Delaying Hajj

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[Written by Shaykhul-Hadīth, Hadrat Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh] Hajj is one of the fundamental pillars of Islām, and obligatory upon every Muslim male or female who meets its requirements and who has been granted the capability to carry it out by Allāh ta'ālā. If there are no Shar'ī excuses to prevent you from fulfilling the obligation of hajj, you should not delay. Shaytān's Ploy Every year, however, Shaytān whispers the … [Read more...]

Wudhoo breaking during Tawaaf

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Question: If wudhu breaks before or on the 4th round  while doing tawaaf, should we continue the tawaaf after making fresh wudhu or  should we restart from the 1st round? And what is the ruling in case our wudhu break after completing the 4th round? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. If wudhoo breaks before or during the 4th round of Tawaaf, it is … [Read more...]

Leaving Muzdalifah before Fajr

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Question: Assalamualaikum,  I would just like to ask If in Muzdalifah you pray maghrib and isha but leave the place around 2ish in the morning and walk towards jamarat before fajr whilst performing Hajj. Is there Dum on that person? I would like to add that it was 3 females and 1 male. Jazakallah khair Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. If … [Read more...]

Inheritance

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Question: A Muslim lady aged 21, her husband died few days ago aged 30 due to brain hemorrhage. He was very rich land owner, left one 2-year-old child. If this sister gets married after idath, does she have to return inheritance [islamic share] back? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. Respected Brother/Sister in Islam The Muslim sister … [Read more...]

Sadaqatul-fitr, Zakāt, Tarāweeh, Qadhā

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Question: As-salamu alaykum wa rahmatuAllah, I have a few things I am not sure if it’s right or not . One of the local masjids I attend takes the Zakat-al fitr money and buys rice and dates with it and distributes it to the poor, instead of giving the poor the money to do so, they said it is how our beloved nabi (SAW) did so, is this correct? I believe the imam is Salafi. I follow the Hanafi madhab. My mother in law takes Zakat from … [Read more...]

Zakat on Property [Detailed]

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Question: If a person owns 2 homes, does he have to pay Zakat for the second house? Is Zakat on the total value of the house or rent of the house? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. There are multiple scenarios in the enquired question: Clear intention for personal use If a house(s) is purchased for personal use, then there is no Zakat on the … [Read more...]