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I’tikaaf during lockdown The performance of I’tikaaf is observed in the Masjid during the last 10 days of Ramadaan. However, this year, due to the restrictions of the COVID-19 lockdown, the performance of I’tikaaf in the Masjid may not be legally possible. Therefore, the performance of Salaah and other acts of worship should continue at… read more »
Q. Are there any specific merits of worship on the night of Mi’raaj? What should be done on this night? A. There is no specific date recorded stating that there is special merit in doing special acts of worship specifically on the night of Mi’raaj. Had there been any special merit, then surely the companions… read more »
Q. Is there any benefit for a menstruating woman to make Wudhu whilst in the state of menstruation? A. The primary purpose of performing Wudhu is to gain cleanliness (Tahaarah) for the performance of Salaah and to perform other acts of worship. Whilst a person in the state of major impurity (Janaabah) or a… read more »
Quesiton: Can the Fidya I am using to pay for the salaah and fast of my parents be used for the following: To write off bad cheques for prisoners for their release. To help poor family members to build a house. They also pay Zakaat but cannot afford to build a house. To send students… read more »
QUESTION: Can a woman observe itikaf at home , what if she has to cook? ANSWER: Praise be to Allaah. I’tikaaf is only valid if done in the mosque, because Allaah Aza wa Jal says (interpretation of the meaning): “And do not have sexual relations with them (your wives) while you are in I‘tikaaf (i.e…. read more »
Q. Could a muslim woman be the head of a mosque? A. Allah has revealed a perfect way of life for mankind and Has blessed us with the religion of Islam. Through this religion, Allah Has not only given us instructions with respect to rituals and acts of worship, but has also identified to us… read more »
Q. Can one follow another person in Salaah, who is married to a Christian woman who was previously Muslim and changed her faith to Christianity? A. A Muslim (male or female) who changes his/her religion from Islam to Christianity is an apostate (Murtad) in Islam, and marriage with such a person is totally haram (unlawful)… read more »
Q. What is the meaning and the importance of being humble? I would like to know everything about humbleness including Quranic Ayaats and ahadith that goes with it plus explanations. A. Humbleness is the opposite of pride. It is the ultimate form of respect towards others, honouring them, and not disgracing them with arrogance, without… read more »
As Saalamu Alaikum, QUESTION: Mufti Saab please tell me is it sinful if I attend talim and ijtema gatherings without taking permission from my husband. He is liberal minded and does not like me attending them. Whenever we would argue he would blame the apa or ijtema for making me that way. I have only… read more »
As Salaamu Alaikum, I have recently been informed of an opinion on circumcision in Islam that it is a Sunnah for both men and women. Does it mean, according to this opinion, that it will not be sinful for a man to choose not to be circumcised despite already being born as a Muslim since… read more »