Q. In recent times in Trinidad I’ve noticed the practice at EID UL ADHA times for some muslims to send their money to foreign countries (usually poor ones) to have their meats to be distributed there. I seek knowledge as to this practice if it […]
Q. What is the ruling for putting an animal to sleep (death) because of old age, weakness, difficulties in walking, etc. A. Every creation of Allah passes through a phase of old age, weakness, etc. This includes humans, animals, birds and insects, etc. Since this […]
Q. With the cost of goods and services increasing ever so rapidly, it’s very unlikely that most people would have enough money in cash to purchase expensive items such as a car, house and land, etc. They are required to take a loan. When taking […]
Q. If someone decides to be part of a competition that has also been approved by the NLCB, is it halaal for one to be part of this transaction? Eg. 1) Completing a form in a newspaper where I have the opportunity to win valuable […]
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 […]