Question: If the imam is physically hurt , can he lead the Salah (prayer) while sitting and praying? Also if he is unable to lead prayer standing, is it recommended for him to let a healthier person lead the prayer, that is a person who can stand and lead the prayer?” Answer: Praise by to Allah! The only criteria for appointing a ...
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Did the companions avoid stepping or stamping where Prophet walked?
Question: I am in Madinah and someone said here that Sahabah never ever stepped or stamped where our Prophet walked, out of love & respect. Please elaborate. Answer: Praise by to Allah! The claim that Sahaabah never ever stepped or stamped where our Prophet (Sallalahu alahi wasalam) walked is nothing more than a lie and exaggeration. Many indulge in Ghulu ...
Read More »Should steps be taken to avoid spread of contagious diseases like avoiding contact with sick person?
Question: Assalamu alaikum, Should we take precautions to avoid contact with someon who got infected with chicken pox at house as its known its a contagious disease, avoiding contact in the sense not secluding but just avoiding sharing towel, bed-sheet, etc as it says in hadeeth about the camel one where prophet pbuh asked faman a’adal awwal? So should we avoid normal contact ...
Read More »What are the rights and duties of a lady as a daughter in law in Islam
Question: What are the rights and duties of a lady as a daughter in law in Islam? Answer: Praise be to Allah. Honoring your mother-in-law is something that is to be appreciated, and no one can deny that. Rather what you are doing is in accordance with Islam and common sense. By doing that you are earning the pleasure of your husband ...
Read More »Permissibility of marrying a girl whose menses has not started
Question: Can I marry a girl whose menses has not yet started? I am confused about this issue and need a detailed explanation from Islamic point of view. Can a girl whose menstruation has not yet started be given in marriage? plz clear my doubt. Answer: It is permissible to marry a young girl (before she reaches the age of ...
Read More »Is the meat imported in Saudi Arabia Halaal or Haram?
Question: Is the meat imported in Saudi Arabia Halaal or Haram? Answer: Praise be to Allah. This is a very common question asked by many these days and is a result of the continuous effort of some to defame and destroy the image of Saudi Arabia in the eyes of Muslims around the World. The haters of this “Land of Tawheed” ...
Read More »Time duration between Sin and repentance and how long should repentance go on
Question: What is the duration of making tawbah from a sin? Like if someone commits zina or something, for how long does he have to make tawbah? Answer: Praise be to Allah. There is no particular amount of time mentioned in Sharia regarding the maximum or minimum duration between sinning and then repenting for it. Instead, one must repent as ...
Read More »Doubt on the topic of Jesus (pbuh) whether he is alive or death – Please explain
Question: Assalammu alaikum, I have a doubt on the topic of Jesus (pbuh) alive or death . Please explain me from the Quran and Hadiths as some muslims believe that he is already dead with reference from Quran. May Allah Guide Me To Right Way. Answer: Praise be to Allaah. No Muslim is a Muslim unless he believes in Jesus ...
Read More »Changing surname (family name) to husband’s name after marriage is Prohibited in Islam
It is a common act seen across many cultures that women change their surname from father’s to their husband’s surname after marriage. This is widely practiced throughout the world and Muslims have also adopted it. But, how many of you are aware that it is not permissible for a woman (after marriage to change her surname from her father to that of her ...
Read More »Is it permissible to fast in the later half of Shabaan?
Many of us tend to fast during the month of Shabaan in order to compensate the previous missed fasts. Although the entire year passes by, they end up rushing with completing their previous missed fasts during the month of Shabaan. However, we need to note that Prophet (Pbuh) forbade fasting in the later half of Shabaan, except those who have ...
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