As a complete way of life, Islam has provided guidelines and rules for every sphere of life and society.  Naturally, a functioning economic system is vital for a healthy society, as the consumption of goods and services, and the facilitation of th

One Who travels a Hundred Kilometres

Question:

When a person travels a hundred kilometres to another city, is it permissible for him to combine and shorten his prayer?
Answer:

If a person travels a hundred kilometres or thereabouts from his home

Qur'anic Verses on Mercy (11–19)

11.Surah Al Nissa (4:83).

وَإِذَا جَاءَهُمْ أَمْرٌ مِّنَ الْأَمْنِ أَوِ الْخَوْفِ أَذَاعُوا بِهِ وَلَوْ رَدُّوهُ إِلَى الرَّسُولِ وَإِلَىٰ أُولِي الْأَمْرِ مِنْهُمْ لَعَلِمَهُ الَّذِينَ يَسْتَنبِطُونَهُ مِنْهُمْ

DAWOOD KINNEY, EX-CATHOLIC, USA

As far back as I can remember as a child, I was always astounded by this universe in which we live; how everything works perfectly. I used to lie outside at night on my parent's lawn, staring up at the stars, ju

At-Tasbih with Beads (Al-Misbahah)

Question:

What is the ruling regarding the use of Al-Misbahah for glorification?
Answer:

We know of no precedence in the Shari'ah for the usage of beads for the Tasbih, so it is therefore better to limit oursel

Saying 'O contentment of Allaah and O contentment of the parents'.

Question:

Is the saying "Yaa Ridaallaah wa Ridaal-Waalidain" (O contentment of Allaah and contentment of the parents) applicable to the saying "Maa Shaa Allaah wa Shi'ta" (Whatev

Women Driving

Question:

Questioner: Is it permissible for a woman to drive a car?
Answer:

If it is permissible for her to ride upon a (female) donkey then it is permissible for her to drive a car.
Questioner:

But there is a difference between a

Passing directly in Front of a Worshipper in Prayer

Question:

Is it permissible to pass directly in front of a worshipper in prayer in the mosque?
Answer:

It is forbidden to pass directly in front of a worshipper in prayer, whether he has taken

Blood flow after Performing Ghusl

Question:

I notice that when I perform Ghusl after the monthly period-which lasts for five days-sometimes a very small amount of blood comes out, and this occurs immediately after I make Ghusl; after this, nothi

Limits and Punishments set by Allah (Hudood)

Volume 8, Book 81, Number 763:

Narrated Abu Huraira:

Allah's Apostle said, "When an adulterer commits illegal sexual intercourse, then he is not a believer at the time he is doing it; and when someb