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Q. How long can a husband be away from his wife if he is travelling on business etc.? Are there any limitations in this regard? A. If a husband intends to be away from his wife due to travelling for business etc. for any period of time less than four months, then it is advisable… read more »
Q. If a latecomer joins the Imaam in the sitting position of Tashahhud and then the Imaam makes Salaam, does the latecomer have to sit for a period of time before making up his missed Rakaats? A. A latecomer (Masbooq) should recite the Tashahhud if the Imaam completes the Salaah before standing up to perform… read more »
Q. Our mother passed away 10 years ago. We, the children are the only surviving heirs of our mother. Our youngest brother was the only one living with our mother at the time. It was agreed upon that our brother would keep the jewellery of our mother for himself and pay us its value i.e…. read more »
Q. Is there any benefit for a menstruating woman to make Wudhu whilst in the state of menstruation? A. The primary purpose of performing Wudhu is to gain cleanliness (Tahaarah) for the performance of Salaah and to perform other acts of worship. Whilst a person in the state of major impurity (Janaabah) or a… read more »
Q. I have been married for the last twenty-five years now and I have had many issues in my marriage. The character and approach of my husband towards me has totally changed in the last five years. Since then, my husband has not been intimate with me. Does this have any effect on my marriage?… read more »
Q. Respected Mufti Sahib, I need to know that a landlord, who owns a House etc. αnd gave it for rent. During their stay there, the landlord gave the tenant whose renting their house etc. an increase oƒ 10% on the normal rent that they were paying . Eg. If the rent is R3000 αnd… read more »
Q. I wish to purchase a vehicle but i don’t have the money to pay for it immediately. My brother has offered to purchase the vehicle and then resell it to me at a profit over a set period of time. Is this transaction valid? A.It will be permissible for your brother to purchase a… read more »
Q. Is the benefits or payments from claims of the National Insurance scheme, such as: Loss of employment allowances Loss of revenue due to illness payments Monthly pension Death benefits – $4000.00 (which is given to the next of kin/family when a person who is a pensioner or contributor to this scheme has died.) Maternity… read more »
Q. Can you please let me know if it is permissible to perform Hajj provided that one has saved the required funds, however one possesses a car loan and a mortgage? A. Yes, it is permissible for one to perform hajj when he has the funds to do so, even if he is paying on… read more »
Q. I am currently doing an economic project at university and the question that I was posed with is why do masjids have minarets in North America? As you may know in North America unlike Trinidad we do not call the adhan loudly, but the question was asked, I am currently going to interview local… read more »