FARDH SALAH OF A WOMAN

Question: Assalamu Alaikum, When a woman is praying any Fardh Salaat by herself or in congregation with other sisters, can the Iqamah be called aloud or does she have to give the Takbeer and start the Salaat?   Answer: Ùˆ مصليا Ùˆ مسلما   حامدا Wa […]

HALAAL BUSINESS

QUESTION: As Salaamu Alaikum, I am enquiring if the business of renting event/party decor, backdrops and set ups et . will be considered a safe and halaal means of earning income or if it would be unquestionable? Someone brought it to my attention that non Muslims may use such […]

INCOME FUND WITH FCB

QUESTION: As Salaamu Alaikum, I was wondering, if you all are familiar with First Citizens, they have an investment account called the Abercrombie account. Is it permissible to join that account? ANSWER: Wa Alaikum As Salaam, The Abercrombie Fixed Income Fund is an investment fund […]

HEALTH INSURANCE IN ISLAM

QUESTION: As Salaamu Alaikum, Based on Dar ul Ifta Deoband fatwa, one can take interest money from government banks to pay income tax to the same government. In light of that fatwa: 1. I am planning to buy SBI medical insurance (Indian govt. company). I […]

WOMEN IN SALAH

QUESTION: As Salaamu Alaikum, When women are praying salaah in the sitting position how are the both feet supposed to be placed? Is it under or to the side with both feet? ANSWER: Wa Alaikum As Salaam, In the sitting or Tashahud posture, both her […]