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Authentic Translation Of The Quraan-e-Majeed
Authentic Translation Of The Quraan-e-Majeed
Question I have being gifted a 13 line Quraan with line by line English translations. The Quraan is based on the Yusuf Ali translation. Is it advisable...
Shares Transferred To A Trust
Shares Transferred To A Trust
Question An individual owned shares in a company. He later transferred the shares to a discretionary trust wherein he and his wife and children are beneficiaries....
Qasr Salaah Whilst On Journey
Qasr Salaah Whilst On Journey
Question My trip to Pretoria was scheduled to last for about 15 days or possibly a day or two longer. My understanding is regardless of how long I intend...
Various Details With Regard To Amaanat (Trusts)
Various Details With Regard To Amaanat (Trusts)
Question 1. When it is said that something is amaanat, what does it mean?2. May one take benefit from an amaanat?3. If the amaanat is something replaceable,...
Wasiyyat For Missed Witr Salaah
Wasiyyat For Missed Witr Salaah
Question If a person missed a few Witr Salaah in his life, but he did not miss any Fard Salaah, does he need to make a wasiyyat for fidyah to be paid...
Paying Income Tax With The Intention Of Sadaqah
Paying Income Tax With The Intention Of Sadaqah
Question Can a person pay income tax to with the intention of giving Sadaqah? Answer Sadaqah is something you give voluntarily out of love of Allah...
Declining A Share In Inheritance
Declining A Share In Inheritance
Question A Marhoom's son is from a previous marriage. If this son refuses to accept being part of the estate distribution, how should his portion be discharged...
Zakaat On Precious Stones
Zakaat On Precious Stones
Question Does Zakaat have to be paid on precious stones? Answer In principle, precious stones and metals besides gold and silver are not subject to...
Interest Funds To Pay Labourers
Interest Funds To Pay Labourers
Question Can one use interest money to pay one's domestics or labourers and through what avenues can one get rid of it? Answer It is not permissible...
Using Toothpaste In The State Of Ihraam
Using Toothpaste In The State Of Ihraam
Question Can a person use toothpaste in the state of Ihraam? Answer If one has utilized so much of scented toothpaste that most of the mouth is filled...
Selling A Piano
Selling A Piano
Question A Muslim brother had bought a piano when he was heedless of the Din. Now that he is learning the Din, he wants to get rid of it. Is he allowed...
Use Of A Mic In The Zuhr And Asr Salaah
Use Of A Mic In The Zuhr And Asr Salaah
QuestionIs it fine to use the microphone for zuhr and asr salaah when there are only about 70 to 80 musallees?AnswerIt should be understood that the Imaam...
Money Transfer Business
Money Transfer Business
Question Is it permissible to work in money transfer occupations when there is a possibility of the money being of an illegal nature (e.g. drug money,...
Differing Days Of Qurbaani In Different Countries
Differing Days Of Qurbaani In Different Countries
Question In Mozambique eidul Adha is on Friday, and its on Saturday here in South Africa. So if the Qurbani of a resident of South Africa is being performed...
Wudhu With Waqf Water
Wudhu With Waqf Water
Question Is it permissible to make Wudhu with Waqf Water if I already have Wudhu? Answer If a person who already has Wudhoo does some ‘Amal which requires...
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08 August, 2026
Question
The area beyond the boundary of the Masjid property belongs to the council/municipality. There is grass growing in this area but it is not being cut/maintained by the council. Many Musallis walk to the masjid through this area.
Will it be permissible...
05 August, 2026
Question
If a Saff of adults is not full and a child of understanding age (not mature) 9 or 10 years old comes to stand next to the adults, What should be done?
Many times, the child commences the Salaat and a little later , an adult comes and moves...
03 August, 2026
Question
A Masjid is currently being renovated. The area of the Masjid boundary is due for renovation next.
Can the entire boundary area of the Masjid be closed off and Salaat read in the Sahn (courtyard), which is not included in the boundary, or does...
01 August, 2026
Question
Is it Sunnah, permissible, or Makrooh to wear a turban without a tail?
Answer
It is well established that Rasūlullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam used to wear a turban with a tail. While some scholars have mentioned the permissibility of wearing...
30 July, 2026
Question
Is it necessary for a woman to cover the chin during Salaah according to the Ahnaaf? Would the Salaah become invalid if not covered?
Answer
Covering the Awrah in Salaah is necessary for the validity of Salaah. For purposes of Salaah, the Awrah...
01 August, 2026
30 July, 2026
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