Is it ok to do dhikr in the bathroom?
Firstly there is a difference between a bathroom and a toilet. Some bathrooms do not have a toilet in them. Here it is acceptable to say bismillah before you do your wudu. With regards...
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Do we really have free will when we are products of our environment and upbringing?
Those who start of life with an adverse upbringing, are much more likely to have bad outcomes. Those who abuse others, have often been abused themselves. Does this mean that we do not have...
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Can you combine salah?
The default position is to pray at the prescribed time. This is because Allah commanded us to pray at designated times. He did not say that we could pray all our salah for one...
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What duas can you recite for a good death?
There are various duas for a good end to one’s life. Ibn ‘Umar heard a man wishing for death, and said: Do not wish for death, for you will surely die; rather ask Allah...
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How do you give Dawah?
Our mission is to deliver the divine message. Not to convert people. Yet we have a common misconception that we can convert people to the truth. In fact, no one can convert people. Then,...
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Why should our shuyukh be more in touch with our community and culture?
It is important for those teaching the deen to their community to be in touch with it. In fact, Allah Almighty talked about this openly in Surat Ibrahim when He said: ‘Wa ma ‘arsalna...
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How do you balance living in this world and your imaan, without compromising either?
The answer is a full course question. The simple answer is you have to focus on what Allah Almighty will ask you about. Just ask yourself, would Allah ask you about this if you...
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What dua should I make when there is extreme weather?
Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (peace be on him) said: In very hot weather delay the Zuhr prayer till it becomes cooler because the severity...
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Studying tasawwuf – what to read and what to avoid
Fix your foundation first Reading Sufi books without proper knowledge or training from the well-educated people in this science, is not a good idea. You can easily misunderstand what has been written or go...
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Is a woman’s voice her awrah?
O wives of the Prophet, you are not like anyone among women. If you fear Allah, then do not be soft in speech , lest he in whose heart is disease should covet,...
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Can you hold the mushaf (Quran) while praying?
Fard salah It is disliked (makrooh) to hold the mushaf (Quran) during an obligatory salah (fard), with the exception of new Muslims who do not know the words and have not yet memorised them....
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What can you recite during sujud?
During sujud the sunnah is to recite subhana rabbiyal a’la) which means ‘Glorious is my Lord the Most High’. You can also recite tahlil (La ilaha illallah which means ‘there’s no God but God’) and...
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Who can be called a kafir? What will be the fate of non-Muslims?
The Prophet (peace be on him) attended the funeral of a well-known Munafiq (hypocrite) who was known as the “Leader of the Munafiqun” even though he made it a point not to attend the...
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Is organ donation permitted in Islam?
I am frequently asked whether it is permissible to donate organs in Islam. The answer is that apart from certain restrictions, it is a matter of personal choice. What is organ donation? Organ donation...
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How can you get your child to cooperate when they are fed up with your instructions?
Kindness and patience is paramount. Children respond to the tone of your voice. Your tone makes or breaks your communication. A harsh tone pushes the red button. It triggers a barrage of resentment. When...
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