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Purity Jurisprudence (Fiqh)
[Q-ID0252] What is the method of performing ghusl [the ritual bath]?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب There are three farā-id [obligatory acts] of ghusl, as mentioned in Fatāwā Hindiyyah: (1) Rinsing the mouth…
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[Q-ID0251] Is Coca-Cola halal or haram?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب If all of the ingredients present in Coca-Cola are halāl, then it is not harām, but it is halāl. However,…
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[Q-ID0250] Is it permissible for men to wear rings? What is the Sunnah?
There are narrations from the Sunnah supporting the permissibility of wearing the ring on any hand: “The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) wore his ring on his right hand”…
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[Q-ID0249] I ate food after vomiting whilst keeping a fast, is there a kaffarah?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب If someone vomited and he thought that his fast had become void, then he intentionally ate, it is…
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[Q-ID0248] Is it allowed to write the Prophet’s ﷺ name or draw the green dome on the blessed sandal?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب Writing the Blessed Name or drawing the Green Dome on an image of the na’l is not disrespectful and neither…
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[Q-ID0247] Can a woman work in a place where non-Mahram men are present?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب It is not suitable for such a woman to work, however if five conditions are fulfilled then it will be…
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[Q-ID0246] I don’t have a prayer mat and don’t know the Qibla – what should I do?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب A mat etc. is not necessary for prayer, it is only necessary that the floor be clean, if it is clean then…
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[Q-ID0245] Should we inform the police of drug dealers or should we conceal their sins?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب Yes, it is permissible. It should be noted that if there is fear of harm from someone’s evil, then in order…
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[Q-ID0244] What is the correct belief in regard to the ‘Arsh and Kursi of Allah?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب The linguistic meaning of ‘Arsh in the Arabic Language is ‘a king’s throne’. The belief of the Ahl…
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[Q-ID0243] If I do not recite ta’awwudh & tasmiyyah, must I perform sajdah sahw?
Sajdah sahw is not necessary if someone misses ta’awwudh (a’oodhu billahi…) and tasmiyyah (bismillah-hir-Rahman..), or reads them loudly in any of the quiet Salah’s or quietly in…
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[Q-ID0242] Can I wear a turban with the middle of my head uncovered?
Wearing a turban with the middle of your head uncovered is prohibited and Salah like this is severely disliked (makruh-e-tahrimi) and is necessary (wajib) to repeat.…
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[Q-ID0241] Is it permissible to buy/sell animals such as cats or dogs?
بسم اللہ الرحمن الرحیم الجواب بعون الملک الوھاب اللھم ھدایۃ الحق والصواب To buy or sell a cat is permissible [jā’iz]. In any case, there is a prevalence of mice and rats in…
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