to do wudu for touching the Qur’an

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Question I understand that it's compulsory to do wudu for touching the Qur'an but is it necessary to do so while reading as well - even on the computer? Also can I read the Qur'an on the computer during the menstrual days - as I am not physically touching it?   Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah   In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. If a person is … [Read more...]

Please tell me the dua

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Question 1. Please tell me the dua, our beloved Prophet (sallelahu-alihi-wasalaam) recited by placing his hand on his wife stomach for child during or before pregnancy (I assume there is such a dua). Please give me an Arabic and English version if possible. 2. I supplicate the below prayer for child. Is this ok? Please let me know. "O Allah, please grant me a pious, deen-abiding, swaaleehen, 5-times praying, quran-hafiz, healthy and beautiful … [Read more...]

regards to the crescent moon

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Question Assalaamu `alaykum i would like to know what is the view of the ulama with regards to the crescent moon and star associated with Islam because i recently read that symbol pre dates Islam and during the time of the Prophet (S.A.W) it was not used in fact according to what i read it 1st came in to use in Islam after the ottoman empire had conquered Constantinople from the Byzantium empire and they had adopted that particular symbol on … [Read more...]

a habit of closing windows

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Question   In our house we always practiced a habit of closing windows, curtains and Doors just before Magrib . Is there any validity or sunnah in doing this.   Answer   Muhtaram / Muhtaramah   In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. Hadhrat Jabir t reports that Rasulullah r said: As night approaches restrain your children (from venturing outside) … [Read more...]

a man should remove his pubic hair

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Question   I would like to know a man should remove his pubic hair from below his navel. Where should he stop? Should he shave round his testicals.    Answer   Muhtaram / Muhtaramah   In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. The area above and around the penis including the testicles should be shaven.   And Allah knows best … [Read more...]

in dream will enter Jannah

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Question                   I would like to ask the apperance of beloved Prophet Muhammad(SAW). Is it possible for a normal human being to see Prophet Muhammad(SAW). What is the way to see in dream. It is also said that who ever sees Prohet Muhammad(SAW) in dream will enter Jannah. please explain.   Answer   Muhtaram / Muhtaramah   In the Name of … [Read more...]