Fiqh

15 Jumadal Ula 143517 March 2014

Proof for Segregation

QuestionI need to know if the verse below relates to any women or only to the wives of Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam)? I see in today's times many Shaykhs speak directly to women and also many gatherings have men and women together. Allah Ta'ala says in Surah Ahzab, verse…

14 Jumadal Ula 143516 March 2014

When to Embrace?

QuestionWe find that many a time Muslims greet by hugging each other, thereafter shaking hands. Is this hugging each other when greeting mentioned anywhere in the Hadith, or should one simply shake hands when greeting (generally)?

3 Jumadal Ula 14355 March 2014

Exact Wording of a Sunnah Du’a for Morning and Evening

Question1. One du'a that is mentioned for the morning is Allahumma bika asbahna wabika amsayna wa bika nahya wa bika namutu wa ilaikan nushur for the evening it is mentioned Allahumma bika amsayna wabika asbahna wa bika nahya wa bika namutu wa ilaikal masir 2. Is the above version of…

2 Jumadal Ula 14354 March 2014

Meaning of a Hadith

QuestionWhat does the Hadith "Do not single out any specific night for 'ibadah" mean?

27 Rabi'ul Akhir 143528 February 2014

Reference for a Hadith on Riba

QuestionIs there a Hadith that says ''The rules Riba (interest) do not apply between a Muslim and a Harbi [A Non-Muslim waging war against Muslims]'' and what is the status of the Hadith? Imam Az Zayla'i said it's extremely weak?

26 Rabi'ul Akhir 143527 February 2014

Prohibition of Slapping the Face

Question1) Is hitting/disciplining on the face, for example, slapping etc allowed in Islam? 2) Is there any reference to this statement: "The place where the ustad (teacher) hits the student, will not be touched by the fire of Jahannam"

26 Rabi'ul Akhir 143527 February 2014

Clarification on Hadiths Regarding the Permissibility/Impermissibility of Selling Dogs

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narrations: 1) Imam Nasa’i reports from Jabir (radiyallahu 'anhu), that the Messenger of Allah (sallalahu 'alayhi wa sallam) forbade the price of dogs and cats, except for hunting dogs. 2) Nabi (sallalahu 'alayhi wa sallam) ordered a man to pay forty dirhams for…

23 Rabi'ul Akhir 143524 February 2014

Hadith about “Kaffarah” for Breaking the Fast in Ramadan

QuestionIs there a Hadith which states that a person who deliberately breaks his fast in Ramadan by eating is required to fast for two consecutive months as kaffarah? It is attributed to an incident involving a Sahabi and is reportedly recorded in Sunan Daraqutni. Kindly provide the reference and authenticity…

22 Rabi'ul Akhir 143523 February 2014

Hadith on Sleeping After Fajr

QuestionThere is a Hadith that the sleeping of the morning decreases the rizq (sustenance). Does this refer to sleeping and missing the Fajr prayer or does it refer to sleeping after performing the Fajr prayer? If someone sleeps after performing the Fajr prayer is he committing a sin and will…

19 Rabi'ul Akhir 143520 February 2014

Hadith on Killing Lizards

QuestionIn Sahih Muslim there is a Hadith in which we are told to kill lizards (gecko). What kind of lizard is being referred to? Are we allowed to kill only this kind of lizard or any lizard?