Skip to main content Skip to footer
IslamQA
Random QA
  • Madhhab
    • Hanafi Fiqh
    • Shafi'i Fiqh
    • Maliki Fiqh
    • Hanbali Fiqh
  • Scholars
  • Sources
  • About
  • Contact
  • Popular topicsPrayerFastingZakatMarriagePurification
  • Prayer
    • Wudu
  • Quran
  • Ramadan
    • I’tikaaf
    • Lailatul Qadr
    • Suhoor
    • Iftaar
    • Taraweeh
  • Marriage
    • Walima
    • Intimacy
    • Children
    • Divorce
  • Hajj
  • Hadith
  • Women
    • Menses
    • Pregnancy
  • Business
    • Interest
    • Mortgage
  • Zakaat
  • Is it necessary for a Zakat giver to let the Zakat recipient know he/she is being paid Zakat?

    July 29, 2012
    Answer It is in fact advisable to conceal that Zakaat is being given. One may give Zakaat by saying it…
  • If I go against istikhara namaaz, what is the result (I made intikhara namaaz to marry a girl but the answer was no)

    July 29, 2012
    Answer Istikhaara literally means to seek good. When a person makes Istikhaara, he is asking Allah Ta'ala to guide him…
  • What happens with a muslim who`s soul has passed away to meet Azrain(Death Angel)? What happens then?

    July 29, 2012
    Answer The angel of death extracts the soul of a person with the order of Allah Ta' ala. If the…
  • A sunni couple got married and after some time the husband changed to shiasm. Is the marriage still valid since the girl is still sunni?

    July 29, 2012
    Answer Contemporary Ja'fari Shi'as have beliefs that are inconsistent with the Qur' aan and Ahaadith. Hence, they are not Muslims.…
  • Does having one’s self dirty invalidate wudu.

    July 29, 2012
    Dirty -- for example from digging in the dirt, painting, from dust, oil, sweat from hard work, etc. If the…
  • Is it permissible to neuter or spade a cat so that we won’t have to be bothered by it producing kittens?

    July 29, 2012
    We purchased a kitten as a pet and don't want that it meet with other cats and reproduce (produce kittens).…
  • Wearing pants below the ankles

    July 29, 2012
    Dear Imam, Assalam-u-alaikum, Two things which annoy me. You probably know the islamicity in cyberspace at http://www.islam.org. Their Imam being…
  • When I hear the prophet’s (pbuh) name I kiss my thumbs and then those thumbs touch my eyes. Which is the right group?

    July 29, 2012
    There is a hadith,which: that there are 73 groups of muslims, one shall go to Heaven and the rest will…
  • Is it haram for a converted Muslim woman to change her last name to her husband’s last name after getting married?

    July 29, 2012
    Answer It is not necessary nor forbidden for a married Muslim female to assume her husband's surname. and Allah Ta'ala…
  • Can interest earned on the bank account be used to offset bank charges (mainly govt taxes) for that same account or other accounts.

    July 29, 2012
    Note that all accounts are held with the same bank, eg. Personal Account, Company Account, Superannuation Account etc. Answer Interest…
  • Regarding correct nikah ceremony, holding hands for nikah.

    July 29, 2012
    Some years ago, my brother got married. The maulana performing the nikah (from Indian bankground & a relatively well-known islamic…
  • I kindly request you to clarify us on Hijaab.

    July 29, 2012
    Bismillah Hirahmaan Niraheem Dear Alim, One of our brothers said to me: "In some muslim culture, if everyone is wearing…
  • Whilst in Makkah in Ramadhan is it better to do nafil tawaf , do umra or recite the Quraan please answer in order of preference ?

    July 29, 2012
    Answer It is desirable to make more Nafl Tawaafs. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT. Original…
  • Is it permissible for a wife to remove her facial hair?

    July 29, 2012
    Please can you tell me if it is possible for a wife to remove her facial hair in order to…
  • Is this divorce valid? based on 1. circumstances of the talaaq 2.mental state of both parties at talaaq saying 3. intentions in their hearts at saying?

    July 29, 2012
    assalamu-alaikum inshallah you get this resubmitted question:I told my husband I wanted a divorce and he said he did not…
  • ←
  • 1
  • …
  • 6,130
  • 6,131
  • 6,132
  • 6,133
  • 6,134
  • …
  • 6,576
  • →
IslamQA

Reliable answers from trusted Islamic scholarship, across the four Sunni school of thought. 

Explore

AboutScholarsSources

Madhhab

Hanafi FiqhShafi'i FiqhMaliki FiqhHanbali Fiqh

Get in touch

Contact us

Answers are collected from the official websites of scholars and institutions worldwide.

© 2026 IslamQA. All rights reserved.

Privacy Policy
We use cookies on IslamQA to measure visitor stats. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of cookies.
.
Cookie SettingsAccept
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT