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Clothing from the perspective of Islam – Part 24
In this post, we turn to something often overlooked yet deeply misunderstood topic which is about Footwear (sandals, shoes) A Surprising Reality In many societies today, Footwear is treated as …
Clothing from the perspective of Islam – Part 23
In the previous session, whether adornment in clothing is permissible. We explained how homes may be beautified and decorated. Now the question moves further: When it comes to clothing whether …
Clothing from the perspective of Islam – Part 22
In the previous posts, we explored: The concept of Zeenah (adornment) The limits placed by Islam And how misunderstanding leads to confusion In this post, we move deeper into …
Clothing from the perspective of Islam – Part 20
After establishing with overwhelming clarity that Face covering is not an obligation in Islam, We now turn to the final arguments presented by those who still insist otherwise Because when evidence …
Clothing from the perspective of Islam – Part 19
We have now reached a crucial stage in our discussion. Until now, we have examined: Daily life of the companions Social interaction Linguistic meaning of Hijab In this post, …
Clothing from the perspective of Islam – Part 18
In the previous posts, we have been examining: Whether Islam commands women to cover their faces and each time, from different angles we have seen that there is no such …
Clothing from the perspective of Islam – Part 17
If we look into the previous posts, we have been examining one question: Did Islam command women to conceal their faces? Through Hadith, daily life incidents and logical reflection, we …
Clothing from the perspective of Islam – Part 16
In the previous posts, we have examined one central issue: Did Islam command women to cover their faces? We did not rely on: Emotions Cultural influence Social pressure Instead, …
Clothing from the perspective of Islam – Part 15
In the previous posts, we have carefully examined one central question: Is face covering obligatory for women in Islam? We did not approach this emotionally. We approached it through Qur’an, Hadith …
Clothing from the perspective of Islam – Part 14
In the previous part, we examined: The Qur’anic verse of Jilbab The importance of recognition And the absence of clear obligation for face covering We now examine the real-life …
Clothing from the perspective of Islam – Part 13
In this post, we address one of the most debated and emotionally charged topics in the Muslim world: Is covering the face (niqab) obligatory in Islam? Did Allahﷻ or …
Islamic ruling for congregation prayer between three people and what is Imam’s responsibility in doing so?
Question: When three people are praying in congregation, how should the rows be arranged? If a third person arrives late, should he go to the front or behind? Is …
Is it permissible for Muslims to join political parties?
Question: Is it permissible for Muslims to join political parties, whether Muslim-based parties or others like DMK, Congress, etc.? What are the Islamic guidelines? Answer: The principle is: if …
Picture with Salawat recitation and having picture bring blessings in life: Is it true according to Islam?
Question: Someone has sent an image with a salawat and claims that reciting it 21 times and then looking at a certain picture will remove difficulties and bring blessings …
Menstruation begins during fasting: Is the fast valid or not?
Question: If a woman is fasting and menstruation begins in the evening or afternoon, is her fast valid? Does she have to make it up later? Answer: Some people …
Is the term “Katuppa” in naming acceptable in Islam?
Question: My name is Sayyid, and I am 45 years old. My family name is Kattuppa. A certain scholar said that this name has no meaning in Arabic or …
Is it obligatory to say “Bismillah” before starting wudu? What if someone omits it?
Question: Is it obligatory to say “Bismillah” before starting wudu? If someone omits it, is their wudu valid? Answer: There are hadiths on this matter. Some schools of thought …
Is it permissible to perform wudu (Ablution), pray Sunnah or go to the bathroom when Adhan is being recited?
Question: When entering a mosque and the adhan (call to prayer) is being recited, is it permissible to perform wudu (ablution), pray sunnah, or go to the bathroom? What …
Is it permissible to say “SadaqAllahﷻ” after reciting the Qur’an?
Question: I have heard that after reciting the Qur’an, one should not say “SadaqAllahﷻul ‘Azim” (Allahﷻ the Almighty has spoken the truth). My question is: Based on the command …
Who Records Ongoing Rewards After Death in Islam?
Question: After a person dies, the angels who recorded their deeds depart. If that is the case, who records the ongoing rewards from ongoing charity (sadaqah jariyah), beneficial knowledge, …
How Revelation Was Received by the Prophet ﷺ?
Question: I have been watching your class, and you mentioned something about revelation coming to the Prophetﷺ. You said that Jibreel(AS) would come and recite to him, and after …
Clarifying the Duration of the People of the Cave mentioned in Surah Al-Kahf: 300 or 309 Years?
