Archive for March, 2007

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In the third hadith found in Imam Bukhari’s Sahih we find the following narration from Aiesha (Allah be pleased with her): “The commencement of the Divine Inspiration to Allah’s Messenger was in the form of good dreams which came true like bright day light, and then the love of seclusion was bestowed upon him. He [...]


Question:
I have a question regarding the Qur’an. I don’t know Arabic and I heard from Imam Suhaib Webb that barakah (spiritual grace) is in understanding what is in the Qur’an. I want to ask you the following:
1. Should I concern myself with reading a translation of the Qur’an with tafseer (explanation or commentary) and not [...]


Question:
What is the limit to which children should respect their parents? My parents have destroyed my life. They have made me a schizophrenic and have tried to kill me. However, Allah saved me. They are of loose morals and are of bad character. I have been subjected to a lifetime of torture due to which [...]


Question:
Is it permitted to discuss dreams at night? I was told not to. Also, shouldI follow Islamic books on interpretations of dreams.
Answer:
In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate
Indeed, discussing dreams is from the Sunna of the Prophet (Peace and blessing of Allah be upon him). There are a number of sound narrations where [...]


Question:
What is your advice for someone struggling to implement the sunna while in college, but worried that this may be bad for da’wa? (For example, wearing a kufi, or keeping a longer beard, or wearing shorter trousers.)
Answer:
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
وصلى اللهم علي سيدنا محمد وسلم
I would like to personally give glad tidings to the questioner [...]


Question:
I want to learn Arabic. How would you recommend that I proceed? What Arabic literature would you recommend for beginners?
Answer:
In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful
As-Salamu Alaykum,
There are a few things that one should do when trying to learn the Arabic language:
1. Understand that this is the language of revelation. Thus, it’s study [...]


Question:
I am convert. In my “past life”, I loved to swim. I swam nearly every day. I have been Muslim for five years and haven’t been swimming since converting. I dream about swimming. It is my heart’s desire to swim. Recently, online apparel stores for Muslimas have begun selling “Islamic bathing suits” that incorporate [...]


Question
Gender relation questions are a constant on campus. What are the guidelines and limits for interaction between non-mahrams on campus?
Answer
In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful,
The question of gender interaction on campus is one of great importance. Unfortunately, at least in many cases, it has been handled from one or two extremes. [...]