thank you for your inquiry. The same rules apply to miscarriage as to normal birth. It does not matter how far along the woman is before the miscarriage occurs.
Answered by: Najeeb-ur-Rehman Naz
Published on: October 17, 2007
Can you have sex with your wife after her period has ended, but before she has taken a shower? What if her period ends a few days earlier than normal. What then? Thank you.
All praise belongs to Allah, the Almighty. Peace and blessings be upon Prophet Muhammad, the last of the prophets, and may God be pleased with all the followers of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and his progeny. Thank you for submitting your question. Regarding intercourse after menstruation, it is important to consider the following: If menstruation ends after ten days, which is the maximum menstrual period, then there is no problem in having intercourse with one’s wife before she has performed ghusl (shower/bath).
Answered by: Najeeb-ur-Rehman Naz
Published on: October 6, 2008
salam o'alaikom Sometimes when I finish praying when I check below I find some mist like deposit on the tip of my private part, do I have to do wudu again and do the salat again or should I just do wudu for the new salat. Jazakom Allahwakhair
Thank you for your inquiry. Since this happens irregularly as you describe in your inquiry, there are two scenarios: 1. That it happens before or during salah 2. Or after salah
Answered by: Najeeb-ur-Rehman Naz
Published on: October 29, 2008
salam o3alaikom I have a question about ghusl, I know that you should start with wudu first, then ghusl comes. but when I do ghusl and I have gas in my stomach and I let it out, do I have to do wudu and ghusl again or should I finish ghusl and just do wudu again. Then I have another question. every time I wake up I find something in my underwear but I'm not sure if it's Mani, Madhi or Wadi so it always ends up with me doing ghusl, and sometimes I find it quite tiring. I apologize for the way I've written it, but I hope dear brothers that you can answer me on this. wasalam o3alaikom
Thank you for submitting your question. Wudu before ghusl is not necessary, but rather a sunnah. One does not need to repeat wudu after ghusl, regardless of whether one has performed wudu before ghusl or not, unless one has done something that invalidates wudu. In other words, ghusl is valid even if one has not performed wudu before it, or if one releases air from one’s stomach during ghusl.
Answered by: Najeeb-ur-Rehman Naz
Published on: November 10, 2008
Hi, I have a question regarding sexual intercourse within Islam. I am wondering if as a girl I have to make myself clean (pak/tahir) in the same way after sexual intercourse as after menstruation? or is there a difference, or is there something else I also have to do in addition? Another thing I was wondering was, do I need to become clean (pak/tahir) after intimate activity in the genitals, but without sexual intercourse taking place? [The italics are an adapted rewording of the original text]
Thank you for your inquiry. Ghusl is obligatory if one or more of the following conditions are present: Ejaculation that occurs only due to shahwah (sexual desire), and not for any other reason. This applies both in the form of a “wet dream” or in a waking state. There is no distinction between men and women here.
Answered by: Najeeb-ur-Rehman Naz
Published on: December 11, 2008
What is the quickest way to perform ghusl while fulfilling all the requirements related to purification? I am talking about ghusl which is required for intercourse, menstruation, etc. Thank you
Ghusl (ritual shower) becomes obligatory on three occasions: After sexual intercourse, whether it leads to ejaculation/orgasm or not. After ejaculation/orgasm that occurs due to sexual desire. At the end of menstruation and postpartum period.
Answered by: Mohammad Juned
Published on: December 16, 2008
Why do we have to trim our pubic and armpit hair? Do we have to continue to do so?
Al-Salam `alaykum, The hair in the lower abdomen and below the elbows should be removed. It is disliked to let it grow until it becomes long. It is recommended to do this on a weekly basis, ideally on Fridays (before the Friday prayer). Extending this to at least once every 15 days is not disliked, but beyond this is blameworthy, and later than 40 days is sinful. (Tahtawi, Hashiyat al-Tahtawi ‘ala al-Maraqi al-Falah)
Answered by: M. Azhar
Published on: August 2, 2011
Salam. I work in Sogn&Fjordane. Should I follow Oslo? The days here are extremely long in August. Is there any disp. that I can follow Saudi A?
Thank you for your inquiry. We recommend that you follow local times for both prayers and fasting to the extent possible. If the area you are in (Sogn og Fjordane) is not significantly different from Oslo in terms of sunrise and sunset, you must fast according to local dawn and sunset.
