The first 10 days of Zhul Hijjah: Why They Matter

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The first 10 days of Zhul Hijjah: Why They Matter Zhul Hijjah: The days of Hajj There are so many virtues in this month, and more specifically the first 10 days, that we should hold on to tightly and practice our Deen with a passion, InshaAllah. Who can guarantee that we will be alive to see next year's Zhul Hijjah? For those who have been invited to Almighty Allah's House (the Bayt Allah/Ka'bah in Makkah al Mukarramah), may Allah Almighty … [Read more...]

I have performed Nikah over telephone

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Question   Iam 20 years old, and a muislim trying to do the best to practise his deen in the western world. So, Two days agi, I have performed Nikah over telephone with my cousine, there have been more then 5 witnesses and a hafez on both sides. The Hafez at her side performed the khutba and all that stuff...we listned just our part. But not the part of hers, when she said "qabool", But my relatives stated that she did...and her parents … [Read more...]

if a person masturbates during fasting?

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Question   Is a fast broken if a person masturbates during fasting? A few years ago when I masturbated when fasting but never eat? If the fast is invalid what should I do to recompensate.   Answer   Muhtaram / Muhtaramah   In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. Ejaculation through masturbation will invalidate the Fast. Only one Qadhaa is … [Read more...]

if the f/f is halaal or haraam:

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Question   1. Can you please advise me if the f/f is halaal or haraam: - Medical aid - Retirement Annuity fund - Pension fund - Provident fund, if not could you please advise me if there is halaal medical aids.RAFs,pensions and provident funds. 2. I heard that there is halaal insurance called tafakul-is it really halaal.     Answer   Muhtaram / Muhtaramah   In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most … [Read more...]

the TV is it ok to keep

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Question   My enquiry is regarding the TV is it ok to keep,I use to watch news,sport and general nature programmes and islamic programmes,I am very confused some people say its ok to keep and some don't, Is it ok to keep so the kids can watch cartoons and kids programmes, If you cant keep it can you sell it on, or do you have to destroy it?   Answer   Muhtaram / Muhtaramah   In the Name of … [Read more...]

what are the criteria

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Question   . Just wanted to know what are the criteria for one to be eligible to receive zakaat??   Answer   Muhtaram / Muhtaramah   In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh.   Who is entitled to Receive Zakât 1.The person who possesses the nisâb of either gold or silver, or trade goods which equal the nisâb of either gold or silver is … [Read more...]