1039 fatwas

  • Touching Quran and Praying during Menses Date: 19-1-2002

    1) Can a woman memorize Qur'an during her menses?2) If a woman has prolonged discharge and must make Wudu before every prayer, what is the most she go without making Wudu? Since she is allowed to prolong her prayer until the end of its time to keep the same Wudu for the next prayer, how long will she have to renew her Wudu? This would also go for Taraweeh.. More

  • Allah's use of personal references to Himself Date: 18-1-2002

    When Allah (SWT) refers to Himself in the Qur'an in the form of a verb, He uses the plural form. As in "We Created", "We Said", "We Helped". Why does He use a "We" yet when He refers to Himself as in names or actions that are required from us, He will use the single term, as "Worship Me", "Fear Me"?.. More

  • The collection of the Qur'an by Abu Bakr and Uthman Date: 15-1-2002

    What is the difference between the collection process of Al-Qur'an that Abu Bakr followed and the one that Uthman followed (name one difference)?.. More

  • Explanation of Ayahs of Sura Baqara Date: 8-1-2002

    Please explain the following Qur'anic Ayahs:1.In Sura Baqara 2:30 onward Allah explain about the creation of Adam, where He mention that He will create a vicegerent on earth. For which the angels reply:- "Wilt Thou place therein one who will make mischief therein and shed blood?- ……." Now my question is The Almighty Allah only knows the future,.. More

  • Touching Qur'an during menses Date: 13-12-2001

    Can woman recite Qur'an during menses, if she uses gloves while studying it in her classroom?.. More

  • Quranic Recitation Competition Date: 29-10-2001

    What is the rule about Quranic recitation competition? .. More

  • Woman during menses handling Quran Date: 7-10-2001

    Is a woman in her period of Hayd (menses) allowed to handle mushaf even for study purposes? Substantiate from qur'an, hadeeth, and views of the ulama of the past and present. .. More

  • Hanging Qur'anic Verses in the home Date: 20-9-2001

    Is it allowed to hang Qur'anic Verses in one's home? (e.g. framed hand made or Islamic calligraphy and the like)... More

  • Memorizing Qur'an without ablution and during menses Date: 19-9-2001

    When I'm learning the Qur'an by my heart I don't make ablution and I touch the Qur'an with my hand. Is that correct or not? Also I'm having my period and trying to memorize the Qur'an. Please help me to understand the best way.. More

  • Reading the Qur'an Date: 9-9-2001

    What is better (with regards to the reward from Allah) to read the Qur'an by myself or to listen to someone else read it?.. More

  • Righteous Deeds Date: 20-8-2001

    Who are those meant by the verse: “... those who believed (A'manoo) and did righteous deeds (Wa Amelo as-Saleehat) will prosper...” what kind of righteous deeds does the verse refer to? And what did they believe in? .. More

  • Touching the Quran Without Ablution Date: 31-7-2001

    What is the ruling on touching the Qur'an and reading it by a Muslim without having "Wudu" (but not in the state of Junub)? Is this permissible or I have to make Wudu to touch the Qur'an? .. More

  • Qur'an script (Rassem) and styles of Qur'anic recitation Date: 24-6-2001

    Please explain how many ways are famous in writing the Qur'anic (Rassem) script? I know Naskh, Nastailiq, Kufi etc., but I don't know the detail. What are the names of Qira'at of Qur'an? For instance one is that of Qari Abdul Basit and other by Husri and the third by Sudais.Please explain by giving the names and their originators... More

  • Answers to Qur'anic verses Date: 18-6-2001

    1. Is it permissible to answer orders that are in some verses? Such as 87:1 and last verse of 95:8.2. Is it permissible to do imitation (Taqleed) of Imams?.. More

  • Sadaqallah-ul-Atheem Date: 12-6-2001

    Is saying Sadaqa Allah Al Adhim is a Bida' or not, please give proof. .. More