Author: Jaamiu Oye

Question: Assalaam Alaikum, I want to know the Islamic ruling on forced marriage in Islam. Is this permissible in Islam, as we see some parents forcing their daughters to maariage specific set of people based on wealth or position? Answer: Alhamdulillah, we give praise to Allah and may Allah’s blessings and salutations be upon our Prophet (ﷺ). Dear brothers and sisters, in my years of counseling, few questions carry as much pain and confusion as this one: Is forced marriage allowed in Islam? Often, when this question reaches my ears, it does not come as a casual academic inquiry.…

Hadith on Friday Prayer Reference (English): Salman al-Farisi reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “No one takes a bath on Friday, purifies himself as much as he can, uses oil or perfume in his house, then proceeds for Friday Prayer and does not separate two persons sitting together, then prays as much as is written for him and remains silent while the leader is delivering the sermon, except that his sins between this Friday and the previous will be forgiven.” Sahih al-Bukhari 843 Hadith on Friday Prayer Reference (Arabic): عَنْ سَلْمَانَ الْفَارِسِيِّ قَالَ قَالَ…

  Saying bismillah before ablution is a recommended sunnah that can be found among the hadiths on wudu (wudu), emphasizing the importance of saying it.  (The Hadith on Wudu, English): Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There is no prayer for one without ablution, and there is no ablution for one without mentioning the name of Allah before it.” Source: Sunan Abu Dawud 101 (The Hadith on Wudu, Arabic): عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ لَا صَلَاةَ لِمَنْ لَا وُضُوءَ لَهُ وَلَا وُضُوءَ لِمَنْ لَمْ يَذْكُرْ اسْمَ…

My dear brothers and sisters, may the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you. It warms the heart to see your presence, your desire to understand the deen, and to build your lives upon a foundation that is pleasing to our Lord. You have asked a question of immense gravity, a question that touches the very fabric of our society and the sanctity of our lineages, which is “What are the conditions of a valid marriage in Islam?” Alhamdulillah, as Muslims, we should all know that marriage in Islam is not just a worldly bond but a…

My dear brothers and sisters in Islam, As-Salāmu ‘Alaikum wa Rahmatullāhi wa Barakātuh. As we all know that Salah is a means of talking directly to Allah.  Every movement, from the raising of the hands in takbir to the whisper of tasleem, carries a dialogue between the servant and the Lord.  Each part has its remembrance or dua we have to say, and so there’s a dua while sitting between the two prostrations (dua between sujood). Unfortunately, many of us rush through this moment, moving quickly to the next sujood as though it is merely a change from one…

It’s a beautiful thing to be a Muslim. Alhamdulillah.  Islam is not a religion confined to praying and fasting only, it is a complete way of life, a divine guidance that touches every aspect of our lives. During the involuntary acts like sneezing, it is even transformed into an act of worship and a means of strengthening the bonds of brotherhood when we say the dua upon sneezing and the dua after sneezing. Have you ever been in a gathering where someone sneezes, and immediately, a gentle chorus of “Yarhamukallah” follows after the person says “Alhamdulillah”? Perhaps you’ve also…

My dear brothers and sisters, dua is not just words whispered but a believer’s most powerful weapon, a direct and personal dialogue between the servant and his Lord. Dua is the essence of worship and the weapon of the believer. It is through dua that hearts find peace, sins are forgiven, and destinies are changed by the permission of Allah. The question now is that do we know the correct way of making dua in Islam? Since we have understood that dua is worship, and anything called worship in Islam has to be done the way Allah or His Prophet…

In this age of countless distractions, doubts, and trials, one of the greatest blessings someone as a believer can ever have is the right guidance. Every day, we are engaged in a lot of activities, some leading us closer to Allah, and others pulling us away. In moments like these, the heart becomes the battlefield and that is where the dua for guidance becomes the believer’s lifeline. SubhanAllah, even our Prophet ﷺ, the most guided of all mankind, would often raise his hands and supplicate for guidance and steadfastness. He, who received direct revelation, feared that his heart could turn…

Assalaamu Alaikum, my brothers and sisters. When we speak of good character in Islam, it is far more than mere social etiquette or politeness. It is a complete state of the heart that manifests in our every action and interaction. It is the moral compass that guides his behavior, speech, and dealings with others. One of the things that can help us achieve this is by asking Allah with the dua for good manners and the dua for good character. Before we even begin to utter the words of these supplications, you must first understand that when you make a…

Assalaamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakaatuh, my dear brothers and sisters in Islam. When most of us hear the word Zakat, our minds often turn to gold, silver, money saved in the bank, or perhaps the livestock (animals) we rear. But there’s another kind of wealth, which Zakat is on it and many overlook it. This is the Zakat on farm produce. Zakat on agricultural produce is obligatory on farmers when they reach its nisab (threshold) The produce of the land is a blessing from Allah. The wheat, rice, barley, dates, and others are blessings from Allah’s bounty, and are subject…