Question: Is it permissible for Muslims to celebrate in the Masjid with dhikr and readings from the Seerah (Biography) of Prophet (r) on the night of the 12th of Rabee’-ul-Awwal, especially on the Prophet’s birthday without making it a day of Eid? There is some differing between us as to whether it’s Bid’ah Hasanah (good […]
The Holy Quran – An-Nisaa Sura 52-101
( 52 ) Those are the ones whom Allah has cursed; and he whom Allah curses – never will you find for him a helper. ( 53 ) Or have they a share of dominion? Then [if that were so], they would not give the people [even as much as] the speck on a […]
What to do if you want to accept Islam but fear family reactions?
Those who desire to convert to Islam but have concerns about their immediate environment can embrace Islam privately until a more suitable situation arises that allows them to openly practice and express their beliefs. It is advisable to accept Islam promptly, yet it is not obligatory to disclose this decision to those around you or […]
All Muslims should try their best to please Allah and to act according to His commands at all times. During the sacred months, the rewards of good deeds are doubled and punishment for wrongdoings is multiplied during those blessed months. Responding to this issue, Dr. Muhammad Ahmad Al-Musayyar, professor of Islamic creed and philosophy […]
What do you know about the ten days of DulHajah? The blessed ten days and what to do in them.
The prophet Muhammad (pbuh) told us that no other days have the value such as these days(the ten days of DulHajah)because they contain great and blessed works which are the basics of the Islamic religion as prayers ,fasting,Hajj and charity.Allah glorified and exalted be he has made a vow with these days in the holy […]
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
Innovations of Hajj & ‘Umrah and Visiting Madinah.
Innovations Before Ihraam 1. Abstaining from travel in the month of Safar, and abstaining from beginning any action such as marriage or building in it. 2. Abstaining from travel in the second half of the month or because the moon is positioned in the constellation of the Scorpion. 3. Abstaining from cleaning the house and […]
The Prophet’s order to perform Hajj UT-TAMATTU
The Prophet’s order to perform Hajj UT-TAMATTU 9. So when he wishes to make iHraam and is making Hajj-ul-Qirran, having brought the sacrificial animal with him, he should say: labbaikallaahumma bi-hajjah wa umrah (Here I am O Allah making Hajj and `Umraah). So if he hasn’t brought the sacrificial animal – and that is better – […]
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