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Thursday 29 September 2005 (25 Sha`ban 1426)

Knowledge of the Future Is the Preserve of God Alone

People often associate certain things, or events, or signs with good or bad omen. These differ from one culture to another. In old Arabian culture, when people went out on some business, they tried... Full Story


Agreement of Heirs to Father’s Gift

Q. Before his death, a man called in his sons and told them that he wished to leave his house to his only daughter, and they agreed to his request. Those of them who were present signed affidavits... Full Story


A Husband’s Authority

Q. My husband insists that I should obey him whatever he tells me, and he imposes on me a very strict code, requiring me to wear hijab in front of other women who are even related to me. He... Full Story




Muhammad Yusuf Al-Kandhalawi: Hadith Scholar From India

Sheikh Muhammad Yusuf Al-Kandhalawi comes from an Indian family that produced a long line of famous scholars devoted to the study of Hadith and Fiqh, as well as other Islamic studies. Al-Kandhalawi... Full Story


People Turned Away From the Prophet’s Grave

Q. I recently visited the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah and noticed how the guards turn people away from his grave when they try to touch the outside walls or the gate or anything on the structure.... Full Story


Observing Good Manners in All Situations

Q. I have noticed that many people here do not cover their mouths when sneezing, coughing or yawning. I have been brought up in an environment which teaches that covering one’s mouth is necessary... Full Story


What theQur’an Teaches: Plotting to Kill a Prophet

In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Beneficent There were in the city nine men who did evil deeds in the land, and would not do any good. They said: “Let us swear a mutual oath by God that... Full Story


The Prophet’s Inheritance

Q. Recently I read an article in which the writer refers to the plot of land owned by the Prophet (peace be upon him) in Fadak. According to this article, this plot was not divided among the... Full Story


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