Category: Q and A
Marriage and Compulsion
Q: May a father force his virgin daughter who attained puberty to marry?
A: Abu Hurayrah reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "A non- [...]
Qur’an is the Miracle for Mankind
Q: There have been numerous claims to Prophethood throughout time. Some of the claims were rightful, and others were motivated by want for power, weal [...]
Satan’s Knowledge about Man’s Actions
Q. Does the shaitan (satan) know what crosses our minds, which no one knows except Allah, and thus whisper to us what is in accordance with our though [...]
Death and Grief
Q: Recently a member of my family died, which left me thinking about death all the time. I am always in a sad state. May I ask you what does Islam say [...]
Brushing teeth and using Miswak during Fasting
Q: A miswak is a short stick, which is taken from the branches of a particular tree, known as 'Arak'. When the outer skin is removed it can be used as [...]
Early Suhoor
Q: Could you please explain whether it is permissible to take the Suhoor meal on a fasting day between midnight and 3 a.m. instead of the prescribed t [...]
Expatriates Visiting Home During Ramadan
Q: When expatriates travel home at the end of Ramadan and rejoin their families, they are at great stress to keep up the fasting. Is there any exempti [...]
Free Iftar in Ramadan
Q: Many mosques offer a free meal at the end of the day of fasting in Ramadan. Some of our friends are of the view that those of us who are able to lo [...]
Compensation for not Fasting
Q: When compensating for not fasting, we are required to feed one poor person two meals for each day. Can we feed two poor persons one meal each?
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Priorities in Educating and Sinking Qur’anic Education
Q: I have been working in a country for several years and am preparing to leave. One thought which was always in my mind when I offered Friday prayer [...]