The pilgrimage is a major duty and a central act of worship for all Muslims. It is one of the five acts of worship that constitute the pillars of Islam. The other four are the declaration of God’s
We often speak about the simplicity of life during the Prophet’s (peace be upon him) time. His own life was a model of simplicity. He did not feel the need for anything elaborate or complicated. He
Q. You mentioned in an earlier answer that it is permissible to paint natural scenery and people’s faces. I have been quoted a Hadith that makes painting people and animals forbidden. Could you please
Q. According to some Hadiths, the Prophet (peace be upon him) described the Aqsa Mosque to the people of Makkah after his night journey that took him to Jerusalem and back. As it is historically known,
Q. People say that Islam does not allow that a woman should become the head of state. Could you please explain the reasons for this prohibition? Abdulwaheed A. Most scholars maintain
Over the last two weeks we discussed the treatment of civilians in times of armed conflict and pointed out the instructions given in this connection in the Qur’an and the Sunnah. We also looked at
Q. With the new restrictions in some airports and airlines concerning the way we travel and what carry-on luggage is allowed to be carried on the plane, it has become very difficult to start one’s
