The coming of a first new baby is a time of excitement and every Muslim mother-to-be eagerly awaits the arrival of this special gift. It is easy to find the latest advice and useful practical tips and information about what to expect of the early weeks of motherhood on a day to day basis from […]
Western Teenage Girl.
An insightful and personal account of why a Western teenage girl would reject the ‘wonders’ of fashion, and want to cover herself in the hijab (veil). I probably do not fit into the preconceived notion of a “rebel”. I have no visible tattoos and minimal piercing. I do not possess a leather jacket. In fact, […]
Virtues of Hijab.
AN ACT OF OBEDIENCE The hijab is an act of obedience to Allah and to his Prophet sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, Allah says in the Qur’an: “It is not for a believer, man or woman, when Allah and His Messenger have decreed a matter that they should have an option in their decision. And whoever […]
Elevated Status of Women in Islam.
As-salamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu. Alhamdulillah wa’s-salatu wa’s-salamu ‘ala rasulillah, ‘amma ba’ad: The topic that I was asked to discuss here at McGill University is the elevation of the status of women in Islam. Many, upon hearing the title of this lecture, might assume it to be an oxymoron because the prevalent idea – […]
Using medication whilst in the state of ihraam.
Question: I use medication specific to the pain in my back. So is it permissible to use it whilst in the state of ihraam? Response: There is no harm in using medication whilst in the state of ihraam. That is because [the use of] medication is not prohibited for the one in the state of […]
Covering the head whilst asleep during the state of ihraam.
Question: [Whilst in the state of ihraam], what is the ruling regarding covering the head during sleep? Response: He must not intentionally cover his head; however, if whilst asleep or drowsy he covered it without intending to, then he must take it off as soon as he wakes up or remembers – and thereby he is […]
Reading beneficial books during hajj.
Question: During these days, is it legislated to read some books specialising in fiqh and tafseer, or should we restrict ourselves to [just] reading the Qur.aan? Response: Yes, there is no harm in reading beneficial books, especially those which are related to hajj and it’s rulings.fatwaonline.com
Offensive speech during hajj.
Question: A bus driver crashed into me, and during this moment of anger I was offensive in [my] speech with him; so what is the ruling regarding that? Response: You are required to seek forgiveness and repent to Allaah ‘Azza wa Jall.fatwaonline.com
Departing from Minaa after just two days of stoning the jamaraat.
Question: Is it permissible to hasten one’s departure from Minaa after just two days of stoning the jamaraat, due to work-related reasons? Response: It is permissible to hasten one’s departure [from Minaa] after [just] two days [of stoning the jamaraat] – and they are the 11th and 12th [days of Dhul-Hijjah]; so once he has […]
Lessons from the Story of the Cave.
Does the story about the cave, and the pious young men sleeping for hundreds of years sound familiar to you? It forms part of a chapter of the Quran known as ‘The Cave’ and it is also an unauthenticated Christian tradition known well in the more Orthodox areas of Christendom. It takes up a little […]