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 […]

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 […]

CATS IN ISLAM

Question: As Salaamu Alaikum, Where cats mention in Quran? I would like to know everything about cats in Islam. What’s the punishment for throwing away cats female/male from a home to a strange place. Answer: Wa Alaikum As Salaam, Bismillahi Wa Billahi At Tawfeeq Assalamu […]