This act of Hadhrat Thanvi (Rahmatullah alayh) was his tafarrud, which was erroneous, and must be set aside. He himself dithered on its validity, hence he later abandoned it.…
The Majlis Vol 24 No 08, p.9
In India there was at that time a great dearth of the kutub of Ibn Taimiyyah and Ibn Qayyim, hence most of our Akaabir of that era were unaware of the views of Ibn Taimiyyah. They…
The Majlis Vol 24 No 08, p.10
We differ with Hadhrat Thanvi on this issue. If it is Sunnah to perform Salaat with open eyes, then it will most certainly be Makrooh Tahrimi to perform Salaat with closed eyes…
The Majlis Vol 24 No 08, p.10
We are in agreement with Hadhrat Thanvi's comments. Ghulu' is haraam. If , for example, Imaam Abu Hanifah's view is in conflict with the Hadith, then it will be ghulu' to doggedly…
The Majlis Vol 24 No 08, p.11
If there is a nearby Musjid, then Jamaat Salaat must be performed in the Musjid. But because of Imaani deficiency, this is not upheld. People are not prepared for little trials.…
The Majlis Vol 24 No 08, p.12
The Sajdah aayat is not incumbent for a woman in her haidh. Even after her period has ended, making the Sajdah is not incumbent on her. Just as Salaat is waived, so too is the…
The Majlis Vol 24 No 08, p.12
Occasionally the family (i.e. father, mother and children) may make an impromptu congregational dua. They may not invite outsiders or other relatives specifically to attend the…
The Majlis Vol 24 No 09, p.2
Qasr (two raka'ts) of Fardh should be made. Witr has to be performed in full.
The Majlis Vol 24 No 09, p.2
The convert will be able to say at least: 'Allaahu Akbar' and 'Subhaanallaah'. He should recite Takbeer Tahrimah, the Takbeer to change postures, and in every posture recite:…
The Majlis Vol 24 No 09, p.3
The 'maulana' who says that the trousers should be left below the ankles during Salaat is a jaahil bid'ati. It is haraam at all times to have the trousers on or below the ankles,…
The Majlis Vol 24 No 09, p.3
If the musalli obtained only one raka't, he should perform the missed three raka'ts as follows: After the Imaam's Salaam, he will rise and perform one raka't in which he will…
The Majlis Vol 24 No 09, p.4
The rear legs of the chair have to be in line with the feet of musallis, not the front legs.
The Majlis Vol 24 No 09, p.4
He should be buried as soon as possible. The burial should not be delayed to after Jumuah. They delay the burial because they are unaware of the mas'alah. The poor souls are…
The Majlis Vol 24 No 09, p.4
Sajdah Tilaawat after Fajr Salaat until just before sunrise is permissible.
The Majlis Vol 24 No 09, p.5
We are not interested in listening to the evidence or reading it. We do not have the inclination to pursue the very serious allegations for which the evidence has been offered to…
The Majlis Vol 24 No 09, p.10
This imaam must be some Salafi moron. Both Irsaal (leaving the hands at the sides) and Wadha' (folding the hands) are valid practices in the Maaliki Math-hab. The more preferred…
The Majlis Vol 24 No 09, p.12
It is not permissible to perform Tahyatul Musjid, Tahyatul Wudhu and any other Salaat during the prohibited times of Zawwaal, sunrise and sunset. Also, these and Nafl Salaat may…
The Majlis Vol 24 No 10, p.2
According to the Maaliki Math-hab, there is no sitting pause when arising from Sajdah to Qiyaam. The sitting pause known as Jalsah Istiraahah is according to the Shaafi' Math-hab.
The Majlis Vol 24 No 10, p.2
If the Muqtadi commits an error whilst following the THE HARAAM MICROPHONE
The Majlis Vol 24 No 10, p.2
The problem of the haraam microphone continues because the musallis condone it. If the musallis are averse to it, they will object and apply pressure on the imams and the trustees…
The Majlis Vol 24 No 10, p.2