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Salam, My question is regarding the maximum time one is allowed to nurse a daughter? I have heard two and half for special circumstances. However I am unable to find anything on that. And is the limit something that is advised or is it haram to feed after this period of time has passed? JazakAllah

Hello, Islam prohibits us from committing suicide like other religions. But I cannot find any verses making direct mention of suicide in Qur?an. Indeed, I can find some verses considered to touch on suicide-banning such as 2:195, 3:145 and 4:29, however I?m wondering if these ones are within direct references though these may be linked to suicide-banning. Could you possibly shed light on this point citing Qur?anic verses making direct mention of suicide banning? Thank you in advance.

May you please let me know whether i can keep the name Jibreel if i have a son.  If i can not could you please indicate why?Many ThanksMrs Ali

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. Is it permissible for Muslims to look at pictures of couples doing other styles of sexual intercourse? Please know that they are NOT showing their private parts. Please also know that this is for the sake of me and my husband to experiment and attain pleasure. Jazakum Allahu khayran.

Assalamu aalikum!How can one achieve the ihsan status in ibadat, especially in prayer?

Is it better for a person to give charity when he is alive, or can he write in his will that it should be given after he dies?

why a muslim woman can not marry a non-muslim man?

some people say that when going for Grave visits of pious persons especially the Rasool's Grave ,there is morechance of our duas being answered .They say these Duas are towards Allah.but around these graves Angels arepresent.If the Angels listens to these duas and say Ameen ,, Allah will accept it. Is it True.. or is is shirk

can you swallow your own spit whilst fasting?

Dear scholars Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu My question is regarding the nisab of Zakat in Jewellery. As Jewellery is usually not made of pure gold, so in determining the nisab,the actual weight is considered or the amount of pure gold present in it is considered. Please explain in detail. Jazakumullah Khaira

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. Can you please clarify what Islam says about a man wearing a ring on the first finger of the right hand, because I have heard that it is not allowed to do so. Jazakum Allahu Khayran.

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. Is polygamy the basic ruling and norm of marriage in Islam? Many Muslims are keen to have more than one wife believing that this is the basis and the norm. Is this Islamically correct? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

Assalamoalaikum, My period is normally 9 days long but sometimes very rarely it may be 8 days and even more rare than that 11 days,11 days has happened to me only in the last 2 ramadans.This year in june and july my period lasted for 8 days, then in august for 9 days . Now the problem is that of september. I think i saw clear discharge on the night of 8 day, and did ghusl and prayed but the next day in the morning i saw yellow-brown discharge. I took it to be waswaas, as i am effected by that alot, and prayed anyway, taking this discharge as istihaadah. However just before ramadan i did ghusl again to be on the safe side, all the while taking this to be waswaas. I think ramadan was three days after this. Then when i had menses in ramadan again, at the end of this month when i saw discharge again i thought i had made a mistake in deciding purity the previous month. So tell me what should i do? (1) Should i repeat the prayers for three days, because i did do ghusl before ramadan started to be on the safe side. And i dont really remember if it was a day before ramadan , i am taking it maximum to be three days before i did ghusl again? (2) OR should i take it as istihaadah because i think i did see a clear discharge and stop worrying about it? what if i see clear discharge on the 8th day and then again brown on 9th day,should i do ghusl again, beacuse normal period is 9 but rarely it may be 8 days. (3) OR since i am having doubts as to whether discharge was properly clear or not on 8th day, i should just offer the 15 prayers? If this is the case should i offer them in one session or one with every present prayer according to convenience? Please provide me with a proper fatwa, i am really worried about this and it has been too long now,i dont want to delay it any further. Jazak Allahu Khairan.

Assalamu aalikum wa rahmatu Allahi Ta'ala wa barakatuhu!Respected scholar and brother in Islam, may a muslimah associate two reasons for doing ghusl?She is sure her menses are over. She is going to do ghusl but her husband needs her. Must she do ghusl two times for each reason, or may she do only once for the two reasons?Jazakallahu khayran

Assalamu Alaikum, my question is that; is there any problem with one taking another bath(with soap) after doing ghusl before praying?

Dear Scholar, salamu alaikum I have a problem with having madhi on underwear. Some times it's not under my control. I do not know if it is necessary to wash my underwear. Some times I am not at home and it cause me to wonder how can I pray, and I miss the prayer. Can I pray with out purifying my clothes when I am not at home? And how can I purify my clothes? should I wash it or just wet it  three times?thank you very much. wassalamu alaikum  

Dear scholars, as-salamu ?alaykum!Is it permissible to eat and drink in the state of junub, i.e. immediately  after sexual intercourse with one?s spouse, without taking ghusl? If not, why and to what extent?Thank you in advance. Jazakum Allahu Khayran.Timur Kozyrev, Taraz (Kazakhstan)

I have some questions relating to wudhu: 1) If you are in the process of making wudhu, and you accidentally break it it (by maybe opening a scab and starting to bleed), does thsi invalidate your wudhy? DO you have to start again? 2) We know that physical arousal break wudhu. But what exactly constitutes physical arousal? Sometimes it just happens without any bad thoughts randomly, and has nothing to do with the opposite sex, whereas sometimes mental arousal happens with thoughts, but to real physical signs (though it might get sensitive in that reason). I live in the US, where I am always bombarded with sexual innuendo from the media, etc. How do I know when to do wudhu? 3) In the morning, a lot of men get physically aroused after they wake up. Sometimes it lasts while I make wudhu for Fajr. Is my wudhu valid?

