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Salaam – Rulings and Etiquettes
The following are some important rulings and etiquettes pertaining to salaam:
1. It is waajib (obligatory) to reply to the salaam which is written in a letter, email, text message, etc. The reply may be given verbally or in writing.
2. A person who is involved in a conversation or is engaged in some work should not be greeted.
3. It is makrooh to make salaam to a person who is engaged in a deeni activity e.g. reciting the Quraan …
Sleepovers
Question:
Assalaamu ‘alaikum
I would like to know what Islam says with regards to sleepovers of young children (boys and girls) with their grandparents and aunts and uncles. Is it encouraged? I have reservations as I have had situations in my family with regards to respect of young girls.
Kindly advise as I am constantly faced with this situation with my kids.
Answer:
Bismihi Ta‘ala
Wa ‘alaikumus salaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh
Respected Sister in Islam
Selflessness and Submission
(Saintly Women around Siddeeq [Part Eight] – Wife of Qaari Siddeeq [rahimahullah] #5)
The wife of Qaari Siddeeq (rahimahullah) truly possessed the qualities of submission and humility. Hence the manner in which she served and obeyed her husband was nothing less than outstanding.
Despite hailing from a very affluent family and being raised in the lap of comfort, after marrying Qaari Siddeeq (rahimahullah), she adapted to the conditions prevalent in his home and went out of her way to …
