Abu Musa Raha Batts

The Permanent Committee Question: If I have a mother from suckling, what is obligatory upon me as it relates to her and am I to call upon her, saying: “O Ummie," or the likes? Likewise, her daughter whom I was suckled along with; am I to call upon her saying: “O my sister,”? How should the greeting of Salaam be for them? Should I shake their hand or give them a kiss? Likewise, her son who is younger than the daughter; is he my brother? Also, does it make a difference if her brother is...

The prophet ﷺ said: عليكم بهذا العود الهندي  فإن فيه سبعة أشفية “Use this Indian Root (Qist Al-Hind); for indeed it contains seven cures.” [Al-Bukhari 10/182] Here are five possible benefits of Qist Al-Hind for the fasting person: Digestive Support at Iftar: After long hours of fasting, the digestive system can feel sluggish. Qist Al-Hind is traditionally known to: - Stimulate digestion - Reduce bloating and gas - Support gut health -Ease stomach discomfort A small amount taken after Iftar...

Shaykh Mustafa Mubram The author (Imam As-Sa’di), may Allah have mercy upon him, mentioned: “Or Hijamah (cupping).” Meaning, that the Shaykh holds that Hijamah breaks the fast. This is from the positions in which Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal, may Allah have mercy upon him, is alone (in contrast to the other three great Imams) and it is that which our Shaykh—here within Minhaj As-Salikin—deems to be the stronger viewpoint. The (other) three Imams: Abu Hanifah, Malik, and Ash-Shafi’i, hold that...