Q. My friend works as a Manager in a commercial bank. According to the banks reports, more than 50% of their profit is from interest. My friend wishes to donate a rug for the masjid floor. Can we accept it from him? If not, how […]
Q. What responsibilities, if any, does a man have towards his stepchildren? A. In a case where children are living with their stepfather, it will be the responsibility of the true father to look after them with respect to food and clothing. If the true […]
Q. The issue of CONGREGATIONAL Dua after the compulsory prayers has become an issue of great conflicts in the recent past. We have found that some senior Scholars also opine that this dua is an innovation. 1) Are the above mentioned Fatawa correct? If not, […]
Q. I have been taught from small that when we go to the cemetery we should not raise our hands in dua, but have them at our sides. Could you kindly provide evidence giving its shar’e ruling as people have started to question this act. […]
Q. Two muslim sisters wants to know the following: (1) She just had a delicate operation and 4 doctors who had attended to her told her that for her health she should not fast, and she also feels afraid to fast for the same reason. […]
Q. Can a pregnant woman give only Fidya? If you say she has to make up her fast, what is the daleel? I heard a Khateeb saying that if she cannot fast then it is enough if she gives fidya. The Khateeb quoted sayings of […]
Q. Please give explanation about abrogated verses in the Holy Quran. A. A Muslim is required to accept everything in the Holy Quran. This is compulsory and there is absolutely no difference of opinion in this matter. With respect to the verses in question which […]
Q. What are Islamically permissible ways in which to meet women with intention for marriage, if you live in a society where your best opportunity to meet a muslim woman is at the workplace or in a secondary school? A. Marriage is an institution which […]
Q. Is eating meat from the people of the book permitted? Are there Christian rules and regulations in slaughtering animals? Can I eat meat that is certified Kosher? A. As mentioned in the Holy Quran, the slaughtered animals and birds of the people of the […]
Q. I am in a 50:50 business partnership with someone who is not a Muslim and does not agree to paying Zakaat. Can I pay Zakaat on the 50% of the stock and funds or should I pay on all? A. You are simply required […]