Halal & Haram

The licit and forbidden according to the regulations prescribed by Divine Law, Shari`ah, in daily life to the individual, family, society and nation, including the observance of worship rituals, morals and social legislation in Islam.

visiting graves on Friday

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Taher Siddiqui

Question: Is it sunnah or mustahab to visit graves on Friday? Answer: Waalaykumussalam warahmatullah, Yes, it was declared a sunna and mustahabb for a Muslim to visit the graves on Jumu`a on the collective basis of several reports and per … Continue reading →

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preventing father from visiting graves of Awliya

Posted on September 27, 2021 by Dar al-Fatwa al-Misriyya

Am I entitled to prevent [my father] from going to commemorations of the pious and from visiting shrines? Continue reading →

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Commemorating Awliya

Posted on September 26, 2021 by Dar al-Fatwa al-Misriyya

What is the ruling for commemorating the righteous by celebrating, hanging lights and decorations? Continue reading →

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Is is permissible to make offerings at graves of the Awliya?

Posted on September 25, 2021 by Dar al-Fatwa al-Misriyya

Many people take sacrifices with them as offerings of thanks and appreciation to the grave of the pious, friends of Allah. Is this permissible? Continue reading →