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Sale Of Synthetic Hair
Sale Of Synthetic Hair
Question I would like to know regarding the sale of hair pieces which are synthetic. Is it permissible to sell it, as I was informed that it is haraam...
Sunnah Method Of Applying Henna To The Feet
Sunnah Method Of Applying Henna To The Feet
Question What is the sunnah method of applying henna to the feet? Answer We apologise due to not being able to locate a Sunnah method of applying Henna...
Intention In All Seven Shares Of A Qurbani Animal
Intention In All Seven Shares Of A Qurbani Animal
Question If several people are sharing the 7 shares, is it necessary that all 7 shares have to be a waajib Qurbaani. Can one or 2 of the shareholders...
Bowing While Greeting
Bowing While Greeting
Question I understand that it is impermissible to bow down or prostrate, but here it's our tradition to prostrate in greeting our elders. I was able to...
Reciting Thanaa After The Imaam Commenced A Jahri (Loud) Salaah
Reciting Thanaa After The Imaam Commenced A Jahri (Loud) Salaah
Question Should I recite Thanaa if I join in the middle of the first Rakaat of a Jahri (loud) Salaah? Answer If the Muqtadi joins the Imam in such a...
Selling A Motor Vehicle At A Car Stand
Selling A Motor Vehicle At A Car Stand
Question I wanted to know is it permissible if I take my car and park it at certain car stand, so how they work is that they take a standard commission...
Draping Walls And Stages
Draping Walls And Stages
Question What is the ruling on draping is one allowed to attend jalsas with draping on the stage? Answer Islam encourages simplicity in every sphere...
Colours Of A Turban
Colours Of A Turban
Question Is wearing of black amama (turban) proven in authentic narrations? Which colour turbans are proven in authentic narrations? Answer The wearing...
Commencing A Quraan Khatam Before Completing A Previous One
Commencing A Quraan Khatam Before Completing A Previous One
Question Can a person start a new Quran khatam without completing his previous khatam? Answer It is allowed for a person to make a new Khatam without...
Sunnah Cupping
Sunnah Cupping
QuestionWhat is Sunnah Cupping?AnswerCupping (Hijama) is of Three Types:Dry cupping – This is the process of using a vacuum on different areas of the body...
Alcohol In Medication
Alcohol In Medication
QuestionSomeone recently visited a homoeopath and she prescribed medication for that person and the person then asked her does the medication contain any...
Performing Wudhu In The State Of Haidh Or Nifaas
Performing Wudhu In The State Of Haidh Or Nifaas
Question Is it permissible to make wudhu while in the state of haidh or nifaas? Answer There isn’t any prohibition that categorically prevents a female...
Fulfilling Multiple Vows
Fulfilling Multiple Vows
Question If Zaid made a promise: If rent my house I'll feed the needy but he did not do it.Made another promise: If my son recover I'll feed the needy...
Selling Coffins
Selling Coffins
Question What is the Shar'ee ruling with regard to selling coffins? Answer Under normal circumstances the usage of a coffin for deceased Muslims is...
Variable Courier Delivery Dates
Variable Courier Delivery Dates
Question We do not mention to the buyer how long it will take for delivery. Is it necessary to mention this?For our cash buyers of kitabs we do not always...
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02 July, 2026
Question
Kindly provide me with the sunnah method of visiting the cemetery:
-Dua to read when entering
-what to read at the qabr side
-where to stand at the qabr side- eg at the feet end, or head end or side
-what to recite at the qabr side
In my case,...
01 July, 2026
Question
What is the ruling with regard to cutting the queue in stores etc.?
Answer
Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam is reported to have said:
None of you will have faith till he wishes for his (Muslim) brother what he likes for himself.
Primarily, it...
24 June, 2026
Question
Is it permissible to give gifts to friends and family for ashura and make it a custom?
Answer
The Arabic words عياله and أهله (dependants) are used in the Hadith which encourages spending on one’s dependants/family on the day of Aashura (10th...
24 June, 2026
Question
Please advise regarding muharram and ashura with regards to gifts and spending on ones family can it only be done on the day of ASHURA or can you buy the gifts before and give it to them on the day
Answer
It is recommended that one increase,...
23 June, 2026
Question
I would like to know what defines transparent according to Shariah. With regard to the burqa I wear for Salaah:
If I put one layer in front of me I can see through it however (the colour of my skin is not visible) when it is on my head the layer...
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