Is it allowed to kiss the hand of an 'aalim? Some
'ulamaa' regard this as sort of respect.
Kissing the hand of an 'aalim has a basis in the Sunnah;
however, this basis is one of allowable action, not one
of a recommended example. Nowadays in many
Prescribed Punishments (Kitab Al-Hudud)
Book 38, Number 4339:
...Narrated Aisha, Ummul Mu'minin:
The Apostle of Allah (peace_be_upon_him) Said: The blood of a Muslim man who testifies that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is Allah's Ap
Laws of Inheritance (Al-Faraa'id)
Volume 8, Book 80, Number 716:
...Narrated Jabir bin 'Abdullah:
I became sick so Allah's Apostle and Abu Bakr came on foot to pay me a visit. When they came, I was unconscious. Allah's Apostle performed ablution
Regarding the military coup against a ruler.
Question:
Is that which in present days is known as a "military coup" against the ruler, mentioned in the Religion or is it an innovation?
Answer:
There is no basis for these actions in Islaam. And it
...What Has Been Said About Those Who Make
Pictures (of Living Things)
On the authority of Abu Hurairah (ra ) it is reported that the Messenger of Allah (saas ) said:
"Allah (swt ), Most High said: "And who is more unjust than those who try to cr
...Concerning Khimar
Should not the shoulders also be covered by it?
Yes, that is the 'khimaar'. It is a wide cover covering
the head and shoulders. When we say that it covers the
chest, then it covers the shoulders since it is wide. But
as regards the
Shortening the Prayers (At-Taqseer)
Volume 2, Book 20, Number 186:
...Narrated Ibn Abbas :
The Prophet once stayed for nineteen days and prayed shortened prayers. So when we travel led (and stayed) for nineteen days, we used to shorten the prayer
The Women who hear the Takbir, but they do not see the Imam nor those who are behind him
Question:
We have a Masjid that is made up of two floors. The upper floor is for the men and the lower floor is for the women. The women offer the prayers o
...Jihad
Section: Stimulation of Desire for Jihad
Book 21, Number 21.1.1:
...Yahya related to me from Malik from Abu'z-Zinad from al-Araj from Abu Hurayra that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said "Someone who does
Chapter 225
The Excellence of Observing Saum (Fasting) in the months of Muharram and Sha'ban and the Secred Months
1246. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "The best month for observing Saum
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