The Obligation of Fasting

Q: Upon whom is fasting during Ramadhaan compulsory? A: Fasting is compulsory upon every muslim, baaligh, sane male and female who is not in the state of haidh or nifaas. (هو) لغة امساك مطلقا و شرعا (إمساك عن المفطرات) الآتية (حقيقة أو حكما) كمن أكل ناسيا فإنه ممسك حكما (في …

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Part 9 – Series on the Shamaa’il (the noble character and sublime conduct) of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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: …

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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 …

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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

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