Q. Can we pray behind an imam who goes and follows dargah and when is it compulsory to do dua, after farz salah or after sunna salaah? A. Those who visit the dargah and follow the rituals that take place at these places are engaged […]
Question: I heard dogs are only allowed to use as security. why are they not allowed to have as pets? also is it true they are able to see jinns because of the white stuff in their eyes? Answer: The Prophet (SAS) has stated that […]
Question: Assalaamu Alaikum, Someone told me that eating foods slaughtered or sold by “people of the book” meaning Christians and Jews are OK to eat. I just wanted to clarify. Jazackallah Answer: Wa Alaikum As Salaam, The meats slaughtered by the people of the book […]
Question: I have been clinically diagnosed with bronchitis. Sometimes I feel very congested during the day and may need to take my inhaler. is it permissible while fasting? Answer: Assalaamu Alaikum, The use of the inhaler while fasting will invalidate the fast. As such, if […]
Q. Is it true that we don’t have to pare our nails and cut our hair after seeing the moon till the qurbani is completed? A. Yes, when the Moon (Crescent) is sighted to begin the month of Zul Hijjah, it is Mustahab (commendable) for […]
Islamic finance in its modern form is a little over 30 years old, yet, it is a rapidly growing part of the financial sector, and has survived the recent global banking crisis almost untouched. The size of the market is huge, and demand for Islamic […]
Q. Is it permissible to attend functions where the Qur’aan is recited collectively and qaseedas are sung etc? Also if one chooses not to join in congregational dua is that being rude or disrespectful? A. The customary collective reading of the Quran followed by the […]
Q. Is the use of a surrogate mother allowed if the sperm and egg belong to the husand and wife but due to medical reasons the wife is unable to carry the child? A. Surrogacy or having a Surrogate mother is not allowed in Islam. […]
Q. My question in regard to the open air Eid salah in Trinidad, the Maulana did 7 times takbir and then Alhumdulilah and then a surah and then did rukuh and from the second rakat when he got up he did not say alhumdulilah but […]
Q. If a woman is in public and the time for salaah has come, could you explain to me how and where should she pray her salaah. eg in the beach or in public schools? In such a case will it be permissible for her […]