Translated by Shaykh Mazhar Mahmood قال المجد: وروينا عن الأصمعي قال Al-Majd says, “We have narrated an incident from Imam Al-Asma’ī (scholar in the field of Arabic etymology and morphology) who says, وقف أعرابي مقابل قبر النبي صلى الله تعالى عليه وسلم فقال “A bedouin [predominantly desert-dwelling Arabian] stood in front of Allāh’s Messenger (peace…
Answered by Shaykh Mazhar Mahmood Question: I have a lot of debt upon my shoulders which is putting me in a lot of stress. Please advise me of a prayer or a verse which will hopefully bring about ease. Answer: Firstly, I pray to Almighty Allāh to rid you of the burden which is upon…
Answered by Mufti Muhammed Bholat Question: I have recently moved to Canada. I am overwhelmed with different types of fish available here. I find it challenging to identify ḥalāl fish. What are the general rules for a fish to be ḥalāl? Some fish I have encountered at local grocery store are: cod, bass, haddock, sole,…
Answered by Mufti Muhammed Bholat Question: I just wanted to know if I can set my alarm clock to get up for the Tahajjud prayer, or do I just have to wake up on my own? After Tahajjud prayer, do you have to sleep and then wake up for the Fajr prayer or you can…
“Indeed, prayer has been decreed upon the believers a decree of specified times.” [4:103] [Click image below to enlarge]
Nullifiers of Wuḍū (Ritual Ablution) Anything which exits from the front and back passage of the private parts The flowing of impurity from anywhere else other than the front and back passage of the private parts, such as blood and puss Vomiting a mouthful of food, water, blood clots or bile To sleep…
By Shaykh Mufti Rafi Usmani Translated into English by Yūsuf Badāt Questions: In Canada and North America, there are various opinions regarding the commencement of…
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: I am a bit confused regarding Sajda Al-Sahw (Prostration for a mistake in ritual prayer). I would be grateful if you could explain the correct way of observing it. Does Sajda Al-Sahw only apply to wājibāt (obligatory matters) missed during prayers or for other things also? Answer: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ…
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: I have only one son. I aborted a child a few years back, as my husband did not agree on having a 2nd child. He gave me two options; abort the child or get divorced. He then took me to the hospital against my will and got this child…
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: I was going through female ejaculation on Google and some researchers indicate and scientists say that sometimes when women are sexually excited or aroused the fluid i.e. semen can be secreted even without an orgasm. Then do women have to perform ghusl every time they are sexually excited or…