Question: Salaams Is it permissible for a woman to use tampons whilst travelling? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. Insertion of any foreign object into the internal genitalia is Makrooh[i] (undesirable) due to ethical and medical reasons. Therefore, using alternative menstrual products which are not inserted into the internal genitalia, … [Read more...]
Validity of Tawaf while carrying a child on shoulders
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September 12, 2024 by
Question: Will Tawaaf be valid If I make my 2 year baby sit on my shoulders and I do Tawaaf? She is used to sit on my shoulders whenever I walk a lot. It’s more painful to carry on arms than holding on shoulders. Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. Yes, the Tawaf remains valid if performed while carrying a baby on one’s shoulders. Additionally, if the … [Read more...]
Using wet wipes for Istinjaa
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August 30, 2024 by
Question: Can wet wipes / wet tissues be used for istinja ? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. It is permissible to use wet wipes or tissues for Istinjaa (ritual cleansing). However, it is preferable and Sunnah to also use water to ensure thorough cleanliness. Istinjaa with only wet wipes or tissues is allowed when the impurity remains confined to … [Read more...]
Covering the janaazah with a cloth containing Qur’anic verses
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August 22, 2024 by
Question: What is the ruling regarding covering the janaazah with a cloth on which verses of the Qur’an are written? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. Respected Brother/Sister in Islam, There is no basis for this practice in Shari’ah and it is against the dignity and respect of the Qur’aan, one should completely refrain from it. And Allah … [Read more...]
Performing Tayammum when time of Salaah is about to expire
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August 22, 2024 by
Question: If a person woke up and found himself in the state of Janaabah with 5 minutes remaining for Fajr time to end, should he perform Tayammum and pray his fajr or carry out Ghusl and make Qadhaa. Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. In the enquired situation, one should perform Ghusl first and then pray Fajr. And Allah Ta’ala Knows … [Read more...]
Is it permissible to marry a woman after impregnating her?
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August 16, 2024 by
Question: Is it permissible to marry a woman after impregnating her? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh According to Hanafi Madhab, it is permissible to marry a woman after impregnating her, provided she is not already married. Note: This is the ruling which Fuqaha have given for the aftermath of the unforeseen circumstance. Islam strictly … [Read more...]
