Collecting Zakaah in Trinidad.

Question: Can an organization or group claim to have the only right of collecting zakaah in our country, Trinidad? Who is authorized to collect zakaah? Answer: In an Islamic state it is the duty of the Islamic Government to put a system in place which […]

Rich Muslims not paying Zakaah.

Question: A remark has been used that rich Muslims have not been paying Zakaah. Can one use such statements? Answer: The authentic saying of the Prophet Muhammad (Upon whom be Peace) teaches us to be very discreet in giving charity and doing good works to […]

Becoming a Khalifa in Trinidad.

Question: Can someone claim to be a Khalifa in Trinidad? Answer: Khilafah (Caliphate) is an administrative and honorary position bestowed upon an individual by an established Islamic Authority under an Islamic State. A Khalifa (Caliph) is someone of high and noble status who commends the […]

Performing Sajdah on a table.

Question: Sometimes our Imam (of Taraweeh Salaah) experiences a type of dizziness when he performs sajdah. Is it permissible for him to perform the sajdah on a table placed in front of him and in this way lead the Salaah? Answer: It is not permissible […]