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“Ghusl tartibi” means an ordinal bath, performed in three stages. After washing away the najasat (e.g., semen or blood) from the body and after niyyat, the body has to be washed in three stages: First, head down to the neck; then the right side of th...

“Ghusl tartibi” means an ordinal bath, performed i...

The following four acts are haraam for the junub before performing the ghusl. 1. Touching the writing of the Qur'an, the names and attributes of Allah, the names of the Prophet, the Imams and Fatimah (the daughter of the Prophet). 2. Reciting the ver...

The following four acts are haraam for the junub b...

1. Eating and drinking is makruh for a junub except after doing wuzu or gargling or rinsing the nose. 2. Reciting more than seven verses from the Qur'an. This applies to other than the four chapters with wajib sajdah mentioned above. 3. Touching the ...

1. Eating and drinking is makruh for a junub excep...

These recommendable acts are five: 1. Washing both hands upto the elbows three times before the ghusl. 2. Gargling three times. 3. Wiping the hands on the whole body to ensure that every part has been thoroughly washed. 4. Combing the hair with the f...

These recommendable acts are five: 1. Washing both...

“Ghusl irtimasi” means a bath involving immersion of the whole body in the water. It is needless to say that such a ghusl can only be done in a body of water, e.g., a pool, river, lake or sea. After washing away the semen or blood from the body and a...

“Ghusl irtimasi” means a bath involving immersion ...

Let us examine some of the most commonly used contraceptive methods and determine whether they are permissible in Islam or not. It must be mentioned that we are studying the permissibility of these methods from the Shariah point of view only. For the...

Let us examine some of the most commonly used cont...

Is there any particular position for sexual intercourse which is forbidden in Islam? No! As far as the basic coital positions are concerned, there are no restrictions. The term 'basic coital positions' denotes the positions known as the man above, fa...

Is there any particular position for sexual interc...

Islam has forbidden sexual intercourse during menstruation. The Qur'an says: They ask you about menstruation. Say: “Menstruation is a discomfort (for women). Do not establish sexual relations with them during the menses and do not approach them (sexu...

Islam has forbidden sexual intercourse during mens...

Though basically marriage is allowed at all times, there are some days on which marriage is not recommended; some of these are based on ahadith and some on cultural, historical reasons. Generally, we can categorize these days into three: (a) There ar...

Though basically marriage is allowed at all times,...

According to Shariah, the wife-to-be says, 'An Kah'tu nafsaka a'lal mah'ril ma'loom' “I have given away myself in Nikah to you, on the agreed Mahr.” Immediately, the man (bridegroom) says, 'Qabiltun Nikaha'. “I have accepted the Nikah.” With these pr...

According to Shariah, the wife-to-be says, 'An Kah...

Some relevant points to be noted are: 1. Engagement or Mangni does not qualify the future spouses to go out together, even if the parents consent. Man and woman become permissible for each other only after the performance of Nikah. 2. Dowry The unisl...

Some relevant points to be noted are: 1. Engagemen...

Now that we have seen how much importance Islam has accorded to marriage and marital life you would perhaps ask, “How do we select a spouse? What are the guidelines provided by Islam in this regard? Do we look for some particular characteristics or j...

Now that we have seen how much importance Islam ha...

For man to become eligible for taking a woman's hand in marriage, Islam has several recommendations. According to Islamic laws, when a boy attains the age of fifteen, or becomes sexually potent, he is baligh, and has attained puberty. But this is not...

For man to become eligible for taking a woman's ha...

The proper time and age of marrying is when the individual reaches sexual as well as mental maturity. Mental maturity may mean the capability of establishing a cordial family life and the ability to fulfill rights of family members. The need of a spo...

The proper time and age of marrying is when the in...

Various studies prove that married people remain healthier, physically and mentally. Islam, has always maintained that marriage is beneficial for us in many ways. Islam also regards marriage as a way to acquire spiritual perfection. The Prophet (s.a....

Various studies prove that married people remain h...

Islamic is totally opposed to monasticism and celibacy. 'Uthman bin Maz'un was a close companion of the Prophet. One day his wife came to the Prophet and complained, “O Messenger of God! 'Uthman fasts during the day and stands for prayers during the ...

Islamic is totally opposed to monasticism and celi...

In Islam, marriage is not restricted to a platonic relationship between husband and wife, nor is it solely for procreation. The Islamic term for marriage, “nikah” literally means sexual intercourse.3 So why has Islam provided extensive rules and regu...

In Islam, marriage is not restricted to a platonic...

The Holy Quran says,And marry those among you who are single and those who are fit among your male slaves and your female slaves; if they are needy, Allah will make them free from want out of His grace; and Allah is Ample-giving, Knowing. 2 The above...

The Holy Quran says,And marry those among you who ...

It is the duty of every Muslim to follow the Islamic laws not only in matters of prayers and fasting but in all his actions. Islam has well defined rules about marriage and sex too. So if you want to follow Islam fully, then you must know the Islamic...

It is the duty of every Muslim to follow the Islam...

Being the fact that we do not know most of the people on the street, this doesn't mean we should forget about our morals of relationship with our companions on the street. Good morals are for those we know and for those that we don't know; for those ...

Being the fact that we do not know most of the peo...

The factors that might be mentioned here are many. What we mentioned earlier on the laws and manners of morals is not a mere slogan or advises that are hung from the sky, rather it is long human experience on social relations. Due to time limit, we w...

The factors that might be mentioned here are many....