Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: In the Hanafi math’hab, are we allowed to pray witr in congregation outside of Ramaźhän? I think I read in Nur Al Idha that we should pray it alone, but I was curious as to why. JazakAllah Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate Shaykh Burhän…
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate I want to know the meaning of few names to name my child. My husband loves Faris name but I don’t like its meaning or maybe I’m just confused over whether it has a good meaning to serve as a…
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: I am a Muslim brother who is looking to get married but before I do that, I would like to get clarification on a few points. My query is about the mahr. Firstly, what is the definition of mahr? Is it a gift given by the man to his…
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: We are soon to be blessed with a baby inshä’Allah. If it’s a girl we plan to name her Zayna or Eshaal. If it’s a boy we plan to name him Humaid, Shahzar, or Shaayaal. Please advise on the suitability, meaning and how the name should be written in…
By Shaykhah Fatima Panchbhaya I try to cry to you God To tell you my problems I confide in only you God Cause that’s my belief Nothing makes sense to me God But that’s all part of Your wisdom I wish I could scream out God Saying why me? I know I’m not perfect God…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Patel Question: Assalamualaikum, I recently saw a dream where I was travelling by car in Saudi Arabia. I drove up to Masjid Al Nabawë and saw it from the outside. I didn’t enter the Masjid, however in my dream it was the old Masjid Al Nabawë. What I mean by the…
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: As Salaamu ‘Alaikum, Did Adam and Hawwa (‘alayhimus salaam) initially live in Paradise before being sent to this world? Or did they live in a garden that resembled Paradise? JazakAllah Khair Answer: It is quite evident from the following Qur’änic verses that our ancestral parents, Adam and Hawwa عليهما…
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: What is the proper method of removing the pubic hairs for men? What parts must be removed? Answer: Anas ibn Mälik رضى الله عنه reported, “The time we were given for trimming [our] moustaches, clipping [our] nails, plucking the hairs of [our] armpits, and shaving [our] pubes was to not leave it for…
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: I was told by a brother that praying ṣalāh according to the timetables (beginning times) set up by the Masjids (Toronto and vicinity) was incorrect. The brother pointed out that in the time of the Prophet (PEACE AND BLESSINGS UPON HIM) they did not have a specific time as…
By Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Congratulations upon fulfilling one of the greatest pillars of Islam. You did it! You are now in a purified state. You are enveloped in mercy, blessings and rewards. It is now a new beginning. A fresh start to being at your best. Joy Express happiness and joy. Be thankful to the…