I look really bad when I smile because of the front teeth. Also they have decayed to a little extent. Can I put on dental veneers on it because I think it will be a problem for me to get married with this smile.

Assalamu Alaikum warahmatulah wa'barakatuhI reverted to islam Allahamdu lellah in 2006. I have been a muslim for almost two years now. Recently I had an anxiety attack and after that I find difficulty to find peace again.. I am trying to recover and I pray Allah to please help me. However sometimes I feel like I cannot handle it anymore or that I won't be able to.. and I get scared and anxious and cry. I tell my self Allahu Akbar will help me .. I have faith on Allah.. but sometimes I feel weak and despair. I don't want to feel weak on my faith and I want to find my peace with Allah subhana wa'taallah. I am currently in Peru and I haven't find a mosque or Iman I can talk to. No one I believe is muslim here. All my family are catholics but they love me and respect my faith.  I would like to know to or get guided how I can keep going and become stronger insha Allah by the mercy of Allah.. I keep telling myself I need to be patient because Allah will help me get better insha allah..Assalamu Alaikum warahmatulah wa'barakatuh

AsSalamu?alaykum,I have a question regarding the recitations in as-salaah (prayers) which i have been thinking for a long long time but never dared to ask.All the recitations from the start are all directed to God, and as we all know in the al-fatihah verse ?Thee (alone) do we worship; and Thee (alone) do we ask for help.?, Thee here is obviously no other than the GOD.So my question is, why is it in the ?Tahiyat? , after saying ?All greetings, all blessings, all prayers and all goodness belong to Allah alone?, we then say ?Peace be upon thee O Prophet?? This which looks like an inconsistency really disturbs me as it doesn?t seem right to me, it?s like we are also praying TO the prophet when we recite that? Of course it would've been a different case if we are praying FOR the prophet, but that's not how this particular recitation stands out to me. And worse, it?s immediately after we say all greetings, etc, are to Allah ALONE?I'm really afraid if i'm committing shirk in the most subtle way. I would appreciate it very much if IOL can also get a response from Sheikh Yusuf al-Qardawi besides opinions from all other scholars. JazaakumuLlahu khayran katheera.

IS IT TRUE THAT MOST JINN CAN BE FOUND IN THE BATHROOM OF A HOUSE?

As-salamu ?alaikum renowned Scholars, My question is regarding the Hadith that reads: "Nothing could change the Qadar except Du`a?" (Source: IslamOnline). However, Qadar, or Divine predestination is of two kinds: Qada' Mubram (absolute decrees or predestination) and Qada' Mu`allaq (conditional decrees or predestination). Can you give at least one example of the aforementioned Qada (decrees or predestination)? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Is it possible to contact Muslim jinns? If yes, is it prohibited or allowed in Islam? Please answer these two questions clearly.

AssalamuAlaikum,though I never doubted the efficacy of Dua'a and make it often, lately I have been wondering about the link between Dua'a and our pre-destined lives. How can we completely reconcile the two concepts - does God alter what has already been written in our fate, if we make Dua'a? Isn't it true that what has already been destined, will occur no matter what? Could you shed some light on this for me? Thank you very much.

is it a sin to think about what it was like before the earth was made?

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. What is the ruling of giving da`wah to members of the opposite sex? Did our Prophet or his Companions ever give da`wah to women? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

Salamun aleykum,I have several questions about jinn, spirit possession which I compiled them in to two parts.The first part consists of:Question 1: According to Islamic Law (Fiqh), a person who is possessed by jinns, spirits could  be legally counted to be an insane?Quesiton 2: Legally (Acc. to Fiqh) is it possible to apply  to people who are religious, reliable and have spirit medium capabilities to proof that such a person is really possessed by jinns, spirits?Question 3: If a person shows some symptoms of  jinn possession and when the family, neighbours,friends and people around the person understand and observe that the person is possesed  by jinns, in such a situatiton is the person legally counted to be an insane?Thanks for your help. May Allah (C.C.) be with us.

alsalm we alaikom my wife ask me frequently to fuck her from ass?

Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh. Is it haram for a husband to put his finger inside his wife's vagina or anus? Thank you.

 Assalam-u-Alikum. My first question is about oral sex. Can my husband enter his tongue in vigina. While he performing oral sex i release some kind of strange drops which comes out with pressure. Can Ghusl is Fard after that kind of drops.Or can my husband enter artificial penis in my anus or vigina?

What is Islam's views on using contraceptive pills to control a woman's menstrual cycle? Would her `ibadah (worship) still be accepted if she prevents having her menses to perform Hajj or `Umrah for the duration that she is there? Thank you.

assalaamulaikum brothers my question is that im going to preform umrah and hajj in january (hajj tamattu) with my mother and a few family members and they were saying that they going to preform nafl umrah after hajj,ive studied about hajj and i havnt come across this,i dont want to do anything wrong according to sunnah.there are alot of man made stuff out there.plz could you tell me in detail about this,with hadith / verses. jazakallah

Salamu ALaikum dear respected scholars...I have a question about a discharge of fluid from the penis that Im not sure about.  it is a very small (sometimes just drops) fluid that I find in my under-garments after touching my wife very casually (hands, kiss, etc).  It is not semen (I think) but what is it, AND the question is actually do I need to perform full ghusl (full body ablution) after this or can I just make wudu and pray?

