Ashura Spending

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Ashura Spending There are several legitimated practices in Islam that have been wrongfully deemed as incorrect. In an era of religious melt-down, we cannot afford such incorrect assertions  One such practice is: Spending on one’s family on the day of ‘Ashura (The 10th of Muharram) Rasulullah sallallahu’alaihi wasallam is reported to have said: “Whoever expands his expenditure on his family on the day of … [Read more...]

event of badar

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Question I was reading about the event of badar and would like to know Prior to the disbelievers’ leaving Makkah, Shaytaan met them.......... Was this in the month of Ramadhaan? Are the shaytaan not supposed to be chained? Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah   In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. We need to differentiate between Iblis (The one who refused to … [Read more...]

MY GIRL FRIEND GOT IN FIGHT

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Question   MY AND MY GIRL FRIEND GOT IN FIGHT NOW SHE DOES NOT TALK TO ME AND DON'T ANSWER MY PHONE IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN READ AND SHE COME BACK TO ME.  SOME KIND OF FATWAS OR SOMETHING. Answer   Muhtaram / Muhtaramah   In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. Interaction with opposite sex (Non Mahram) is strictly prohibited in Islam. If you wish … [Read more...]

make a miser give up something?

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Question   Could you please explain the following phrase  'Abd-Allaah ibn 'Umar (may Allaah be pleased with them both) said: "The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) began to discourage us from making vows, and said, 'They do not change anything, although they may make the miser give up something.'" (Reported by al-Bukhaari and Muslim).   What does it mean by "make a miser give up … [Read more...]

my in-laws having some problems

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Question Due to my in-laws having some problems we made an emergency trip to South Africa. My husband stayed for approx 5 weeks and I am due back after Eid as my brother and mum will join me Inshallah. The problem arises here: -2 weeks prior to his departure there was an outbreak of horse flu in Australia and him being a vet meant that he could not work (only do emergencies) and there were strict laws in force and a ban till a … [Read more...]

Adhaab al-Qabr (Punishment Of The Grave)

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Adhaab al-Qabr (Punishment Of The Grave)   According to the Aqaid (beliefs) of the Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jamaah`, Adhaabul Qabr (punishment in the grave) is Haqq (true and established). (Sharhul Aqaid) It (punishment of the grave) is proven from the Qur'an and Ahadith. Allah Ta'ala discusses the punishment given to Fir'awn. He says, 'The fire is given to them in the morning and evening and on the Day of Judgment.' The fire before the … [Read more...]