Answered by: Najeeb ur Rehman Naz
Published on: August 23, 2012
Hi. I was fasting but broke it when my wife and I started having fun. I have heard of kaffara but what is it?
Thank you for your inquiry. The answer depends on what you mean by ‘cozy’. If you have broken your fast through sexual intercourse, you must both make it up (make qada) after Ramadan and make amends for it, i.e. kaffarah. Kaffarah is fasting for two consecutive months. If you fail to fast for one day during these two months, you must start over again.
Answered by: Najeeb-ur-Rehman Naz
Published on: September 1, 2011
Salam o alaikum warehmatollah. In Maraqi `l Sa`adat by Abu`l Ikhlas al Shurunbulali it says the following about breastfeeding and fasting: "A pregnant women or nursing woman, with the condition for each that she have a legitimate fear (note 1) for the baby or for herself is exempted from fasting in Ramadan" Note 1: For the sick person, pregnant woman, and nursing woman, the condition for permissibility of breaking the fast is not simply a delusion of potential harm, but rather a legitimate fear, recognized by the Sacred Law. This entails either (1) past experience, even if of someone else with the same illness (2) an obvious sign of potential harm, or (3) an opinion of a qualified Muslim physician who does not sin in public. The same would apply for a healthy person who has a legitimate fear, based on one of the above indications of becoming ill (Tahtawi2: 355, Durr 2: 116). Ibn Abideen adds that if one were to break the fast without one of the above indications, then he would have to perform expiation while most people are unfortunately completely unaware of this ruling (Radd: 2:116) In Imam Nawawi's book al – Maqasid it is simply stated: Breast-feeding women who apprehend harm to herself can omit fasting. We do not have the opportunity to ask a qualified Muslim doctor who is knowledgeable in Sharia. We have asked previously, and it does not seem that the person concerned cares at all about Sharia rules and would prefer that one not fast at all.
Thank you for your inquiry. Mashallah, you have gone into this matter thoroughly and included some of the most important references in this issue. I believe the answer lies in your question.
Answered by: Najeeb ur Rehman Naz
Published on: September 18, 2007
Salaam ale kum. We are some girls who have been discussing a bit about what is permissible and not permissible while fasting. But there was one thing that we could not find an answer to. Is it permissible to kiss when fasting?
Thank you for contacting us! Kissing who? I assume you mean your spouse. Yes, it is permissible to kiss your spouse while fasting provided that you have control over yourself and your emotions, so that it does not lead to sexual intercourse or something that invalidates the fast.
Answered by: Najeeb-ur-Rehman Naz
Published on: September 20, 2007
What is the main reason why we fast? Siddique
All praise belongs to Allah, the Almighty. Peace and blessings be upon Prophet Muhammad, the last of the prophets, and may God be pleased with all the followers of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and his progeny. Thank you for your question. That was a big question in a short sentence. Below, insha’Allah, we will try to understand why we fast. And Allah alone grants success. Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam. This speaks volumes about its importance and central place in Islam. The commandment to fast is stated in the Quran in the following words:
Answered by: Najeeb-ur-Rehman Naz
Published on: September 29, 2007
Aslama_o_ ALikum I am wondering if it is permissible to wear lenses while fasting. It is like contact lenses, you have to wear them in your eyes to see better. I was really wondering about this so please answer me quickly. Thanks in advance
All praise belongs to Allah, the Almighty. Peace and blessings be upon Prophet Muhammad, the last of the prophets, and may God be pleased with all the followers of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and his progeny. Thank you for submitting your question.
Answered by: Najeeb-ur-Rehman Naz
Published on: February 25, 2010
Tawaf-e-Wida and Wudu
Wudu is necessary (wajib) to perform tawaf. Tawaf-e-wida is also wajib in hajj. If you have performed tawaf-e-wida without wudu (as your email suggests), it means that you have missed a wajib in hajj. When this happens, it must be replaced with a dam (sacrifice a goat, a sheep, etc.).
Answered by: najeeb Naz
Published on: May 24, 2007
I am impatient and waiting to perform Umrah.
