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Charity
[Q-ID0050] How shall I calculate Zakah on my gold?
1) The calculation of the yearly Zakah is from the moment you receive the gold and after one lunar year passes by. 2) You pay 2.5 percent of the value of the sum total of the gold…
Read the answerRuqyah, Evil Eye & Black Magic
[Q-ID0049] Strange Arab custom burning rocks to remove Jinns, is this allowed?
This practice falls under the category of archaic medicine; using the means which Allah the Most High has placed on earth for the use of humankind, whilst at the same time reciting…
Read the answerPrayer Jurisprudence (Fiqh)
[Q-ID0048] What do we recite in the last two rak’ats of the Fard prayer?
In the last two rak’ahs of a fardh prayer you have a choice to either; 1. Recite Surah al-Fatiha, or 2. Recite tasbih, or 3. Remain silent – and then do ruku (bow) and sujood…
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[Q-ID0047] What happens to the deceased body in the grave?
1. After burial, the grave tightens up and presses the deceased. 2. It presses the Muslim like a Mother holds a child. It presses the Kaafir (infidel) to the extent of crushing…
Read the answerAhlul Bayt & Sahaba
[Q-ID0046] Nara e Tahqeeq – what should the response be?
A brief answer to the posed question would be that the correct and most preferred answer to the slogan ‘Nara e Tahqeeq’ is ‘Haq Chaar Yaar’. The reason being is that in this answer…
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[Q-ID0045] What is Salatul Awabeen and how do I pray it?
Salātul auwabīn encompasses six rak’āts of supererogatory (naf’l) namāz to be performed after namāz e maghrib in three sets of two rak’at each. The Prophet of Allāh صلی اللہ علیہ…
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[Q-ID0044] What does Islam say about bathing naked?
It is permissible as long as he doesn’t uncover in the presence of a onlooker other than his wife. Allāh knows best. Answered by Shaykh Naveed Jameel ash-Shaami Also see:…
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[Q-ID0043] Can women pray at the Mosque?
The ulema of the Hanafi school have stated it is not permissible for women to attend the congregation of prayer at the mosque. Some have held the position of distinguishing between…
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[Q-ID0042] Can I marry my brothers ex-wife?
Once she is divorced and completed her waiting period he may marry her, this is on the basis that there is no other relationship between them that prohibits their marriage e.g.…
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[Q-ID0041] What are the conditions and rulings regarding wearing leather socks?
The wiping of the footgear (footgear typically worn are ankle-high leather socks that are worn inside the shoes) has been established by the Prophet صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم sayings and…
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[Q-ID0040] What are the conditions to become a Pir (spiritual guide)?
“So ask the people of the zikr if you do not know.” [Surah Nahl 16:43] It is obligatory that one seek the knowledge that makes one’s worship, dealings, transactions, and…
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[Q-ID0039] Arab Scholars who interact with misguided sects – should we take knowledge from them?
I understand that this is a difficult situation for you especially if friend and family are involved but it is commendable to see you eager to follow what is right. May Allāh…
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