The message of anti-corruption is always met with resistance – Reflections on Surat al-Shu’araa’
Shuayb (peace be on him) was one of the five Arab prophets, (the others being Hud, Salih, Ismail and Muhammad, peace be on them). He lived in Madyan (Midian, which is a large area...
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Is it permissible to pray tarawih online?
Praying tarawih in your home while following an imam who is performing the tarawih prayer online is a relatively new phenomenon, which was adopted by some imams, including myself during the unprecedented global pandemic...
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Do I have to stop eating when I hear the adhan at Suhoor?
If you are eating when you hear the adhan or the time for suhoor has ended, finish what you have in your mouth but do not keep eating beyond that. Abu Hurayrah (may Allah...
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Is music haram? Can you learn an instrument in Islam?
This is a full course. Music is a very controversial and very disagreed on topic. There has been much written about it and there are many books on it. Let me summarise it. We...
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Can you perform long distance healing? Can you do ruqya remotely?
In Islam we believe that Allah is Al Shafi, the One who cures and heals. Though Allah controls the cure, He provides different channels through which the cure is delivered. At our disposal we...
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How many rakahs should I pray for Tarawih?
Ramadan is a month of ibadah and increasing our closeness to Allah Almighty by increasing in our worship. Whether it is our recitation of the Quran or by doing additional salah. One of these...
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How do you perform the witr prayer?
The Witr Guide What is the correct way to pray witr? When should it be prayed? And what should you recite? There are differences in the schools of thought on this matter, based on...
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Who is a martyr in Islam?
We are all familiar with the concept of shaheed when it is related to the one who sacrifices their life for Allah with the right intention. The word shaheed means witness, and martyrs are...
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What are the birth rites in Islam?
The 7 sunnahs of birth When we have a new-born, we are grateful to Allah Almighty for the blessing. From the sunnah we have to do 7 things. 1. Delivering the good news (bishra)...
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What is the Quranic remedy for sadness?
In this current climate, grief seems to be a swamp which we are collectively sinking into. There is so much sadness around us. Many of us have lost close relatives, loved ones, parents, children...
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What is the significance of the darood?
Salawat Ibrahimiya Allahumma salli ala muhammadiw wa ala aali muhammadin kamaa sallaita ala ibrahima wa ala aali ibrahima innaka hamidum majid. allahumma baarik ala muhammadiw wa ala aali muhammadin kamaa baarakta ala ibrahima wa...
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What is the meaning and significance of At-Tahiyyat in the salah?
We recite the at-tahiyyat in our salah in our sitting position after sujjud, after every two rakahs in all our prayers. What is the significance of the words we recite? The Tashahhud التَّحِيَّاتُ لِلَّهِ...
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Is photography permissible in Islam?
Are photos haram? The permissibility of photography is a matter of disagreement among scholars. There are two camps and we can see why this has arisen by looking at the main hadith and how...
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How do you divide the chores in the house?
Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) is reported to have said: “He did what one of you would do in his house. He mended sandals and patched garments and sewed.” (Adab Al-Mufrad) In...
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Are body piercings, fade hairstyles and tattoos haram?
Women may pierce their ears In general women have had their ears pierced throughout history and throughout the world. This is permissible. However, multiple ear piercings would require the consent of the husband as...
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