In order to acquire ease during one’s journey, one should recite the five surahs with six bismillah. The five surahs are Surah Kaafiroon, Surah Nasr, Surah Ikhlaas, Surah Falaq and Surah Naas (one will leave out reciting Surah Lahab in between). One should commence with bismillah, recite bismillah between the …
Read More »Sunnats and Aadaab of Ghusal- Part 2
1. Commence the ghusl by washing both hands up to the wrists thrice.
2. Wash the private parts with the left hand. The hands and private parts should be washed irrespective of whether there is any impurity on them or not.
Read More »Sunnats and Aadaab of Relieving Oneself – Part 3
1. Enter the toilet with your left foot.[1] 2. Do not remove your lower garment while standing. Instead, remove your lower garment after you draw close to the ground so that the least amount of time is spent with the satr exposed.[2] عن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما قال كان …
Read More »Purdah Q&A (Part 7)
Basic guidelines with regards to purdah Speaker: Ml. Ebrahim Salajee Duration: 00:01:22 Format: mp3 Size: 1.2 MB 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 Ghusal- Part 1
1. Do not face the qiblah while performing ghusl.
2. Bath in such a place where no one can see you. It is better to perform ghusl with the satr area covered. However, if one is in an enclosed area (e.g. bathroom) and one performs ghusl without the satr covered, it will be permissible.
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
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 …
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