In the public Gardens, I saw a Blue Atlas tree which we really liked.
Yes, it is permissible. The trees are the property of any particular person.
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Is it permissible to use a bell for announcing beginning and ending of classes at a Madrasah?
A bell may not be used. According to the Hadith, there is a shaitaan with every bell.
I have a pet dog.
If a non-Muslim cannot be found to take the dog, then keep it in the yard and continue feeding it until it dies or a non -Muslim takes it. It should not be cast away to fend for…
In a life and death situation, are kidney donation and kidney transplant permissible?
It is not at all permissible. The kidney ailment may be the sabab-e-zaahiri (the ostensible cause) for his Maut, hence all organs are gradually failing. It is never permissible for…
A mureed who is also the khalifah of a senior Shaikh said: "Once I was leaving for work and Hadhrat (rahimullaah) remarked that it was not forbidden t
The Hadhrat‟s advice is improper. Regardless of a dress not being „specific to a religion‟, if it is a kuffaar dress -style, then it is not permissible. It is an error to aver that…
Is it permissible for a husband and wife to play board games such as scrabble to keep them occupied?
Anything which is haraam is never valid entertainment for a Muslim. The consequence of haraam is the Fire of Jahannam. According to the Hadith of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi…
It is mentioned in a Hadith that hijama (cupping) can be done at night.
On any subject or act there are generally conflicting views to be found in the Hadith. The Ahaadith have been interpreted differently by authorities. If one authority says that in…
Are pilates permissible?
Pilates and all similar exercises are forbidden. Exercises in which the „mind‟ features almost always become contaminated with shaitaani intervention. Shaitaan manipulates every…
There is a treatment known as PRP (platelet rich plasma).
This treatment is not permissible. Nothing of the human being may be used for medical treatment or for anything else.
A leopard caught the head of a mother baboon in it's fangs, dragging her along while the baby (baboon) was hanging to her bosom, feeling safe and secu
Yes, grief over this sad episode is meritorious. There is reward for it as well. Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: "The Mu‟min is rewarded for everything, even for the…
The advice of Hadhrat Fudhail bin Iyaad (Rahmatullah Alayhi) is on minimizing in mixing with people.
This is the advice of all the Auliya based on the Qur'aan and Sunnah. It is essential for Islaah (reformation) of the nafs. The best is not to visit even family members if there is…
A youngster insists of keeping long shoulderlength hair.
Keeping long hair is about the only Sunnat known to many youngsters. They have no awareness of other Sunnat acts nor of haraam acts. Advise the youngster to inculcate in him all…
Is it permissible to make Salaam to a bid‟ati, one who practices meelaad and the like?
Today there is massive ignorance among Muslims. Many bid'atis are sincere. They follow their molvis and genuinely believe in the correctness of their practices. Therefore, respond…
My grandmother was a Sayyid.
You are not a Sayyid on account of your grandmother being a Sayyid. Lineage is from the father's side, not the mother's side.
What is the difference between bay‟t and islaah?
Bay't is a pledge of allegiance. The mureed promises his Shaikh that he will obey and follow his teachings. Islaah simply means reformation, that is, reformation of the nafs which…
Is it compulsory to be bay‟t to a sheikh?
Bay't to a sheikh is not Waajib. Islaah (reformation) of the Nafs is Waajib. While a Shaikh is necessary to guide one, in today's time most so-called ‗shaikhs' are bogus. Beware of…
Some say that all gays will be executed in an Islamic state.
Firstly, according to the Shariah there is no class such as gays. In terms of the Shariah, a homosexual or lesbian will be punished/executed only if the crime of homosexuality is…
Is there any wazeefah to combat evil thoughts from shaitaan?
Recite much Aayats 96 and of Surah Al- Mu'minoon in the 18th Juz. Also after Namaaz, place your right hand on your heart, recite Surah Alam Nashrah and blow on your heart.…
A molvi says that Islaah is not possible without being bay‟t to a sheikh.
Bay't is not at all a requisite for Islaah. Following the ta'leem of the sheikh is necessary for moral reformation (Islaah). A Mureed who does not obey the jaa-iz (lawful)…
I am an Ustaadh in a Madrasah.
In fact, don't allow your students to wear even a permissible ring nor even a wrist watch. Talaba should not become accustomed to luxury as do women. Yes, your explanation is…