One should not refer to the Jewish state as ‘Israel’. Israa’eel is another name for the Prophet Ya’qoob ‘alayhi salaam, and is not to be used in reference to a disbelieving state. Unfortunately, we may see Muslims chanting the like of ‘Death to Israel’, wal’iyathubillah, out of ignorance; not realizing perhaps that this refers to [...]
Archive for the ‘Fataawa & Islaamic Rulings’ Category
5 Jun
Are Cousin Marriages allowed in Islaam?
Cousin marriages are allowed in Islaam and there is no restriction placed: There are two verses about this; one which does not forbid it and one which is a command to the Prophet sallAllaahu ‘alayhi wasalam that it is allowed: حُرِّمَتْ عَلَيْكُمْ أُمَّهَاتُكُمْ وَبَنَاتُكُمْ وَأَخَوَاتُكُمْ وَعَمَّاتُكُمْ وَخَالَاتُكُمْ وَبَنَاتُ الْأَخِ وَبَنَاتُ الْأُخْتِ وَأُمَّهَاتُكُمُ اللَّاتِي أَرْضَعْنَكُمْ وَأَخَوَاتُكُم [...]
19 May
Can Muslims say: “Jeez” as an expression? Also, the Shee’ah’s statement: “Ya ‘Ali Madad”
The the statement “Jeez” should not be used by a Muslim because it is derived from the phrase: “O Jesus!” which Christians use as an exclamation for attributing divine qualities to Jesus ‘alayhi salaam. It is haraam to call on anyone other than Allaah. Similarly, the phrase the Shee’ah use: “Ya ‘Alee Madad” is also [...]
10 May
Islaamic Ruling Regarding Organ Donations
QUESTION What is the Islaamic ruling on organ donation? Can a Muslim write in his will for someone to receive one or more parts of his body? ANSWER by Shaykh Muhammad ‘Umar Baazmool, instructor at Umm Al-Quraa University in Makkah Organ donation, in reality, is an issue that has a lot of issues related to [...]
8 May
Breast fondling and sucking during sex?
Question: What is the Islaamic ruling on the husband fondling with the breasts and sucking it? Answer: There is no harm in this, because it is for the married couple to enjoy themselves with each other in other than that which Allaah has prohibited. This includes sexual intercourse in (her) anus or sexual intercourse whilst [...]
8 May
Oral sex; permissible or not?
Oral sex is permissible in Islaam provided that the act is between a married couple and their is no risk of harm to either person. The only restrictions between married couples in Islaam are: anal sex, sex during the woman’s menstruation period, and sex while fasting during the day.
8 May
Recite Surah Ya-Seen Upon Your Dead?
We hear of a hadeeth that says, “Recite Surah Yaseen upon your dead.” Is that hadeeth authentic?By Allah this hadeeth is not authentic, and doesn’t trace back to the Prophet SallAllaahu ‘Alaihi wa Sallam; and the reason for the narration’s weakness is a man called Abu ‘Uthmaan, (the hadeeth was) narrated to him by his [...]
5 May
What is the ruling on publicly revealing sins?
Question: If one commits adultery, should he tell his fellow Muslims and accept the punishment prescribed by Sharee’ah Law? Answer: This statement is incorrect, what is preferable is that he conceals this sin with the Veil of Allaah and repents to Allaah-Mighty &Majestic. The Prophet of Allaah sallAllaahu ‘alayhi wasalam would avert himself from the [...]
