Category : Hadith and its sciences
Muslims worshiping Ka’bah and Hajr Aswad
Salam, We have a Hindu woman at work. I tried to give her dawah, but today she asked me an astonishing question. She said: “Dont you Muslims worship the kabaa and the hajr aswad (black stone)? I mean, you guys go around the kabah and face it in each prayer. Likewise, you guys actu...
Paying traffic fines with interest
Asslaamu alaykum, Can we pay our traffic fines with interest money? ...
Playing with dolls
Salam, We find mention in the Ahadith that Ayesha ((May Allah Ta’ala be pleased with her) had a doll. Based on this, what it the law pertaining to playing with dolls? ...
Prayer rows of Children
Assalamu Alaikum Can a young child perform salaah with Jamaa’ah in the first row? In our masjid they do not allow children to stand in the first row of the congregation even if there are empty spaces. They say that the child has to be mature. In fact, some people who come late drag...
Prayers to get a good partner
Assalamu alaykum, I am a female, 26 years of age. Until now, I only got many proposals, but all were from incompatible families. Are there any wazaaif to get a good partner? What can I pray for someone good to come forward and propose? ...
Speaking ill of someone in their absence
Assalamu alaikum respected Mufti, If we speak about the incident where one has wronged us, but we don’t talk about the person in an insulting manner, would that still be backbiting? Does it matter if we insult the person or not when we talk about the shortcomings of anyone behind ...
Standing up for a Shaykh
Assalamualaykum We have a Shaikh in our area who, when he enters or leaves the Masjid, the Mureeds stand up for him presumably out of respect. Those that are not mureeds feel uncomfortable because they feel obliged to also stand up when Hadhrat walks in. Is this standing up when Hadhrat co...
Story of non-Muslim throwing dirt on the Prophet
A widespread story has been circulated amongst Muslim laymen about a non-Muslim woman who threw dirt on the Prophet everyday until the Prophet consoled her while she was sick, which lead her to accept Islam. Is there any reference to this story in any books of hadith or seerah? ...
Story about Sayyiduna Bilal (r.a)
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. Dear Mufti. I would like to ask you one question. How about status this story ? This is sahih story ? because some told me this story is not sahih and we cannot refer this story to hazrat Bilal .rhu. Can you explain to me… <p...
What is the best way to reply to JazakAllah Khairan?
How should we reply if someone tells me Jazakallah khairan? Some people say ‘Ameen’, others says ‘wa iyyaak’ and many dont say anything. ...