Some of the imaams [who lead the prayers] in the masaajid try to stir the hearts of the people and [spiritually] affect them by changing the tone of their voices - sometimes during the taraaweeh...
Category: Scholars
Men and women gathering together in the same place
What is the ruling regarding the gathering together of men and women in the same place? And likewise what is the ruling regarding their gathering together to eat?
The name of the Angel of Death
It has been mentioned that [the name of] the Angel of Death is 'Izraa.eel. So is this correct or not?
Mistakenly prayed in other than the direction of the Qiblah
If a man mistakenly prayed in other than the direction of the qiblah, and his mistake later became apparent to him before the time for prayer had passed, should he repeat his prayer?
Going for jihaad before performing the Hajj
Is it permissible for a person to go for jihaad, even though he has not yet performed [his obligatory] hajj?
Eating fish and chips fried in oil used for frying non-halaal meat
In most of the restaurants in the West, they fry the fish and the potatoes (chips) in a big [deep] fryer filled with oil.
I'tikaaf in other than Ramadhaan and its duration
Is [engaging in] i'tikaaf in other than Ramadhaan permissible? And what is its [legislated] duration?
Reading and listening to the Qur.aan at work
I work as an accountant at one of the companies, and I have a lot of spare time [at work], within which I read the Qur.aan and listen to the Qur.aan radio station; However, when the boss comes, I...
Talking during the recitation of the Qur.aan
What is the ruling regarding speaking during the recitation of the Qur.aan in general gatherings, such as playing the recitation on tape whilst a group of people are talking?
Late sleeping room mate does not wake up for Fajr
I have a friend with whom I live, however, he remains awake until very late at night watching television and doing other detestable things; As such, he is unable to wake up for the Fajr prayer.