Shaykh Jamir Meah

June 28, 2022 4 mins

What Is the Relation between Allah’s Attributes and Names?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question I have several questions regarding the ta‘alluqat of Allah’s attributes (تعلقات الصفات), the difference between the Maturidis and the Ash‘aris on the attribute of creation (صفة التكوين), and the difference between the essential attributes (صفات الذات) and the operational attributes (صفات الفعل). How do we understand the operational attributes […]
June 26, 2022 7 mins

Can You Guide Us on Terminating the Birth of a Child Due to Fatal Abnormalities?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question My wife is going to enter 6 months of pregnancy and a number of rare fatal heart abnormalities have been detected in our unborn son. We are going through extreme stress. Not only that we do not have families or friends here but also we do not have families […]
June 2, 2022 3 mins

Reader on Women’s Ranks in the Hereafter

In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate “The inhabitants of Paradise, on that Day, will be happily busy. They and their spouses, in shades, reclining on couches. They will have therein fruits. They will have whatever they call for. Peace—a saying from a Most Merciful Lord.” [Quran, 36:55-58]   A question that is often […]
June 4, 2020 3 mins

Can I Skip Friday Prayer If My Lunch Break Doesn’t Coincide with Its Time?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question I am currently in a course, and my classes are rigorous, and the lunch break that we have doesn’t coincide with the time for the Jumu‘a prayer at the masjid nearby. Leaving the class to go and pray would mean that I will have to be gone for an […]
September 17, 2019 4 mins

How Do I Overcome My Misgivings concerning Divine Decree?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question I am suffering a great deal of waswas regarding the issue of Destiny. I hear people say different things about it: Allah is in control of everything, or our decree can be changed because of our actions. It is on my mind most of the time and giving me […]
February 21, 2019 5 mins

Does Inaccurate Recitation Invalidate My Prayer?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question A long time ago I read an answer to a question on a different site which has been causing problems I could not resolve until now. Therefore, I would like to base this question on the following content: https://islamqa.info/en/answers/50536/ruling-on-prayers-being-led-by-one-whose-pronunciation-is-defective. The problem is very much summarized in one paragraph, which […]
October 21, 2018 11 mins

Am I a ‘Dayyuth’ If I Let My Wife Go out Without Hijab?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question I saw a post online that if my wife doesn’t wear hijab, I am a “dayyuth”. Is this true? I want to maintain a proper level of jealousy, but I do not want to tell my wife what to do as if I were her father. Answer I hope […]
March 17, 2018 2 mins

Does Repeating Verses of Surah Fatiha out of Waswas Breaks Continuity?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question Does repeating verses of Surah Fatiha out of waswas break continuity in Surat al-Fatiha in the Shafi‘i Madhab? Answer I pray you’re well insha’Allah. The Shafi‘i fuqaha have mentioned the case of a person suffering from waswasa during the recitation of the Fatiha in prayer and stated that such […]
February 19, 2018 2 mins

What Is the Difference Between a Sahih, Hassan and Da’if Hadith?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question What is the difference between a sahih, hasan, and da‘if hadith? Answer Thank you for your question. Hadith classification and their rulings are studied in the science of Hadith Terminology (mustalah al-hadith). Hadith Classification In regards to classification, there are three general types: 1. Sahih (Sound) 2. Hasan (Good) […]
January 10, 2018 2 mins

​​Can a Menstruating Person Sit in the Room Where the Deceased Lies?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question Can a menstruating person sit in the room where the deceased lies? Answer I pray you’re well. In regards the presence of a menstruating woman, there is a difference in ruling between her being present when a person is dying and being in the presence of a deceased person. […]
November 21, 2017 2 mins

Is It Allowed to Feed Non-Muslims during Daylight Hours in Ramadan?(Shafi’...

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question Some scholars say that it is haram to give food to a non-Muslim who is morally responsible during the day of Ramadan. Others say that it is permissible to feed them during the day of Ramadan. What is the position of the Shafi’i school on the issue? Answer Both […]
October 15, 2017 2 mins

How Can I Repent From Masturbation?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question I am struggling to leave masturbation. I want to repent, I know it’s a grave sin but I can’t. Do you have any advice for me? Answer I pray you’re well insha’Allah. Dear brother, do not despair of Allah’s Mercy. Allah Most High loves to forgive, even when the […]
July 26, 2017 4 mins

In What Context Did the Prophet Say ‘Women Make up the Majority of the Inh...

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question I came across this Hadith: “O women! Give charity, for I have seen that you form the majority of the people of Hell.’ They asked, ‘Why is that, O Messenger of Allah?’ He replied, ‘You curse frequently and are ungrateful to your husbands. I have not seen anyone more […]
July 16, 2017 3 mins

How Many Expiation Are Due When Breaking an Oath More Than Once? (Shafi’i)

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question I have made about three oaths earlier in life not to commit some sins. But I have been repeatedly breaking the oaths for a long time. What should I do? Answer I pray you’re well inshallah. An oath that requires expiation is when one swears, by a Name or […]
July 12, 2017 3 mins

Why Are Sexual Relations Prohibited Before Marriage?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question Doesn’t the following reasons make sense for two people to live together and even have sexual intercourse before getting married? 1-In order to see each other in the different circumstances of life, especially the worst states and bad times. 2-To make sure they are sexually compatible before getting married […]
June 15, 2017 3 mins

How to Perform Ritual Bath After Homosexual Acts During Ramadan?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question Should a man inserting the tip of the penis in another man’s anus perform a ghusl? Is the ghusl obligatory even if both were wearing clothes? Is this ghusl the same as the ghusl of janaba? Is it valid to fast in the state of janaba? I have masturbated […]
May 3, 2017 5 mins

What Are a Wife’s Rights and Responsibilities in a Difficult Marriage?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question 1 If a woman marries a convert, what are the responsibilities of the wife towards the husband’s Islamic education? Question 2 If a sinful Muslim husband demands his rights to be fulfilled (respect, etc.), what would be the wife’s rights? Question 3 Is it right to advise that respect […]
April 22, 2017 3 mins

How Can I Repent From Stealing My Mother’s Jewelry?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question I was in a love relationship with a guy and when he faced financial trouble I helped him out by giving him some gold jewelry I stole from my mother. How can I repent? Answer Thank you for your question. May Allah reward you for wanting to do the […]
April 3, 2017 4 mins

Will a Person Have What He Prefers in Paradise? What Will Women Receive?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question Hur al-‘Ayn – the wives given to men in heaven are white-skinned, with dark hair, and each man will have two of them. If someone prefers blonde or dark-skinned women will he have what he prefers? What will women get in Paradise? Answer Jazakum Allah khayran for your question. […]
February 8, 2017 1 min

Was I Wrong to Fix My Gaze Towards a Light While Praying?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question Recently while praying in a mildly dark room, a small red circle appeared in my vision. Because it helped me focus better, I focused my vision on the light. Was this an acceptable thing to do? Answer Thank you for your question. The general ruling is that it is […]
January 15, 2017 3 mins

Is It Sinful to Keep Exercising Despite the Pain?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question My right leg is somewhat shorter than my left leg. Due to this imbalance, I get painful muscular trigger points. I am getting waswasa with regard to the hadith “There should be neither harming nor reciprocating harm.” Whenever I feel some pain while exercising, I feel that I am […]
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