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Rulings on worship, marriage and divorce, business, food and everyday life — answered by Mufti Qasim Zia and the scholars of Akhuwat-e-Islami. 890 answers so far.
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Will the Fast break by applying lipstick?
Will the Fast break by applying lipstick?
Does biting the nails break the Fast?
If I have the habit of biting my nails, will this invalidate the fast?
If my menstrual period starts shortly before the time of Iftaar, will the Fast be valid?
If a woman enters into her menstrual period just before the time of Iftaar, will her fast become invalid?
How is to take the body of a deceased to Pakistan?
How is to take the body of a deceased to Pakistan. I have heard that before the body is taken onto the flight, all the blood is removed and then alcohol is injected into the veins. What should one do…
Can I give my Zakah to any orphan or widow?
Are orphans and widows eligible for Zakāh – can it be given to them?
Is it permissible for women to attend a females only swimming session?
How is it for women to attend a females only swimming session?
Can a Muslim man or woman groom their hair?
Can a Muslim man or woman groom their hair?
How can I find out if a person is eligible to receive Zakah?
I wish to give Zakāh to a poor person, but I don’t know whether they are eligible for Zakāh or not. Can I give my Zakāh to such type of poor person, and how can one recognise if a person is poor?
Is buying a gift for someone classed as Sadaqah? Can we give nafl Sadaqah to people who are not poor?
Who can we give charity to, is it essential to be poor for charity, and if we purchase a gift for someone, then can this be regarded as charity for them as well?
I fell asleep after Isha, can I pray Tahajjud after Tarawih prayer?
If I unexpectedly went to sleep after praying ‘Ishā, can I pray Tahajjud after Tarāwīh?
My gums are continuously bleeding, will my Fast be valid or do I pay fidyah?
Is a person suffering from gum disease with profuse bleeding allowed to pay fidya [ransom] for his fasts? When does a fast break due to gum bleeding?
I have missed Fasts from last year due to Periods, do I make them up or pay fidyah?
I have yet to make up for a few fasts I missed last Ramadan. I couldn’t observe them due to my monthly cycle. Is it necessary to make up for them before this Ramadan or shall I pay fidya [ransom] for…
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