He was so devoted to writing hadith that he had no time to eat
‘Ammār ibn Rajā’ said: I heard ‘Ubayd ibn Ya‘eesh say:
«أقمت ثلاثين سنة، ما أكلت بيدي بالليل. كانت أختي تلقمني، وأنا أكتب»
“I spent thirty years during which I never ate with my own hand at night. My sister would feed me while I wrote.”
[Siyar A'lām An-Nubalā']
My father is forcing me to play music at my wedding
Questing: Music is prohibited in Islam, but if a father compels his son to have music at a wedding, is the son held accountable?
Sheikh Yahya hafidahullah:
"Obedience is only in matters that are lawful." It is not permissible to obey a created being in disobedience to the Creator. If a father says, “You have a wedding, and you must bring singers,” this is…
What is the ruling on travelling to non-Muslim countries for medical treatment?
Sheikh Yahya hafidahullah:
Travelling to non-Muslim countries undoubtedly requires sound knowledge to ward off doubts and a strong religious conscience to restrain desires. If the patient or the one intending to travel—be it for treatment or for da'wah—possesses these qualities, then perhaps he may be safe.
However, if he lacks such…
She doesn't want to expose herself to a male doctor
Question: A brother residing in Belgium with his wife states that his wife has breast cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. During each session, she is required to expose her breast in front of male doctors. She is now considering stopping the treatment in order to avoid uncovering her breast, as she can no longer endure the exposure. They are now seeking your…
The ’iddah of a pregnant woman
Question: My husband divorced me some time ago while I am pregnant. Now, the doctors discovered that the fetus is deceased. My question is: Does my waiting period (‘iddah) end with the death of the fetus, or with its delivery (the procedure to remove the fetus is scheduled to take place in a week's time)?
Sheikh Muhammad Al-Ansi ḥafidhahullāh:
And peace, mercy, and blessings of…
Her husband died during Hajj
Question: A woman’s husband passed away while she was performing Hajj. What should she do regarding her waiting period (’iddah), and how should she travel back to her country without a mahram?
Sheikh Yahya hafidahullah:
Observing ’iddah in a foreign land is not possible for her due to the hardship and burdens it entails—she may not find a mahram, nor suitable housing or rent. If she…
Will women veil themselves from men in Paradise?
Sheikh Yahya hafidahullah:
Paradise contains what Allāh, the Almighty, described in His saying: “Therein are [maidens] restraining their glances, untouched before them by man or jinn” — meaning, they lower their gaze and are devoted to their husbands.
The Prophet ﷺ said, in reference to his ascension or in a dream he saw: “I saw a palace, and I asked, ‘Whose is…
My Co-wife is a Jinn
Question: A man proposed to a woman and concluded the marriage contract with her. After the contract, he informed her that he is married to a jinn wife. The sister asks: What should I do, and what is your advice? Am I entitled to request a khulʿ (divorce initiated by the wife)?
Sheikh Yahya hafidahullah:
Yes, she has the right to request a khulʿ. He has deceived her—especially if she does…
Does divorce during menstruation take effect?
Sheikh Yahya hafidahullah:
According to the most correct opinion held by the predominant majority of scholars, it does take effect, as stated by Imam An-Nawawi, may Allāh have mercy on him. This is based on the fact that the Prophet ﷺ counted the divorce issued by ’Abdullāh ibn ’Umar when he divorced his wife while she was menstruating. Had it not been considered a…
After completing the fast of the month of Ramaḍhān and celebrating ’Eid Al-Fiṭr on the first day of Shawwāl, people begin to fast the first six days of Shawwāl. Then, on the eighth day, they designate it as “Eid Al-Abrār”; ”Eid of the Righteous.
This is among the newly innovated practices in the month of Shawwāl which Muslims must be made aware of.
Imām Muḥammad Jamāl Ad-Dīn Al-Qāsimī (may Allāh have mercy on…
Know your predecessors
[Contains a biography of the Prophet ﷺ as well as the four rightly guided Caliphs]
Written by: Sheikh Abdulhameed Az-Zu'kari hafidahullāh
Translated: Majid Jawed Al-Afghani hafidahullah
Vulgar language during intercourse
Question: What is the ruling on using vulgar or explicit language between spouses during intimacy?
Sheikh Muhammad Hisham At-Tahiri وفقه الله:
Do you mean that they insult each other? I am not entirely sure what is meant...In general, all allowable speech is permissible between spouses. If "vulgar language" pertains to words related to intimacy itself, then this is permissible…
LESSON 53 ⤵️
https://youtu.be/nf966sbXHFE
ABOUT THIS CLASS:
In this class, ʿAbdullāh begins the tenth and final unit of the book. In this first lesson, he learns about a Muslim's true enemy: Shayṭān and his army. He listens to a brief story that illustrates how Shayṭān’s enmity first began and is cautioned against listening to his whispers.
SUMMARY:
من هو عدونا؟
Who is our enemy?
الشيطان وجنوده.
Shayṭān and…
For how many days can ’Eid be celebrated?
Sheikh Albāni raḥimahullāh states: “The Day of Al-Fiṭr (the 1st of Shawwāl) is ’Eid. As for the second and third day, they are not from the days of ’Eid at all. Thus ’Eid Al-Fiṭr is only one day whilst ’Eid Al-Aḍḥā is four days.” [Silsilah Al-Hudā wa An-Nūr 274]
This pertains to the designated days of ’Eid as per the Shari'ah.
In terms of celebrations continuing into the…
Question:
How Does the Marraige process work?
Can I go up to a woman and tell her my intention for marriage and then get in contact with the father...
Question:
Is it permissible for woman to take off her niqab or hijab when a man comes to get to know her....
Answer by Abu Rizq Mundhir Ibn Muhammad حفظه الله
Markaz Al-Islami of Oakland
Oakland ,California
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Question:
I was in contact with a sister from.... for about 2 years looking into marriage. I had private correspondence with her and open communication with her and her family also.
My wife was spying through my phone...
My wife and her family got involved and... said I would step away from the situation in my own....
My wife now, has found out this sister has moved.... and has threatened me again...
Due to this,…
I hope you have taken the time to review the rulings on Zakatul Fitr. If you haven't already, here's the link:
[https://t.me/masjidsahabah/566]
For those residing in the West, finding eligible recipients for Zakatul Fitr can be challenging. As a result, many choose to send money abroad. If you are doing so, consider the following points of advice:
Point 1: Zakatul Fitr must be given in the form of food, not…
