People of bid'ah do not think with their Aql (intelligence). They think with their emotions, hence they are unable to understand that Islam is what Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 09, p.2
Astronomical calculations may not be utilized to negate an immutable principle of the Shariah. We are under obligation to abide by the commands of Allah Ta'ala. If there is a clash…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 09, p.2
The seerat jalsahs which are nowadays being organized are haraam bid'ah acts. They are Tashabbuh bi Ahli Bid'ah (imitating the people of Bid'ah), and Israaf (waste). These newly…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 09, p.2
There is no special Salaat and number of raka'ts for the Night of Baraa't (15 night of Sha'baan). The whole night is auspicious. As much ibaadat as possible should be made.
The Majlis Vol 20 No 11, p.3
There is no ritual or practice of Eid celebration in Islam. Eid is an auspicious Day. The following acts are to be observed on the Days of Eid: 1. It is not permissible to fast on…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 12, p.4
The Roza of 15th Sha'baan is Sunnat. Some people of late have initiated a baseless controversy on this issue.
The Majlis Vol 20 No 12, p.5
There is no Sunnah significance for this statement.
The Majlis Vol 20 No 12, p.5
The time of Eid Salaat begins about 15 minutes after sunrise and expires just before Zawwaal.
The Majlis Vol 20 No 12, p.5
A total of 16 Takbeer in both Khutbahs – 9 in the first, and 7 in the second Khutbah.
The Majlis Vol 20 No 12, p.5
The Eid Salaat will be performed first, then the Janaazah Salaat, then the Eid Khutbah.
The Majlis Vol 20 No 12, p.12
It is not Sunnah. The customary hand-shaking which is practised on Eid days, especially after Eid Salaat, is bid'ah.
The Majlis Vol 20 No 12, p.12
When there is absolute certitude that the hilaal was not sighted anywhere and that it is still Ramadhaan, then you should fast, and not join the mock 'eid' salaat ordered by the…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 12, p.3
The listeners should recite the Takbeer silently when the Imaam recites the Takbeer during the Khutbah.
The Majlis Vol 21 No 01, p.5
It is not permissible for Muslims of UK nor for Muslims anywhere in the world to follow the hilaal announcements of the current Saudi authorities. The Saudi authorities are…
The Majlis Vol 21 No 01, p.5
The responsibility of the Ulama in the UK is to follow the command of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), and that is to physically sight the moon at the end of the 29th day,…
The Majlis Vol 21 No 01, p.5
They are quoting Shaami incorrectly. According to only the Hanafi Math-hab, the sighting of the hilaal in the west is valid for regions in the east and vice versa. This mas'alah…
The Majlis Vol 21 No 01, p.3
The only way to terminate the moon controversy is to revert to the simple Sunnah method commanded by Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). That method is: Search for the hilaal…
The Majlis Vol 21 No 02, p.2
We are in disagreement with both groups of the UK Ulama. While the one group correctly refuses to consider astronomical calculations for determining the beginning of the month,…
The Majlis Vol 21 No 02, p.2
It matters not if in England every month is a 30 day month if the moon is not sighted. It will be a 30 day month in terms of the Shariah, according to the command of Rasulullah…
The Majlis Vol 21 No 02, p.3
It is not incumbent for the Muslim community to own land for it to be used as an Eidgah. Nor is it necessary for the land to be Waqf.. A valid Eidgah is any vacant land at the end…
The Majlis Vol 21 No 02, p.3