The Importance Of The Obligatory (Fard) Salat Allah, the Exalted, says: "Guard strictly (the five obligatory) As-Salawat (the prayers) especially the middle Salat (i.e., the best prayer - `Asr).'' (2:238) "But if they repent and perform As-Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat) and give Zakat, then leave their way free.'' (9:5) Ibn Mas`ud (radiallahu anh) reported: I asked the Messenger of Allah (salallahu alayhi wasalam): "Which act is the … [Read more...]
The Importance Of The Sunnah Salah
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June 10, 2012 by
The Importance Of The Sunnah Salah A person who leaves out the Sunan-e-Muakkadah Salaah out of carelessness, or habitually leaves them out, is considered a Faasiq (open transgressor). The following ruling is written in Tahtaawi, "A person who leaves out Sunan-e-Muakkadah is a Faasiq, a person who denies it is an innovator, and it is stated in Talweeh that leaving it out is close to Haraam."(Malfoozhaat Faqeehul Ummat, Vol. 1, … [Read more...]
The Muslim’s Attitude
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June 10, 2012 by
The Muslim's Attitude Towards The Worldly Life On the authority of Ibn 'Umar, radiyallahu 'anhuma, who said: The Messenger of Allah, sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam, took me by the shoulder and said: "Be in this world as though you were a stranger or a traveler/wayfarer." Ibn 'Umar, radiallahu 'anhuma, used to say: "When evening comes, do not expect (to live till) morning, and when morning comes, do not expect (to live till) … [Read more...]
A sister asks if a marriage being performed
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June 6, 2012 by
Date: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 Question Assalamu 'alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu Mufti Sahab, A sister asks if a marriage being performed in front of a Muslim witness and a christian witness is valid? The condition of having 2 sane baligh male Muslim witnesses wouldn't be satisfied, but I'd like to have this confirmed by you as I've read a fatwa stating that the witnessing of two christian when … [Read more...]
1A has 100 shares of XYZ stock with today?
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June 5, 2012 by
Question 1A has 100 shares of XYZ stock with today?s (8/30/02) market price of $100 per share. A makes a transferable contract (CALL) with B to sell XYZ stock for a set (STRIKE) price, say $100 per share, until (EXPIRY) 10/30/02 for which B pays A a non-refundable premium of $4.00 per share. B has the option to buy anytime until EXPIRY or not to buy and just lose $400. On 9/30/02, the stock is trading at $110 per share. B can buy the stock, … [Read more...]
is it permitted in islam to lend money
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June 5, 2012 by
Question 1. is it permitted in islam to lend money to non-muslims who are in need of money? they might use it for things that are not permitted in islam.. is this ok? 2. i am planning to buy a car. i wont be able to pay the full price of the car all at once. So i am planning to go for a loan from an islamic bank. I have heard that they operate according to the sharia'ah. Can you please explain in brief, how taking a loan from an … [Read more...]
