Establishing the Sighting of the Crescent
By Shaykh Mufti Rafi Usmani Translated into English by Yūsuf Badāt Questions: In Canada and North America, there are various opinions regarding the commencement of…
When Sujūd Al-Sahw Becomes Mandatory
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: I am a bit confused regarding Sajda Al-Sahw (Prostration for a mistake in ritual prayer). I would be grateful if you could explain the correct way of observing it. Does Sajda Al-Sahw only apply to wājibāt (obligatory matters) missed during prayers or for other things also? Answer: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ…
Forgiveness After an Abortion Ordeal
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: I have only one son. I aborted a child a few years back, as my husband did not agree on having a 2nd child. He gave me two options; abort the child or get divorced. He then took me to the hospital against my will and got this child…
Female Ejaculation and Ritual Bath
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: I was going through female ejaculation on Google and some researchers indicate and scientists say that sometimes when women are sexually excited or aroused the fluid i.e. semen can be secreted even without an orgasm. Then do women have to perform ghusl every time they are sexually excited or…
Witr in Congregation
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: In the Hanafi math’hab, are we allowed to pray witr in congregation outside of Ramaźhän? I think I read in Nur Al Idha that we should pray it alone, but I was curious as to why. JazakAllah Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate Shaykh Burhän…
Meaning of Some Baby Names
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate I want to know the meaning of few names to name my child. My husband loves Faris name but I don’t like its meaning or maybe I’m just confused over whether it has a good meaning to serve as a…
Clarifying What the Marriage Mahr is
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: I am a Muslim brother who is looking to get married but before I do that, I would like to get clarification on a few points. My query is about the mahr. Firstly, what is the definition of mahr? Is it a gift given by the man to his…
Choosing a Name
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: We are soon to be blessed with a baby inshä’Allah. If it’s a girl we plan to name her Zayna or Eshaal. If it’s a boy we plan to name him Humaid, Shahzar, or Shaayaal. Please advise on the suitability, meaning and how the name should be written in…
Dream Interpretation About Makkah and Madinah
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Patel Question: Assalamualaikum, I recently saw a dream where I was travelling by car in Saudi Arabia. I drove up to Masjid Al Nabawë and saw it from the outside. I didn’t enter the Masjid, however in my dream it was the old Masjid Al Nabawë. What I mean by the…
Where did Adam and Hawwa Reside?
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: As Salaamu ‘Alaikum, Did Adam and Hawwa (‘alayhimus salaam) initially live in Paradise before being sent to this world? Or did they live in a garden that resembled Paradise? JazakAllah Khair Answer: It is quite evident from the following Qur’änic verses that our ancestral parents, Adam and Hawwa عليهما…