Question: My wife complains of her hair falling out a lot and it was said to her to cut it short as this will reduce the falling out (of the hair). Is this permissible? Response: If the situation is as mentioned, then it is permissible (to cut the hair short) since this will prevent further […]
The ruling regarding cutting the hair from behind or cutting it in the Princess Diana style.
Question: What is the ruling regarding cutting the hair from the back (of the head) such that it is above the shoulders whilst leaving the hair a little longer at the sides? What is the ruling regarding cutting the hair according to the following styles: i) Diana style – she is a well-known kaafirah (disbelieving […]
Transplanting hair.
Question: The transplanting of hair of those who have suffered from alopecia, is done by taking hair from the back of the head and transplanting it in the affected area. So is this permissible? Response: Yes, it is permissible; Because this is done from the aspect of restoring something to the state in which Allaah […]
Sûrat Ar-Rûm (The Romans) XXX.
In the Name of Allâh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful 1. Alif-Lâm-Mîm. [These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur’ân, and none but Allâh (Alone) knows their meanings]. 2. The Romans have been defeated. 3. In the nearest land (Syria, Iraq, Jordan, and Palestine), and they, after their defeat, will be victorious. 4. Within three to […]
Shortening the Prayers (At−Taqseer).
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 but if we traveled (and stayed) for a longer period we used to offer the full prayer. 2.187: Narrated Yahya bin ‘Is−haq: I heard […]
Khadijah bint Khuwaylid.
Abdullah ibn Jafar reported that he heard Sayyiduna Ali say in Kufa that Allah’s Messenger, (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, “The best of the women of her time was Maryam, daughter of Imran, and the bet of the women of her time was Khadijah, daughter of Khuwaylid.” Is it not a […]
Sûrat Al-Kâfirûn (The Disbelievers) CIX.
n the Name of Allâh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful 1. Say: (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم to these Mushrikûn and Kâfirûn): “O Al-Kafirûn (disbelievers in Allâh, in His Oneness, in His Angels, in His Books, in His Messengers, in the Day of Resurrection, and in Al-Qadar)! 2. “I worship not that which you worship, 3. “Nor will you worship that which […]
Sûrat Al-Ikhlâs or At-Tauhîd (The Purity) CXII.
In the Name of Allâh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful 1. Say (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم): “He is Allâh, (the) One.[1] 2. “Allâh-us-Samad (السيد الذي يصمد إليه في الحاجات) [Allâh the Self-Sufficient Master, Whom all creatures need, (He neither eats nor drinks)]. 3. “He begets not, nor was He begotten.[2] 4. “And there is none co-equal or […]
The Sins Of Youth.
In this issue we feature sins and their harmful effects. Some special mention is needed regarding young Muslims, especially those in their teenage years. It is often taken for granted that these are the years of carelessness and not those of serious thought. This is not an Islamic position. Indeed we find youth in the […]
Youths.
Countries do prosper except with the help of its citizens and religion does not gain strength except with its followers. When the followers of Islaam will stand up for it, Allaah will help them no matter how many enemies they have. Allaah Ta’ala says: “O believers, if you help Allaah’s cause, he will help you and […]