Q: Is it permissible to use zakaat monies for the building and upkeep of the masjid? A: It is impermissible to use zakaat monies for the building and upkeep of the masjid. و يشترط أن يكون الصرف تمليكاً لا إباحةً كما مرّ لا يصرف إلى بناء نحو مسجد (الدر المجتار …
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June, 2012
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2 June
Combing one’s hair in the Masjid
Q: Is it permissible for one to comb his hair in the masjid? A: Combing ones hair in the masjid is permissible. However, care should be taken that the strands of hair do not fall in the masjid. لأن تنظيف المسجد واجب (بدائع الصنائع 2/115, الشامية 2/445) Answered by: Mufti …
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2 June
Experiencing a Wet dream in the Masjid
Q: What should a person do if he had a wet dream in the masjid? A: He should immediately leave the masjid to perform ghusl. ولو احتلم فيه إن خرج مسرعاً تيمّم ندباً وإن مكث لخوفٍ فوجوباً ولايصلى ولايقرأ (الدر المختار مع رد المحتار 1/172, حاشية الطحطاوى 144) Answered by: …
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2 June
Using Masjid musallahs and mats in the Eid-gaa
Q: Can the musallahs or mats of the masjid be used in the Eid-gaa and then returned to the masjid? A: If the musallahs or mats are given as waqf to the masjid it will be impermissible and if they are given as sadaqah it will be permissible. شرط الواقف …
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May, 2012
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31 May
Using Masjid waqf items elswhere
Q: Can items given to a masjid as waqf be removed and used elsewhere? A: Items given to a masjid as waqf cannot be removed and used elsewhere. شرط الواقف كنصّ الشارع (الدر المختار 4/433, البحر الرائق 5/245) وفي الدرر وقف مصحفا على أهل مسجد للقراءة إن يحصون جاز وإن …
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Receiving the title ‘Special Helper’ of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)
On the occasion of the Battle of Ahzaab, also known as the Battle of Khandaq …
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Wounds in the Path of Allah Ta‘ala
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Responding to the Call of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) After the Battle of Uhud
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Nabi Isa (‘alaihis salaam) Killing Dajjaal – The Signs of Qiyaamah – Part Twenty-Three
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Hazrat Zubair (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Drawing out his Sword to Protect Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)
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Receiving Seventy Rewards
Hazrat Abdullah bin Amr bin Aas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) reported, “Whoever sends salutations upon Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) once, Allah Ta‘ala and His angels will send seventy mercies and blessings upon him in return of his one Durood. Hence, whoever wishes to increase his Durood should increase it, and whoever wishes to decrease his Durood should decrease it (i.e. if he wants to earn great rewards, then he should increase his Durood).”
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Increase in Sustenance
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The Reward of Fasting on the Day of Arafah
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The Angel that Stands at the Blessed Grave of Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) to Convey the Durood of the Ummah
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Reciting Durood when Entering the Musjid
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Sunnats and Aadaab which every person needs to adhere to in his individual life – 2
4. One should ensure that he performs his five daily salaah on their prescribed times. …
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Sunnats and Aadaab which every person needs to adhere to in his individual life – 1
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Sunnats and Aadaab of the Upbringing of Children – Part 5
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Sunnats and Aadaab of the Upbringing of Children – Part 4
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Sunnats and Aadaab of the Upbringing of Children – Part 3
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Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Forty-One – Being Sent by Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) to Level the Graves, Destroy Idols and Erase Pictures
Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that on one occasion, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) attended a …
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Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) Approving of the Verdict of Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Forty
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The True Ulamaa – Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Thirty Nine
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Du‘aa for Assistance in Settling Debts – Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Thirty Eight
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The Concern of Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) regarding Business being Conducted According to the Islamic Principles – Part Thirty Seven