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Zakaat Calculation Date On The Gregorian Calendar
Zakaat Calculation Date On The Gregorian Calendar
Question Our annual Zakaat date is 28 Feb i.e. when we calculate our Zakaat due. By when should this liability be payable? Answer Zakaat must be calculated...
Engaging In Dua Or Recitation Of The Quraan-e-Kareem During The Adhaan
Engaging In Dua Or Recitation Of The Quraan-e-Kareem During The Adhaan
Question If someone was making Dua before the Athaan started, is it Makrooh to carry on making Dua while the Ataan is going on? Should he stop his Dua...
When Does Qurbani Become Waajib
When Does Qurbani Become Waajib
Question I just want to find out regarding qurbaani in the following instance.A person has about R4000.They also have a 1/6 shareholding in a property...
Zakat On Pure Silver Thread
Zakat On Pure Silver Thread
QuestionA picture of a frame made from pure silver thread like the Ghilaaf of the Kaba got pure gold thread. This frame is kept for sentimental value and...
Extended Warranty On Appliances
Extended Warranty On Appliances
Question I would like to know whether I can buy an extended warranty plan for my laptop from the manufacturer. Answer Purchasing an extended warranty...
Joining The Salaah With Jamaat With The Intention Of Nafl
Joining The Salaah With Jamaat With The Intention Of Nafl
Question I am told the following by our Ulama here:1. Hanafis say if one has performed their own Zuhr or Esha salaah and then there is a second jamaat,...
Using Interest Funds For Public Services
Using Interest Funds For Public Services
Question I am asking a question on behalf of a trust who runs masjid and madressas, schools and clinics. We had an executive committee meeting in which...
Viewing The Imaam While In Salaah With Jamaat
Viewing The Imaam While In Salaah With Jamaat
Question In our Masjid, you cannot see the Imam from the floor above. Is it necessary for the people upstairs to see the Imam? Answer It is not necessary...
Consuming Calamari And Sushi
Consuming Calamari And Sushi
Question I would like to know what the ruling is regarding the consuming of calamari and sushi. Answer According to the Hanafi Madhab it is not permissible...
Crossing In Front Of A Person Who Is Engaged In Salaah
Crossing In Front Of A Person Who Is Engaged In Salaah
Question It has become a common practice for people to cross especially if they're one or more rows ahead in the Masjid, is this permissible? Answer There...
Conditions For Something To Be Classified As Khuff Or Jowrab
Conditions For Something To Be Classified As Khuff Or Jowrab
Question What are the conditions for something to be classified as a Khuf or Jowrab? Answer Socks made of leather are referred to as Khuffain whilst...
Interest Funds To Pay For Rates And Taxes
Interest Funds To Pay For Rates And Taxes
Question Kindly advise if interest monies can be used to pay rates and taxes, given the theft, corruption and abuse of our halaal tax money wasted by...
Fantasizing About Another Woman During Relations With One’s Spouse
Fantasizing About Another Woman During Relations With One’s Spouse
Question Can I imagine another women while having intercourse with my wife? This is the only way I feel arousal. Answer It is Haraam (strictly prohibited)...
Ushr On Leased Land And Zakaat On Animals
Ushr On Leased Land And Zakaat On Animals
Question I own a farm in ______ . Land in ______ is 99 year leasehold from government and I wanted to ask on how to calculate my zakaat on crops and animals. We...
Adopting A Child
Adopting A Child
Question What are the Shar'ee rulings regarding adopting a child?Please explain the laws of Mahram and Ghair-Mahram as well. Answer Adoption of a child...
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05 August, 2026
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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
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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
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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
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Is it necessary for a woman to cover the chin during Salaah according to the Ahnaaf? Would the Salaah become invalid if not covered?
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Covering the Awrah in Salaah is necessary for the validity of Salaah. For purposes of Salaah, the Awrah...
28 July, 2026
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If a person has a life insurance policy which pays out money once the person passes away, will it be permissible to distribute that money as inheritance to the heirs of the person?
What do the heirs have to do in order to get the person who had...
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