On delaying the marriage of a young woman until completion of high school or university education.
Question:
There is a widespread custom of a young woman or her father refusing those who propose to her until she has completed her high school or
...The First Pillar
Muslim Profession of Faith
The Shahada is the Muslim profession of faith and the first of the ‘Five Pillars’ of Islam. The word shahada in Arabic means ‘testimony.’ The shahada is to testify to two things:
The complete st
...Sales in which a Price is paid for Goods to be Delivered Later (As-Salam)
Volume 3, Book 35, Number 441:
...Narrated Ibn Abbas:
Allah's Apostle came to Medina and the people used to pay in advance the price of fruits to be delivered within one or
Umm Sulaim bint Milhan Al-Ansariyyah
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
"When I entered the Paradise, I heard someone's footsteps - It was explained to me that she was Ghumiysa' bint Milhan."
She came from an illustrious family
...Chapter 315
Illegality of Swearing Falsely
1712. Ibn Mas`ud (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Prophet (PBUH) said, "He who takes oath to acquire the property of a Muslim unjustly will meet Allah and He will be angry with him'' then he reci
...The Last Hour will come to pass when only evil people will be left on Earth
Question: We often hear that the Last Hour will not come to pass until Islaam prevails on Earth. But we also hear that it will come to pass when there is no one who sa
...The Ruling on Wearing a (Diblah) Wedding ring
Question:
What is the ruling on wearing a ring known as a Diblah on the right hand for the suitor and on the left hand for the fiancee bearing in mind that this Diblah is not made of gold?
Answer:
We
...Dyeing the Beard Black
Question:
What is the ruling concerning dyeing the beard black, and regarding the one who does it?
Answer:
It is not allowed to dye your hair black - regardless whether it is your beard or the hair on your head. Certain sa
...The Book of Zakat (Kitab Al-Zakat)
INTRODUCTION
Of the five fundamentals of Islam, Zakat occupies the second positioin, the first being prayer (salat). This word is derived from Zakd, which means it (a plant) grew. The second derivative of this
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