The Unprecedented and Unparalleled Generosity of Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) عن محمد بن المنكدر قال سمعت جابر بن عبد الله يقول ما سئل رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم شيئا قط فقال لا (الشمائل المحمدية للترمذي رقم: 335) Translation: Hazrat Jaabir (radhiyallahu anhu) mentions, “Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) never …
Read More »General Masaail Pertaining to Wudhu
1. Q: What are the faraaidh of wudhu? A: The faraaidh of wudhu are as follows: Washing the entire face once. Washing the arms including the elbows once. Making masah of at least one quarter of the head. Washing both the feet including the ankles once.[1] 2. Q: Which parts of …
Read More »Assisting the Ummah at the Time of Need
Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned: The Deen of Islam places great emphasis on assisting those in need and those undergoing difficulties. However, it is unfortunate that in today’s times, many people are totally unconcerned about assisting those in difficulty. Some people are so miserly and self-centred …
Read More »Woman in haidh eating in public during Ramadhaan
Q: Some scholars say that it is permissible for a woman to eat and drink if she gets her menses during fasting but some scholars say that if a woman gets her menses while fasting then she should not eat and drink until the fast opens. Please clarify. A: It …
Read More »Sunnats and Aadaab of Relieving Oneself – Part 2
Cover your head and feet before entering the toilet.[1] عن حبيب بن صالح رحمه الله قال كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا دخل الخلاء لبس حذاءه وغطى رأسه (السنن الكبرى للبيهقي، الرقم: 465)[2] Hazrat Habeeb bin Saalih (rahimahullah) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) would wear his …
Read More »Sunnats and Aadaab of Wudhu – Part 6
1. If any part of a limb which is fardh to wash in wudhu is left dry, the wudhu will be incomplete.[1] عن عمر بن الخطاب رضي الله عنه أن رجلا توضأ فترك موضع ظفر على قدمه فأبصره النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم فقال ارجع فأحسن وضوءك (صحيح مسلم، الرقم: …
Read More »Swallowing a food particle stuck between one’s teeth while fasting
Q: If one swallows a food particle stuck between one’s teeth while fasting, will the fast break? A: If the food particle which one swallows is the size of a chana seed (chickpea) or bigger, then the fast will break. However, if it is smaller than a chana seed, the …
Read More »Purdah Q&A (Part 6)
Is it permissible for a woman to travel the safar distance without a mahram? Speaker: Ml. Ebrahim Salajee Duration: 00:01:22 Format: mp3 Size: 554 KB Download If you did not understand the maslah or any aspect of the maslah, then refer your question to Muftionline.co.za
Read More »Sunnats and Aadaab of Wudhu – Part 5
1. Wash the right limbs before the left limbs. عن أبي هريرة قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا لبستم وإذا توضأتم فابدءوا بأيامنكم (سنن أبي داود، الرقم: 4141) Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “When you wear a garment and …
Read More »Cleansing the Heart through the Recitation of the Qur’aan Majeed
عن ابن عمر، قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: إن هذه القلوب تصدأ، كما يصدأ الحديد إذا أصابه الماء قيل: يا رسول الله، وما جلاؤها؟ قال: كثرة ذكر الموت وتلاوة القرآن (شعب الإيمان للبيهقي رقم 1859) Hazrat ibn Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said: …
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