Is it a sin if one does not wear a cap?
Question: Is wearing a cap (topi) Sunnah or Fard/Wajib, and is it a sin if not worn? Answer: The word “topi” in Bangla means a head covering or helmet. It is originally derived from Sanskrit. In Arabic, the commonly known word for cap is “Qalansuwa”, which comes from “Qalsun,” and its plural is “Qalanis.” The meaning of Qalansuwa is a head ornament or head covering. Wearing a cap is not obligatory (Fard/Wajib) in Islam. It may be a recommended practice in certain cultural or traditional contexts, especially during prayers, but not wearing it is not considered a sin.
October 12, 2025
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Qur’an Refutes Claim: Angels Are Neither Male Nor Female
Question: Do angels have male or female genders? Answer: According to Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama‘ah, Allah’s wondrous creation, the angels, are neither male nor female. They are created without gender.
October 12, 2025
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Is it permissible to plant flower trees around a grave?
Question: Is it permissible to plant flower trees around a grave? Answer: Planting flower trees around a grave is not fundamentally prohibited. However, if the intention behind it is to show special honor or distinction to the deceased, then it becomes impermissible, as it resembles acts associated with shirk (idolatry or associating partners with Allah).
October 12, 2025
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Places Where Performing Salah (Prayer) Is Prohibited
Performing the five daily prayers on time is one of the key responsibilities of a Muslim. Regarding praying on time, Allah the Almighty says, “Indeed, prayer has been decreed upon the believers at prescribed times.” (Surah An-Nisa, Ayah 103). Those who perform the five daily prayers on time have been promised Paradise.
October 8, 2025
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The Importance of Praying in the First Row in the Mosque
The significance and virtues of prayer are mentioned repeatedly in the Qur’an and Hadith. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) strongly encouraged Muslims to perform their prayers in congregation at the mosque. The virtue of praying in the first row of the congregation is immense and highly rewarding.
October 8, 2025
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The Importance of Education and the Status of Teachers in Islam
The primary source of knowledge in Islam is Divine Revelation (Wahy) and the Sunnah of the beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). During the era of ignorance (Ayyam-e-Jahiliyyah), only seventeen people were known to be literate. Humanity was submerged in deep and utter darkness. It was in such a society that the beloved Prophet (peace be upon him) introduced himself by saying: “I have been sent as a teacher.” ("Bu'istu mu'alliman" – Ibn Majah)
October 8, 2025
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We must protect ourselves from the pitfalls of social media
Jalil narrated from the esteemed companion Abu Musa Al-Ash'ari (RA) that the Prophet (SAW) said, "Indeed, a time will come when a group from my Ummah will drink intoxicants under different names" (Abu Dawood, 3688; Ibn Majah, 4020). The scholars of Hadith have explained this narration in two ways. One explanation is that people will consume alcoholic beverages disguised under other names such as soft drinks, energy drinks, or other non-alcoholic-sounding beverages. When told, "You are drinking alcohol," they will reply, "No! The bottle does not say alcohol; we are drinking energy drinks." This is what is meant by drinking intoxicants under different names.
October 8, 2025
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Madina’s Qiblatain Mosque to remain open 24 hours
Saudi Arabia's historic and sacred Qiblatain Mosque will now remain open 24 hours a day throughout the year. Recently, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdul Aziz, issued this directive. With this decision by the Saudi authorities, worshippers and visitors can enter the mosque at any time to perform prayers, supplications, and worship.
October 8, 2025
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Strict rules for Umrah, pilgrims must follow these guidelines
Saudi Arabia has implemented new strict regulations to make the Umrah journey more disciplined and secure. From now on, Umrah cannot be performed on a tourist visa. Every step from visa application and hotel booking to transportation must be completed through official government platforms.