I am a 19 year old girl, and compared to many others still very young. For two years now I have been waiting to go to Saudi Arabia and wanted to perform Umrah. But I have not been able to do so. I was born Muslim and follow Islam from the heart. However, I am currently a practicing Muslim and have been performing the prayer (namaz/salah) every day for two years now. I started wearing the hijab a year ago.
Answered by: Najeeb ur Rehman Naz
Published on: August 9, 2010
Salam. I am wondering if it is permissible in Islam to have intercourse with one's wife while on hajj? and possibly when it is permissible?
Thank you for your inquiry. It is not permissible to have sexual intercourse during Hajj from the time one assumes ihram until one has performed tawaf ziyarat (also called tawaf ifadah). One assumes ihram for Hajj usually on the 8th.
Answered by: najeeb Naz
Published on: August 23, 2012
Hi, I'm wondering who can pay for an umrah/hajj trip? Can I, as a daughter, give an umrah trip as a gift to my parents even if they can afford to pay for it themselves and they have an adult son who could also do it. Thank you very much for the work you do.?
You are doing yourself a great favor by paying for your parents’ Umrah. This will, insha’Allah, ensure you a lot of reward and blessings. This is regardless of whether they themselves can afford to do this – or whether there are other people who can also pay for them.
Answered by: Najeeb ur Rehman Naz
Published on: August 29, 2012
1. What about a pilgrim who is unable to stay overnight in Mina due to no tents. Is there any restriction that everyone must stay there until Salat-e-Fajar before heading to Arafat and if a person does not do this then Hajj will not be complete? 2. What about transportation from Mina to Arafat. If the bus time to Arafat is after Maghrib Salaat, or late in the evening and on the night of 8 Dhul Hajj (before Salaat Fajar)?
1) Staying overnight in Mina is Sunnah. If for some reason one is unable to stay overnight there, it will not have any consequence on the validity of the Hajj. However, it is an act that is against the Sunnah. 2) It is obligatory to stay on the plain of Arafat (wuquf Arafat) for a while between the time when the sun begins to leave the zenith (its highest point in the sky) on the 9th of Dhul-Hajj and before the time of Fajr on the 10th of Dhul-Hajj occurs.
Answered by: Najeeb ur Rehman Naz
Published on: October 30, 2012
What is Takbir al-Tashreeq and when is it recited?
Takbir al-Tashriq is a practice that has been handed down from the previous generations of Muslims with reference to Sayyiduna ‘Ali and Ibn Mas’ud (may Allah be pleased with them) in the collection of Ibn Abi Shayba [Ibn al-Humam, Fath al-Qadir]. This is therefore a practice that has its roots from the companions of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and is therefore considered authentic and meritorious.
Answered by: najeeb Naz
Published on: June 24, 2007
Is the Prophet, peace be upon him, a healer of diseases? I came across a way of sending blessings (salaam) to the Prophet, peace be upon him, which describes him as a “healer of diseases and medicine for hearts.” Is it permissible to portray the Prophet, peace be upon him, as a “healer of diseases”? And is this way of sending blessings different from that in Salat al-Tibbiyya?
Know that the school of Ahl al-Sunnah takes the position that it is obligatory to attribute all actions to Allah the Exalted. The Quran is clear about this when it says: “Allah is the Creator of all things” (39:62). “And Allah created you and what you do” (37:96). “Say everything is from Allah” (4:78).
Answered by: Khurram Khan
Published on: September 28, 2007
I need guidance and advice regarding protection against human black magic and evil jinn. I have been having problems for a while now. Where can I get guidance and advice?
Black magic (sihr) is something that definitely exists and causes harm to people. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) was also affected by black magic. A Jew named Labid ibn Asim who outwardly pretended to be a believer (munafiq, hypocrite) performed black magic on the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him).
Answered by: Khudija Mahmood
Published on: June 20, 2008
What are jinn, and what do they mean in daily life?
Allah mentions the jinn in the following way in the Quran: “We created the jinn before from blazing fire.” (15:27) The jinn are also part of Allah’s creation, and will, just like humans, have to answer for their actions on the Day of Judgment.
Answered by: M Azhar
Published on: October 6, 2008
Salamoalaikom I was wondering that when we read la ilaha illallaho Muhammad darsololla and when we read Muhammad darasolollah then why do we kiss our eyes. Salamoalaikom
Thank you for your inquiry. Kissing the thumbs and rubbing them over the eyes after hearing “ash’hadu anna Muhammadar-rasul Allah” in the adhan is an action characterized as mustahabb by many scholars.
