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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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What is fard ‘ayn? What things are included in it?
What is fard ‘ayn? What things are included in it?
Do the souls of the deceased visit homes every Thursday?
Some people perform a Khatm Sharif (recitation of the Noble Qur’an) on every Thursday and gift its reward to their deceased ones. These people believe that souls of the deceased ones visit their…
Traveller scenario [2]: I live in Manchester but study in London where do I shorten my prayers?
Zaid’s home is in Manchester but he studies in London so stays in London for most of the year. At times, Zaid only goes to London for 2 weeks (less than 15 days) at a time. In such an example, when…
A thief gives stolen money to someone else who spends it, who must give the money back to the owner?
If someone stole some money then passed this stolen money to second person to spend. Is the (liability upon the) thief or the second person who was given it to spend, to refund the initial owner?
Can nikah be performed over Skype or phone?
Can nikah (marriage) be performed over phone or Skype when the bride and groom are in different countries, e.g. UK and Pakistan? If yes, how can it be done
I gave ghusl to a deceased person, is it now necessary for me to perform ghusl?
I performed ghusl on a deceased person, must I now perform ghusl myself?
If I (wrongly) tell people I divorced my wife, has divorce occurred?
My parents wanted me to wed in Pakistan. Although I did not agree with them at first, I eventually got married on the request of my parents. When I returned to England, I told my friends that I…
Can women offer the janaza prayer? Can they pray it along with men?
Can only women offer a janaza (funeral) prayer? Can they pray it along with men?
My baby plays on the prayer mat when I pray, what should I do?
When I pray, my daughter who is approximately 14 months, walks on the prayer mat and tries to play with me whilst I’m in prayer, is it better that I close the door so she doesn’t come in? What if she…
Can I send Islamic messages to a non-Mahram woman?
Can I send Islamic messages to a non-mahram woman? I fear that if I do not send her such messages, she will remain ignorant.
What is the Islamic ruling on giving blood?
Does Islam permit blood transfusion for a patient who needs it? What is the ruling if it is a question of life and death? What is the ruling upon the one who donates blood as he is not in need of…
What is the ruling on performing the Nikah in secret?
Is nikah (marriage) valid when done secretly after engagement. Meaning, the nikah is performed secretly, without letting everyone know, later when the date for marriage is decided by the family…
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