Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) edited by Shekh Ramadan
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TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2008
The Visitor
This was an answer to an inserted Fabrication. lying to the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him). only the answer is here:
The Visitor One day, a congregation was gathered at the home of one of the Ansar around the Prophet (SAW). (According to Anas, it was Abu Ayyub). In the middle of a wonderful discourse, an ugly voice from the outside was heard saying, 'O Messenger of Allah would you permit me to enter? I have business with you!'
All looked at the Prophet (SAW), who said to the ones present, 'Do you recognize the owner of this voice?' The companions answered, 'Allah and His Messenger know best' The Prophet (SAW) said, 'It is Shaytan, the Accursed.'
On hearing that, Umar (RAW), who was present, pulling his sword, asked, 'O Messenger of Allah, permit me to go and cut off his head. Let me smash his skull and free ... >>full...
Istikharah Prayer This "prayer for guidance" is often used to help in important decision-making Anytime a Muslim is making a decision, he or she should seek Allah's guidance and wisdom. Allah alone knows what is best for us, and there may be good in what we perceive as bad, and bad in what we perceive as good. If you are ambivalent or unsure about a decision you have to make, there is a specific prayer for guidance (Salat-l-Istikhara) that you can do to ask for Allah's help in making your decision. Should you marry this certain person? Should you attend this graduate school? Should you take this job offer or that one? Allah knows what is best for you, and if you are not sure about a choice that you have, seek His guidance. The Prophet Muhammad said, "If one of you is concerned about some practical undertaking, or about making plans for a journey, he should perform two cycles (rak'atain) of voluntary prayer." Then he/she should ... >>full...
Q. We all watched the DVD half the way today, it is really very informative and we pointed out several things that we need to perform accordingly. I will watch the rest tomorrow as my daughter has to go to school and cannot be up so late. I have one more controversial question, its about the meat we can eat, I have seen people eating the meat from Costco or Savemart, is it halal. What is the real verdict for it. I would really appreciate if you can further clarify this issue.
A. If there is Dhabiha (Halal) meat available, then A Muslim should eat it and stay away from the other meat. It has been proven sientifically that the Dhabiah is healthier and does not cause any healt problems like the other meat. Salam
