It is not incumbent for the Muslim community to own land for it to be used as an Eidgah. Nor is it necessary for the land to be Waqf.. A valid Eidgah is any vacant land at the end…
The Majlis Vol 21 No 02, p.3
Even if the land is owned by a non -Muslim, it may be used as an Eidgah with the permission of the owner.
The Majlis Vol 21 No 02, p.3
There is no specific distance. The only requirement is that it should be at the end of the built-up area of the town.
The Majlis Vol 21 No 02, p.3
The recitation of Takbeer on the occasion of the two Eids is called Takbeer which is as follows: ALLAAHU ABKAR ALLAHU AKBAR, LA ILAHA IL LAL LAAHU WAL LAAHU AKBAR. ALLAAHU AKBAR…
The Majlis Vol 21 No 02, p.12
After the Eid Salaat. It is bid'ah to make the dua after the Khutbah. The Dua should also be recited silently, not loudly as is the practice in many places.
The Majlis Vol 21 No 02, p.12
If Wenzhou City is going by their own physical sighting of the moon, then follow Wenzhou City. If the surrounding cities had established the commencement of Zil Hajj with their own…
The Majlis Vol 21 No 02, p.12
If one joins the Eid Salaat after the imam has already recited the Eid Takbeers of the first Raka't, then (a) If one has confidence that after reciting the Takbeers one will be…
The Majlis Vol 21 No 02, p.2
The conditions necessary for the validity of Jumuah Salaat are also necessary for the validity of Eid Salaat. Therefore Eid Salaat is not valid in a prison.
The Majlis Vol 21 No 03, p.3
There is absolutely nothing special ordered by the Deen for the month of Rabiul Awwal. It is a month as usual. One has to remain subservient to the Shariah and the Sunnah as usual…
The Majlis Vol 21 No 04, p.4
The Jumuah Mubaarak messages are bid'ah. It is not permissible to initiate such futile practices which eventually will assume the form of hardcore bid'ah. The only greeting Islam…
The Majlis Vol 21 No 04, p.4
The Saudi decision is in conflict with the Shariah. The Ulama in Saudi Arabia who have made this determination are the employees of the Saudi rulers. The Ulama-e-Haqq in Saudi…
The Majlis Vol 21 No 04, p.4
The scope of these columns precludes a detailed response. If you want a detailed explanation, provide your postal address. We shall forward our booklet explaining the Sunnah…
The Majlis Vol 21 No 05, p.1
The reason why news from Saudi Arabia is not acceptable, is because the Shariah has been made subservient to the rulers in that country. The authorities determine the months with…
The Majlis Vol 21 No 05, p.4
The latest-style 'seerah' programmes are in emulation of the Bareilwi Bid'atis. Our people are now competing with the Bareilwi Bid'atis in their practices and rackets of Bid'ah. Do…
The Majlis Vol 21 No 06, p.5
Regardless of the greatness of a scholar, his views will be set aside if it is in conflict with the rulings of the Shariah as stated by the Aimmah Mujtahuideen and the Fuqaha in…
The Majlis Vol 21 No 07, p.2
There are no specific rules and acts of ibaadat to adopt on Lailatul Baraa't. As much of the Night should be spent in ibaadat of any and all kinds. The Night of Mi'raaj is not…
The Majlis Vol 21 No 07, p.2
Saying Eid Mubaarak and similar words is mubaah (permissible). However, when a permissibility becomes entrenched and people begin believing it to be incumbent and Sunnat, then it…
The Majlis Vol 21 No 07, p.3
We believe the Muslims in Sri Lanka follow the Shaafi' Math-hab. According to the Shaafi' Math-hab, Eid Salaat should be performed in the Musjids. It is more meritorious to perform…
The Majlis Vol 21 No 09, p.4
Sighting of the moon pertains to sighting it only after sunset at the end of the 29th day of the Islamic month. Sighting during the daytime has no relevance in the determination of…
The Majlis Vol 21 No 10, p.3
The Imaam's conduct is improper. The Imaam and the musallis should engage in silent Dua after the Eid Salaat. The practice of omitting the Dua and starting immediately with the…
The Majlis Vol 21 No 10, p.4