Category: Fiqh
Seeking permission to marry a second wife
Question: If a man marries a second wife, does he need to seek permission from the first wife? Answer: حامدا ومصليا ومسلما It is not…
Marriage and Divorce over the Phone
Question: Is it permissible to conduct a nikah or pronounce a divorce over the phone? Answer: حامدا ومصليا ومسلما Nikah is not valid over the…
Intermingling of Men and Women
The perfection of Islam removes the possible causes and roots which may breed corruption. It is greatly known that the sexual instinct is one of…
Using TV as a medium of Da'wah
Muhtaram, السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته We acknowledge receipt of your query dated 17 October 2012 regarding using the television for da’wah purposes. Our response…
Does the Laws of Shariah change from Region to Region?
Shari’ah seeks to mould our lives in total conformity with the commandments of Allāh, whilst allowing us to indulge in worldly activities to a certain…
Scientific Benefits of Wudu
Answer: It is not allowed to spread unverified messages about our religion for the purpose of inviting people towards Islām, or for motivating Muslims. The…
The Issue of Women Cutting Their Hair
Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem INTRODUCTION This topic of discussion is one of many modern issues that have arisen due to the encounter of Islam with other,…
The Origin of Music
Allah T’aalaa commands the believing women in the Quran Majeed: “And do not display your beauty like how it used to be displayed in the…
Valentines Day A Pagan Festival
It’s that time of the year again where an annual ritual takes the world by frenzy, and sweeps along the Muslims with it. Now it’s…
"Why is homosexuality a sin if Allah made me this way?"
“If Allah forbids homosexuality, then why does He allow people to be born gay? Why is homosexuality a sin if Allah made me this way?…