إدريس أبيدمي أحمد

Nothing would get to the dead as reward from the living, except for acts performed (in order) to obey or move closer to Allah, and charity made to the poor and needy who are beneficiaries and subjects of zakat. As for feeding the rich at parties held in accordance with customs and traditions, this is

In Sunnah, there is no report that says either the Messenger (peace be upon him) or his Companions (may Allah’s mercy be upon them) recited any part of the Qur’aan over any grave after burial. What is affirmed without contradiction is that he (peace be upon him) made duaa’ (prayers) alone for the deceased. However,

An example of implicit statements regarding divorce is when a man says to his wife: Go to your parents’ house. These statements do not bring about divorce, and it is advised for a man to stay away from uttering these annoying statements because it is not part of goodness. Allah has ordered husbands to live

If a man legally marries a woman after having illegal sexual relations with her, and she bears him a child six months after consummating the marriage legally, the child will be attributed to his father because he is believed to have come from a legal union. If, however, (even after being legally married to him)

Birth control refers to spacing after childbirth. If it is natural and spontaneous (spacing that comes after childbirth) it is permissible from the Islamic point of view, provided it does not pose any threat to the woman’s health, and it is done with the agreement of both parties (husband and wife). Though it is recommended

The type of discomfort that makes it permissible for one of the couples to seek divorce is a discomfort that involves an unbearable harm. As for an endurable discomfort, it is disliked to seek divorce because of it for (divorce) is the most despicable permissible deed to Allah. The prophet Saw said: “A believing man

Sheikh Attiyah Saqr – May Allah have mercy on him- says in his book: the best sayings in Fatwas, and rulings: The customary marriage is the name given to marriages which do not have an official written document: and they are of two types: one that complies with the rulings and pillars of marriage, and

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum.A disagreement has occurred in our mosque regarding the Adhan (call to Prayer) of Friday Prayer; some people believe that it is obligatory to call one Adhan, while others believe that two are necessary. What is the right ruling on this issue?Jazakum Allah khayran.

As-salamu `alaykum. I have been part of the Jami Mosque/Islamic Foundation Jamaat for the past 30 years, with exposure to scholars who have been imams at mosques, and fasting on the first nine days of Dhul-Hijjah was never mentioned. Is this a new thing? What are the references for performing good deeds (especially fasting) on these days?

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. What are the most important lessons that Muslims can derive from Al-Israa' and Al-Mi`raj (Night Journey and Ascension of the Prophet)?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. Was the Prophet’s Israa’ and Mi`raj (Night Journey and Ascension) in soul only or in both body and soul? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Dear dignified scholars: As-salamu `alaykum! The coming of the Day of Judgment is really a hot topic these days and everyone has a say in the issue. Could you enlighten me on the real signs or portents of the Day of Judgment as shown in the authentic sources of Islam? Jazakum Allahu Khayran!

In an unprecedented step in history, a Muslim woman announced that she will lead a public, mixed-gender Friday Prayer on March 18, 2005, in New York City.The sister said that she will call for giving women the right to some religious duties as men, such as the right to lead people in Prayer and stand in any row in the Prayer, not only in the rear rows behind men. She considers that confining leadership in Prayer and standing in the first rows to men is no more than outdated social customs that have nothing to do with religion.The researches that she made on the question in hand state that there is nothing in the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) that indicates that women are prevented from leading people, male and female, in Prayer. She sees that denying women the right to lead in Prayer is a social attitude long ago, followed in the Muslim communities without there being attempts made to put it right.Could we please have the opinion of Dr. Yusuf Al-Qaradawi on this issue, as he is known for his moderate opinions? Jazakum Allah Khayran.