There are three forms of Hajj: T a m a t t u ‘ – I f r a a d – Q i r a n T ama t t u ‘ : A pilgrim wears Ihram for Umrah only during the months of Hajj, which means when a pilgrim reaches Makkah, he/she makes […]
The grave is the first step to the Hereafter
Praise and thanks be to Allah, blessings be to His Messenger Muhammad (peace be upon him) Allah say in the Holy Qur’an: “Allah keeps firm those who believe, with the firm word, in worldly life and in the Hereafter. And Allah sends astray the wrongdoers. And Allah does what He wills.” [Ibrahim 14:27] {يُثَبِّتُ […]
Are You Prepared for Death?
Many people ask about life after death – this one came from S.W. He asks the question about “Preparing for Death”: “Dear Bridge to Faith: I am trying to make a list of things to do before I die and would like some suggestions? Could you please comment as to what Islam says about […]
Employee of a bank wishes to perform Hajj using his earnings
Question: I am an employee at a bank, so is it permissible for me to perform Hajj from my earnings? Response: Working in a bank which deals with ribaa is not permissible. This is because it is assisting in sin and evil. And also, the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) cursed the one who ate/benefitted (aakil) from ribaa, as well […]
Making Hajj whilst having outstanding loan to pay off
Question: A Muslim wanted to perform the obligatory Hajj whilst having an (outstanding) loan, so if he were to seek permission from the loaners and they permitted him to perform the Hajj, would his Hajj be acceptable? Response: If the situation is as you have mentioned, with the permission of the loaners to perform Hajj […]
Making Hajj with haraam money
Question: What is the ruling regarding someone who performed Hajj with money which was haram, i.e. from the profits of selling (illegal) drugs. Then sending tickets for Hajj to his parents and they perform Hajj, knowing that this money has been gathered from the sale of (illegal) drugs. Is this Hajj acceptable or not? Response: […]
Evidences Of Equality In Islam.
First Evidence: Abu Zarr of the Ghifar tribe somehow got angry with the freed slave of Abu Bakr, Bilal of Abyssinia. Both of them were the companions of the Prophet. The altercation became prolonged and Abu Zarr in his fury called Bilal the son of a black skinned mother. Bilal complained to the Prophet, […]
Worship In Islam
The concept of worship in Islam is misunderstood by many people including some Muslims. Worship is commonly taken to mean performing ritualist acts such as prayers, fasting, charity, etc. This limited Understanding of worship is only one part of the meaning of worship in Islam. That is why the traditional definition of worship in Islam […]
Giving Zakaah to the People in Chechnya
Question: as-Salaam ‘Alaykum wa Rahmatullaahe wa Barakaatuhu. It will not be hidden from your Eminence what is happening to our brothers in the Muslim countries of the Caucaus, Chechnya in particular – from the war upon Islaam and the systematic extermination of Muslims, killing and displacement of the village-dewellers, the elderly, women and children – […]
There is no Zakaah on the household utensils
Question: I have a large number of household utensils [silverware and dining ware] for use on a daily basis as well as for regularly guests and some others for special occasions. I use these many utensils instead of borrowing them from others or renting them, as sometimes one gets dirty or old utensils that one […]