Is Khidhr (alayhis salaam) still alive?
There is difference of opinion among the authorities of the Shariah regarding Khidhr (alayhis salaam). While the Sufiya believe that he is alive, many others, especially among the…
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It has been noticed that dogs howl when the Athaan is recited.
According to the Hadith shaitaan flees in leaps and bounds when he hears the Athaan. Animals are able to see the flight of shaitaan, hence they become scared and howl.
As part of his work, my uncle who is a maulana, attended a function where priests were being initiated into their role.
Interfaith is kufr. Your uncle's participation is kufr. Ask him to renew his Imaan and his Nikah if he is married. He should repent and abandon the kufr work.
Is it true that there is a shaitaan with every person?
Yes, every human being has his own shaitaan and his own angel who constantly accompany him. The shaitaan (who is a jinn) whispers evil into the heart of man. It is Waajib for every…
If there are no more Mujtahideen, then what is the meaning of the Hadith that Allah Ta'ala will send to this Ummah every 100 years, a man who will tea
When you lack intelligence to understand even such a simple, well-known and well-expounded Hadith, how then can you comprehend issues of an intricate nature? The Hadith refers to…
Why did Fir'oun not kill Nabi Musa (alayhis salaam) despite seeing him as a grave threat to his kingdom.
Nabi Musa (alayhis salaam) was constantly under the protection of Allah Azza Wa Jal. As much as Fir'oun desired and conspired to kill Nabi Musa (alayhis salaam), he failed. The…
A woman miscarried at nine weeks. She was told that since the foetus was not a living child, it will not intercede on her behalf on the Day of Qiyaama
Even a one day old miscarried foetus will, Insha'Allah, be a perfect child in Qiyaamah who will intercede on behalf of his/her parents. The person has misinformed you.
Is nazar true? What should be recited to protect against nazar?
Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: "The eye (i.e. the evil gaze) is a reality." The evil gaze of some people can be harmful. Recite often the last two verses of Surah…
To whom does the word, 'Yahood' refer to in the Qur'aan?
The Qur'aanic term, Yahood, refers to all of the twelve tribes of Bani Israaeel. It refers to the entire progeny of Nabi Ya'qoob (alayhis salaam).
Do jinns also repent for sins?
Muslim jinns do repent for sins just as Muslim humans do.
What is the meaning of Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jamaat?
The Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jama'at are the people who follow the Sunnah of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) and the Sahaabah. They do not interpret the Hadith and the Qur'aan…
The Qur'aan mentions that Allah Ta'ala had punished a community of Jews by transforming them into apes.
Yes, there were apes long before Allah Ta'ala transformed the transgressors into apes. Furthermore, after three days, every person who had become an ape, died. None of these…
Which sins are kabeerah (major) and sagheerah (minor)?
All sins are kabaa-ir (major) literally speaking. Hadhrat Aishah (radhiyallahu anha) said: "Beware of minimizing sin." There is no 'minor' sin. Whoever believes sin to be…
I have read your article about the fires sweeping and ravaging Russia.
Floods and all forms of natural disasters are the Athaab (punishment) of Allah Ta'ala. The floods in Pakistan are also Allah's Athaab. May Allah Ta'ala save us all from His…
What is the significance of burning lobaan when supplicating to Allah Ta'ala?
There is no significance in burning lobaan (incense) relative to supplicating to Allah Ta'ala. Lobaan is good for eliminating harmful germs. But it has no relationship with ibaadat…
In a chain letter doing its rounds, a dua called Dua Nur is mentioned.
As long as there is no authentic reference for duas, etc., one should not follow and adopt it. Anyone can compile duas, etc. The claim that those who do not distribute 'this dua'…
A Muslim woman is a lesbian. Does she remain a Muslim while she ascribes to lesbianism?
A person remains a Muslim regardless of his/her sins. As long as the sinner believes that his/her sins are haraam, he/she remains a Muslim. However, if the lesbian believes that…
Is it permissible to visit darghas?
Going to the dargahs (the mausolea and graves of the Auliya) is not permissible on account of the abundance of shirk and kufr and acts of grave-worship which are perpetrated there.
What are dreams? Please give some explanation.
There are different categories of dreams. Some dreams are true while others are false. Some dreams are the machinations of shaitaan, and some dreams are caused by even an upset…
After having made a statement of kufr, how does one renew Imaan?
Renewal of Imaan requires that the person regrets and seeks forgiveness from Allah Ta'ala for his statements of kufr. Then he should recite the Kalimah Shahaadat aloud to himself.…