Questions & Answers

Question: Is the purpose of life simply to seek happiness, wealth, and success, or is there something greater and more profound that gives our lives meaning? Could it be that the challenges and trials we face are themselves part of discovering the real purpose of life? And how can one be certain that they are living in alignment with that …

Question: Is it permissible to celebrate the birth of Prophet (ﷺ) which we call as “Milad un Nabi” or “Mawlid un Nabi”? Can you provide all possible evidences for your reply?   Summary of Answer: From the Qur’an & authentic Sunnah, and the understanding of the earliest generations (Salaf-us-Saliheen), there is no evidence to support Milad un Nabi as an …

Question: What is the ruling on using AI in Islam to seek Fatwas and Islamic verdicts? Can artificial intelligence tools be used to collect Islamic material for research work?   Summary of Answer: It is not permissible to depend on an AI-produced fatwa or act upon it. Instead, guidance must be sought from trustworthy, authentic and knowledgeable scholars. AI in …

Question: What is the ruling on drinking poison in debates between a Muslim and a Christian (or any other Non-Muslim) to prove whose religion is true? It is reported that Khalid bin Walid also drank poison and nothing happened to him. Is this true?   Summary of Answer: It is completely forbidden in Islam to deliberately consume anything harmful, such …

Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with him and his father) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) took me by the shoulder and said, “Be in this world as though you were a stranger or a wayfarer.” And Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) used to say, “In the evening do not expect [to live until] the …

Al ghamghamah (الغمغمة) in Arabic means “Mumbling”. This book (musnaf مصنف), a classic from Maulana Abdul Jaleel Samrudi, was written in 1918 on the issue of “Basmallah” (باسم الله). Maulana gave an comprehensive explanation of when Basmallah is said and when it is not. This text, though lesser-known outside scholarly circles, offers a deep dive into the concept of “Basmallah” …

Question: In Islam, should we take precautions to avoid contact with someone who got infected with contagious diseases like Flu or chickenpox? Avoiding contact includes complete quarantine or partial like just avoiding sharing towel, bed-sheet, etc as it says in hadith about the camel where prophet asked “And who infected the first one”. Should we take precautions or just have …

History of Green Dome on Masjid Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque) The Green Dome over the grave of the Prophet (ﷺ) dates back to the seventh century AH (after hijri). It was built during the reign of Sultan Qalawoon, and at first it was the colour of wood, then it became white, then blue, then green, and it has remained green until …

Question: Is beating or smacking children for Tarbiyah (raising children) permissible in Islam?   Summary of Answer: Tarbiyah of children includes admonishing through words (polite & harsh), smacking & slightly beating (without causing physical harm of any kind), punishing & rewarding, playing mind games to achieve something good and most importantly, making Dua to Allah.   Answer: Praise be to …

  Jabir ibn Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Whoever receives a donation and mentions it has shown gratitude, but if he hides it, he has been ungrateful.” (Sunan Abi Dawud, kitab ul adab, Chapter: Regarding gratitude for acts of kindness) Narrator: Jabir ibn Abdullah Muhaddis: Al-Albani Source: Sahih ul Jamii (5933) & As-Silsilat …