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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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Show all fatawaIs it necessary to follow one of the 4 Madhab’s?
What do the noble ulamā say about following one from amongst the four Imāms? Is it necessary?
When calculating Zakah on cash and stock merchandise, should the Nisab of Silver or Gold be taken into account?
Nowadays which nisāb value is should be considered concerning the Zakāt of Currency and Stock Merchandise? Will the Gold nisāb be considered or the Silver nisāb? Whereas nowadays trade is considered…
Is it permissible to charge a fee to arrange marriages between people?
What do the noble ulamā say concerning those people who arrange marriages i.e. they run marriage bureaus and they take money in exchange for this service. Is it permissible for them to take money for…
When carrying the deceased to the graveyard, in which direction must the head be?
What is the Islamic method of taking the deceased to the graveyard? Some people say that the deceased’s head should be in the direction of the Qiblah, some others say the deceased’s head should be in…
In which month must Zakah be given? Is it in Ramadan?
Is it necessary to pay Zakāt in the month of Rajab al-Murajjab or should it be given in the month of Ramadān?
My ex-wife is requesting more mahr (dowry) than agreed – what is the ruling?
A person got married but the situation has reached to such an extent that he must give talāq (divorce). The woman’s family are saying that because life has become more expensive double the mahr…
Who is classed as a Hashimi or Sayyid and can we give Zakah to them?
We have heard that it is forbidden to give Zakāt to a Hāshimī or a Sayyid, what is the difference between a Hāshimī and a Sayyid?
Can we show our hand to an astrologer to try and find out about the future?
What do the noble ulamā say about showing one’s hand to an astrologer to try and find out about the future?
What is the ruling of praying Salah with the sleeves folded?
During the winter season jumpers are worn over clothing and after performing wudū we pull down the sleeves of our jumpers but the sleeves of our shirts sometimes remain folded. Is it necessary to…
Me and my wife have divorced, who should have custody of our 12 year old son and 10 year old daughter?
I divorced my wife six months ago. I have two children; one son aged 12 and one daughter aged 10. The question is who should take custody of the children? Currently, the children stay with their…
If I give my wife divorce who should get custody of my 3 year old daughter?
I got married 6 years ago and I have a 3 year old daughter. My wife and I persistently argue due to which we do not get along. If I give her Talaq (divorce), what would be the Shar`i ruling in the…
How is it to address Allah by the name ‘Rām’ [term used by Hindus]?
What do the noble ulamā say regarding calling Allāh by the name ‘Rām’?
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