Abbas Jaffer

Sheikh Abbas Jaffer is an optometrist by profession and has a Master’s degree in Islamic Sciences. He is a part time lecturer at the Islamic College in London and is currently writing his doctoral thesis on the challenges faced by educators of young Muslims in modern day Britain. He has also co-authored a book on Qur’anic sciences for the Islamic College as well as translating several works from Persian into English.

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Salah (Prayers) . Qasr (Shortened Prayers) . Air Travel
I am on vacation and have travelled to London where I intend to stay for over 10 days. Should I offer full or Qasr prayers?
Abbas Jaffer, Sheikh Abbas Jaffer is an optometrist by profession and has a Master’s degree in Islamic Sciences. He is a part time lecturer at the Islamic College in London and is currently writing his doctoral... Answered 5 years ago

Since you will stay over 10 days, you will pray full

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Husband . Sawm (Fasting) . Family . Iftar
What if the husband runs to his friends to break the fast instead of breaking fast with his family?
Abbas Jaffer, Sheikh Abbas Jaffer is an optometrist by profession and has a Master’s degree in Islamic Sciences. He is a part time lecturer at the Islamic College in London and is currently writing his doctoral... Answered 5 years ago

There is no outward sin in doing that, that but it could be a sign of a deeper issue in the family relationship that needs resolution, perhaps with the help of local counsellors.

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Life . Death . Secrecy . Suicide
If someone dies by taking their own life, such as through drug overdose, and people ask the cause of death, are we to say the real cause or keep it a secret by saying that they died in their sleep or something similar?
Abbas Jaffer, Sheikh Abbas Jaffer is an optometrist by profession and has a Master’s degree in Islamic Sciences. He is a part time lecturer at the Islamic College in London and is currently writing his doctoral... Answered 5 years ago

You should not lie about the cause but not broadcast it either, in case you increase the pain of the relatives.

regards

Abbas Jaffer

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Umrah . Hajj . Murder . God (Allah) . Ziyarat . Yemen
I have been to Ziyarah and Arbaeen but not for Umrah or Hajj as I believe my expenses for the latter will aid those involved in the murder of the Yemenis. Will Allah (swt) accept my reason?
Abbas Jaffer, Sheikh Abbas Jaffer is an optometrist by profession and has a Master’s degree in Islamic Sciences. He is a part time lecturer at the Islamic College in London and is currently writing his doctoral... Answer updated 5 years ago

The Haj is wajib to perform for a person who is able (mustati').

Despite the very regrettable action of the regime in power in the region, our Maraje' have not guided otherwise.

The constant Shi'a presence is vital in this global gathering of Muslims and you should go if as soon as you are able.

Regards

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Man . Wife . Marriage . Cousin
Can a man marry his wife’s cousin?
Abbas Jaffer, Sheikh Abbas Jaffer is an optometrist by profession and has a Master’s degree in Islamic Sciences. He is a part time lecturer at the Islamic College in London and is currently writing his doctoral... Answer updated 5 years ago

Yes he can 

Salaams

Abbas Jaffer 

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Turbah . Prostration (sujud)
Is it haram to prostrate on a turbah that has become dark in colour?
Abbas Jaffer, Sheikh Abbas Jaffer is an optometrist by profession and has a Master’s degree in Islamic Sciences. He is a part time lecturer at the Islamic College in London and is currently writing his doctoral... Answered 5 years ago

If there is a layer that has formed on the turbah which is a barrier that stops the forehead from reaching the clay, then it must be cleaned or scraped away first

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Umrah . Hajj
What is the difference between Umrah and Hajj?
Abbas Jaffer, Sheikh Abbas Jaffer is an optometrist by profession and has a Master’s degree in Islamic Sciences. He is a part time lecturer at the Islamic College in London and is currently writing his doctoral... Answered 5 years ago

The Hajj is the annual pilgrimage to the house of God in Makka. It is obligatory for every Muslim to perform, once in their lifetime, if they have the means to do so. It ca only be performed at a specific time in th eyear.

The Umrah is a recommended visitation to the house of God and can be performed around the year except at the time specifically reserved for Hajj.

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Hadith . Shi'a . Qur'an
Do we have a hadith in Shia Islam to support the recitation of "Sadaq Allah ul Aliyyul Adheem" after reciting Quran?
Abbas Jaffer, Sheikh Abbas Jaffer is an optometrist by profession and has a Master’s degree in Islamic Sciences. He is a part time lecturer at the Islamic College in London and is currently writing his doctoral... Answered 5 years ago

ّThe practice is based on several reports, amongst them:

Ibn Salam asked the Prophet (S) a number of questions, one of which was, "O Muhammad (S), teach me how to begin and end the recitation of the Qur'an"

The Prophet replied, "Begin with بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم and conclude with صدق الله العلی العظیم"

Majlisi, Bihar, v57, p.243

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Islam . Wages . Tuesday
Is it haram in Islam to pay wages to employees on a Tuesday?
Abbas Jaffer, Sheikh Abbas Jaffer is an optometrist by profession and has a Master’s degree in Islamic Sciences. He is a part time lecturer at the Islamic College in London and is currently writing his doctoral... Answered 5 years ago

Salamun Alaykum

No, nor any other day for that matter

Regards

Abbas Jaffer

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Mother . Children . Husband
Is it a sin for a mother of 5 children to tell her husband that she does not want to have any more children?
Abbas Jaffer, Sheikh Abbas Jaffer is an optometrist by profession and has a Master’s degree in Islamic Sciences. He is a part time lecturer at the Islamic College in London and is currently writing his doctoral... Answered 5 years ago

No it is not a sin to say this to the husband.

It is a sin to deny him his conjugal rights, but you may use a method of contraception.

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Qur'an
Was the Qur'an revealed all at once, or did it come down gradually?
Abbas Jaffer, Sheikh Abbas Jaffer is an optometrist by profession and has a Master’s degree in Islamic Sciences. He is a part time lecturer at the Islamic College in London and is currently writing his doctoral... Answered 5 years ago

The Qur'an and hadith indicate that there was an instantaneous revelation in a compressed form to the heart of the Prophet (S), and then a gradual revelation in the course of the 23-year mission of the Prophet (S)

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God (Allah) . Tawakkul
Is relying on other people to fulfil one's needs considered as taking another deity besides God?
Abbas Jaffer, Sheikh Abbas Jaffer is an optometrist by profession and has a Master’s degree in Islamic Sciences. He is a part time lecturer at the Islamic College in London and is currently writing his doctoral... Answered 5 years ago

It is not shirk for human beings to ask one other for help. What is shirk is to consider them to be able to help independent of God's will.

Regards

Abbas

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