FAQs

Visiting the sick is Sunnah (recommended) and encouraged by Islam. This act can further strenghten the bond among Muslims.

Visiting among Muslims should be done at any time, not just during one’s sickness. It is a practice done by Rasulullah s.a.w. towards his family, the old, the young and others. Such a practice is rewarded with great rewards, as mentioned by Rasulullah s.a.w which says:

" من عاد مريضا نادى مناد من السماء طبت وطاب ممشاك, وتبوأت من الجنة منزلا"

Meaning: "Whoever visits the sick or visits his brother because of Allah S.W.T, a voice calls out and says: good for you and may your livelihood be good, and may you be grant an abode in Paradise". (Riwayat: at-Tirmizi and Ibn Majah)

It is not wrong to have interactions between men and women over the internet as long as they are able to maintain the ethics and etiquette during the conversation. Such conversations should be of a benefit and a good cause such as; meetings, schoolwork, discussions and so on.

The conversation should also not be extended till it can cause a negligence in one’s responsibility such as prayer, schoolwork, child care and so on.

Islam is a religion that ensure the welfare of its people are taken care of  at all time and place. It is a سنة الله  (the law of nature) of which it has been written that men and women indeed need one another. This is clearly explained by Allah S.W.T in the Qur'an:

"والمؤمنون والمؤمنات بعضهم أولياء بعض"

Which means: "And the believers among the men and women, are allies of one another". (At-Taubah: 71)

Therefore, it is not wrong to be in a workplace of a mixed environment between men and women as long as they comply with the boundaries and social ethics as Muslims.

In essence, if anything bad (sinful) or wrongdoing happen before us, it is the responsibility of the Muslims to reprimand it. The Messenger of Allah said:

" من رأى منكم منكرا فليغيره بيده, فإن لم يستطع فبلسانه, فإن لم يستطع فبقلبه, وذلك أضعف الإيمان".

Which means: "Whoever sees evil/ wrongdoing, then he must change (remove) it by hand, if he is unable to do so, then by tongue, if he is unable to do so, then by heart, and that is the weakest of faith". (Narrated by Muslim)

If we are certain that the couple has committed adultery, then we should advise them. If they refuse to listen, then it is suffice that our hearts is displeased with that act based on the above hadith.

Islam forbids us from going to a place where there involves immoral acts except for the purposes of da’wah or in a case of emergency. This is to protect ourselves from; any kind of  disaster that may befall the place;  the devils that present in the place; and from opening the door for Fitna.

Islam does not permit his people to stop talking to another Muslim due to a quarrel or enmity for more than 3 days and nights.

Therefore, if one does so, then he is committing a sin, especially if one does that towards his parents who had raised him.

Allah has spoken in Surah Al-Mukminun verse 96-98:

" إدفع بالتي هي أحسن السيئة, نحن أعلم بما يصفون, وقل رب أعوذبك من همزات الشياطين, وأعوذبك رب أن يحضرون"

Which means: "Repel evil done to you in the best way, We Know best of what they say. And say: "O my Lord! I seek refuge in You from the whisperings of the devils, and I seek refuge with Thee, O my Lord, that the devils will not come near me"

And also in Surah Fussilat, verses 34-35:

          " ولا تستوي الحسنة ولا السيئة, إدفع بالتي هي أحسن فإذا الذي بينك وبينه عداوة كأنه ولي حميم"

It means: "And the good deed and evil deed are not equal. Repel (evil that is aimed at you) in a better way; when you do so then the one who had enmity towards you, will immediately become as a close friend. "

From the Qur'anic verses and Hadiths mentioned above, it is clear that Muslims should educate themselves to be a man of high moral virtues and noble. We have to be patient and not to reciprocate an insult with an insult. It is encouraged that we ignore those insults and not to let them cause a negative effect to ourself as that will only give them the satisfaction of insulting us.

As a Muslim, one should not have such behaviour. It is one of the blameworthy  characteristics- which is despised in Islam.

What you can do as a Muslim brother is to advise them not to do so. Because backbiting is a greater sin. This is based on a verse of the Qur'an which says: 

"ولا يغتب بعضكم بعض "

Which means: "And do not backbite one another". (Al-Hujurat: 12)

It is your responsibility to reprimand their mistakes, in a good way, and not in a rough manner.

Whatever harm they have done to you, you have to be patient. Any harm should not be reciproated with a harm. You should always treat them well and not to hate or take revenge. Perhaps by having a good attitude and by treating them well, it is hoped that they will realize their wrongdoing hence become a better person. This is in accordance with the word of God which says:

" ولا تستوي الحسنة ولا السيئة, إدفع بالتي هي أحسن فإذا الذي بينك وبينه عداوة كأنه ولي حميم"

It means: "And the good deed and evil deed are not equal. Repel (evil that is aimed at you) in a better way; when you do so then the one who had enmity towards you, will immediately become as a close friend. " (Fussilat: 34-35)

At the same time pray that Allah keep you from any harm and may Allah give them guidance.

When a person have been entrusted with something, he is responsible for managing it whether he likes it or not. The Prophet S.A.W said:

"لا إيمان لمن لا أمانة له"

Which means: "There is no faith for the one who has no trust". (Narrated by Ahmad)

If a matter entrusted to him is lost or damaged, it is his responsibility to replace it unless the person whom has given the trust to him are willing to let the matter rest.