Can you tell me what is the Islamic stance on Endangered Species?

Respected scholars, As-salamu `alaykum. Please give me the benefits of reciting Surat Ya-Sin. Jazakum Allahu khayran.

Dear Scholar,Assalamu Alaikum,I would like to know if it is permissible for a husband to caress and touch with hands his wife anal during intracourse for excitementJazakum ALLAH

Assalamo Alykum Dear Scholar:could you please explain the authencity of the hadith by Aisha(RAA)about the meat brought by some new muslims and she asked the Prophet(SAW)and he said to say Bismillah and eat it.One of my relative said it is not an authentic hadith and that the meat of the people of the book is haram JAK

Assalamoalikum,there's this matter that i am a bit confused about.There's this hadith of the prophet SAWS that states that all the sins of the believers will be forgiven except those who boast about them or disclose them. I dont remember it exactly but this is the main idea.I was wondering that there are so many muslims who conduct so many sins in public e.g. not wearing the hijab,singing,dancing etc.sometimes laugh along with people who are involved in sin like i dont mean they are mocking islam but maybe in enjoyment or whatever so does this mean that they will be in hell forever?I checked out one site that was pretty authentic and it said that according to the scholars understanding anyone who boasts of his sins will be in hell forever but on your site i found the answer to the same thing that only disbelievers will be in hell forever according to the scholars understanding. Can you explain to me please in detail this matter.May Allah bless you all.

Assalamualaikum, I have a friend who said something about dealing with the apostate. She said that "in the hadith it said that if we have a muslim friend who became non-muslim, we should stop being her/his friend & we may no longer accept his/her gift or eat/drink his/her food". My question is : is that true? If so, would you please tell which hadith? I just want to make sure that whatever argument I hear has a religious ruling instead of hearsay.thank you so much for your attention.Salaam,

salam alaykum,jazakallah khairan for this site,it's very helpful. I HAVE 2 QUESTIONS;The first one is ,i want to know the islamicperspective on wudu,i meanis our wudu invalid after a wife touches the husband,be it holding hands or kissing.the second is to know the islamic view on wearing wedding rings,and also to be sure if wearing it poses a form of shrik.I'll be glad to recieve answers to these questions as they are important issues in marrital life.jAZAKALLAH KHAIRAN,MAY ALLAH REWARD U,AMEEN.

asalamu alkum respected scholar , i would like to know if a persons thoughts are accounted for if they are NOT reflected in actions - these thoughts could conflict with Islam my second question is how serious is upsetting or being inconsiderate to your parents as i find it very hard to agree with my mother and listen to her sometimes countless requests . jazak Allah khair.

"The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, is reported to have said: ?Yaseen is the heart of the Qur?an. The one who recites it solely for Allah?s Sake, his sins will be forgiven. Read it on behalf of your dead.? (Reported by At-Tirmidhi) Is this hadith authentic i got this hadith from this site What all things can v do on behalf of our dead???

AsSalamu 'Alaykum, i have questions regarding the witr and qunout dua':1. first is it permissible to pray witr 2 rakahs then make taslim then pray 1 alone?2. can qunout be done every day or is it better occasional?3. when shoud qunout de done? when i rise from ruku' i usually raise my hands and p ut them on my chest as this is sunnah. should i after that put my hands as if i am making dua' then recite qunout? and do i say ameen at the end and can i rub my face (just like when we make dua') then make sujoud.Jazaka Allahu khayran. Your help and knowledge is very appreciated, may Allah Ta'âla reward you.

can you please tell me, amongst the sea animals or animals which live in water, which animals are Halal,

Dear Sheikh, as-salamu `alaykum wa rahmatu Allah wa barakatuh. Could you please shed light on the position of work in Islam? Also, I appreciate if you clarify the term "Islamic activism". Jazakum Allah khayran.

What is our `Aqeedah with respect to the attributes of Allah when Allah says referring to Himself, “Istawa `ala al-`arshi” in the Qur’an; do we interpret these literally? Is it valid to say Allah is above the throne?

Dear scholars of Islam, As-Salaam `Alaykum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatuh. I believe that the root-cause of Muslims’ agony nowadays is their indifference to the Qur’an. Please, comment on this serious issue by stating the duties of the Muslims towards the Qur’an.

Every now and then we hear some voices calling for the revival of Islamic jurisprudence, taking a leap forward to modernization, and dropping the opinions stated by the jurists and commentators of the past. What does Islam say about that ? And what are the guiding rules when handling such a delicate issue?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. For the last 17 years of my marriage a question has remained unsolved for me. I hope to have an answer from you. My question is this: one of my wife’s paternal uncles claims that he can contact the departed soul of a shahid (martyr) who was killed hundreds of years ago and that he can get any work done by this departed soul. He claims that everything is done in accordance with the Qur’an and Sunnah. Can you comment on this?

As-Salamu `alaykum. A friend of mine keeps on visiting her cousin's grave saying that she is trying to deal with the loss of such a close relative. My question is, does Islam advise and encourage people to visit graves and recite the Qur’an there?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. My father passed away last year and while we were at the grave at the time of the burial, my auntie said to look at the sky. She told us that everything was still. The clouds didn't seem to be moving. Even though they move at a slow pace, I kept staring and—maybe it was in my head— but it seemed that everything was at a standstill. What is the meaning behind this, and is this even true or was it my imagination? I look forward to your reply and thank you for taking the time to read and respond. May Allah Most High bless you all for educating and helping your fellow Muslims along the right path.

