A Mischief-Maker Is Silenced Qadi Abu Bakr Ibn at-Tayyib رحمه الله was sent by the Muslims to the Christian King in constantinople. The Christians respected him and held him in high esteem. As they feared that he would not bow down to the king upon entering the court, they arranged his entry through a small door so that he would be forced to lower his head and bow while entering through it. But, the judge was wise enough to understand their plot … [Read more...]
An Imam Who Trims Or Shaves His Beard
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{jb_greenbox}An Imam Who Trims Or Shaves His Beard{/jb_greenbox} Q: Zaid leads the salaah but trims his beard to less than a fist length. What is the ruling with regards to appointing him as an Imam and performing salaah behind him? When this was brought to the attention of the Imam, he took no heed. What length should the beard be? Please explain. Answer: It is waajib (compulsory) for men to have a beard. This is amongst the … [Read more...]
for an Amil to take money?
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Question Is it halal for an Amil to take money? Please not an Amil not Alim Answer In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. It is permissible for an Amil to charge a fee for his service and time And Allah knows best Darul Iftaa Madrasah Inaa’miyyah The Sharée ruling herein given is specifically based on the question posed and should be read in conjunction … [Read more...]
he wants to let out
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Question Kindly reply what do the Fuqaha has to say regarding the following. A person owns a furniture factory. He employs +/- fifty workers. In other to cover up expenses, he wants to let out one portion of the premises to a tenant who wants to operate a bank branch. Is it permissible for him to let out part of the premises to a bank and use the rental money only for the payment of the worker’s salary who are mostly … [Read more...]
the meaning of Ahyan
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Date: Thursday , June 28, 2012 Question So please suggest the meaning of Ahyan, as I found in the internet Ahyan=”Gift of God”. Is this right or wrong Answer In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. Ahyan is the plural of Heen. Heen means time. Ahyanuddeen means ‘the times of deen’. We suggest the name be changed to … [Read more...]
the name Marwaan
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Date: Thursday, June 27, 2012 Question Is the name Marwaan a good name for a Muslim boy and what does it mean? Answer In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. The name “Marwaan” is an old Arabic name, which means a “galvanizing stone”. There has been a ruler by this name in Islamic history. And Allah knows best Darul … [Read more...]

