Reading Time: 2 minutes Question (Q-106) There are breastmilk banks here in the UK so that this milk can be given to premature babies and babies suffering from illnesses. What is the ruling in relation to donating breastmilk to such breastmilk banks? Please explain and gain reward. Answer: Answer with the Help of the Almighty King, the All Knowing: ..
Reading Time: 2 minutes Question (Q-105) What is the ruling in relation to using fragrant soap whilst in the state of Iḥrām? Similarly, what is the ruling in relation to using fragrant shower gel whilst bathing in the state of Iḥrām? I am concerned in this regard as I am being given different responses in this regard. Answer In ..
Reading Time: 4 minutes Question (Q-104) What do the Scholars of the Ḥanafī school state in relation to the following matters; When a big animal is sacrificed in our area, then the shins, head and brain are not included in the meat that is shared but rather, one or two people from the people sharing in the sacrifice of ..
Reading Time: 2 minutes Question (Q-103) What is the minimum amount of mahr (dowry)? What is the method of working this out? How much is Mahr Fāṭimiy (the dowry that was given to Sayyidah Fāṭimah, Allah be pleased with her)? How can we find this out? Answer: The minimum amount of mahr (dowry) is ten dirham silver which according ..
Reading Time: < 1 minute Question (Q-102) Is it permissible to perform Qaḍā of Ṣalāh (make up for missed prayers) after Fajr time has started and after performing Ṣalāh Al-ʿAṣr? Answer: The Answer with the Help of the Almighty King, the Bestower. So long as the makrūh (disliked) time does not enter i.e. the time for sunset and the time ..
Reading Time: 5 minutes Question (Q-101) What do the Scholars of the Ahl al-Sunnah state in relation to the following matter; if someone did not manage to perform ʿIshā with Jamāʿah (congregation) in Ramaḍān then can he join the Jamāʿah (congregation) of Witr or will he have to read Witr alone? Kindly provide guidance in relation to the details ..
Reading Time: 2 minutes Question (Q-100) What is the wisdom behind the necessitation of Sajdah al-Tilāwah? Answer: Answer with the Help of the Almighty King, the All Knowing There are fourteen Blessed Verses of the Noble Qur’ān which when recited or heard, necessitate Sajdah al-Tilāwah (prostration of recitation). The wisdom behind this is either that the Verse in which ..
Reading Time: 3 minutes Question (Q-99) What do the Scholars of the Religion and the Muftīs of the Sharīʿah (Islamic Law) state in relation to the following matter; Is it permissible to perform two ghusl (bathing) and two Janāzahs (funeral prayers)? In England, when a Muslim passes away, he is bathed and Janāzah (funeral prayer) is performed. Then the ..
Reading Time: < 1 minute Question (Q-98) Due to the heat, the youth attend the Masjid in vests instead of wearing shirts. When we ask them they say that the body parts that have to be hidden are only those between the naval and the knees. My question is whether Ṣalāh is valid in this situation. Answer:When a bondsman performs ..
Reading Time: 3 minutes Question (Q-97) What is the ruling according to Sharīʿah (Islamic Law) in relation to the use of e-cigarettes? Furthermore, what is the ruling in relation to selling e-cigarettes? Answer: If an e-cigarette is free from any Ḥarām (prohibited) substance and/or any intoxicant and it does not cause any bad odour to develop in the mouth ..