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  • I have discharged my Zakaat to a reputable organisation, but I have discovered that they bank the Zakaat money and distribute it during thecoming year as the need arises.

    July 29, 2012
    Is my Zakaat discharged by merely giving it to such an organisation? Answer If Zakaat is due upon an individual,…
  • Does an illegitimate child inherit from the Estate of his/her father/mother?

    July 29, 2012
    Answer According to the Shari'ah, an illegitimate child will be attributed only to the mother. (Shaami vol.23 pg.489; HM Saeed).…
  • We were told that the I’tikaaf was invalid as it was not observed in a Musjid.

    July 29, 2012
    In our area there is no Musjid, we have hired a house and converted it into a Jamaat Khana where…
  • Alexander the Great, is he the Dhul Qarnayn mentioned in the Qur’aan?

    July 29, 2012
    Answer There were many famous historical personalities by the name of Alexander (Sikander). The one generally referred to as 'Alexander…
  • Is it permissible to stun an animal before slaughtering?

    July 29, 2012
    Answer Due to many negative factors, for example, blood clotting, stunning without any reason is Makrooh (reprehensible). (Shaami vol.6 pg.296;…
  • What is the Shar’ee ruling of having one’s Qurbaani (sacrificial animal)done in a foreign country?

    July 29, 2012
    Answer In order to personally experience the spirit and essence of Qurbaani, it should be done locally. However, since our…
  • Upon whom is Qurbani (sacrificing an animal) compulsory?

    July 29, 2012
    Answer Sacrificing an animal is compulsory upon every adult and sane Muslim who possesses minimum Zakaatable wealth (Nisaab) on the…
  • Is it permissible to perform Salaat while facing a mirror?

    July 29, 2012
    Answer It is discouraged to perform Salaat facing a mirror as it may distract one from concentration in Salaat. (Nurul…
  • If a Haaji stays in Makkah Mukarramah for 15 days only including the fivedays of Hajj, will he be considered a Muqeem or Musaafir?

    July 29, 2012
    Answer The Haaji will be a Musaafir (Raddul Mukhtaar vol.1 pg.571; Kuwait). He will have to make Qasr (perform two…
  • Can a person performing Tamattu Hajj perform his Umra first andthereafter go to Madinah Munawwarah?

    July 29, 2012
    Answer It is ideal for a person performing Tamattu Hajj to first go to Madinah Munawwarah and thereafter come to…
  • Kindly provide us with a list of those animals that are prohibited forsacrifice during Eid-ul-Adhaa.

    July 29, 2012
    Answer The following animals are prohibited for sacrifice during Eid-ul-Adhaa: a) Blind, one-eyed or has lost one-third or more of…
  • Is combining the fast of Nabi Daud (AS) with the Mondays-Thursdays Sunnah fast permissible in Islam?

    July 29, 2012
    I would like to fast both the Sunnah fast of Mondays-Thursdays and also the Sunnah fast of Nabi Daud (AS).…
  • Good du’aa for success in examinations ?

    July 29, 2012
    Mufti Sahib, I seem to be spending more time practising deen in Uni that study - what can I do…
  • How do I control my gaze (e.g looking at females) when I am at university?

    July 29, 2012
    I find this very difficult to do as I am not married and cannot find a suitable wife at the…
  • Respected Mufti The Sunday Times extra dated 28-01-2001 has an insert stating that 3 nandos outlets are halaal. It also states who the owner’s (Muslim) are.

    July 29, 2012
    Please could you clarify if this is the truth as many of our fellow-muslims are taking the insert as clarification…
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