The claim that the qurraa' are forced to shave by the government is baseless and a lie. There are innumerable Muslims with beards in the Arab countries, including Egypt.…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 08, p.4
It is haraam to pay the qaaris money for their recitation. They are exchanging the aayaat of Allah Ta'ala for a miserable price.
The Majlis Vol 20 No 08, p.4
According to Islam, the only form of execution permissible, is execution with the sword. No other method is permissible. Even in the early days while there were other methods such…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 09, p.2
It is not permissible to sing the national anthem even of a so-called Muslim country. We have already explained this practice in a past issue of The Majlis. The anthem as a whole…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 09, p.3
Niyyat is of no benefit if actions are in conflict with Allah's orders. Allah Ta'ala orders His servant: "Keep a beard!". The servant responds: 'My intention is clean. I shall not…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 09, p.5
It is a major sin to kill any animal with fire and water.
The Majlis Vol 20 No 09, p.5
It is not permissible. The fruit remains the property of your neighbour. Deliver the fruit to him.
The Majlis Vol 20 No 09, p.12
In Islam tax is haraam. The punishment for a tax-collector is severe. His duas are not accepted. It is not permissible to work in any capacity in the tax department.
The Majlis Vol 20 No 09, p.12
If someone sneezes many times, one should make dua three times. After the third time, it is not incumbent.
The Majlis Vol 20 No 09, p.4
The Mushrik Egyptians built the pyramids. It is not permissible to undertake a journey specifically to view these wasteful buildings and monuments of shirk and kufr. If a person…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 09, p.8
When you begin the tilawat (recitation) at Surah Taubah, you s h o u l d r e c i t e T a - a w w u z (Authubillaah…) as well as Tasmiah (Bismillaah…) If you did not begin the…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 11, p.2
Waqf becomes valid with a verbal declaration. A written document is not necessary for the validity of Waqf. However, the verbal declaration should preferably be committed to…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 11, p.3
While we cannot say that solar-heated water is not permissible, it is advisable to abstain. It is possible that the Hadith which prohibits the use of water heated by the sun could…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 11, p.4
The local qari displays a queer mentality. He should rather say and tell the hafiz that it is haraam at all times to wear a trousers which is below the ankles. When the hafiz…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 11, p.4
It is permissible for men to remove hair from the chest. Any safe method may be used to remove the hair.
The Majlis Vol 20 No 11, p.4
If the person is aware of the gheebat, then it is necessary to ask forgiveness from him. If he is unaware, then only repent (Istighfaar), and make dua for the one about whom…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 11, p.5
It is permissible to accept contributions from even non-Muslims provided that in future Muslims will not be called on to contribute to their religious projects. If there is this…
The Majlis Vol 20 No 12, p.3
Both are required to respond. Both should say: 'Wa alaikumus salaam'.
The Majlis Vol 20 No 12, p.12
It is not permissible to respond with the Masnoon Salaam to such haraam corruption. Proffer naseehat to the jaahil.
The Majlis Vol 20 No 12, p.12
Dead Sea products are not permissible. The Dead Sea region is under the constant ghadab of Allah Azza Wa Jal. The vile nation of Hadhrat Nabi Lut (alayhis salaam) was destroyed…
The Majlis Vol 21 No 01, p.2