Category Archives - Q & A

Why Are Women Not Allowed In The Masajids?

August 12, 2012 - No Comments

Question:
Assalāmualaikum.  I would like to know that Umar Radhiyallāhu Anhu banned women from offering prayers in the Masjid while there are several Ahādīth

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I’tikāf-The Pinnacle of Devotion

August 10, 2012 - 2 Comments

 What is I’tikaaf?
I’tikāf is a unique ‘ibādah (act of worship) whereby a person forsakes all his activities, secludes himself in the masjid and directs all his

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I am experiencing problems with my parents.Is it permissible for me to move out?

August 9, 2012 - No Comments

Question:
I have been married for few years and have children.  We have been living with my parents for the last six years.  However,

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Q&A Marriage Mail – Husband Abuse

August 5, 2012 - No Comments

Question:
What should a woman do when her husband constantly swears at her and at the kids calling them bad names and even saying that

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Does A Woman Have To Cover Her Chin When Praying Salaah?

August 1, 2012 - No Comments

Question:
When we pray Salaah should we cover our chin?  I’ve heard alot of things about it and just cover it for precaution but

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Questions regarding Taraweeh Salaah

July 31, 2012 - No Comments

 
Question:
Q: Is it permisible to read short surahs in Taraweeh Salaah? Is the reward the same or less?
Q: Is it better for

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Do deodrants break one’s fast?

July 30, 2012 - No Comments

Question:
Do spraying from aerosols (air freshner, deodrants etc) break your fast if the actual vapour goes down the throat?
Answer:
In the Name of

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Is it necessary for a pregnant woman to fast?

July 29, 2012 - No Comments

Question:
I would like to know that is it necessary for a pregnant woman to fast? If she has lost alot of weight during the

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Celebrating Birthdays In Islam

July 25, 2012 - No Comments

Question:
My question is regarding celebrating birthdays. I don’t celebrate birthdays, but my family members do. Every year my in laws take my daughter

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Are women allowed to wear colored contact lenses?

July 23, 2012 - One Comment

Question:
1) Are women allowed to wear false lashes?
2) Are women allowed to wear colored contact lenses (a prescription contact)?
3) Are

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‘And remain in your homes’

July 20, 2012 - No Comments

Question:
My question relates to a women’s place being at home, i have heard that if a wife goes out to work she takes away the

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Do I have to pay expiation for not making Qadha of missed fasts?

July 18, 2012 - No Comments

Question:
I missed some fasts because I was breastfeeding. I could not make them up before the next Ramadhaan because I was still breastfeeding. Do

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Beauty is Skin Deep

July 17, 2012 - No Comments

Question:
I am going to be getting married shortly.The girl that i am proposed to is pious and Deeni conscious,however im not too sure of getting

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Is it permissible to attend fashion shows?

July 15, 2012 - No Comments

Question:
Is fashion shows and high teas encouraged in islam where women leave their homes and dress up to participate in these events especially prior to

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Q&A Marriage Mail

July 8, 2012 - No Comments

Question:
I received a proposal from a boy.I heard he is a pious good brother. I’m inclined to him because he is pious. But

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How can i gain concentration in Salaah?

July 6, 2012 - No Comments

Question:
How do i gain concentration in my Salaah?At times i don’t know how many Rakaats Salaah i performed.
Answer:
In the Name of Allah, the Most

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Is a woman allowed to work out of home?

July 4, 2012 - No Comments

Question:
I have heard that if a wife goes out to work she takes away the Barkat of her husbands earnings, i would like to know if

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What is the Shar’i Ruling Regarding Niqab?

July 2, 2012 - No Comments

Question:
1)I would like to know whether Niqab(Face cover) is Fardh or Sunnah?
What is the view point of various Madh’habs in this matter?
2)

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Virtues of the Month of Sha’baan

June 28, 2012 - No Comments

Question:
I have question about the  month of shaban. Can you please tell me the importance of this month and also tell me what can i

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