Voting in Elections

Question With elections in the air, I would like to know is it permissible for us to vote at elections and if it is, is it allowed for us to vote for a woman to lead the country (although our country is not an Islamic […]

HOW TO PURIFYING UTENSILS

ANSWER: As salaamu Alaikum, I want to know about the purification of utensils used for cooking. In our home we have some utensils made of iron (I guess). The thing is that after cooking something in it, my mother washes it with soap and water. But I noticed that even after […]

ZAKAAT RECIPIENTS

QUESTION: As Salaamu Alaykum, I would like to get some advice regarding Zakaat and who should be the recipient of it. Can it be both Muslims and Non-Muslims? JazaK Allah Kahir   Answer: Wa Alaikum As Salaam, Only Muslims can be the recipients of Zakaah […]

THE RULING OF PRAWNS/SHRIMPS

QUESTION: As Salaamu Alaikum. Are prawns and shrimps halal, haraam or makrooh? If it is makrooh, what should I do if someone offers me to eat those? ANSWER: As Salaamu Alaikum Wa Rahamatullah, With respect to the ruling on Shrimp, the three Imams of Fiqh, […]