Misconceptions Cleared
The preceding Introduction was written ten years ago, during which time it has become apparent to us that our words have had a positive effect on Muslim youth in guiding them towards the obligation in matters of their De
...Chapter 40
Kind Treatment towards Parents and establishment of the ties of Blood Relationship
Allah, the Exalted, says:
"Worship Allah and join none with Him (in worship); and do good to parents, kinsfolk, orphans, Al-Masakin (the poor), the neig
...It is Not Allowed to Seek Blessings Through the Dead.
Question:
In our land a man died. The news of his death came during the day. We saw the elderly women of the land going to his house. He was laid out after being shrouded in the middle with t
...Chapter 202
Sunnah of the 'Isha' Prayer
[Ibn `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) has narrated that he performed two Rak`ah after the Fard prayer of `Isha' with the Prophet (PBUH). `Abdullah bin Maghaffal has narrated that the Messenger of Allah
...Is it true that Imaam Bayhaqi drew a picture of the face
of Allaah's Messenger (S) ?
People will believe what they like! I've never heard of
this.
Breaking his Fast due to Strenuous Work
Question:
What is your eminence's opinion regarding a person whose work is strenuous and it is difficult for him to fast, is it permissible for him to break the fast?
Answer:
It is my opinion in this matte
...BRUCE PATERSON, EX-CHRISTIAN, UK
I would like to take the opportunity to share with you my journey to Islam and I feel that by sharing this experience with you I can help you on your journey through life. We are all born into different cultures,
...Concerning the Hadeeth ''Being Arrogant to those Who are Arrogant''
Question:
I noticed that when someone passed by one of my friends and greeted him, my friend not only did not reply but also gave him a rather haughty look. When I asked him why
...Chapter 295
On Prohibition of Shaving a part of Head
1638. Ibn `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) forbade shaving a part of the head.
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
1639. Ibn `Umar (May Allah be pleased with th
...Lost Things Picked up by Someone (Luqaata)
Volume 3, Book 42, Number 608:
...Narrated Ubai bin Ka'b:
I found a purse containing one hundred Diners. So I went to the Prophet (and informed him about it), he said, "Make public announcement about it
