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October, 2012

  • 8 October

    Marrying one’s ex-wife’s daughter (from a previous marriage)

    Q: Is it permissible for one to marry his ex-wife’s daughter (from a previous marriage)? A: It is impermissible. حرمت عليكم أمهاتكم وبناتكم وأخواتكم … وأمهات نسآئكم وربائبكم اللاتى فى حجوركم من نسآئكم اللاتى دخلتم بهن فإن لم تكونوا دخلتم بهن فلا جناح عليكم” (سورة النساء الآية 23) و حرم …

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  • 8 October

    The position of Nikaah in Islam

    Q: What status does Nikaah hold in Islam? A: Nikaah is an emphasised Sunnah of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). Hence, if a person possesses the means to get married and is able to fulfil the obligations of Nikaah, he should get married. النكاح من سنتي (رواه ابن ماجه في سننه …

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  • 8 October

    Janaazah salaah of a corpse that has bloated and there is fear of it disintegrating

    If the corpse of the deceased bloated to such an extent that it is feared that the body will burst by touching it, then merely passing water over the body will suffice for the ghusal. The deceased will be enshrouded in the kafan in the normal manner and Janaazah Salaah …

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  • 6 October

    The Lives of the Sahaabah (Radhiallahu Anhum)

    Man has been created with a purpose and goal. However, he has the tendency of being affected by the environment and those around him, thus losing sight of his purpose and goal. It is for this reason that Allah Ta’aala sent the Ambiyaa (Alaihimus Salaam) to this world, with the …

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  • 4 October

    Equality in going on a journey between the wives

    Q: Is equality waajib during a journey? A: Equality is not waajib on a journey. The husband may travel with whichever wife he wishes during the journey. However if he adopts some method through which all the wives will be pleased, it will be better e.g. by drawing lots amongst …

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