Question: Over the past years we have been sending our monies to India to do Qurbani. In this way we would be able to help the poor and the needy and also have our Qurbani done. Recently someone told us that this was not permissible, […]
Question: If a person has the Nisaab in jewels, but she does not have any cash in hand, does she have to do Qurbani or not? Answer: Yes this person must do the Qurbani. And Allah knows best. Mufti Waseem Khan
Question: Who should zakaah be paid to? Answer: Zakaah can be paid to any one of the eight categories of deserving recipients: The poor The needy Those in an Islamic state appointed to collect and distribute zakaah. A person in debt Those in the path […]
Question: Can one use force upon another person in order to collect that person’s zakaah in our country? Answer: No. One cannot use force upon another person in order to collect that person’s zakaah. And Allah knows best. Mufti Waseem Khan
Question: Can an organization or group claim to have the only right of collecting zakaah in our country, Trinidad? Who is authorized to collect zakaah? Answer: In an Islamic state it is the duty of the Islamic Government to put a system in place which […]
Question: A remark has been used that rich Muslims have not been paying Zakaah. Can one use such statements? Answer: The authentic saying of the Prophet Muhammad (Upon whom be Peace) teaches us to be very discreet in giving charity and doing good works to […]
Question: Can someone claim to be a Khalifa in Trinidad? Answer: Khilafah (Caliphate) is an administrative and honorary position bestowed upon an individual by an established Islamic Authority under an Islamic State. A Khalifa (Caliph) is someone of high and noble status who commends the […]
Question: Is it permissible to do Qurbaani with a cow or barren animal? Answer: Yes, it is permissible to do Qurbaani with a cow or a barren animal. And Allah knows best. Mufti Waseem Khan
Question: Is it permissible to use perfumes made with alcohol? Answer: Yes, it is permissible to use perfumes made with alcohol. And Allah knows best. Mufti Waseem Khan
Question: If blood is taken from a person by a doctor, will this break wudhu? Answer: Yes, the person’s wudhu would be broken. And Allah knows best. Mufti Waseem Khan