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Adhan and Iqamah in the ear of the newborn – Shaikh Abdul Azeez bin Abdullah bin Baaz

Question: What is the significance of reciting the Adhan (call to prayer) and the Iqamah (second call to prayer) in the ear of a child upon reaching seven days of age? What is the benefit of this practice? Answer: It has been mentioned in some Hadiths that the Adhan is to be recited in theContinue reading “Adhan and Iqamah in the ear of the newborn – Shaikh Abdul Azeez bin Abdullah bin Baaz”

Principles And Regulations of Male-Female Interaction In Islam

Shaykh Muhammad Rafiq Tahir: Whether the conversation between a non-maĥram man and woman occurs face-to-face, through mobile messages (messaging), or via social media chat, Allah Subĥānahu wa Ta‘ālā has prescribed the same principle and regulation for all. Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) states: And when you ask them [the Prophet’s wives] for something youContinue reading “Principles And Regulations of Male-Female Interaction In Islam”

Know your heroes: Imam Shamil of Chechenya

Imam Muhammad Shamil bin Dengau of Dagestan (b.26 June 1797 to d.4 Feb 1871) The information below is from Ad-Dorar Website. Section: Al-Mausuah At-Tareekhiyyah. (Death – Hijri Year: 1279 Gregorian Year: 1862 (as mentioned in the Dorar website). However most sources mention his year of death as 1871, and Allah knows best, this seems toContinue reading “Know your heroes: Imam Shamil of Chechenya”

Offering Tahiyyat Al-Masjid in the Eid praying place

(Part No: 8, Page No: 304) Offering Tahiyyat Al-Masjid in the Eid praying place[Fatwa No. 12515] Question: As the places where Salat-ul-‘Eid (the Festival Prayer) and Salat-ul-Istisqa’ (Prayer for rain) are offered become known Masjids (mosques), are fenced, and a part of Muslims’ inviolable endowments. There is a big dispute regarding Tahiyyat-ul-Masjid whether it isContinue reading “Offering Tahiyyat Al-Masjid in the Eid praying place”

Takbir In Unison After Obligatory Prayers In Eid, Is It A Bid’ah? – Shaikh Dr. Uthman Al-Khamees.

Shaikh Uthman Al-Khamees: Takbir is Sunnah (recommended act), ‘Wa Li Tukmilu Al-Iddata Wa Li Tukabbirullah’ ([Allah wants] for you to complete the period and glorify Allah [2:185]) . Thus, Takbir during Eid is Sunnah.This applies to both Eid Al-Adha and Eid Al-Fitr, but they differ regarding the starting time of the Takbir. For Eid Al-Fitr,Continue reading “Takbir In Unison After Obligatory Prayers In Eid, Is It A Bid’ah? – Shaikh Dr. Uthman Al-Khamees.”