LAWS OF INHERITANCE

QUESTION: As salaamu  Alaikum, A brother told me with regards to inheritance, the prescribed way is effected when a person has passed away. However, whilst a person is alive, there may be a different ruling as to how they may wish to share their wealth […]

QURBANI/SACRIFICE

QUESTION: As Salaam Alaikum, I am aware that the days of sacrifice are three starting on the 10th of dhul hijja, my question is concerning if any of these three days of sacrifice in this present year would be greater in reward compared to the […]

USING TOOTHPASTE WHILE FASTING

QUESTION: As Salaamu Alaikum, When fasting, is one allowed to use toothpaste if they are concerned with mouth odours when dealing with people that they work with?   ANSWER: Wa Alaikum As Salaam, If one uses toothpaste while observing the fast, then there is the […]

BLACK MAGIC AND LOVE

QUESTION: As Salaamu Alaikum,   A woman came to know about a dua that makes someone fall in love. She said that dua and blowed into water. She then gave the water to a man to drink to make him fall in love with her. […]

FAJR AND SUNRISE

QUESTION:   As Salaamu Alaikum, I wanted to know until when exactly am I allowed to pray fajr in respect of sunrise. I usually finish praying  about 2 mins before sunrise. Is that acceptable? How exactly do you perform prostration of forgetfulness? Thank you for […]

ISLAM IS NOT BASED ON LOGIC’S

QUESTION:   As salamu alaykum,   Mufti. Can you explain the principle in Shariyyah from this hadith please? Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said: “If the religion were based on opinion, it would be more important to wipe [make masah on] the under part of the […]

RULING ON PIG SKIN

Question: Assalaamu Alaikum, I purchased a pair of leather shoes that I thought were made of all cowhide leather. However, I learned afterwards that the shoe lining is made from pigskin leather. The shoes are brand new and unworn. Do I throw the shoes in […]

FOLLOWING THE OPINION OF A MUFTI

Question: 1.Whatever answer you give to my questions, does it become obligatory for me to follow it? If I ask another mufti and follow his opinion, am I sinning? 2. I saw sometimes you using the name ‘qazi’  before your name. Are you a qazi? […]