ZAKAAH

Question: As Salaamu Alaikum, I would like to know how should I calculate the Zakaah on my rented houses. At present I own four houses which I rent to people. These are not for sale, but I collect a monthly rent on them. For Zakaah, […]

MOON SIGHTING

Question: As Salaamu Alaikum, In order to begin the month of Ramadhan, a number of brothers went to look for the moon. It was a clear sky, with no clouds blocking our view from searching for the moon. In this situation, only one person said […]

VOMITING WHILE FASTING

Question: As Salaamu Alaikum, What is the ruling regarding vomiting while fasting, does it break the fast? Is there a difference between induced vomiting and that which is not induced?   Answer: Wa Alaikum As Salaam, With regards to the ruling of vomiting whilst fasting, […]

BREASTFEEDING IN RAMADHAN

Question: As Salaamu Alaikum, Sometimes, on account of pregnancy or breastfeeding, a woman misses the Ramadhan fast. Would she be required to make up those missed fast as Qadha or can she give fidya for those fasts? We have heard that she can give fidya. […]

LAWS OF RAMADHAN AND FASTING

Question: Is it permissible to pour medicine in the eyes while fasting. Sometimes, when we place eye drops, the effects can be felt in the throat/mouth. Does this break the fast? Also, will it be permissible to place medicine in the nose while fasting? Answer: […]

USAGE OF ZAKAAH MONEY

QUESTION: As Salaamu Alaikum, Can Zakaah money be used to fund a Muslim cemetery and a Muslim hospital? Jazaak Allah khair. ANSWER, Wa Alaikum As Salaam, It is not permissible to use Zakaah money or to give Zakaah money to fund a Muslim cemetery or […]