Is it permissible to crack the knuckles and [take off and] put spectacles in the pocket during the prayer?
Category: Scholars
The ‘ishaa prayer in congregation
And this man says he delays the ‘ishaa prayer until after the middle of the night, so is this correct [for him to do], or is it mandatory for him to pray [the ‘ishaa prayer] after the adhaan – along with the [rest of the] congregation?
The time for the night prayer
Regarding the night prayer, is it to be estimated in hours, or should one just assume it to be after the ‘ishaa prayer, and [if he then] prays the night prayer will it suffice him?
Celebrating Mother’s Day
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Regularly performing a voluntary Hajj Badal on behalf of father
My father performed the obligatory hajj before dying. [After his death] my brother performed a voluntary hajj on his behalf; so is it permissible for us to regularly perform a voluntary hajj on his behalf?
Celebrating Valentine’s Day
In recent times, the celebration of Valentine’s Day has become widespread, especially amongst female students, and [it is worth noting] it is from amongst the celebrations of the Christians. [Also], the attire is completely red [in colour] – [from] the clothing and the shoes, and they exchange red flowers [with one another].
I love you for the Sake of Allaah
Visit our YouTube channel for more Question: Is it permissible for a woman to say to a [Muslim] man “Indeed, I love you for the Sake of Allaah”? Response: No, she mustn’t open this door! Her love is in her heart, [and] she loves every believing man and woman, and every Muslim man and woman. […]
Youth afflicted with committing a sin
I am a youth, and have been afflicted with [committing] a sin, and every time I repent [to Allaah] from it, I go back to doing it; I [just] want to be free of it, [so] if I were to do it again, is it permissible for me to undertake an oath that I shall fast a day for the Sake of Allaah, or give in charity so [as a result of which] He will safeguard me from doing it again?
The cure for masturbation
I have become afflicted with the [evil] habit of masturbation, [so] I ask you about the cure for it; [as] I am addicted to watching films of a prohibited nature. Do guide me [to salvation from this evil habit], and may Allaah bless you?
Celebrating the night of al-Israa wal-Mi’raaj-1
There is no doubt that the incident of al-Israa. and al-Mi’raaj is [from] among the great signs of Allaah, indicating the truthfulness of His Messenger, Muhammad, and the greatness of his position with Allaah.