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Tafsir & Ahadith
16 September 2013
[Q-ID0062] Is the hadith of Jabir regarding light of the Prophet (peace be upon him) fabricated?
Shaykh Isam’il bin Muhammad A’jluni in his Kashf al Khafa writes regarding this narration (under entry number eight hundred twenty seven): Abdul Razzaq narrated it with his…
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Guidance & Counsel
15 September 2013
[Q-ID0061] I have female tendencies & feel like committing suicide. Please help.
Allāh Almighty says in the Qur’ān ul Kareem:- لَقَدْ خَلَقْنَا الْإِنسَانَ فِي أَحْسَنِ تَقْوِيمٍ “We have certainly created man in the best of stature.” [Surat At-Tīn 95:4]…
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Dream Interpretation
14 September 2013
[Q-ID0060] Dream: They were trying to kill the crocodile.
Be wary of corrupt traders and policemen. It would make a difference to the interpretation whether the one who saw the vision had added the detail of whether he saw the crocodile…
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Dream Interpretation
14 September 2013
[Q-ID0059] I saw Sayyiduna Ali in a dream whilst sat in the car with my mates
Witnessing our master Ali (Allah be well pleased with him) is a blessing and the dream can have multiple interpretations depending on the dreamer. For instance if a scholar saw our…
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Prayer Jurisprudence (Fiqh)
5 September 2013
[Q-ID0058] If the Imam stays silent between each ayah for a long duration, is my Salah valid?
The prayer would be makruh-e-tahriman (severely disliked) and it would be required to repeat it again. Imam Haskafi writes, “Understand! If thinking keeps him busy for a period, in…
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Women Guidance
5 September 2013
[Q-ID0057] As a woman what part of my body must I cover in front of other women?
Awrah for a woman in front of another Muslim woman is the same as that for a man in front of another man. It is the part from the navel to the knees (including the knees). In front…
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Prayer Jurisprudence (Fiqh)
5 September 2013
[Q-ID0056] Where should a woman place her hands in prayer (whilst standing)?
Women should place their hands just below their chests during the prayer. Shaykh Abdul Ghani al-Ghanimi writes, “and women should place palm (right) over palm (left) below the…
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Purity Jurisprudence (Fiqh)
5 September 2013
[Q-ID0055] Sticky fluid exited the private part – is ghusl is fard upon me?
There are three types of liquid: 1. Madhi: This is seminal fluid which is thin and does not decrease the Shahwah (lust). This breaks Wudū but not Ghusl. 2. Mani: This is sperm…
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Guidance & Counsel
5 September 2013
[Q-ID0054] My non-Muslim neighbour passed away, can I attend his funeral?
One is not allowed to participate in a disbeliever’s funeral and going to a church for the purpose. Imam Ahmad Rida Khan (رحمة الله عليه) has mentioned, “One should hand the…
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Halal & Haram
5 September 2013
[Q-ID0053] Is it permissible to use black hair dye on the hair or beard?
According to the soundest opinion, to use black dye is Haraam (forbidden) except for a Mujahid (the one who participates in Jihad). Many Ahadith have been narrated regarding the…
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Dream Interpretation
5 September 2013
[Q-ID0052] Dream: I was attacked by the Dajjal
The meaning of the dreams is very clear. Dajjal is representative of misguidance. The Prophet of Allah (صلى الله عليه وآله وصحبه وسلم) is guiding you to the straight path in all…
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Halal & Haram
5 September 2013
[Q-ID0051] What is the Islamic ruling on smoking cigarettes?
The legal ruling of tobacco has been differed over amongst the Scholars. This dispute filters down to the different uses of tobacco including cigarettes. However, modern cigarettes…
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[Q-ID0062] Is the hadith of Jabir regarding light of the Prophet (peace be upon him) fabricated?

[Q-ID0061] I have female tendencies & feel like committing suicide. Please help.

[Q-ID0060] Dream: They were trying to kill the crocodile.

[Q-ID0059] I saw Sayyiduna Ali in a dream whilst sat in the car with my mates

[Q-ID0058] If the Imam stays silent between each ayah for a long duration, is my Salah valid?

[Q-ID0057] As a woman what part of my body must I cover in front of other women?

[Q-ID0056] Where should a woman place her hands in prayer (whilst standing)?

[Q-ID0055] Sticky fluid exited the private part – is ghusl is fard upon me?

[Q-ID0054] My non-Muslim neighbour passed away, can I attend his funeral?

[Q-ID0053] Is it permissible to use black hair dye on the hair or beard?

[Q-ID0052] Dream: I was attacked by the Dajjal

[Q-ID0051] What is the Islamic ruling on smoking cigarettes?