Category Archives - Aqidah (Belief)

Yoga in Islam

May 3, 2020 - No Comments

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.
Tawheed (Oneness in Allah) is the foundation of Islam. As

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Breezes of Mercy – The 15th Night of Sha’ban

April 24, 2018 - No Comments

Muhammed Ibn Maslimah (RA) narrates: ‘Verily, Allâh has certain ‘breezes’ (of mercy) during the year. Expose yourselves to it. Perhaps one of these breezes blows

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Why do Women have to Perform I’tikaaf at Home?

February 14, 2018 - No Comments

Question:
I saw videos in YouTube where speakers like Dr.Zaik Naik and others are of the opinion that women should do I’tikaf in Masjid. They

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Women Traveling Alone

January 23, 2018 - No Comments

Question:
I want to ask that is Islam its ok for a woman to live alone but why can’t she travel alone without a mahram?

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Does Reverting to Islam Nullify ones Christian Marriage?

August 10, 2017 - No Comments

Question:
Hello, I am a convert. I was married in a Christian ceremony before my conversion. I have since separated from my husband 8 months

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Is the 40 days after you give birth a tradition or Islamic?

July 19, 2015 - One Comment

Question:
Is the 40 days after you give birth a tradition or Islamic? Women stay Indoors for 40days after giving birth
Answer:
In the Name

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Difference between Fardh and Wajib

April 10, 2014 - No Comments

Question:
Would you explain please the difference between Wajib and Fardh? I understand they are both obligatory, but what is the difference?
 
Answer:
In

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Who was Sheikh Muhammad Al-Ameen Al-Mukhtaar Ash-Shanqeetee?

February 8, 2014 - No Comments

Question:
Who was Sheikh Muhammad Al-Ameen Al-Mukhtaar Ash-Shanqeetee?
 
Answer:
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.

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Hadith on the Black Banners from Khurasan

November 25, 2013 - No Comments

Question:
I have a question regarding hadith on the black flags. Is it true and how authentic is the hadeeth something to the effect that

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A Brief Introduction On Imam Bukhari (rahimahullah) By Sheikh Mufti Ebrahim Desai

February 7, 2013 - No Comments

Sheikh Mufti Ebrahim Desai Sahib commences his teaching (Dars) of Bukhari Shareef at Darul Uloom Nu’maniyyah, Chatsworth |Durban| South Africa. January 2013
A brief

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Valentine’s Day & Its Position In Islam

February 6, 2013 - No Comments

Let’s roast a turkey on Christmas day; it’s not as if we celebrate Christmas anyway…Why not book her engagement day for Valentine’s Day instead… In

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The Laws of Halal & Haraam Animals

January 29, 2013 - No Comments

Allah Ta’ala has granted us human beings with innumerable blessings and bounties. He has made us the best of creation and made other creations subservient

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Giving Gifts on Christmas Day

December 22, 2012 - No Comments

Question:
Is it permissible to buy gifts for kids because its Christmas?
Answer:
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ʿalaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.

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The Islamic Perspective on Abortion

August 29, 2012 - No Comments

Almighty Allah Ta’ala says in the Quran: “Life is from a decree of my Lord.” (Surah 12 Verse 85). The above verse is self explanatory on the

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‘Iddah (the post marital waiting period)

May 30, 2012 - 8 Comments

The Definition:
‘iddah (waiting period) refers to the period of time that follows a woman’s divorce or death of her husband. The length of this

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