Question: Sheikh with regards to “unperformed salat”. Can this be part of my will & how will this be settled if I die without performing my qadha salahs? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ʿAlaykum Wa-Raḥmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh In the case under discussion, a person who has qaḍāʾ ṣalāh outstanding must make every possible effort to perform them during his lifetime. If, however, he … [Read more...]
Who is responsible for paying the burial expenses?
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August 2, 2025 by
Question: Assalamu alaikum, Who is responsible for paying the burial expenses, which were invoiced by the burial society and initially paid by one of the brothers and subsequently forwarded to the executor? Clarification: The brother in reference is a heir. Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. In principle, funeral and burial expenses (tajhīz … [Read more...]
Accredited for Hajj-Can I take a loan?
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May 2, 2025 by
Question: A family members name has been accredited for haj. Alhumdulillah. The couple does not have the full amount required. They would like to take a loan from Another family member and start paying back after haj. Please advice what would be the ideal thing to do. Answer: In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. Respected Brother in Islām, Kindly note that … [Read more...]
The Application of Tajwid Rules Beyond the Quran
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January 30, 2025 by
Question: Should the laws of Tajweed apply to every Arabic texts? Does it apply in reading Ahadith or reading duas or does it only apply in reciting Quran? I heard that Ulama have differences of opinion on this matter. Some say it has to be read in Tajweed and some say it should not be read in Tajweed. Others say you have a choice. Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ʿAlaykum Wa-Raḥmatullāhi … [Read more...]
Can one receive Zakat whilst having a non-accessible trust fund account?
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September 25, 2024 by
Question: Somebody’s parents passed away, leaving a trust fund under the their sons name. However, the trust fund will only be accessible to the son when a certain age is reached. Currently, there are no assets, properties, or cash available, and there is no employment income for the son. Would it be permissible for the son to receive Zakat money despite having a trust fund in this situation? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most … [Read more...]
Can female students memorize Qur’an while menstruating?
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September 12, 2024 by
Question: Assalamualaikum ww How Can I Keep Up With My Qur’aan Classes during Menstruation? please advise Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. Qur’an is the book of Allah ﷻ which demands utmost respect and reverence. Consider the following verse: ’لا يمسه إلا المطهرون‘ (الواقعة: ٧٩) “None shall touch it but the purified … [Read more...]
