Is the system of paying pension to retired workers right in principle in Islam? Does it matter whether the retiree had made contributions pre-retirement? What if the retiree lives long, so that his pension now exceeds his pre-retirement contributions? .. More
I would like to know the rules in regards to a request by a brother to have the mosque opened for five times Salah and he was refused by the Imaam. .. More
Would you please tell me about gambling and a friend of me is addicted with it I told him to stop but, he couldn't. He works and he loses the very first day all his money. Above all he have psychological problem with it, I think. Can you help please?.. More
In most parts of India there is a practice of putting up some wishes and desires with Allaah and invite some near and dear people to their home and recite the Ayah 21:87 for 125000 times collectively and pray for the wish to be fulfilled and end up having dinner or so. Is there any wrong doing in this? .. More
I live in part of Nigeria where school girls are forced to cut their hair like boys. Does this affect their Islam? .. More
I am a revert to Islam married to a Muslim male from abroad. When I visit my husband's family abroad my female in-laws are constantly telling me I must make Sajdah with my arms on the floor up to my elbows. This seems to go clearly against a Hadith I have read in Saheeh Bukhaari (vol. 1, p 430, No. 785 Arabic English). Surely Rasulallah didn't.. More
My dad passed away 6 months ago and during his life mother used to always complain from him which has made us resent him but not show it to him and at the same time being respectful and obedient. I now very much regret it and regret not being able to spend as much time with him due to my busy schedule. What shall I do to ask God for forgiveness? I.. More
Can the slaughtering of 'Eid-ul-Adhaa be done by proxy in a distant country. If so, what are the conditions for its validity? Please site references, Inshaa Allaah. .. More
Is it allowed for Zakaatul-Fitr food to be cooked first before paying it? Some recipients are so poor they are unable to store or cook the raw grain paid to them. .. More
Do you need permission from a Shaykh to do Zikr loudly? Is it a sin to do loud Zikr while someone is sleeping nearby? If so, can the person trying to sleep tell the brother to quiet down his Zikr? .. More
As one year completed on my gold I had to pay Zakaat on it but I didn't have enough money to pay so I paid 1/3 and say as I get more money I will pay later. Before few days I had money so I put out remained Zakaah which I had to pay, but here I didn't find any one to give Zakaah. I keep that money separate but I didn't give to any one, now.. More
Can I give Zakaah to my mother's grandmother who does not posses money? However she lives with her son who takes care of her needs. Also, can I give Zakaah to one of my relative's handicapped little daughter?.. More
In the United States of America, cattle feed consists primarily as hay or silage mixed with a grain, such as corn, barely and wheat. A high-protein supplement usually made from soybeans or rendered animal parts - typically chickens or pigs - is then added. Some farms collect the blood of slaughtered cattle and feed it to cattle in dehydrated.. More
I owned a land which gives a meager amount from leasing to others for crops yearly. Actually I bought it as an investment. While calculating Zakaah, do I need to calculate the value of land or income from lease only. your kind advise is requested. .. More
I was advised by a friend to ask you this question: For almost 2 years I mailed a friend of mine who is a guy, and I knew that he loved, and I don't deny that liked him because he had good morals. But few months ago we decided to stop mailing each other because it is unreligious and we are both trying to abide by Islamic rules. We agreed that.. More
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