[smartslider3 slider=174] Question: Assalam alaykum, I am a 14 year old girl who has given my mother a very hard time. I was just very cruel to her. She has forgiven me every time and we’ve moved on, however, she said the one thing that will stay forever is the fact that Allah will give me a child just like myself. How can I fix this? Answer: Wa alaykum salam May Allah reward you for your question. Obedience to one’s parents is an … [Read more...]
Will I Have a Bad Child Because I Was Bad With My Mother?
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Is There a Preferred Time for Getting Married?
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May 22, 2018 by
Question: As salam alaykum, I am planning on getting married this year and planning on getting the marriage contract (Nikah) done at the mosque. Is there any preferred time of the day for this? Answer:Assalamu ‘Alaykum, I pray that you are well. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. Scholars mention that it is preferred to perform the Nikah during the month of Shawwāl, the month following Ramadan. Within that month, it is … [Read more...]
Using very bad language
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May 2, 2018 by
Mahmud was a very pious man, but he was not very attractive looking. One day, he was walking along the road, minding his own business, when a lady came up to him, and started calling him names and abusing him. This lady kept saying all kinds of nasty things, and Mahmud just listened to her patiently. Finally, when she was finished calling him names and abusing him, Mahmud just greeted her, smiled, and said "and a nice day to you," and … [Read more...]
What is Ikhlaas?
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May 1, 2018 by
Ikhlaas is an Arabic word for sincerity. There is a Surah (chapter), Number 112, named "Ikhlaas" in the Qur'an. It is also called "Tawhid." What is Sincerity? The meaning of sincerity is that what the person says and his/her deeds and actions should be for the sake of Allah (SWT) and not to show to the people or to be proud of himself or herself with them. Acceptance of deeds depends on sincerity. Sincerity to Allah (SWT) is a sign of the … [Read more...]
How to Quit Smoking?
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May 1, 2018 by
As mentioned, one of the dangers of tobacco is that it is so addicting. It causes a physical response in your body when you try to give it up. Therefore, quitting is often difficult. However, with the help of Allah and the personal commitment to improve yourself for the sake of Allah, and for your own health, it is possible. It is first recommended to make the firm intention, from deep in your heart, to give up this evil habit. Trust in Allah's … [Read more...]
Is it compulsory for a Musaafir to fast whilst on a journey?
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April 13, 2018 by
It is not compulsory for a Musaafir to fast whilst on a journey. Sharee’at has granted him a concession not to fast and to make up for the missed fast upon returning home after the month of Ramadhaan. However, if the Musaafir is able to fast during his journey then this is more rewarding. و يندب لمسافر الصوم إن لم يضره فإن شق عليه أو على رفيقه فالفطر أفضل (الدر المختار ج2 ص42) ومنها السفر الذي يبيح الفطر وهو ليس بعذر في اليوم الذي … [Read more...]
