Question I was looking at your website for Muslim girls names, and could not find ‘Ammarah’, please can you tell me what this name means? Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. The meaning of `Ammara is to thrive, prosper, flourish, flower, bloom and to be filled with life. It is an appropriate name. And Allah knows … [Read more...]
to do wudu for touching the Qur’an
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November 19, 2012 by
Question I understand that it's compulsory to do wudu for touching the Qur'an but is it necessary to do so while reading as well - even on the computer? Also can I read the Qur'an on the computer during the menstrual days - as I am not physically touching it? Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. If a person is … [Read more...]
Please tell me the dua
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November 19, 2012 by
Question 1. Please tell me the dua, our beloved Prophet (sallelahu-alihi-wasalaam) recited by placing his hand on his wife stomach for child during or before pregnancy (I assume there is such a dua). Please give me an Arabic and English version if possible. 2. I supplicate the below prayer for child. Is this ok? Please let me know. "O Allah, please grant me a pious, deen-abiding, swaaleehen, 5-times praying, quran-hafiz, healthy and beautiful … [Read more...]
regards to the crescent moon
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November 17, 2012 by
Question Assalaamu `alaykum i would like to know what is the view of the ulama with regards to the crescent moon and star associated with Islam because i recently read that symbol pre dates Islam and during the time of the Prophet (S.A.W) it was not used in fact according to what i read it 1st came in to use in Islam after the ottoman empire had conquered Constantinople from the Byzantium empire and they had adopted that particular symbol on … [Read more...]
a habit of closing windows
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November 17, 2012 by
Question In our house we always practiced a habit of closing windows, curtains and Doors just before Magrib . Is there any validity or sunnah in doing this. Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. Hadhrat Jabir t reports that Rasulullah r said: As night approaches restrain your children (from venturing outside) … [Read more...]
a man should remove his pubic hair
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November 14, 2012 by
Question I would like to know a man should remove his pubic hair from below his navel. Where should he stop? Should he shave round his testicals. Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. The area above and around the penis including the testicles should be shaven. And Allah knows best … [Read more...]
