The Wisdom Behind Prohibiting Men from Wearing Gold

Question:

What is the reason behind prohibiting men from wearing gold? We know that the religion of Islam forbids only the things that are harmful for the Muslim. So what is the harm in a man w

The Ruling on a Menstruating Woman Reading Supplications

Question:

Is it permissible for a menstruating woman to read a book of supplications on the Day of 'Arafah, in spite of the fact that there are Qur'anic Ayaat in it?
Answer:

There is no si

The Book of Fasting (Kitab Al-Sawm)

INTRODUCTION

After prayer the second obligatory duty which every Muslim is required toper- form is that of fasting during the month of Ramadan. The word sawm which has been used in the Holy Qur'an and the Hadit

Chapter 338
Prohibition of Placing the hands on the sides during As-Salat (The Prayer)

1752. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: We are prohibited from placing the hand on the side during As-Salat (the prayer).
[Al-Bukhari and Mus

The Importance of Seeking Knowledge

Question:

Some of the British brothers asked: 'When we came here it became clear to us that our brothers in Britain are negligent in seeking knowledge so what is your advice to them?'
Answer:

That which I advi

Chapter 267
Prohibition of Abusing the Deceased without a valid Legal reason approved by Shari'ah

1564. `Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Do not abuse the dead, because they have attained that which

Chapter 224
Matters relating to As-Saum (Fasting)

1242. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "If any one of you forgetfully eats or drinks (while observing fasting) he should complete his Saum (fasting

Az-Zakah on Jewellery is obligatory on its Owner

Question: My wife has gold that she wears that reaches the minimum amount required for Az-Zakah. Is there any Zakah due on it? Is paying its Zakah obligatory on me or on my wife? Is Az-Zakah given