Question: السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته What about asking of knowing the gender of the baby ? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. It is not permissible to expose ones awrah (private area) for the sole purpose of checking up the gender. However, if it is done within the regular check-up, it will be … [Read more...]
Janaza in absentia
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January 30, 2025 by
Question: Assalamualaikum Muftis I wanted to enquire about janaza in absentia. Is it fine to read? I live in a shafi dominated country but I am a Hanafi. JazakaAllah for your help. Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. According to the Hanafi school of thought, it is not permissible to perform Salat … [Read more...]
Eating at a Muslim Friend’s place when his income is Haram
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January 30, 2025 by
Question: Slms, I have a friend who works in IT but also involved in some sort of lottery/haram/doubtful things. I want to know whether its allowed for me to eat his food. Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. In principle, if majority of a person’s income is from permissible avenues, then it will be permissible for one to eat and … [Read more...]
What Islam says about Isa Alayhis Salaam? [Books]
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December 4, 2024 by
Question: Assalaamu Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuh Respected Mufti Sahib. A Christian recently reverted to Islaam and mentioned to me that she has a few Christian friends who asked her what Islaam says about Isa Alayhis Salaam. She explained to them whatever she knew however they seem to want a detailed explanation. Can Mufti Sahib please suggest to us books we can read that explains the ascending of Isa Alayhis Salaam in as much … [Read more...]
Women performing Salaah while wearing leggings
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November 23, 2024 by
Question: السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته If a woman is wearing a dress that falls just below her knees and leggings [not see-through but very tight] underneath, will the Salaah performed be valid? Sometimes, while going into Ruku or Sujood, the dress lifts slightly. Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. It is Makrooh-e-Tahreemi to perform Salaah in … [Read more...]
Ruling of blowing on the food
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November 20, 2024 by
Question: Sometimes parents tell their children to blow on food. Is this correct? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. There are many Sunnahs and etiquettes that we should observe while eating, such as washing both hands before and after meals, reciting the prescribed Du’as before and after meals, refraining from eating beyond satiation, not breathing … [Read more...]