Question: I listened to one of your Friday sermons. You mentioned the verse from Surah Al-Kahf (18:25) about the people of the cave staying 300 years. But in the …
How Allah Destroys Interest (Riba) Despite Its Apparent Increase
Question: In the Qur’an, Allahﷻ has forbidden interest (riba) and says: “Allahﷻ destroys interest and gives increase for charities” (Qur’an 2:276). You also mentioned in a lecture that interest …
Islamic Rulings on Passing in Front During Prayer and Filling Gaps in Congregational Rows
Question: When iqamah is given for the obligatory prayer and the rows are being straightened, if I am standing in a row and the person behind me is praying …
What is the expiation for not fulfilling a vow to Allahﷻ?
Question: When my son was unwell, I made a vow to Allahﷻ that if he recovered, I would fast for a whole year. But now, I could not do …
Does Equal Retaliation Cancel Sin? Islamic Perspective on Verbal Abuse
Question: He (the questioner) has written about two incidents. Incident one: Someone cursed me obscenely on my phone. He spoke wrongly about my mother, my wife, and the women …
Is Sahih Muslim 1471 Authentic? How Does the Qur’an Intercede?
Question: Is Sahih Muslim Hadith 1471 strong or weak? And explain the concept of the Quran interceding for us with Allahﷻ. That is, in Sahih Muslim, Hadith 1470 (or …
Authenticity of the Hadees about 29 days in Ramadan
Question: He (the questioner) sends a hadith found in books like Bayhaqi, Ibn Hibban and asks if it is correct. The hadith narrated by Abu Hurairah (may Allahﷻ be …
Can Zakat Be Given to Local Food Distribution Schemes?
Question: I reside in Mangalam village, Tiruppur district. In the JAQ mosque here, which is associated with an organization called JAQ, under the scheme “No Hunger, Provide Food,” every …
Did the Prophetﷺ specifically mention those killed in Palestine as martyrs?
Question: Some scholars say that all those killed in the conflict in Palestine are martyrs (shuhada). Is this correct? Did the Prophetﷺ specifically mention those killed in Palestine as …
Will the curses my husband utters affect me? Will I be affected in the Hereafter?
Question: My husband scolds me a lot. He curses me, saying, “May you become guilty before Allahﷻ because you don’t listen to your husband. You frequently go to your …
Is the ‘Licking Sores’ Hadith About a Wife’s Duty Authentic?
Question: A video in Urdu has been circulating stating that a wife’s duty toward her husband is so great that even if her husband was covered from head to …
If a person performs Umrah and passes away, Will he receive the status of a martyr (Shaheed)
Question: A man intended to perform Umrah on behalf of his deceased mother. While in the state of ihram, during Sa’i between Safa and Marwah, he fell unconscious and …
Clarification about the Qur’anic Verse “Seize Him and Cast Him into Hellfire”
Question: The Qur’an says in Surah Al-Haqqah, verse 30: “Seize him and cast him into Hellfire.” This seems to indicate direct entry into Hell. However, we understand that there …
Are Non-Halal Meat Exports Being Misrepresented to Muslim Markets?
Question: Non-Muslims in India export meat to Arab countries, using Arabic names for their companies. They do not observe halal principles, and there is even a possibility that dead …
Making False Promises to Children, is it a sin?
Question: When children throw tantrums, parents often make false promises to calm them—saying they will buy something when they have no intention or ability to do so. Does this …
Are Broken Marriage Promises Accountable on the Day of Judgment?
Question: The Qur’an states that promises will be questioned. In many places, parents arrange marriage promises between their children when they are young. When the children reach maturity, the …
Can We Pray in a Mosque Where Leaders Commit Wrongdoing?
Question: You have said in your Ramadan speeches that food offered to deities (like those used in idol worship) is not haram to consume if it is not a …
The Hadith about the Boy, the Sorcerer, and the Monk – Authenticity and Analysis
The questioner gave a huge hadith sample which nearly goes about a page and asks for clarification regarding the authenticity The hadith is found in Sahih Muslim, and since …
The Obligation of Will (Wasiyyah) – Does It Conflict with Inheritance Laws?
Question: In the second chapter of the Holy Qur’an, verse 180 states that making a will at the time of death is an obligation. However, you and many other …
Is the preacher’s claim about Prophet Lut (AS)’s wife’s sin, correct?
