By Shaykh Mazhar Mahmood Alhamdulillāh (Praise to the Almighty), after a long month of fasting, in which Muslims sacrifice their lawful desires from dawn to dusk, They will be celebrating a noble and festive day. This is the day of ʿEīd, a day in which the words and sentiments of enjoyment, happiness, and celebration prevail. The…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: How do we invoke blessings and peace (ṣalāt and salām) to the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) at his tomb in Masjid Al-Nabawī? Are there some etiquette to be followed? Answer: It is an emphasized recommended practice (mustaḥab muʾakkadah) to visit the Prophet’s mosque according to mainstream classical…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: What is the significance of the “Rawḍah” (Garden of Paradise) in the Prophet’s mosque? Answer: In the Name of Allāh, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. The Messenger of Allāh (peace and blessings upon him) said, “The area between my house and my…
By Muftī Taqī Usmānī Ṣadaqat-Al-Fiṭr is an obligation for every Muslim, male or female, who owns 613.35 grams of silver or its equivalent, either in the form of money, ornaments, stock-in-trade, or in the form of some goods or commodities beyond one’s normal needs. Every person who owns such an amount has to pay Ṣadaqat-Al-Fiṭr,…
By Aysha Syed RN BScN Eat Healthy Fats There are different types of fats. Some types of fats are better for your body than others. Try to avoid “Trans fats”, which are especially unhealthy. They are found in margarines, many fast foods, and some store-bought baked goods. Monounsaturated and Polyunsaturated fats are healthier. When you…
By Mathābah Scholars Night Before ‘EĪd Qiyām [night vigil prayers] Staying awake some portion of the night in doing righteous actions The ‘EĪd Day Reciting the takbīr (Allāhu Akbar, Allāhu Akbar, Lā ilāha Ilallah, Allāhu Akbar Wa lillāhil Ḥamd) Taking a shower or full bath Using the siwāk (tooth stick) Wearing the best clothes available…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Please explain the difference and the importance of Laylat Al-Qadr which is in Ramaḍān and the Laylat Al-Barāʿah which people observe on 15 Shaʾbān. Answer: In the Name of Allāh, Most Kind, Most Compassionate Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. Laylat Al-Qadr Laylat Al-Qadr (the night of…
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: Does excessive satanic whispers (waswasās) nullify the ṣalāh (ritual prayer)? Answer: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathabah for your question. Satanic whispers do not nullify the ṣalāh as none of the jurists have considered it to be among the factors that invalidate the…
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: Can a person praying close his or her eyes to avoid distractions? Answer: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathabah for your question. Closing the eyes during the prayer is a disapproved action (makrūh). Abū Bakr ibn Masʾūd Al Kāsāni Al Ḥanafī [d. 587…
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: Is it permissible to repeat the same sūra (Qur’ānic chapter) in both raka’āt (units of ritual prayer)? Answer: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathabah for your question. Yes it is permissible to repeat the same sūra in both raka’āt. Mu’ādh ibn ‘Abd Allāh Al…