Can I pray in Maqam Ibrahim when I finish the Tawaf even if it is with men? Please answer me.

As-salamu `alaykum. Is there any authentic proof in Islam concerning women piercing their ears? Is it obligatory, allowed, or forbidden?

What about calling Allah by another name that's not amongst His attributes?

Assalamualaykum waRahmtullah,Please can you tell me if it is ‘essential’ to move the lips in salah or is it OK to pray in the mind. If a person prefers to pray in the mind will his prayer be valid or not? Is there a sin in praying in the mind? Also, if it is essential to pray by moving the lips does this relate to both recitation of the Quran as well as when saying words such as Allahu Akbar, Sami Allahulimanhamidah and so on?Thank you for your help, Wassalam.

First of all, we would like to stress that we should try our best to perform daily prayers at their appointed times as this entails a great reward. Allah praises the believers who, as He says, “And those who guard their Salah (prayers) well.” (Al-Ma’arij 70:34) Moreover, whoever misses an obligatory prayer because of sleep

We read in Islamic heritage books that many jurists classify lands into the land of peace (dar as-salam) and the land of war (dar al-harb), and that it is war that protects Muslims. Thus war is a necessity; besides, Islam cannot stand except by sword. Does this apply to our present time or was it an ijtihad limited to their era?

Assalam u alaikum brotherI am trying to understand more about Islam and Inshallah prove to myself and others that the Holy Quran has all the answers a person needs in this life. Can you please explain where and if it says in the Quran when Adam (pbuh) arrived on the earth compared to when the world came into being and when dinosaurs roamed the earth?Jazak Allah Khair

There are so many scholars how do we know which opinion to follow? Do we have to pick one scholar? If we do pick one do we have to know what that particular scholar's opinion is regarding all everyday issues or can we read a book or do what the masses do?

As salamu alaikum.Hope you are okay by the help of our Sustainer. I am a fresh graduate. Recently I have joined a company as a jun ior Software Engineer. By the rahmat of Allah I am a muslim. I try to follow the rules of Islam. But for one problem i am really in danger. From the very days of university i feel to have a good muslim woman in life. once i saw some adult films unwillingly, but later gradually i started seeing with more interest. again i started masturbation that is really very bad.now a days i dont see adult films that much, but i have strong feelings to get married. i feel great both mentally and physically.but i am afraid to marry now. i have just started to earn. again mentally i dont feel enough strong to take responsibilty of others. again i dont want to be father that early.i am really confused. please help me according to our Holy Quran and Hadith.

Assalamu alaykum,I have heared that there are things that can be modernized in Islam. For sure not the basic things like prayers and so. But give me some examples in things that can be modernized.there is also a hadith where the prophet (s.a.s) said: God sents every 100 years people to refresh/modernize this religion. In what way?

I have recently been told that it is an Islamic obligation for the mourners at a funeral to wear white. Is this claim true and does Islam put a restriction on the color of garments at a funeral? Is black a prohibited color to wear at a funeral?

Assalamu alaykumI know that the women in paradise will be 100000 times more beautiful than the worldly women and the hoor el ein are more beautiful.However can I f.ex wish in paradise inshallah a woman that looks like Britney Spears - and then become a woman exactely like Britney Spears - a copy of her - same color of hair, eyes, same figure, etc. or is this not possible

Assalam alaikum, Dear scholars, I am a fema le medical school student and we are doing human dissection.  I am at school at duhr prayer and would like to pray, especially the friday jamaah prayer... Is it okay to only do wudu or is it necessairy to do ghusl since we're touching a dead body (which happens to be a male). Insha ALlah you can englighten me on this issue.. Jazakum ALlah khair

Salam wa'alaikum.Dear scholars I have recently come across a group who call themselves Brailvys and believe that the prophet of allah (peace be upon him) is still allive in his grave and that he can hear and see everything.I was hoping that you could shed some light on this group and whether their aqida is correct or incorrect.ma3ak salam

Assalamu'alaykum, Dear Scholars! I've been having a confusi on regarding tawassul. Some people say (especially the followers of sufi tariqahs) that we should seek to get to closer to Allah through the means of so called "awliya". They qoute the verse 35 of surah al-Ma'ida where Allah says: "wabtaghu ilayhi al-wasilah". What is the real meaning of this verse? Besides, can we use the tawassul of the dead good people including the prophets in our du'a? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

