Question: Zaid paid a deposit of 350 for the cylinder bottle, which would be refunded upon its return, and 300 for the gas. After a year, Zaid decided to move to another town, so he returned the cylinder bottle. However, the shopkeeper gave him 500 instead of 350, saying that the deposit amount had increased due to company policy and told him to take it. Is the extra 150 permissible for Zaid, or is it considered interest? Answer: In … [Read more...]
Turban with tail and without tail
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Question: What is the fatwa regarding wearing an imamah (turban) with a tail and without a tail? Is there any jawaz (permissibility) or not? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. Wearing an imamah with a tail (whether with one tail or two) or without a tail, all are proven from Nabi ﷺ. Therefore, wearing the turban in any of these styles is permissible … [Read more...]
Dual Intent [Qadha of Ramadhan with the fast of Shawwaal]
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Question: Can a woman combine Qadha fast of Ramadan and 6 fasts of Shawwaal together in her Niyyah? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. Respected Sister in Islam, Rasulullaah ﷺ said: ” مَنْ صَامَ رَمَضَانَ ثُمَّ أَتْبَعَهُ سِتًّا مِنْ شَوَّالٍ فَذَلِكَ صِيَامُ الدَّهْر” أخرجه مسلم (١١٦٤)، وأبو داود (٢٤٣٣)، والترمذيّ (٧٥٩) “Whoever observes … [Read more...]
Qadha of Ramadhan first or 6 fasts of Shawwaal
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Question: Should a person first make up for Ramadan (qadha) or can he first fast 6 days of Shawwal? Which is better? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh. It is permissible to fast six fasts of Shawwal before making up for the missed fasts. [1] However, it is better to prioritize an obligation (missed fasts) over a Nafl (fasting six days in … [Read more...]
Biting Nails Breaks Fast Or Not?
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Question: السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته I have a question which mostly occurs to many people. If someone has a habit of biting his nails, chewing them and swallowing which is a detestable action of course and one should try to stay away from. He does this whilst fasting intentionally or subconsciously. Will the fast be broken? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi … [Read more...]
Does swallowing vomit which is less than full mouth nullifies ones fast?
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Question: Assalamualaikum wa rahmatullah wa baraktuh mufti sahib Sometimes when fasting i have an issue where I burp and a small amount of vomit comes up the throat. But before it can exit the throat into the mouth area I deliberately swallow it back down. Does this necessitate qada and/or kaffarah? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. If a person involuntarily burps or belches, and a small amount of … [Read more...]