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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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Can men have their teeth made of silver or gold due to medical reasons?
Is it permissible for men to have their teeth made with gold or silver due to medical problems?
In the state of Ihram I killed a cockroach – do I have to give a kaffarah (penalty) for this?
Upon the completion of my tawaf and Saie (whilst still in the state of Ihram as I was yet to shave my head) I was passing through the washroom and noticed a cockroach on me. My instinct reaction was…
Why were women forbidden from praying in the Masjid?
According to Hanafī Fiqh, how is it for women to go to a Masjid and pray Salāh, and why have they been prevented from praying Salāh in congregation (Jamā’ah). Also, what is the response to those who…
Is it permissible to recite Azan in the four corners of the home to protect it from evil?
When someone buys a new house, then should he do anything in particular in order to protect the home from shayātīn (devils)? A Mawlānā [scholar], having moved into his new home, prayed the Azān in its…
Can money donated to a Charity be spent on any noble cause or only on what was intended?
A certain charity collected some donations several months before Ramadān to arrange the Iftār of people in al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah during the last ten days of Ramadān. People donated to this cause…
What are the ways in which we can commemorate Mawlid?
Is it necessary to organise grand Mawlid gatherings along with the recitation of na’ats (hymns in praise of the Prophet ﷺ)? Is there any other way in which Mawlid can be celebrated?
Book: The Summary Of Fatawa Ridawiyyah
Author: Ala Hadhrat Imām Ahmad Ridā Khan Publisher: Translated by Haider Ali Format: PDF Pages: 31 THE SUMMARY OF FATAWA RIDAWIYYAH In celebration of the centenary (100th) ‘Urs of…
Book: Verses Of The Qur’an Regarding The Greatness Of The Habib Of Al-Rahman
Author: [Mufti] Mawlana Abu al-Hasan Muhammad Qasim Zia al-Qadri Publisher: Maktabah Zia e Ahle Sunnat Release Date: November 2018 Format: PDF Pages: 22 VERSES OF THE QUR'AN…
I have £800 but don’t work – do I have to give Zakah?
If Zayd has £800 pounds and is not working, is Zakāh wājib upon him?
I want to make an animal sacrifice for an oath that was fulfilled – who can eat the meat from this sacrifice?
When one takes an oath that if Allah was to fulfil one of his desires then one would sacrifice an animal in his way. The oath therefore is obligatory (Wajib) when the desire has been fulfilled. Who is…
Is performing ghusl sunnah or wajib for ihram?
Is ghusl sunnah or wajib for Ihram?
Can the ritual of Sa’i be performed without Wudu?
Can Sa’i be performed without Wudu?
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