Fatwa #54262 May 2002United States of America
9 qs - 1.Is it true that if you read the 1st and the last 10 ayahs of surah kahaf you will be filled with noor from head to toe?
Question
1.Is it true that if you read the 1st and the last 10 ayahs of surah kahaf you will be filled with noor from head to toe? 2.If a Muslim criticizes Islam, I read in Behashti Zewar that he becomes a kaafir. So if one says: why do we have to read namaz ? it's hard; would it be criticizing? If yes then does he become a kaafir and have to repent? 3.Is it a bidah to make niyah of the salah you're reading in a low audible voice before starting the salah (niyah meaning "I am reading 4 rakats?")? 4.What is the meaning of the name Arshiya? Is it an appropriate Muslim name? 5.Is there anything wrong with putting the shoes upside down that the soul is facing towards the sky? Is this disrespectful to Allah? 6.If you are about to use a brand new kitchen utensil, is there any particular way to wash it to make it paak? Like read kalmah and blow on it or something. 7.Can you use financial aid money given by the government for college tuition fee for personal use?8. Is there any significance of reading surah Rehmaan every day?9.Can a woman trim her hairs about 1 to 2 inches if she has split ends?
Answer
1. There is a Hadith that if a person recites the beginning and ending%0D%0Aportions of Surah Kahf, he will be filled with Noor from head to toe.%0D%0A2. If a person mocks and ridicules at any fundamental part of Islam, then he%0D%0Awill become a Kaafir. The words here, 'Why do we have to read Salaat . its%0D%0Ahard' will not be considered as mocking and criticizing.%0D%0A3. There is no need to make Niyyat verbally in a loud voice. Niyyat in the%0D%0Aheart is sufficient. If a person constantly makes his Niyyat aloud, then it%0D%0Acan be termed as Bid'at.%0D%0A4. Arshiyyah is probably derived from the word 'Arsh' which means a roof,%0D%0Acanopy or throne. However, it is not an appropriate name.%0D%0A5. There is nothing wrong with this.%0D%0A6. No, there is no specific way to go about washing any new item.%0D%0A7. It is not permissible to abuse funds given to one by the government. If%0D%0Athe funds given to one were given for a specific purpose, then to use it for%0D%0Aany other purpose will be abuse, hence, not permissible.%0D%0A8. We have not come across any Hadith that signifies the virtue of reading%0D%0ASurah Rahmaan daily.%0D%0A9. Yes.%0D%0A%0D%0Aand Allah Ta'ala Knows Best%0D%0A%0D%0AMufti Ebrahim Desai