Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaikum We arrived in the mosque to pray congregational prayer but the Imam already made the salutations. We also saw some latecomers who caught some rak’ats in the prayer. Should we have chosen one of the latecomers...
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Am I a Disbeliever for Being Unable to Anwser Waswas Regarding My Belief in Allah?
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaikum I have sudden doubts about Allah and His Essence. I end up responding each time I’m facing these insinuating whispers until I become confused with my own belief. I am saddened by this problem. Am I a...
How Can I Achieve Ritual Purity Despite Suffering From Hemorrhoids?
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaikum I have bleeding as a result of hemorrhoids and I cannot get the blood to go away with the tissue paper even after cleaning with water. I think it does go over the size of a dirham in filth on me and I don’t...
Is My Fast of the Last Ten Days of Dhul Hijja Valid After Having an Intercourse?
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question:Â Assalam alaikum Is my second fast of the last ten days of dhul hijja valid after having an intercourse? I have not eaten anything or drunk anything. Do I have to make an expition if this fast is invalid? Answer:Assalamu...
Should I Avoid to Fast on the Day of Arafat to Avoid to Make Guests Feel Uncomfortable?
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question:Â Assalam alaikum My family has invited guests over on the day of Arafat and so my parents have told me that none of us can fast as it will make the guests feel uncomfortable. However I feel guilty and was wondering whether it...
Can I Skip Difficult Parts of the Fatiha to Avoid to Commit Disbelief?
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question:Â Assalam alaikum I am having difficulties in reading surah al-fatiha. In particular when reading the word ey-yakah which is necessary to be read correctly as not reading it correctly can lead to kufr. Is it permissible to...
Do I Need to Repeat My Prayer If I Prayed With My Sleeves Folded?
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaikum I have read that to fold one’s sleeves in prayer past half of the forearms is prohibitively disliked. So does the prayer need to be repeated in this case? What about short sleeves? Answer:Wa alaikum assalam wa...
Is It Idolatry to Buy Things With a Brand Named After a Greek Goddess?
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question:Â Assalam alaikum My question is regarding the brand NYX cosmetics and its name origins, the name is apparently the Greek meaning of Greek goddess of the night and after reading interviews. Is it idolatry to buy it? Is wearing...
Is It Allowed to Wear Shorts While Playing Sports?
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question:Â Assalam alaikum Is it allowed to wear shorts while playing sports, if when running and jumping the shorts will lift and expose my knee and thigh? What about a tight compression pants underneath the shorts? Also if I am playing...
What Should I Do After Raising My Voice Against My Parents?
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question:Â As salam alaikum If one raises their voice in the heat of the moment against their parents or other elders, are they required to seek forgiveness directly from the individual? What if one was making a valid point but by...