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The cistern to which people will come and the river of al-Kawthar
10/10/2024Is Moustache Prohibited in Islam?
Authentic Hadiths from the Messenger indicate that it is prescribed to trim the moustache. Trimming means cutting it very short.10/10/2024The ruling on one who denies the existence of the jinn, and the ruling on praying behind him
09/10/2024Punishment for Apostasy in Islam
The apostate is not to be put to death immediately after he falls into apostasy, especially if has doubts. Rather he should be asked to repent and be offered the opportunity to return to Islam and resolve his doubts, if any. If he persists in his apostasy after that, he is to be put to death.09/10/2024Is It Prohibited to Buy a Cat?
There is nothing wrong with keeping cats as pets in the house and taking care of them. According to the view of most of the scholars, it is permissible to sell them.08/10/2024The five necessities and the difference of opinion as to whether preservation of faith should be given precedence over preservation of life
07/10/2024What Did the Prophet Wear?
Prophet Muhammad’s practice with regard to clothing was to wear whatever was easily available; wool, cotton, or linen. He wore a Yemeni Burd (cloak) and a green one; he wore a Jubbah, Qaba’ (over-gament), Qamis (chemise or thobe/Galabiyah), trousers, Izar, Rida’, Khuff (leather socks), and sandals. He let the end of his turban hang down from behind sometimes, and at other times he did not, and sometimes he brought part of the turban under his chin.07/10/2024They apostatised and got married, then the husband became Muslim before her; do they need to do a new marriage contract?
06/10/2024When Were Surat Al-Falaq and Surat An-Nas Revealed?
Surat Al-Falaq and Surat An-Nas were revealed in Madinah following an incident of witchcraft against the Prophet Muhammad. These Surahs are highly regarded for their protection from evil.06/10/2024Was the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) sent to all creatures, meaning the jinn, humans and others?
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Selected Questions
Can You Make Du`a in a State of Impurity?
It is permissible for a person, if he is in a state of major impurity, to make Du`a to Allah and remember Him, including the Adhkar before sleeping and others. What is forbidden in a state of major impurity is Dhikr that consists of reciting the Quran, a full verse or more, whether that is read from the Mus-haf or recited by heart.
Can a Woman Who is in a State of Impurity Cook or Touch Things?
It is permissible for a person – whether a man or a woman – who is in a state of major ritual impurity to touch things such as clothes, plates, pots, etc., before doing Ghusl, because this person is not impure and does not make the things he or she touches impure.
Can I Pray without Ghusl after Wet Dreams?
Anyone who becomes Junub (a state of major impurity) as the result of a wet dream or intercourse has to do Ghusl. If you cannot do Ghusl because there is no water available, or because you are unable to use it, then you should do Tayammum and pray. In your case, you have to repeat the prayer because you did not do Ghusl or Tayammum.
When Should the Postpartum Woman Do Ghusl?
The postpartum woman should refrain from praying for 40 days unless her bleeding ends before, then she should do Ghusl and resume praying. If she sees any blood after 40 days, then most of the scholars say that she should not refrain from praying after forty days.