Answered by: Najeeb-ur-Rahman Naz
Published on: November 28, 2008
What does Islam have to do with "Healing"?
Thank you for your inquiry. The term healing encompasses many different methods, but I assume you mean different forms of alternative medicine or that which falls outside of regular medical practice.
Answered by: Noman Ahmed
Published on: December 9, 2008
According to some, the Prophet (peace be upon him) is present everywhere, as well as omnipresent like Allah, while other schools say that this is not the case. Can you clarify for me the TRUE ISLAMIC position on this matter based on traditional Islam? I have recently read some articles that explain that, yes, the Prophet (peace be upon him) is hazir and nazir because he receives darood from the angels and possesses the power to receive salaam from everyone in the entire world, which makes him hazir and nazir, meaning everywhere and at all times...
This debate is foreign to me. Authentic hadiths confirm that Allah makes the Prophet (peace be upon him) acquainted with the deeds of his people. Thus, it is “as if” he is present, through his knowledge of the actions of his people.
Answered by: M. Azhar
Published on: April 26, 2009
Salaam aleekum. I have a small question. What is sadqa and how does one give sadqa?
Thank you for your inquiry. The term sadaqah (plural sadaqat) means “voluntary charity”. Anything given with the intention of reward (ajr or sawab) from Allah is sadaqah. It can be given to the needy, whether they are relatives, friends or other people in the community.
Answered by: Najeeb Naz
Published on: September 8, 2009
Aslama o ALikum I am wondering, how much fitrana should I pay to the mosque, how much per person? I am also wondering how much a person should pay zakaat, if one has gold worth around 40 thousand kroner. That is about 150 grams of gold is about 17 tolles. I would like you to answer me as soon as possible. to my email. thank you Allah hafiz
Thank you for your inquiry. The minimum amount for fitrana or sadaqah al-fitr is this year (2009) approximately 30 kroner per person (based on the price of approximately 2 kilos of flour), and the maximum is 150 kroner (based on approximately 4 kilos of dates). One can choose to give fitrana according to one of these two.
Answered by: Najeeb ur Rehman Naz
Published on: February 16, 2010
AA, If we want to pay zakat, what is most important first? We also have a debt where we pay interest that we cannot get rid of, something we want to finish as soon as possible because the debt is constantly growing. What should we do, pay zakat first or pay off the loan we have? Hope to get a quick answer...
Thank you for your inquiry. Giving the obligatory alms (zakah or zakat) is obligatory on every Muslim who possesses the nisab for a whole year. The nisab for zakah is, among other things, approximately 87.48 grams of gold, 612.36 grams of silver, or cash equivalent to the value of 612.36 silver if one has neither gold nor silver.
Answered by: Najeeb Naz
Published on: March 1, 2010
Assalamo alaikom! I refer to a previous question (Is it permissible to donate haram items?) where it was answered that everything that is haram to own and use is haram to donate. Does this also apply to interest? Jazakallah khair
In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Merciful. Thank you for your inquiry. There is a general rule that applies to all forbidden assets and illegal income. These cannot be donated. By donation here is meant giving something away as sadaqa. That is, giving something away with the intention of receiving reward for it from Allah.
Answered by: Najeeb Naz
Published on: January 10, 2011
Hi Every year at the end of the year you get written interest from the bank on money you have in your savings account. I know that receiving/giving interest is illegal in Islam, except in special cases. I plan to give this interest to charity or donate it to a mosque anyway. Can you get ajr for that?
Thank you for your inquiry. It is not correct to give this money to a mosque. However, it can be used for other charitable purposes, but without the intention of sadqa/sawab.
Answered by: Najeeb Naz
Published on: February 5, 2012
Hi, everyone in Norway is taxed, tax deducted from our salary. This money is given to something good in society. The Norwegian state collects the amount from every citizen in Norway, can we call this zakaht,? And why not when this money goes to roads, schools, medicines, aid abroad, etc. The money goes not only to Norwegians, but to more Muslims who use the roads, education, medicine, etc.
In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Ever-Merciful. Thank you for your inquiry. There is a difference between the state tax and zakah (or zakat).
