Wills and Testaments (Wasaayaa)

Volume 4, Book 51, Number 1:

Narrated Abdullah bin Umar: Allah's Apostle said, "It is not permissible for any Muslim who has something to will to stay for two nights without having his last will and testament wri

Shaking Hands When Entering Upon Those Who Are Sitting

Question:

Is there proof from the Book or the Sunnah or action of the Prophet (peace and blessing upon him) for shaking hands when one enters upon those that are sitting? May Allah reward yo

Six Days of Shawwal or Fasts of Expiation First

Question:

A man owed expiation of fasting two months consecutively and he liked to fast the six days of Shawwal. So, is that permissible for him?
Answer:

What is obligatory is to make haste in fast

Chapter 11
The Struggle (in the Cause of Allah)

Allah, the Exalted, says:

"As for those who strive hard in Us (Our Cause), We will surely, guide them to Our paths (i.e., Allah's religion - Islamic Monotheism). And verily, Allah is with the Muhsinun

Chapter 292
Prohibition for Men and Women apeing one another

1631. Ibn `Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) cursed those men who ape women. He also cursed the hermaphrodite of men.

Another narration is: T

In the name of Allah the Most Beneficent the Most Merciful.

The Dajjaal shall be prevented from entering Makkah and Madeenah

Question: Are there any places which the Dajjaal will be unable to enter?

Response: He will be unable to enter (both

Books that the Student of Knowledge Begins with

Question:

What are the books that a student of knowledge begins with, then if he wishes progresses onto?
Answer:

The books that a student at the beginning stages of seeking knowledge starts with -

The ruling of giving Az-Zakah to a single family

Question:

If a man pays the Zakah of his wealth and it is only a little bit, like 200 riyals for example, is it better for it to be given to one needy family or should it be divided amoung a numbe

Chapter 168
Etiquette of Staying, Riding, Encamping at night and sleeping during the Journey and other matters relating to the Journey

962. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: "When you travel

There Is No Harm in Humor, As Long As What You Say Is True

Question:

As long as we are not mocking the religion, are we permitted in Islam to make jokes?
Answer:

As long as you are truthful in your humor, and as long as you do not go to excesses, h