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Vol 24 No 01

The Majlis Vol 24 No 01

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What Duas, etc.

There is nothing specific to be recited for the marhoom (deceased) from day 1 to day 40. The 'khatam' ceremonies organized during this period are bid'ah. For the benefit of the…

Death and Wills The Majlis Vol 24 No 01, p.2

How does one gain khushu' in Salaat?

Khushu' in Salaat depends on a variety of factors such as one's environment, one's worldly activities (business, work, etc.), one's domestic lifestyle, one's indulgence in haraam…

Salaat The Majlis Vol 24 No 01, p.3

Here in the U.S.A.

It is upside down, convoluted reasoning. It is sinful to say that brothers should not be invited to the Musjid for Salaat. In fact, they should be invited for Salaat. Q.Our company…

Salaat The Majlis Vol 24 No 01, p.3

I have non-Muslim relatives.

Allah Ta'ala says in the Qur'aan Majeed: "These are the limits of Allah. Whoever transgresses the limits, verily he has oppressed himself." The prescribed limits constitute the…

Miscellaneous The Majlis Vol 24 No 01, p.3

Are wedding receptions permissible?

A wedding reception is not permissible. It has no basis in Islam. Furthermore, a wedding reception in our community is a function of waste, riya, takabbur, violation of purdah and…

Attending Events The Majlis Vol 24 No 01, p.4

Do animals also curse and make dua?

The curses and supplications of animals are readily accepted by Allah Ta'ala. Allah Ta'ala has punished many people because of their cruelty to animals. The prayers of even animals…

Aqeedah The Majlis Vol 24 No 01, p.4

I am an IT technician.

It is not permissible to offer your services to a company which trades in alcohol nor to a Shiah temple. It will be aiding sin and transgression. The Qur'aan explicitly prohibits…

Food and Beverages The Majlis Vol 24 No 01, p.5

Is it israaf to spend on luxuries?

Spending money on luxuries is not Israaf (waste) as long as the intention is not pride or show. Israaf is satanic waste. The underlying intention is evil, and even if the intention…

Miscellaneous The Majlis Vol 24 No 01, p.8

Is Sasko and Albany bread halaal?

Now why would you ask this question? Almost everyone consumes this bread. We shall venture the motivation for your question. Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: "Sin is…

Food and Beverages The Majlis Vol 24 No 01, p.10