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Traveling for a distance that would allow for shortening prayers after ‘Umrah in the Tamattu‘ Hajj
Question A Muslim after finishing his ‘Umrah in the Tamattu‘ Hajj traveled to Taa‘if, Jeddah or Madeenah. Now he wishes to return to Makkah. What is the place where he should assume his state of Ihraam, knowing that he may return to Makkah several days before the day of Tarwiyah (the 8th of Thul-Hijjah)? Should he remain in the state.. More -
Sitting down before performing Tahiyyat-ul-Masjid
Question As salamu alaykum, If someone enters the masjid and he sits down, is the tahiyaat al masjid prayer lifted up from this person i.e. he lost the reward and he cant pray it anymore ? Or can he pray it after a while of sitting, such as after the adhan of Dhuhr ? Also if he sits can he join the intention to the pre-sunnah of Dhuhr when he stands.. More -
Watches football games on TV for 90 minutes
Question: I sometimes watch football match on TV, I don't pay money for it, I don't even go to the stadium (where it plays) to spend watching it 90 minutes without doing anything else, what the Qur'an and Hadeeth says about the time consuming? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of.. More -
Zakat-ul-Fitr
Question: Please give me details on Zakat-ul-Fitr, is it possible to give money instead of food items? And what about Zakat-ul-Fitr for couples living apart? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and.. More -
“Khulwah” (seclusion) vs. “I‘tikaf” - during Ramadan
Question: What is the difference between the “Khulwah” (seclusion) and “I‘tikaaf” during Ramadan? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, is His Slave and Messenger. Scholar.. More -
Breaking the fast before sunset in countries where the daytime is very long
Question In Britain, we fast more than seventeen hours a day. Is it permissible to fast for twelve hours only? Answer All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is His Slave and Messenger. Allah The Almighty Said.. More -
Significance of the month of Sha’ban
Question: What is the significance of month of Sha’ban and can we fast on 15th Sha’ban? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad may Allah exalt his mention is His slave and Messenger. The actions of people are presented to Allah in the.. More -
When to say: Inna Lilaahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Raaji'oon
Question Salam alaikum, Is "Inna lilayhi wa inna ilayhi" only to be said when a Muslim dies, or also when a kafir dies, when one looses his job, pet, house, etc.? Salam alaikum Nuha Answer All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad,.. More -
When lies are permissible
Question: According to your site we can liefor some necessityor to protect someone. Are the following examples reason for lying? My uncle lied that his son passed in the exam. This is to keep it a secret. My wife's aunt lied that she did not give dowry (money given by bride's parents to the groom) to the groom of her daughter. Here both uncle and aunt.. More -
Vows made before embracing Islam
Question Bismillah A few years ago, before I became a Muslim, I did not know which religion was true. This worried me, so I made many promises to God in the hopes that he would forgive my sins and lead me to salvation. These promises, usually to abstain from food, drink or other things for a short period, became a great burden on me, so I eventually.. More -
Promoting goods through lying and deceiving
Question I am starting a venture into online business, primarily affiliate marketing. The way the business is done is by advertising products using text-generated ads like Adwords. Can I use a pseudonym (not real name) when I promote these products yet promote them strictly according to the product's real standards/quality as NOT to deceive the customer?... More -
When the prohibition of marriage to mothers-in-law and stepdaughters takes effect
Question Asalamualikum, I was taught in many fiqh classes that when someone marries a girl or a boy the father in law and mother in law become Mahram after marriage consummation. If someone marries a woman or a man their daughters and sons from previous marriage become Mahram right away. Now when I read in many fatawas, they all become Mahram before.. More -
Deserting one's family to perform Da‘wah
Question What is the ruling of deserting one’s family for the pretext of performing Da‘wah (Islamic propagation)? Answer All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and Messenger. The wife and.. More -
Al-Haakimiyyah as a branch of Tawheed
Question: Is there 4 branches of tawheed? 1. there is tawheed-ur-rububiyyah 2. there is tawheed-ul-uluhiyyah 3. there is tawheed-ul-asmaai-was-swifaat, what about Tawheed of legislation? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu alayhi.. More -
Praying for a suicide victim
Question: If a person died by suicide. Is it permissible in Islam for the people to pray his death pray (Salat-ul-Janaaza)? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, is His Slave and Messenger. It is confirmed.. More
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