Q. I was asked by a relative who is Hindu about what happens to the soul when a person dies. He wanted to know, can the soul be judged by what the body does? He specifically wanted to know if the soul can be punished, […]
Q. During Ramadan, can you watch football and wrestling? A. With respect to football, this is a game and a sport and is permissible in itself, since it does not consist of any unlawful action. However, there is a matter of great concern which is […]
Q. I am a businessman and pay zakaat at the beginning of Ramadhan. I total all cash, jewellery and debtors and subtract the creditors to get my zakatable income. With regards to the business stock, I have heard two opinions. Many have mentioned that you […]
Q. Is it okay to contribute one’s whole Zakat to medical expenses for urgent treatment for a non-muslim child? A. No, it is not permissible to contribute one’s whole Zakaah or part of it for the purpose which you have described. The reason for this […]
Q. I was told that there is a prayer or dua that I can say before my wife and I have sex in order to have a pious child. Presently both of us say bismillah just before penetration. I don’t know if I was mis-informed? […]
Q. Is it permissible to use mouth wash that contains a percentage of alcohol? A. Due to the fact that there is a high possibility of some of the above entering the throat, it is highly advisable that it should not be used. However, it […]
Q. Should muslims get engaged before marriage? Is it an option? A. The word ‘engagement’ or ‘getting engaged’ is used differently by Muslims in different parts of the world. In some places, it simply means that both parties (boy and girl) make a promise to […]
Q. My brother is residing in the USA. He has one house in Pakistan which is not in use. How much Zakat does he have to pay or is there no zakat for this house? A. Zakaah will be given if the house is for […]
Q. I would like to know if selling auto insurance is haram or is it ok for us to do? A. All types of conventional insurances are considered to be unlawful by the scholars and auto insurance will fall into this. Due to the fact […]
Q. At what distance does a person become a musaafir? Is this distance “as the crow flies” i.e a straight line or is it according to the road you take? When a person is calculating the length of the journey, does he also include the […]