Is a man allowed to have sex with his wife while she is sleeping? Doesn’t Islam see this as a degradation of women?In Paradise, every deserving servant of Allah Subhana wa Ta’ala will be content. But what if I don’t want to share my husband in paradise with numerous other women, while he wants to have many many wives along with me in paradise? How will that conflict be solved? How will both the wife and the husband be content?Why will Allah remove the jealousy (of sharing one’s husband) in women’s hearts, but not the extreme lust (of having hundreds of wives) in men’s hearts? In other words, why doesn’t Allah remove the extreme lust of having numerous wives in men’s hearts in order to satisfy the female believers?Why is it that if a woman were married multiple times in the worldly life, she has to choose only ONE husband in Paradise?I also heard that if it is the desire of a woman to be married to multiple men in paradise (let’s say she had fallen in love with numerous men in the worldly life or she just has the desire of having many men servants—there are actually foreign cultures in which women have multiple husbands), then that wish will be granted to her since Paradise is all about being satisfied and fulfilling one’s desires. Is that true?Are there men created for the sole purpose of women’s sexual satisfaction in Paradise?It is not seen as degradation that women in paradise will be created for the sole purpose of men’s sexual satisfaction?These are just questions that plague the minds of many, if not all, women, and I hope I am not disrespecting Allah in any way (astaghfurAllah, may Allah Forgive me). I want to make it clear to the audience that this is not intended as an attack or a disrespect of Allah Subhaa wa Ta’ala and His beautiful religion Islam. I just desire to obtain full clear answers to every one of these questions if you have enough knowledge to provide answers, because I am aware that not everything Allah Subana wa Ta’ala wills is meant for us to understand while being in our current worldly bodies, and Allah the All-Knowing Knows Best.

Does the Tarawih Prayer substitute for two rak`ahs of sunnah following the `Isha' Prayer? If it does not, when should the two rak`ahs of sunnah be performed? What is the time of the Tarawih Prayer?

ASSALAMOALLAIKUMtHERE WAS NO TIME FOR 4 RAKAH OF SUNNAH IN ZUHUR PRAYER AS JAMAT WAS IN PROGRESS. I WAS TOLD THAT AFTER THE FARDH ONE HAS TO OFFER ONLY 2 RAKAH. THE 4 RAKAH OF SUNNAH HAS TO BE OFFERED BEFORE JAMAT. IS IT CORRECT?

Dearscholars,Assalamu alaikum.My question is about Abu Huraira (RA) the man of Hadith.We know that we are not supposed to tell bad things about Prophet's(PBUH) companions.But when collecting hadith shouldn't we do research on their personnal character?If the man's character is questionable then we should not take any hadith from him..as Hadith is a very important thing and missing of one single word or one wrong Haith can take us to Hell.Below I've found something about Abu Huraira(RA).My question is why scholars escape this part when take hadith from him?"The first man who was unkind to him was the second Caliph, Umar Bin Khattab. Ibn Athir and Ibn Abi'l-Hadid in his Sharhe-Nahju'l-Balagha, Volume III, page 104 (printed in Egypt), and several others have reported that after Caliph Umar appointed Abu Huraira governor of Bahrain in 21 A.H., the people informed the Caliph that Abu Huraira had amassed great wealth and had purchased many horses. Umar therefore deposed him in 23 A.H. As soon as Abu Huraira entered the court, the Caliph said: "O enemy of Allah and enemy of His Book! Have you stolen Allah's property?" He replied, "I never committed theft, but the people have given me gifts." Ibn Sa'ad in Tabaqat, Volume IV, page 90, Ibn Hajar Asqalani in Isaba, and Ibn Abd-e-Rabbih in Iqdu'l-Farid, Volume I, write that the Caliph said: "'When I made you the governor of Bahrain, you had not even shoes on your feet, but now I have heard that you have purchased horses for 1,600 dinars. How did you acquire this wealth?' He replied, 'These were men's gifts which profit has multiplied much.' The Caliph's face grew red with anger, and he lashed him so violently that his back bled. Then he ordered the 10,000 dinars which Abu Huraira had collected in Bahrain be taken from him and deposited in the account of the Baitu'-Mal."this was not the first time that Umar beat Abu Huraira. Muslim writes in his Sahih, Volume I, page 34, that during the time of the Prophet, Umar Bin Khattab beat Abu Huraira so severely that the latter fell down on the ground. Ibn Abi'l-Hadid writes in his commentary on Nahju'l-Balagha, Volume I, page 360: "Abu Ja'far Asqalani has said: 'According to our great men, Abu Huraira was a wicked fellow. The hadith narrated by him were not acceptable. Umar beat him with a lash and told him that he had changed hadith and had attributed false sayings to the Holy Prophet.'" Ibn Asakir in his Ta'rikh Kabir and Muttaqi in his Kanzu'l-Umma report that Caliph Umar lashed him, rebuked him, and forbade him to narrate hadith from the Holy Prophet. Umar said: "Because you narrate hadith in large numbers from the Holy Prophet, you are fit only for attributing lies to him. (That is, one expects a wicked man like you to utter only lies about the Holy Prophet.) So you must stop narrating hadith from the Prophet; otherwise, I will send you to the land of Dus." (A clan in Yemen, to which Abu Huraira belonged.) Ibn Abi'l-Hadid, in his commentary on Nahju'l-Balagha, Volume I, page 360 (printed in Egypt) reports from his teacher, Imam Abu Ja'far Asqalani, that Ali said, "Beware of the greatest liar among the people, Abu Huraira Dusi." Ibn Qutayba, in Ta'wil-e-Mukhtalifu'l-Hadith, and Hakim in Mustadrak, Volume III, and Dhahabi in Talkhisu'l-Mustadrak and Muslim in his Sahih, Volume II, reporting about the characteristics of Abu Huraira, all say that A'yesha repeatedly contradicted him and said, "Abu Huraira is a great liar who fabricates hadith and attributes them to the Holy Prophet." In short, it is not we alone who have rejected Abu Huraira. According to Caliph Umar, the Commander of the Faithful, Ali, Ummu'l-Mu'minin A'yesha, and other companions and followers of the Prophet said that he was completely unreliable. Accordingly, the Sheikhs of the Mu'tazilites and their Imams and the Hanafi ulema generally reject the hadith narrated by Abu Huraira. Moreover, in his commentary on Muslim's Sahih, Volume IV, Nadwi emphasizes this point: "Imam Abu Hanifa said, 'The companions of the Prophet were generally pious and just. I accept every hadith with evidence narrated by them, but I do not accept the hadith whose source is Abu Huraira, Anas Ibn Malik, or Samra Bin Jundab." We reject the same Abu Huraira, whom Caliph Umar lashed and called a thief and a liar. He was rejected by Ummu'l-Mu'minin A'yesha, Imam Abu Hanifa, and by many companions and followers of the Holy Prophet. We reject the same Abu Huraira who was rejected and called a liar by our master, the chief of the monotheists, Ali, and by the holy Imams and descendants of the Prophet. We reject Abu Huraira who was a belly-worshiper, who, despite knowing the superiority of Ali, ignored him. He preferred his patron, the damned Mu'awiya, sat at his table to relish dainty dishes, and concocted hadith in opposition to Ali. In view of our discussion so far, you and I are obliged to see to it that when a hadith from the holy Prophet is under consideration, we should first refer it to the Holy Qur'an. If the hadith agrees with the Qur'an, we should accept it, otherwise not."

