May 28

Sha’ban: Merits, Do’s, and Dont’s- The 15th night

Sha’ban: Merits, Do’s, and Dont’s By Mufti Taqi Usmani – The Night of Bara’ah     – What Should be Done in this Night?     – What Should Not be Done in This Night – Fast of the 15th Sha’ban Sha’ban is one of the meritorious months for which we find some particular instructions in the […]

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May 12

Celebrating Mi’raj in the month of Rajab

The Month of Rajab Rajab is the seventh month in the Islamic lunar calendar. This month was regarded as one of the sacred months (Al-Ashhur-al-hurum) in which battles were prohibited in the days of the Holy Prophet . It is also a prelude to the month of Ramadan, because Ramadan follows it after the intervening […]

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Mar 13

Is a non-mahram female’s voice meant not to be heard by males (Awrah)?

Question: Is a non-mahram female’s voice meant not to be heard by males? Take for example listening to the radio. Women read the news. Should this be listened to? The flawed analogy of some will no doubt be that Sahabah (May Allah Ta’ala Be Pleased With Them) would ask Hadhrat A’isha Radiallahu Anha rulings & […]

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Feb 26

Using the title or referring to someone as Maulana

Question: Usage of the title “Maulana” has become popular among Muslims to refer to our esteemed scholars with respect and honor. However some Muslims have strongly prohibited this usage, saying that it implies “shirk” or ascribing partners unto Allah Almighty who refers to Himself as being “Maulana” in the Holy Quran meaning Our Master. Is […]

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Jan 18

Is applying for mortgage from the bank permissible?

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Question: AlsalamAlykum Dear Brothers, I have been living in a western country for a number of years, married with kids. My query is related to the Islamic view on getting a mortgage from the bank to own a house in non-Islamic country. Unfortunately, I have been renting for years which practically ended up losing my […]

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Jan 16

Are perfumes containing alcohol permissible?

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Question: can i use the perfumes came from france or USA because of containing alcohol. I am from Hanafi Mazhab. Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. If the perfume contains alcohol derived from grapes or dates extract, it is impure. If it is from other […]

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Jan 16

The plague of Amwaas.

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Question: Please tell us and explain on the plague of amwaas that happened intime of sahabah and which sahaba martyted in that? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. The plague of Amwaas (طاعون عمواس) took place in the 18th year after Hajrah (about 639AD), during […]

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Dec 27

What is the sunnah method of paring nails?

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Question: salaams please can you tell me The sunnah of fingers’ nail paring with source from as-shami Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. It is stated in Al-Durr al-Mukhtār of `Allāmah Haskafī (rahimahullāh): (وَيُسْتَحَبُّ قَلْمُ أَظَافِيرِهِ…يَوْمَ الْجُمُعَةِ)…وَفِي شَرْحِ الْغَزَّاوِيَّةِ رُوِيَ «أَنَّهُ – صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ […]

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Dec 23

The Harms of Sins

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Khanqah Akhtari ka.org.za BY HAZRAT MOULANA HAKEEM AKHTHAR SAHEB RAHMATULLAHI ALAYH   v  Due to the evil of sins, one is deprived of the knowledge of Deen. v  One’s sustenance decreases i.e. the Barakah of Rizq goes away. Despite one’s sustenance appearing to be plentiful, very little benefit is derived from it. It will be spent away […]

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