Question My question concerns Taharaat: 1) When I wash my 2 year old daughter in the bathtub and there is a little bit white discharge left on her, and I pick her up with the towel, dry her and then notice some on her, is the towel napaak? I did not see any discharge on the towel, as I did not dry in that area, but just dried her legs, and around the area, not inside. Would the wetness from her leg that came on me also be … [Read more...]
to use reiki
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Question Is it allowed (jaiz) for a muslim to use reiki as a treatment/therapy for healing and Is it allowed for a muslim to learn reiki and use it as a therapy on others? Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. According to our elementary research, there are many different forms of Reiki, ranging from basic physical exercises to … [Read more...]
to fast the first six days
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November 13, 2012 by
Question I have been advised that it is good to fast the first six days of Shawaal. Is this true and why is it advisable, what are the significance of the first six days? Does the first six days of Shawaal start after Eid day? My brother who has passed away advised me this, does it mean if I fast he’ll also get reward for this and every time I tell someone will he also get reward for it? Answer Muhtaram / … [Read more...]
a Muslim to accept a job
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Question My brother has been approached by ABI for an interview. I know that ABI and SAB (South African Breweries) have merged and that SAB is the major shareholder of ABI. From an Islamic point of view would it be permitted for a Muslim to accept a job at ABI? Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah In the Name of Allāh, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāh wa-barakātuh. ABI is a … [Read more...]
zakat on the money
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Question I sold my house last year when I moved country with the intention of purchasing a new house. I have been renting since then and have not found a suitable home as yet. I received income for the house in 2 installments, 80% at the end of September (26th) and 20% in mid April. I am assuming that I need to pay zakat on the amount I had received in September? Also, I have a part ownership in a property as an investment, but … [Read more...]
my zakat calculation
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November 8, 2012 by
Question I have a property which has a value of £115,000 and in which I currently reside. The mortgage on it at the moment is £99,000. In my zakat calculation do I have to add the property value of £115,000 in the assets (I think not but just want to confirm?) Do I have to add the value of the loan in the Liabilities section £99,000? Answer Muhtaram / Muhtaramah In the Name of Allāh, the Most … [Read more...]