is it permitted for a sister to lead the jummat in prayer when in an all female congregation?

Salam alicoum! Is it necessary to say second surat (one more after Al-Fatihah) in the third and the fourth rakats of sunna prayer?

Salam Alaikum,Thank you for this terrific service.  First, I want to make it very clear that I find the holy Quran to be very comprehensive, enlightening and a beautiful text.  I have one issue though, I have read many many text by prominent Moslem authors in regard to the Quran and Science.  My humble conclusion is that the issue of science is addressed briefly, generally and in simple, sometimes vague terms in the holy text.  I also understand the holy Quran is not meant to be a scientific paper.As an example of this vagueness, I refer to the statement concerning the establishment of the universe/earth in 6 days or 6 periods, which may mean up to 6 x 50,00 years.  Firstly, I cannot believe that the earth was produced in 6 days and I have trouble with 6 periods if a period may refer to 50,000 yrs or less.  I am an Earth Scientist and isotope-dating methods are very consistent and when it is related to geological systems it provides geological correlations that make perfect sense.  These dating methods indicate the earth is at least 4.6 billion years old.  Here is my question:Why the vagueness with Science, particularly with the example above? As stated in the holy text, I understand there are an enormous amount of things that only Allah knows, but why are we humans put through the distress of dealing with this conflict, for example, there are 3 possible answers to the age of the earth as per the paragraph above (6 days, 6 periods or at least 4.6 billion years), why are we placed in this state confusion without a definitive answer.  I cannot see how this can be any type of test for us humans.May Allah forgive me if I have wr itten anything that is inaccurate, ignorant or displeasing.

Dear respected scholars, Salaam alikum. My question regards Kangaroo meat.  Recently, I came across a food stall selling kebabs made from Kangaroo meat. After doing extensive research through the internet, I came across an email written by a Shia imam saying that Kangaroo meat can be halal. However, after consulting with a Sunni imam, he told me that it cannot be halal because the animal has claws. Could you please shed some light on this?

Asalaamualaikum,I have a 10-year old brother with cerebral palsy and a 2-year old sister who is developmentally delayed.We have been making dua for them and I have been asking for help on Laylatul Qadr nights.  The doctors aren’t really sure what it is and how to treat it either. And these are some of the best doctors of the countryAre there any duas for them? Hadiths? Why us? What is the wisdom?Salaam

My husband has a beard. I don't like the way it looks and the way it feels. I find my husband unattractive. I understand that this is sunnah and i respect it, But aren't there other things that are more important than growing a beard? Like praying the sunnah prayers? Doesn't my husband have to look good for me? Is it permissable for a husband to shave his beard if his wife doesn't like it?

As Salam U Alakum is smoking cigrettes haram or makrooh and if it is haram wouldnt selling it be haram as well.

Assalamu alikum warahmatulahi wabarakatuhuI've  allergies and i normally use medication that would make me sleepy but the problem is that those medicaton has alcohol but the ones that doesnt make me sleepy does not help me.Is it haraam to use the medication with alcohol? Jazakala kyre

Asalamu alikum warahmatulahi wabarakatuIs it permissable to make wudu when a woman is haves her menstration?.And is it permissable to have sex when a woman is menstrating?Jazakala kyre

As Salaamu Alaikum, I've seen Muslims rise coming out of ruku and  place the right hand over their left, then takbir and go into prostration. Isn't that bidah? I was always taught to relax the limbs when coming out of ruku. Please give hadith or other proof.

As salaam o alaikum,I live in Canada and I want to gain knowledge about islam, the prophet, etc in detail, because I feel that the internet alone can not provide all the information. What can I do to get well-acquainted with islamic theology? And as for islamic knowledge, are the Qur'an and hadith the only sources of information for us to study islam?I also wanted to know what constitutes an islamic state and how it can operate in present times, because, for example, in all the different economies today, it is very difficult for them to develop without ribaa.My last question is: to gain Al-Firdaus, highest level of Jannah, does one have to be a scholar, or an imam working at a mosque, or to die while striving for Allah's cause (shaheed), etc? Or is any normal person capable of doing so?Jazakallah.