Question: Some preachers claim that Prophet Lut (AS)’s (AS) wife committed the sin of her people. Is this correct? They cite the Quran, but this seems wrong. Answer: Every …
Do women have to cover their hands up to the wrist?
Question: Should women cover their hands up to the wrist? Please provide evidence. Answer: There is no compulsion to cover up to the wrist. In fact, there is evidence …
Is it forbidden to recite the Quran from a mobile phone?
Question: A scholar claims it is forbidden to recite the Quran from a mobile phone because it also contains movies and obscene content. Is this correct. Answer: This scholar’s …
Explanation of the Hadith about fighting the Turks (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 2928).
Question: Please explain the Hadith in Sahih Bukhari (2928) where the Prophetﷺﷺ mentions about fighting the Turks before Qiyamah -Last day. Answer: The Hadith mentions fighting the Turks, a …
Kissing the Kaaba Door and Making Du‘a at the Multazam: Is It from the Sunnah?
Question: Is kissing the door of the Kaaba and the Multazam (the area between the Black Stone and the door) and making Du’a there considered Sunnah? Answer: The practice …
Can a painter accept painting work in temples?
Question: I work as a painter. I have been called to paint a temple. Can I go and do this painting work? Answer: In Islam, what is Haram (forbidden) …
What did the Prophetﷺ mean when he said, “If you saw what I saw, you would laugh little and weep much”?
Question: What did the Prophetﷺ mean when he said, “If you saw what I saw, you would laugh little and weep much”? Answer: This Hadith is narrated in Sahih …
How to understand the Quranic verse about praying behind leaders who delay prayer?
Question: Based on Quranic verses (like 4:140), we decide to boycott gatherings where Allahﷻ ‘s verses are mocked. However, there are Hadiths that say leaders in the future will …
Second jama’ah causing disturbance to those who pray Sunnah prayer. Is it correct?
Question: In a loud prayer, after the main Jama’ah finishes, some people are praying Sunnah. Meanwhile, latecomers form a second Jama’ah and pray with loud recitation. Isn’t this disturbing …
Should I ask for forgiveness for each sin individually or collectively?
Question: When we pray for forgiveness, should we list each sin and ask for it, or can we ask generally for all sins? Answer: We can do both. If …
Is having bad thoughts about a friend but not expressing it considered a sin?
Question: My friend and I have a problem. I think badly about him in my mind but don’t show it outwardly. Is this a sin? Answer: Thinking badly about …
I made an oath by the Quran and broke it; what is the expiation?
Question: I said I would not do something and swore by the Quran. I ended up doing it. I am making Du’a (supplication). Is there any expiation for this?” …
A banner in a town claims that the Prophetﷺ’s birthday is better than 1000 Laylatul Qadr. Is this correct?
Question: In a town called Kayalpattinam, a banner has been placed in front of a mosque. They’ve sent a picture of that banner and asked whether the statement on …
Can a person use divine decree (Qadr) as an excuse for sins?
Question: A hadith says that “Adam (AS) and Musa (AS) argued, and Adam (AS) defeated Musa (AS) in argument by citing divine decree (Qadr).” He asks: According to this …
Can multiple people share the cost of a sacrificial animal (Hadi) for Hajj/Umrah?
Question: If someone wants to offer a Hadi (sacrificial animal) – a cow or camel – can seven people pool their money and give it? Or must it be …
Should hands be raised for all supplications (du’a)?
Question: You explained based on hadith how to raise hands. What about making du’a after the Adhan, when leaving the bathroom, before and after eating, when sleeping and waking …
If someone does not go to the mosque, should they still repeat the Adhan?
Question: what we said earlier is Regarding the Adhan (call to prayer), we said you don’t need to repeat the Adhan of every mosque; you only need to repeat …
Is There a Contradiction Between Accepting Puja Food and Working on a Temple?
Question: You say we can eat food from a puja, but you say we cannot paint the temple where puja is done. Shouldn’t it be the same? Does it …
When a dispute arises regarding transactions between two individuals can they swear by Allahﷻ’s name?
Question: When a dispute arises regarding transactions between two individuals who were partners, one person claims the other owes him 25,000 rupees. He doesn’t have evidence. The other person …
What is the claim spreading on social media about a hadith regarding war in India, and is it authentic?
Question: A claim is circulating that Prophetﷺ said there would be a war in India and those who participate would be rewarded. This claim is used to suggest Muslims …