Answered by Shaykh Mazhar Mahmood Question: I have a lot of debt upon my shoulders which is putting me in a lot of stress. Please advise me of a prayer or a verse which will hopefully bring about ease. Answer: Firstly, I pray to Almighty Allah to rid you of the burden which is upon your...
Question: I have missed many salats and fasts in my previous life. How can I make them up? Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh Thank you for your question. May Allah reward and bless you for your commitment to the injunctions of the religion. Missed prayers and fasts must be...
Question: If I don’t pray Witr prayer is my Isha still valid? Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh Thank you for your question. Witr is an emphasized prayer that is attached with the ‘Esha prayer. Technically, the ‘Esha prayer is valid even though one has left out the witr prayer...
Question: What are the virtues of Surah Yaseen? Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh Thank you for your question. There are countless virtues for reciting, studying and practicing the lessons of Surah Yaseen. Some are mentioned below: “Everything has a heart and the heart...
Question: Is henna decoration allowed for women? Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh Thank you for your question. Applying henna is permitted in Islam. The Prophet (peace and blessing upon him) encouraged his followers to apply henna. (See Bukhari and Muslim) It should be noted...
