She always feels distressed when plane crashes happen

I am newly converted to the Islamic religion. To get to know Allah and be able to know that He is with us in our daily life, it is a great comfort. However, I was so stunning by the air plane crash of JFK jr., I could not stop crying. I don't understand why Allah sometimes acts in a such mysteroius way. I feel that we as human beings really don't have control over lives. When I am in a difficult situation, I often pray to Allah to help... selengkapnya »

Ruling on missing a person who has died

I wanted to know if it is wrong to miss someone who has died?Praise be to Allaah. We do not think there is anything wrong with missing a person who has died, even though that implies wishing to meet him and be close to him, although one is alive and the other person is dead, and this feeling serves no real purpose. But if we say that we wish we could meet the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and the Sahaabah (may Allaah... selengkapnya »

Dealing with the fitnah (temptation) of women

I have read the words of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), “I have not left behind me any fitnah (temptation) more harmful to men than women.” Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 5096; Muslim, 2740. My question is: how can I save myself from this temptation, when I see it everywhere – in the street, on TV, on the internet, at work…?.Praise be to Allaah. Allaah has created man in a world of trials and tests, and He has made Paradise... selengkapnya »

Why will there be more women in Hell than men?

Why are there more women in hell than men?Praise be to Allaah. It was narrated from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) that women will form the majority of the people of Hell. It was narrated from ‘Imraan ibn Husayn that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “I looked into Paradise and I saw that the majority of its people were the poor. And I looked into Hell and I saw that the majority of its... selengkapnya »

Can a Muslim fast and pray for the purpose of supplication?

The other question is can one go to the Al Haram to pray for one's needs, e.g to pray for cure from sickness , to pray to have children etc. Still can one fast for some days for the purpose of requesting for one's needs from Allah for the reasons stated above? (i.e. to pray for children etc).Praise be to Allaah. There is no reason why a Muslim should not pray in al-Masjid al-Haraam for the purpose of supplication, but it is better for him... selengkapnya »

He wants to work some days of the week and spend the rest in worship

I know a Brother in Islaam, who left his haraam job, after realsing the haraam nature of it - Alhamdhu Lillah.He is now looking for a job that is just sufficient to feed and clothe his family. He is keen to work only as many days to earn that income. The rest of the week he wants to spend in the mosque reading Qu'raan and praying etc..Is his behaviour permissible? Does Islaam not say that the daytime is for seeking sustenance and the night... selengkapnya »

Conditions for deeds to be acceptable to Allaah

When a Muslim does an action, what conditions make it acceptable and therefore rewarded by Allah.  Is it simply that you intended to follow the Qur'an and Sunnah, and therefore you will be rewarded even though you may have been wrong in your action.  Or is it that you must have the intention, but you also need to follow the correct Sunnah as well.Praise be to Allaah.For acts of worship to be acceptable to Allaah and for a person... selengkapnya »

There is no clean place to do wudoo’ and pray – should he delay prayer?

I work for an american company, I am the only muslim. there is no clean place or feasible place to perform wadu during the day, and there is no private place to perform salat.. Is it haram to wait until I get home to perform Duhr and Asr salat.Praise be to Allaah. The Muslim has to understand the importance of prayer and the necessity of observing prayer regularly at the appointed times, fulfilling all the conditions and pillars and essential... selengkapnya »

How to be successful in life

How to obtain success and prosperity in this world and hereafter.What kind of success or prosperity that islam want the ummah islam gain in this world.Praise be to Allaah. Peace of mind, contentment, happiness and freedom from worries and anxiety… these are what everyone wants, and these are the ways in which people can have a good life and find complete happiness and joy. There are religious means of achieving that, and natural and practical... selengkapnya »

Acceptance of righteous deeds from one who commits zina

Will Allah accept the prayer and good deeds of a person who is continually committing sin such as fornification eventhough in his/her heart the person is aware that he/she is sinning and is full of guilt and tries his/her very best not to continue committing such sin. Except for this weakness this person tries to be a good muslim e.g. never misses daily prayers, giving out time and money towards the cause of Allah, never take alcohol or... selengkapnya »

Will an adulterer be deprived of al-hoor al-‘ayn? What is the meaning of the hadeeth “Whoever commits adultery, the same will be done to him (i.e., his womenfolk)”?

If a man commits zina then repents, will he be deprived of al-hoor al-‘ayn in the Hereafter? And what is the meaning of the phrase “the same will be done to him (i.e., his womenfolk), even within the walls of his house?” If that refers to his mahrams.Praise be to Allaah. If an adulterer or anyone else who has committed a sin repents sincerely, Allaah will accept his repentance and expiate for his bad deeds, as is indicated by a great deal... selengkapnya »

Tragedy suffered by a girl whose mother’s husband does not fear Allaah

It is with sorrow that i ask this question.My friend has been raped be her father for many years.She was conceived outside her parent's marriage but they married following her birth.She revealed the rape after she got married.Her father is a religious man with a solid reputation.I ahve heard once that the father of an illigitimate child is allowed to have a sexual realtionship with her because in Islam she is not his daughter,kindly clear... selengkapnya »

Woman who accepts Islam and whose husband is a kaafir

If a lady reverts to Islam and is married to a non-Muslim man, must she divorce this man? If he refuses to become a Muslim, can she continue to live with him?All praise be to Allah the Almighty.If a woman becomes a Muslima and her husband is a kaafir, then it becomes mandatory for her to separate from him and it is not permissible for her to remain with him in his state of shirk (disbelief), as per Allah's injunction (interpretation of... selengkapnya »

Responsibility Towards the Child of Fornication

AsSalaamu Alaikum.Before I accepted Islam I committed adultery an conceived a child with a married woman. The woman's husband has been told the truth and is aware that the child is not his, but he still wants to keep the child and his wife. Her husband wants to have nothing to do with me(understandably) and wishes that I keep away from my son who I have rarely seen and he does not know who I am. The child is almost 3 years old and I have... selengkapnya »

Is there any expiation for having intercourse with a woman in her back passage?

Is there any expiation for having intercourse with one’s wife in her back passage?.Praise be to Allaah.Firstly: It is haraam to have intercourse with one’s wife in her back passage, and the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said that the one who does that is cursed. We have quoted the evidence from the Qur’aan and Sunnah to show that it is haraam, as well as describing some of the evil consequences of that, in... selengkapnya »

He does not pray and he lives with his girlfriend; he wants to repent and marry her

There is a French Muslim man who does not pray or fast, and he lives with his Christian girlfriend. He wants to repent and fast, but he is using the fact that this woman is living with him as an excuse. Is it permissible for him to marry her now, knowing that tomorrow is the first day of Ramadaan? If that is permissible, then what is the prescribed shar’i procedure for that?.Praise be to Allaah.This person and others should note that not... selengkapnya »