Abu Bakr – The First Caliph

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Abu Bakr - The First Caliph Early Life Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه was born at Makkah some time in 573 CE. His father was Uthman, surnamed Abu Qahafa, and his mother was Salma, surnamed Umm-ul-Khair. They belonged to the Bani Taim section of the Quraysh. The genealogy of Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه joined with that of the Holy Prophet ﷺ eight generations back in their common ancestor Murrah. When the Holy Prophet ﷺ announced his prophetic … [Read more...]

Is it more virtuous to perform Salaat with as turban

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Date: Monday, April 30, 2012     Question   Is it more virtuous to perform Salaat with as turban than without out?     Answer   Muhtaram / Muhtaramah   In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh.   The salaah performed whilst wearing a turban is … [Read more...]

Can we distribute the meats of goat to non Muslims?

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Date: Monday, April 30, 2012     Question   Can we distribute the meats of goat to non Muslims?     Answer   Muhtaram / Muhtaramah   In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh.   It is permissible to give qurbani meat to non-Muslims. It should not … [Read more...]

Is it permissible to fast on a Friday alone?

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Question Is it permissible to fast on a Friday alone? Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. According to the Hanafi Mazhab, it is undesirable (makrooh tanzihi) to fast on a Friday alone. It is preferable to fast a day before or after Friday, if one intends to fast on Friday. (Fatawa Mahmoodiyah Vol.10 pg.196 – Jami’ah … [Read more...]

Is it permissible to recite the Holy Qur’an as well as to fulfill other nafl actions with the intention of sending the reward to another person?

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Question   Is it permissible to recite the Holy Qur’an as well as to fulfill other nafl actions with the intention of sending the reward to another person?       Answer   Muhtaram / Muhtaramah   In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh.   It is permissible to recite the Holy Qur’an as well as to fulfill other nafl … [Read more...]

Does one have to change the underwear following the discharge?

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Date: Monday, April 30, 2012     Question       I have several questions pertaining to non‑menstrual discharge.  I am aware that non‑menstrual discharge breaks wudhu. Can you please clarify the following:   Does one have to change the underwear following the … [Read more...]