Abdullah From an email Question: Is it necessary to dedicate land as waqf for a congregational mosque (Jame Mosque)? Answer: One of the conditions prescribed by Shariah for the validity of Friday prayers (Jumu’ah) is that the mosque be dedicated as waqf. It must also be open to the Continue Reading

Arfina Arifuzzaman From an email Question: These days, especially on social media, people frequently send greetings saying “Jumma Mubarak” every Friday. We did not see or hear much of this practice until recently. Is it permissible in Islam to send greetings or wish someone “Jumma Mubarak” on Fridays? Answer: No. This practice is not found […]Continue Reading

Question: I would like to know about a husband’s duties and rights regarding his wife in the light of Islam. Answer: In Islam, a husband has many duties and responsibilities towards his wife. When a man marries a woman in the name of Allah, taking her as his life partner and the mother of his […]Continue Reading

Question: What is the ruling on offering a collective dua after burial? Answer: This practice is not found in the established Sunnah. The Sunnah-prescribed prayer for the deceased is the Janazah prayer. It is preferable to leave soon after the burial. At that time, the deceased’s child or a close righteous person may pray for […]Continue Reading

Question: If a person becomes ritually impure and intends to perform ghusl, but touches something with wet hands while still in that state, for example, clothing or an earthen vessel that can absorb water, will the clothing or vessel become impure if there is no actual impurity on his hands? Is it permissible for such […]Continue Reading

Basharul Islam Via email Question: Can a girl be named Shehza? Answer: Yes, the name can be used. There is no problem with giving this name to a girl as it has no bad meaning and is not used in a way that goes against Islam. Answered by: Allama Mufti Ubaidur Rahman Khan Nadvi Source: […]Continue Reading

Question: A religious scholar works at a madrasa in Dhaka and lives in its residential facilities. His permanent home is in Barishal. When travelling from Barishal to Dhaka, he intends to stay in Dhaka for three days before returning to Barishal. Should he offer shortened prayers (qasr) or full prayers during his stay in Dhaka? […]Continue Reading

Question: What is the sin of staying in someone else’s seat in a university hall? As a student, my results are not good, so I have to use another student’s results to get a seat. What should I do in this situation? My family’s financial condition is not good enough for me to afford accommodation […]Continue Reading

Islamic questions and answers Question: What are a wife’s duties toward her husband in the light of Islam? Answer: A wife has three duties toward her husband. First, she gives him physical and emotional companionship. Second, she protects his trust and faith in her, and she takes care of the household, the children and his […]Continue Reading

Question: If a job is obtained for money, is the salary earned from that job halal (permissible) or haram (impermissible)? (Kamrul Hasan From Email) Answer: The salary can be halal. However, offering a bribe is a distinct sin in itself. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, ‘The bribe-giver, the bribe-taker, and the mediator between them are […]Continue Reading