October 29, 2018

When should one stand up during the Iqamah?

When should one stand up during the Iqamah? When should the muqtadis[1] stand up for salah in congregation? Should they stand before the iqamahbegins, when the iqamah begins or when the words hayya ‘ala […]
October 28, 2018

The Nature of Worship in Islam

The Nature of Worship in Islam. The Purpose of Man’s Creation Know that Allah (Exalted is He) created man for His worship. Thus, Allah (Exalted is […]
October 27, 2018

Musafahah with Both Hands

Musafahah with Both Hands. Question: My dear honoured and respected Mawlana, May peace, Allah’s mercy, and His blessings be upon you To proceed. Please inform this servant […]
October 27, 2018

The Condition of Pride in Isbal

The Condition of Pride in Isbal. In regards to wearing trousers … below the ankles (isbal) … it is mentioned in a hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim that the Messenger of […]
October 26, 2018

The Hijab of Women and its Boundaries

The Hijab of Women and its Boundaries. Abu Bakr ibn Abi Shaybah and Abu Kurayb narrated to us. They said: Abu Usamah narrated to us: from […]
October 26, 2018

Friday Congregation in Jails and the Issue of Public Access

Friday Congregation in Jails and the Issue of Public Access. Preface In my Yemen trip journal — published in the Rabi‘ al-Thani 1422 issue of Al-Balagh […]
October 25, 2018

The Practice of Calling Adhan Over Graves

The Practice of Calling Adhan Over Graves Question These days, in the city of Surat, I have been lecturing on the calling of adhan (call to prayer) over […]
October 25, 2018

Reciting Salat and Salam Audibly after Salat al-Jumu‘ah

Reciting Salat and Salam Audibly after Salat al-Jumu‘ah Question: Is it permissible, on the basis of the Speech of Allah and the Sunnah of the Messenger […]
October 25, 2018

An Introduction to Buying and Selling in Islam

An Introduction to Buying and Selling in Islam. It behooves us, before delving into discussions [on the hadiths of buying and selling], to produce a short […]
October 24, 2018

He (Allah) then firmly established Himself over the Throne

He (Allah) then firmly established Himself over the Throne. “He (Allah Most High) then firmly established (istawa) Himself over the Throne” (Qur’an 7:54) means He firmly […]