Ijtihad Of The Mujtahids

Question: Asalamualaikum. My question pertains to the mas’ala of Allah revealing which Ijtihad was correct in the akhira on any given issue. For example, will Allah reveal who was correct in the issue of Rafa’ yadain between the Hanafis/Malikis and Shafis? Will such revelations take place […]

Setting Bush Fires

  QUESTION: In Trinidad it is a common practice to set fire to the grass & stubble in the fields during the summer months as a cheap means of clearing the land. Most often this results in a dense cloud of smoke that covers the […]

Profile Pictures On WhatsApp

  QUESTION: Assalamualaykum On whatsapp, which is an instant messaging service for smartphones, people can post a profile for themselves. Many people post a photograph of themselves, other people or other animate objects. Is this permissible? Please explain.   ANSWER: Wa Alaikum As Salaam, ‘Taking-out’ […]

Raising Money For Masjid’s Fun Day

Question: Assalamu Alaikum, Is it desirable to raise money for the Masjid & its associated projects by having fun days in the Masjid compound wherein sisters only participate with their young children? The fun day involves stalls, barbecue, mendhi, children’s bouncing castle, crafts, selling cakes etc. […]

Baitul Maal

Question: Asalam Alaikum: I would like to get some information on the Baitul Maal for eg how it originated, regulations, islamic law pertaining to it etc shukaran. Answer: Wa Alaikum As Salaam, The Baitul Maal is a department where the common properties of the Muslims […]