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 […]

HEALING CRYSTALS IN ISLAM

QUESTION: As Salaam Alaikum, Are healing crystals permissible to use in Islam for their acclaimed “healing properties”? ANSWER: Wa Alaikum As Salaam, No, it is not permissible to use ‘healing crystals’ in Islam with the belief or understanding that it heals you or promotes goodness […]

FIDYA FOR NOT FASTING

QUESTION: As salaam Alaikum, What monetary payments should I make as expiation for non fasting during Ramadan. How much is it calculated for one day? Should I make payments to the mosque or directly to someone else, eg. A poor person. What other payments are […]

(HADITH) SAHIH OR NOT

Question: As Salaamu Alaikum, Can you confirm what the hadith scholars say about this Hadith, is it sahih? Imam Ahmad (rahimahullah) has recorded a narration which indicates that Mu’awiyah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) accepted Islam before The Conquest of Makkah. Sayyiduna Mu’awiyah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) says, ‘I trimmed […]