When should Surah Mulk be recited at night?
Surah Mulk may be recited at any time during the night whether after Isha' or before going to bed.
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I do not phone family members, and I seldom visit.
It is necessary to understand the meaning of maintaining family ties. Maintaining family ties means that you should be kind to relatives. Do not fight with them. If they are in…
What can I recite for protection against enemies?
For protection recite Surah Ikhlaas, Falaq and Naas three times each in the morning and evening. Also recite Aayatul Kursi after every Salaat, and also during the course of the…
I intend to migrate from America to live in Pakistan.
Although Pakistan is not an Islamic country and although it is governed by a corrupt kuffaar government which has imposed kufr law, it is better to live there than in the U.S.A.…
Who are the Ulama that one should follow?
In the era we find ourselves, genuine Ulama - Ulama of the Haqq are rare. The multitude of so-called 'scholars' today are agents of Iblees. You have to scrutinize the personal…
A man has homosexual tendencies.
A man who inclines to males has to compulsorily maintain a distance from men. Since he is physically a normal male, all rules pertaining to males will apply to him. He has to…
A brother is not on speaking terms with his brother.
Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) has the following advice and warning for him: "He who does not speak to his brother for a year, will meet Allah with the sin of Qaabil.…
Is it permissible to politely ask one's father to speak politely to oneself?
Even 'politely' asking your father to speak to you "politely", is insolence and not permissible. Such a request is hurtful. A son should never speak to his father in a defiant…
Is it permissible to sell cats?
It is permissible to sell cats.
I have some sports clothes with logos.
Give the sports clothes to some non-Muslims. However, if the clothes have images of people or animals, cut up such garments and use as rags for cleaning.
My mother is a prostitute.
She is your mother and so shall it be for all time. Your advice to her should continue. Speak with respect and politely. It remains your obligation to care for her. Your Jannat…
Is it permissible to keep hamsters as pets?
It is not permissible to keep hamsters as pets. A hamster is like a rat. It looks like a rat and should be considered to be a member of the rat family.
How shall a person know that an Aalim / Sheikh is true and may be followed?
If the Aalim is not a staunch follower of the Sunnah and the Shariah, do not attach importance to his views. If he is a facebook 'scholar' or on any of these immoral haraam social…
What is the meaning of the following Hadith mentioned in Ibn Kathir, Surah Maryam ayats 71-72?
The Hadith highlights the importance of a Qasam (oath). An oath which is violated, not honoured for no valid reason, and then the person dies without having made Taubah. He will be…
A Maulana here in the U.K.
The Maulana Sahib based the 'leeway' on the fact that wearing the name brand on footwear is like disgracing it (ihaanat), hence permissible. However, we disagree with this…
Is it permissible to kill zebras for no valid reason?
It is not permissible to kill a zebra for no valid reason. It is zulm.
Is it permissible to keep horns and skins of eland, kudu, etc.?
Horns and skins of eland, kudu, etc. may be kept, but not their heads. Some people keep on display stuffed heads of wild animals. This is haraam.
What are the rights of my mother-in-law?
A woman should respect her in-laws just as she has to respect all other Muslims. However, it is not compulsory on her to serve her mother-in-law although she will be rewarded if…
A father beat his 20 year old son.
The shaitaani son should be warned that there is now the grave danger of him dying without Imaan. He must repent, fall at the feet of his father and cry profusely. He must implore…
Can any form of Islamic punishment, e.g.
Any form of punishment prescribed by the Shariah can be carried out only in an Islamic State, and that too, if the Qaadhi has convicted and sentenced the criminal. Punishments can…