Find authentic Islamic Answers from over 69,000 questions. You can narrow down your search from Hanafi, Shafi'i, Maliki, and Hanbali schools of law. This answer was collected from HanbaliDisciples.com. The questions have been answered by Imam John Starling.
Q: Who has to pay zakat al-fitr? A: Zakat al-Fitr is obligatory upon every Muslim to pay for themselves and on behalf of every Muslim under their care (so long as it is in addition to their obligatory spending of both the night and day of ʿEid, what is required of living quarters, servants, transports,… read more »
Q: I’m going to make Hajj and Umrah, are there any recommendations when making Ihram? A: Before you make Ihram it’s recommended to do the following: 1. Ghusl or tayammum if you can’t make tayammum. (WOMEN: regardless if you are experiencing your monthy cycle or post partum bleeding) 2. Trim both hair and nails 3…. read more »
Q: My dad pees on the toilet floor & he gets filth in his underwear etc. I wash his underwear, pants, carpet, floor-towels & private-part towels by hand before putting them in the washer. My hands hurt from squeezing & im sick of it since the najas returns so quickly anyway. Is there a rukhsa… read more »
Q: Can you kindly explain the proper method/process to wash a weeks load of clothes of which some of najaasah on them while the others do not. JazaakAllaahu Khauran. A: Sure. I would advise you properly spot clean the soiled clothing separately in a laundry sink. Once you remove the najasah, throw them in the… read more »
Q. We go for Ghust to people’s houses. Sometimes people keep dogs at their houses and the dogs pass by us and touches our clothing. Does it make our clothing impure? A. If the body of a dog touches your clothing as it passes by you, your clothing will not be considered impure. However, a… read more »
Q. I have divorced my wife and she is sitting in Iddah. Do I as an ex-husband have any responsibilities to my now ex-wife? Do I have to pay my ex-wife’s medical/doctor’s bills? A. In principle, it is the husband’s responsibility to provide financial support (Nafaqah) for his wife throughout the period of their marriage…. read more »
Q. Today I was angry on few small issues at home at some point when my temper got out of control I swore on Quran without holding it on my hand. I am getting married after 10 days and I swore that I will not do shopping for myself until the very last day before… read more »
Q. When we are told to spend on our family on the day of Aashura, does it mean exchanging of gifts or simply buying little extra for the household groceries or a special meal? Please clarify what is meant by it. I have been asked what gifts have I bought for my kids and parents. … read more »
Q. If a small child’s clothing has become old, can the parents give it out in charity? Do parents have the authority to do so? A. In principle, any items/toys/clothing purchased for or given to the child (non-Baaligh/immature) becomes the sole ownership of the child. Hence, the decision of giving the items/toys/clothing of the child… read more »
Q. Can an exercise room be built adjacent to a Masjid? A. Building an exercise room adjacent to the Masjid is allowed if the purpose is to encourage fitness and exercise which is commendable in Islam provided that the sanctity of the Masjid (appropriate clothing, no music etc.) is upheld at all times. The exercise… read more »