Is it permissible to accuse people and society of disbelief?

Is it a condition in Islam for a da`i (the knowledgeable person who calls people to the right path) to be upright? In other words, is it permissible for da`is to call people to the right path if they are not practicing what they preach?

What is the main difference that separates sunni and shia?

Asalamualaikum warahmatuallah wabarakatahu. I want to ask that when married obviously you want to look good for your parnter. If a woman wears make up and does her wudhu with make up covering her face is it true that her wudhu is not accepted because the water should directly touch the skin?also I know its permissible to donate organs but is it also permissible for a deceased person to donate their skin to a burns victim? Lastly, I have an account which involves interest, because all western accounts involve this.  If i was to take this interest money and donate it to charity instead of using it for myself will that then make the money left in my account halal and guarantee that i wont be sinned for dealing in riba? Jazakallah khairun for your help. 

Sometimes when I pray in my room, my wife used to change her cloths. Will my prayer be accepted?

Asalamualaikum,Scholars of Islam,I am a homeschooler in America. I love animals. With the free time, I have had an idea. I began to love history as I started on Muslim Civilization (Public school tried to keep me away from this) and became awe-inspired.So went I went to the bookstore and found nothing on Islamic Zoology. So I have decided to write my own book about Animals in Islam and their roles throughout its history: Muhammed (PBUH)?s time through the empires through the Ottoman?s end up to now. And now I have some questions that I could not find an answer to.-Muezza, Prophet Muhammed (PBUH)?s cat, is it true that he had a cat and that it saved his life?-Battles of the Islamic Empires won/lost due to animals on either side (Horses, Camels, Flaming Pigs [enemies? side?])-What are rules of hunting with ranged weaponry and what to do/how to let out blood if the animal is shot and killed with the bullet/arrow?-Muslims, did they invent animal experimentation, veterinary medicine, and contribute to zoology (Researched from Science in the Name of God by Dr. Kasem Khaleed and The Muslim Scientists by Muhammed Yasin Owadally)? If so, what was the greatness of the contributions?-Is animal welfare and rights an eastern or western concept?-Animal scientists and sciences in Islam-Evolution and Animal Similarities (Darwin?s finches): Is it a test for mankind to see if they believe in Allah or evolution?-What is the Islamic view on man-eating animals? For example, the Lions of Tsavo and the Tigers of India: Are they punishers of hypocrites? Sinners? This is what some Muslim Sumatrans believe.-Animals. Do they remind us of salaah? Birds chirp when Fajr is over. My cat becomes aggressive if I purposely do not /forget to pray and it is becoming late for salaah time. (Note: I have been testing this and have noticed my cat, during the night, when hungry doesn?t meow at 5 or 4 AM. He waits at my feet and at 6 AM, begins to hit me and meow to be fed. 6 AM is Fajr time.)-What is euthanasia and castration from an Islamic viewpoint?-Give animals Islamic names? I?ve heard of Lutifah the Prophet (PBUH)?s horse and Muezza the cat.-What are some benefits that Muslims have made for animals (welfare, armo r, medicine, etc.)?-Can we say salaam to animals?-May I quote your answers in my book?

Assalamu AlaikumIs separation of men and women in our homes, Mosques, or Community Centers are a cu ltural issue or a religious issue. We have an Islamic Community Center/ Mosque in North America, where we do not observe a complete separation between the sexes. There is no partition between the two groups during social events, although both groups have their own designated areas. During prayer times the women sits in the back of the carpeted area, without any curtain or separation. There is a discussion among the members saying that separation is a cultural issue rather a religious issue. Please clarify with reference from the Quran and Aahadiths of The Prophet Mohammad may Peace Be Upon Him, so we may increase our knowledge and implement the right choices in our community center.

As salaam wa alikum Please can you help me by answering these questions? Is it allowed for a person  to perform istikharah for another person on their behalf? Is it a good sign to see one else laughing and talking on the phone[ to a man i hope to marry ]in a dream after performing Salatul istikharah?after performing salatul istikharah Is it a good/bad sign to see in my dream that i was being given a hug and a handshake by the man i hope to marry after when asking the question would he contact me. Please could you kindly answer these question or email me the answers.allah hafis

Salaam,Does a womans duty to her family end or lessen after she gets married? My sister got married about 2 years ago. My family was excited at first, but now after two years the attitude is basically, ?She?s married now, we?ve lost her?.I?ve often noticed that when a conflict arises between a woman and her in-laws, the imam and scholars will often say that it is haram to make a man choose between his mother and wife. They will often stress the fact that it is the wife has a responsibility toward her in-laws. Why is the same advise not given to the man when he and his father-in-law are in conflict?I swear to god when I say this, but at 30 yrs old, I have never heard an imam or scholar say that a man must respect his wife?s family. In fact many men will verbally abuse their wife by cursing and insulting her family. They do this quite mercilessly. On the other hand if the wife were to say something, the results are often disastrous.In the case of a conflict between the husband and father, the woman is often told to side with the husband, effectively pitting one party against the other. Why is the woman never told to try to find a balance, like the man is told too. Is she no longer a daughter? To add to the insult the man is often told to ?relax? in this area so that his wife can see her family, as it is some sort of privilege that the husband may give his wife if she is ?obedient?.I know that it is a grave sin for a woman to insult her husbands parents and to break ties with them, but does this also apply to the husband and his wifes family? Is the sin of bad behavior toward the husbands family equivalent to the sin of bad behavior to the wife?s family? In other words is it worse to insult the husbands family than the wifes family? Does the bad behavior towards the wifes family even classify as a sin?I?ve often been told that we shouldn?t question Islam because we cannot question Allah. I hate to say this, but I cannot understand why this behavior is accepted. I tried to tolerate it at first but as of recently I cannot help but question.

