Find answers to your Islamic questions by Mufti Zakaria Makada (Hafizahullah), who is currently a senior lecturer in the science of Hadith and Fiqh at Madrasah Ta’leemuddeen, Isipingo Beach, South Africa.
Q: 1. People say that in Islam, women are held in very high regard, equal to that of men. Is this true? 2. Can you please clarify the conflicts of the Muslim Ummah today regarding the wearing of the veil (niqaab). A: 1. In respect to the opportunities of drawing close to Allah Ta`ala, both… read more »
Q: On my wedding day I wore a maxi dress which was black in colour. I made up myself in a pleasant manner. But I didn’t use a veil to cover my head or my chest. The important thing was no men was allowed to visit the place where I was. Only ladies entered the… read more »
Q: Is it permissible for woman in parda to wear another type of cloth except only black. Example wearing a pink kimar and black veil. A: It is permissible. However, this should be done in the house. When she is in public the shar`ee requirement is that the outer cloth must be as unattractive as… read more »
My older sister does not wear a veil cover her face and she puts on perfume and goes out i called her a fasiqah was i wrong? if a person younger than me commits a open sin and i call them a faasiq is it ok? how does the shariah deal with open sinners?… read more »
I remember hearing that not every person of Jannah will see Allah Ta’ala, only people who are in the highest level will get this opportunity. Is this correct? Answer The Hadiths regarding seeing Allah Ta’ala in Jannah are general and do not differentiate. Sayyiduna Suhayb (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)… read more »
Question: An objection about a poem mentioned in fazaile durood has been raised by a brother. The poem says : Raha jamaal pe tera hijab e BashriyatNajana kaun hai kuch bhi kisine Juz e Sattar’ “Your beauty had been under the veil of mortality/humanity, No one was able to identify who was the ‘Juz-e-Sattar’ (Branch/Part… read more »
What is the reward if a Muslim has donated 100 horses in the path of Allah? Answer There are several virtues mentioned for one who keeps a horse for use in Allah’s path. These would also apply to one who donates for the same cause. Hereunder are a few such Hadiths: 1) Sayyiduna… read more »
Is it true that we should recite the following when removing our clothes: bismillahi ladhi la ilaha ilahu بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ Answer Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu’anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) said: ‘When a Muslim recites the following before removing his clothing, it will serve as a veil between him [his naked body]… read more »
Please verify the following: Once Musa (‘alayhis salam) asked Allah ‘Ta’ala O Allah! You have granted me the honour and privilege of talking to you directly, Have you given this privilege to any other person? Allah Ta’ala replied, O Musa! during the last period I am going to send an Ummah, who will be the… read more »
Can you please clarify the meaning and ruling of Ḥijāb for women? Is it just a cultural practice or is it an Islamic practice? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم To observe the Hijāb is necessary as Allāh Almighty clearly instructs in the Qurʾān (33: 59): “O Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the… read more »