Answered by: Najeeb ur Rehman Naz
Published on: February 9, 2016
Is talaq valid if the woman is in her menstrual period?
Thank you for your inquiry. It is sinful to give talaq (divorce) while the woman is menstruating. However, the talaq will be valid. The waiting period of the woman will be extended. She must wait for another menstrual cycle before the idda begins.
Answered by: Najeeb-ur-Rehman Naz
Published on: January 26, 2016
In case of second talaq, one can only do ruju. Or is a new nikah required? Is a new nikah required at all, after the 1st or 2nd?
Thank you for your inquiry. If the husband pronounces one or two verbal talaqs (divorces) (sarih) then it will be considered as talaq-raj’i. With such a divorce, the spouses can do ruju (return) without a new nikah (marriage contract). But ruju must take place before the expiry of the iddat period. After that, a new Nikah is required.
Answered by: Najeeb-ur-Rehman Naz
Published on: November 9, 2016
Salam aleikum. I don't know where to send the question so I'm sending it here. I wonder if I can get a complement on the different divorces in Islam. I'm thinking especially about women's rights. I read a hadith where a woman came to the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and said that even though there was nothing wrong with her husband, she wanted a divorce. The Prophet then asked if she was willing to give some gift in return. Then they divorced, but I don't remember in what way, whether the Prophet made her husband do it or whether he gave her a divorce. Which hadith is this? Is it true that the Prophet never prevented a woman who wanted a divorce from getting a divorce? Because if so, how can it be right for people nowadays to prevent women from doing so?
Thank you for your inquiry to us. When a woman does not want to live with her husband, for any valid reason, she can apply for divorce. This is called khul”a. Everything from dissatisfaction with the husband’s appearance to the husband subjecting his wife to abuse are valid reasons for a khul”a. Khul”a can be applied for through the court. It involves the woman agreeing to repay what she has received from her husband as dowry (mahr) in return for the dissolution of the marriage. The parties also have the opportunity to agree on an amount that is less or more than the value of the dowry.
Answered by: Najeeb-ur-Rehman Naz
Published on: November 9, 2016
I have a problem and want to clarify my situation with a Muslim's wife. It started with me and my husband having a bad day and we started arguing after some heated discussions. The argument quickly led to both of us losing our temper. I said things that I shouldn't have said and my husband said the following words: "I am giving you talaq". After hearing that sentence, my world fell apart. When things calmed down a bit, he started saying that he was just trying to scare me and he never said the word "talaq". He said something else, and that I had heard wrong. I am now very confused whether talaq has been done or not. Are we married or divorced now? He has put his hand on the Quran and says that he did not say that he is giving me talaq. Please guide a confused sister!
If your husband said: “I give you talaq”, it became a talaq raj”i. This despite the fact that he now says that he said it just to scare you. I assume that he said it only once or twice, and not three times. Because if he said it three times then it is talaq mughallazah, i.e. divorce immediately without any possibility of ruju” (to repent). While talaq raj”i means that one has the possibility of ruju” and can be together as a married couple again without further ado.
Answered by: Najeeb-ur-Rehman Naz
Published on: November 9, 2016
Due to various circumstances, I wish to divorce my Pakistani husband who has not lived with us and who has not supported the children. (The post has been significantly shortened and anonymized)
In Pakistan you have the option of applying for something called “khul”a”, i.e. divorce by the woman. This is done through the judiciary and can probably be arranged by consulting with some lawyer down there. The prerequisite for a woman to apply for khul”a is that she has a valid reason to have the marriage dissolved. The situation you have described in your email probably forms such a basis for khul”a.
Answered by: Najeeb-ur-Rehman Naz
Published on: November 9, 2016
I have a question regarding divorce. In a situation where a husband and wife are at different jobs and they argue over the phone. Both hang up the phone. The husband does not say a word of divorce to his wife, because he does not really want to divorce her.
All praise belongs to Allah, the Almighty. Peace and blessings be upon Prophet Muhammad, the last of the prophets, and may God be pleased with all the followers of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and his progeny. Thank you for submitting your question. In none of the cases described in the question is the marriage dissolved. It is worth noting that a divorce does not become effective by saying “talaq” to oneself – whether verbally or in writing.
Answered by: Najeeb Naz
