Humility, modesty, and forbearance in Islam
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Humility, modesty, and forbearance are virtues that are essential for Muslims. Allah has revealed that we should be humble towards one another and we sho
...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 Ruling on a Woman's Slaughter
Question:
Is it permissible for a woman to slaughter an animal? And is it permissible to eat from it?
Answer:
It is permissible for a woman to slaughter an animal, the same as a man, as has been confirmed by the
...Clapping One's Hands and Whistling
Question:
What is the ruling on people whistling and clapping their hands in parties?
Answer:
This practice appears to be taken from non-Muslims; therefore, it is not an appropriate thing for a Muslim to do. Wh
...The Fasting of the Traveller
Question:
What is the ruling on the fasting of a traveller when it is difficult for him?
Answer:
If he feels that it may be difficult for him to fast, then it is disliked for him to fast, because the Prophet sallAlla
...Women's Rights in Islam
The issue of women in Islam, is topic of great misunderstanding and distortion due partly to a lack of understanding, but also partly due to misbehavior of some Muslims which has been taken to represent the teachings of Isl
The ruling on the 'Aqeeqah of the Newborn Child
Question:
What is the meaning if the 'Aqeeqah of the newborn child, and is it Fardh (obligatory) or Sunnah (supererogatory)?
Answer:
The 'Aqeeqah of the newborn child is the sacrificial animal that
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Ibn Umar reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There are no days greater and more beloved to Allah than these ten days of Dhul Hijjah, so increase in them your declaration of the oneness of Allah, your exaltation of Him,
...If the Athan for Fajr is called during Witr
Question:
A man was praying Witr and during his prayer, the Mu'aththin called the Athan for the Fajr prayer. What is the ruling, should he complete the prayer, or not?
Answer:
Yes, if the Athan was cal
...Al-Madhi does not necessitate Ghusl
Question:
Does the emission of Madhi require Ghusl to be made?
Answer:
The emission of Madhi does not require Ghusl, but one must make Wudhu after washing the penis and testicles before praying, performing Taw
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