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Ramadan & Fasting
[Q-ID0716] Will the Fast break by applying lipstick?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب Whilst fasting one should refrain from applying lipstick, because if by saliva or anything else (the…
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[Q-ID0715] Does biting the nails break the Fast?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب In the state of fasting you should refrain from doing this as there is a chance that the Fast can break, if…
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[Q-ID0714] If my menstrual period starts shortly before the time of Iftaar, will the Fast be valid?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب Yes! Her fast has become invalid, she will perform Qada (make up) of that particular fast, however she will…
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[Q-ID0713] How is to take the body of a deceased to Pakistan?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب It is Mustahabb [commendable in Sharī’ah] that a person be buried in the graveyard of the same city that…
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[Q-ID0712] Can I give my Zakah to any orphan or widow?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب If the relevant orphan or widow is poor as defined by Sharī’ah, then they are eligible for Zakāh, because…
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[Q-ID0711] Is it permissible for women to attend a females only swimming session?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب Women are to refrain from also going to a females only swimming pool, etc. because it is usually the case…
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[Q-ID0710] Can a Muslim man or woman groom their hair?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب There is no problem in grooming one’s hair, provided that it does not result in unveiling or the…
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[Q-ID0709] How can I find out if a person is eligible to receive Zakah?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب It is essential for you to know whether the person to whom you are giving Zakāh is eligible for it or not,…
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[Q-ID0708] Is buying a gift for someone classed as Sadaqah? Can we give nafl Sadaqah to people who are not poor?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب Voluntary charity can be given to the rich or poor, as this is only a gift, and it is not required that one…
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[Q-ID0707] I fell asleep after Isha, can I pray Tahajjud after Tarawih prayer?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب Yes. In this case, you may pray Tahajjud after Tarāwīh because one needs to sleep after ‘Ishā for Tahajjud.…
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[Q-ID0706] My gums are continuously bleeding, will my Fast be valid or do I pay fidyah?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب Paying fidya of fasting is only for a shaykh fani (such an old person who does not have the strength to…
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[Q-ID0705] I have missed Fasts from last year due to Periods, do I make them up or pay fidyah?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب You must make up for the missed fasts of last Ramadan before this Ramadan. Do not delay them without…
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