Some say that it is a sunnat-e-muaqqadah to perform 4+4 rakat salat before and after the 2 rakat fard salat of zumma. Is it in accordance with any authentic hadith because i have'nt found any hadith in support with the matter.

salaam, I have two questions. First is regarding ghusl. Does passing wind during ghusl or touching the private parts after washing them invalidate ghusl?and what if you're uncertain you washed a certain part?do you have to do ghusl again, or can you just wash the part you missed? Second, in products such as face creams,shampoos and perfumes-some contain alcohol.but seeing as its not the same type of alcohol that intoxicates you, is it permissible to wear such products?or is any and every form of alcohol haraam?I think that alcohol used for purposes other than drinking isnt a problem but I am not sure. May Allah reward you many times over for your help. Wasalaam.

Asslamoalikum.Regarding my inquiry earlier ref: uBeiasThis person is into magic and metaphysical stuff like.Astral projection, could be used to spy on people??telepathy, listening to people mind??? Remote influencing, (psychokinesis), moving or changing things with power of mind??he can make any thing electrical in nature to behave erratic, lights, computers etc.also involved in Hypnosis, which could be done thru astral plane also. Making somebody do something without their awareness!!!! Mind Control by Music- Subliminals and much more. Listening to Music like HoloSync. To be in delta state of mind.Now you can imagine what could be done to you.Shaikh-E-Kamil is the person who know all this metaphysical abilities and also have great knowledge of Islam. Hence such person is able to decode what is actually happening to me . Will might also help break the metaphysical connection.I there is any Shaikh at west coast(Vanc) of Canada whom I can meet if necessary.???Please Understand one thing that what I am telling is not stories its reality.Also is this stuff allowed in our religion??? I mean is there any place of spirituality in Islam, but some say astral projection is natural thing. Just aware state of dreams??? If I want to walk the spiritual path then what?s the best way to do it?? WARNING: I DEMAND NOT TO MAKE THIS POST PUBLIC, FOR MY PERSONAL SAFETY.aND IT SHOULD BE DONE SO.I don?t want to harm myself neither this person. But at the same time I want to protect myself from any kind of external influence affecting me.I recite all the Surah?s of protection.Hope to hear soon.Allah Hafiz. Imran.

Dear Brother / Sisteras Salaam ?u- Lakim I have a very specific questions that I need to ask. Please take this on faith for the moment ? but I have been a victim of black magic a number of times. As I have been protected against previous attempts on me the persons who are doing it are getting frustrated and have, I believe, increased the severity of what they are trying to do. It seems to have also moved to my young family (although) I am not sure of this. I have tried everything to keep out of their way, read etc. to protect myself against them ? but this has only acted as a challenge for them to try again.My specific question is very simple. I don?t feel that these people will stop and eventually they may even succeed in their attempts on me and/or more importantly my family. Can I (PURELY to protect myself) reflect what they are trying to do to me so that it bounces back to them i.e. eye for an eye, as it were. On the basis that if there are affected they will in future think twice before trying anything else.

Respected sheikh ,As-Salamu'alaikum,I would like to ask you about awliyas?Who is an awliya?Is it right to visit the Dharghas which most of asian muslims do?most of asian countries we can see people build the kubr of pious people whome died and pay respect.mostly ladies. 

Assalamalaikum Please explain to me I have bought gifts from Mecca on my Haj pilgrimage which were gold pendants in the shape of Kabaah . Can the person wear it and can she wear it when he goes to the toilet or not or should she remove it when going to the toilet Jazakallah

Respected scholars, As-Salamu `Alaykum. I am a sister who lives in Canada. I was wondering if it's permissible for women to go out, especially, if it's with good Muslim sisters or to an event held by an MSA (Muslim Student Association). If there's nothing wrong with it, how can I explain to my parents that there's nothing wrong with it? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. How much freedom has Islam given to a woman? For example, in today's world where there is so much of controversy surrounding our religion, is a woman allowed to spread the message of Islam outside her house to other women or join a profes sion like using media to provide knowledge to others or even go as far as opening her own production house for this cause? Surely if I am acquiring knowledge I must utilize it for positive purpose. Jazakum Allahu khayran.

Alsalam alaikum, 1-Islamically, is cooking and cleaning solely part of a womens (married/unmarried)duty? Is it something she must learn to please Allah (SWT)? 2- Does a (married/unmarried) women really need to seek permission from a male relative if she's going somewhere. Especially when the male relative leaves whenever they want, and returns whenever they want. Put in mind that the women might leave to do necesary things like picking up kids from school, paying bills, getting groceries..etc. Letting that person know is understandable but Asking Permission every single time?"