Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat): Prayer at Night
Book 5, Number 1299:
...Narrated Abdullah Ibn Abbas:
In Surat al-Muzzammil (73), the verse: "Keep vigil at night but a little, a half thereof" (2-3) has been abrogated by the following verse: "He knoweth t
What are the sources of Islamic legislation?
Sharia law
Praise be to Allaah.
Sharia law Arabic: شريعة) is the body of Islamic law. The term means "way" or "path"; it is the legal framework within which the public and some private aspects
Is it allowed for a Muslim woman to uncover her hair in
front of a woman of the People of the Book, e.g. a
maidservant?
It is not allowed for a Muslim woman to appear in front
of a disbelieving woman, whether she is of the People of
the Book or otherwis
Ruling on a Fasting Person Cooling Himself Down
Question:
What is the ruling on a fasting person cooling himself down?
Answer:
It is permissible for a fasting person to cool himself down, and there is no objection to it, for the Messenger sallAl
...Chapter 330
Undesirability of Calling Grapes 'Al-Karm'
1740. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "None of you should use the word Al-Karm for grapes, for Al-Karm is a Muslim (worthy of respect)
...Misconceptin 1 – "Muslims Do Not Share Good and Noble Values with non-Muslims"
"The best among you are those who have the best manners and character." - Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
Some people allege that Islamic values are somehow i
What is the ruling on lowering the hands in prayer?
Lowering the hands in prayer is against the Sunnah. The Sunnah for the worshipper is to place the right hand on the left hand, and it has been authentically reported in Sahih Al-Bukhari in the H
Game (Kitab Al-Said)
Book 16, Number 2839:
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mughaffal:
The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: Were dogs not a species of creature I should command that they all be killed; but kill every pure black one.
Book 16, Number
...Good Evening Does Not Replace As-Salaamu Alaykum
Question:
A common widespread practice nowadays is to say good morning or good evening, rather then to say the Islamic greeting.
Answer:
The greeting that has been reported is As-Salaamu Alaykum o
...Praying Behind the one who Smokes or Shaves his Beard
Question:
Esteemed Shaykh may Allaah grant you that which is better, what is your opinion regarding an Imaam that smokes or one that shaved his beard?
Answer:
The issue of praying behind the
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