Question My wife has missed fast in Ramadan either during pregnancy (late stages), breast feeding in its early stages or childbirth during Ramadan. If the missed fast were for valid reasons besides periods, is she allowed to give Kafara for the missed fast. Answer Muhtaram In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. Your wife will have to keep Qadhaa for the missed fasts, … [Read more...]

Question In ''Bahishti Zewar'' it is written: ''It is mentioned in a Hadith: "That person's wudu is not complete who does not send salutations (durood) upon me." And in another Hadith, the time for sending durood is after completing the wudu.'' I would like to know these ahadith and whether they are sound. Also is there any narration that durood is to be read each time washing limb in wudhu ? Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah In the Name … [Read more...]

Question My husband works in a company(Company A) as a Store Supervisor which sells magazines and many other things. But he does the job of the manager as the manager supervises another store and doesnot overlook the running of this one. Sometimes the magazines haves gifts in them for the buyer (customers of company A) from advertisers. Some of the gifts are expensive or branded which normal people wouldnot be able to buy as usual. They might … [Read more...]

Question (p) Is it permissible to have an ATM or a Bank on ones premises? Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. There are two issues to this query a)Bank as a tenant b)ATM on ones premises According to Shariah, it is not permissible to have a conventional bank as a tenant as one would be aiding in the sin of interest. Allah … [Read more...]

QUESTION: Assalamu alaykum Mufti Sahib, I trust that you are well. I would like to know if it is permissible for a woman to wear 9 carat gold? If its not regarded as gold and thus not permissible for ladies, will it then be permissible for males? Will there be zakah on 9 carats? Answer: 1. It is permissible for women to wear 9 carat gold jewellery with the exception of rings. Women are only permitted to wear pure gold and silver rings. … [Read more...]

Question: I would like you to enlighten me on the way zakaat is calculated on land: 1. If the land is bought for business purpose but no business has started yet 2. If the land is bought for business purpose but is used for any other purpose 3. If the land is bought for residential purpose In general, I would like to understand the zakaat mas'ala pertaining to land. Answer: If a property is purchased for the purpose of resale then Zakaat … [Read more...]