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Consuming Squid, Prawns, Crayfish, Calamari And Crabs
Consuming Squid, Prawns, Crayfish, Calamari And Crabs
Question Can Hanafis consume the following: Squid, Prawns, Crayfish, Calamari and Crabs? Answer According to the Hanafi Madhab, all sea animals and...
Wearing The Ihraam Solely To Enter The Mataaf
Wearing The Ihraam Solely To Enter The Mataaf
QuestionWhen in Makkah Shareef, one is only allowed to make Tawaaf on the Mataaf if performing Umrah and in the state of Ihraam. What many do, is wear...
Niyyat (Intention) When Performing Qadha Salaah
Niyyat (Intention) When Performing Qadha Salaah
Question How do I make niyyah while praying the qadha as I do not remember the days? Answer Before performing every Qadha, an intention should be made...
Profession As A Lawyer
Profession As A Lawyer
QuestionIs it permissible to be a lawyer?AnswerIt is permissible for a person to pursue the legal profession and become a lawyer on condition thatthe following...
Selling An Unlucrative Waqf Property
Selling An Unlucrative Waqf Property
Question There is a property which was given as waqf to the "jamaat" trustees... Unfortunately the property could not be rented out for some time... As...
The Salafi
The Salafi
Question What is your opinion on the Salafi? When I asked a pious person from my town, he told me there is absolutely nothing wrong with the Salafi. When...
Falling Asleep While Listen To A Recording Of Quraan-e-Majeed
Falling Asleep While Listen To A Recording Of Quraan-e-Majeed
Question If I am laying down can I play a Quran recital and listen?Can the recording continue playing if I fall asleep? Answer A person should not listen...
Qurbani Of An Animal Blind In One Eye
Qurbani Of An Animal Blind In One Eye
Question Is it permissible to slaughter an animal that is blind in one eye but the sight is perfect in the other? Answer It is not permissible to slaughter...
Delaying A Marriage
Delaying A Marriage
QuestionI was supposed to get married during this lockdown but since it was cancelled due to our country's restrictions I opted for a quick nikaah because...
A Car Dealership Charging Commission On A Sale
A Car Dealership Charging Commission On A Sale
Question Is it permissible for me to give a car dealer my car to sell. I tell him I want R50 000.00 for it. He will put it on his stand and try to find...
Calligrams
Calligrams
Question My query is in regard to calligram and the like :1.a) What is the ruling on writing out Aayaat in the shape of any animate form (without facial...
Visiting Beaches And Public Swimming Pools
Visiting Beaches And Public Swimming Pools
Question I am a graduate from Darul Uloom and current serving as a Imam and teacher.My question is: Is it appropriate for me to visit the beaches of these...
Inheritance And Life Insurance
Inheritance And Life Insurance
Question Recently I have been looking into sorting out my will and I have come to know that as soon as I am dead inheritance tax will be paid from my...
Anger Management
Anger Management
QuestionPlease give me a few amals that I could do and read to calm me, tolerance and patience and for anger please.AnswerFrom the nature of your query...
Birthday Cake
Birthday Cake
Question Is it permissible to eat cake given to you but that was made for someone's birthday? Answer It is not permissible to celebrate birthdays in...
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04 June, 2026
Question
Are handling fees charged to customers who return goods permissible in islam? Or is it akin to ribah (interest)?
Answer
In the enquired case, it is impermissible to charge handling fees and you are obliged to return the entire amount to the buyer....
02 June, 2026
Question
Is it permissible to bring children to the masjid ? At what age should we start bringing them ? What if the child is a well behaved child that does not make a noise in the masjid?
Answer
Children who are very young should not be brought to the...
01 June, 2026
Question
A girl is not allowed to fast on the days of Haidh, meaning the 60 days of Kaffarah will not be consecutive. Please elaborate.
Answer
In the enquired case, experiencing Haiz/menses does not contradict and affect the consecutiveness of the 60...
26 May, 2026
Question
Kindly describe the slaughtering technique.
Answer
Every care should be taken to slaughter the animal without subjecting it to unnecessary pain and torture. The following pertinent points are to be kept in mind:The animal should be taken gently...
25 May, 2026
Question
My brother and I would would like perform our own qurbani. However it is not possible for us to buy 2 sheep but if we put our money together we can afford to do just one. Will one sheep suffice for both of us or must we rather send it to another...
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