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 […]

TO BE CONSIDERED A TRAVELER

As Salaamu Alaikum, QUESTION: Can a traveler be considered someone who is travelling within Trinidad and Tobago? Does the 48 miles count within a person’s country? Or does the 48 miles considered only when someone who lives in Trinidad and Tobago leaves Trinidad and Tobago? […]

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 […]