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Q: What are the conditions of Hajj and Umrah? Please elaborate. A: There are five basic conditions/prerequisites of Hajj and Umrah which are of three categories. They are as follows: 1. Islām and soundness of mind are conditions of obligation and validity. 2. Having reached puberty and complete freedom are conditions of obligation and sufficiency…. read more »
Q: What is the ‘awrah of a female in prayer? A: The ‘awrah is considered that which must be covered of the body. The minimum that must be covered for girls ages 7 to puberty for prayer to be valid, is everything between the navel and the knees. Women, the age of puberty and older,… read more »
Q. This year, Hajj has been cancelled for South Africans. 1. Does Qurbani still remain compulsory? 2. Is Qurbani only compulsory on a person if they performed Hajj previously? A. The performance/non-performance of Hajj does not affect the compulsion of Qurbani/Udhiyyah. Qurbani/Udhiyyah becomes compulsory (Waajib) on a person who fulfils the following criteria: a) Mature… read more »
Q. My question is if a couple decided to adopt a child, what are the restrictions to both parent and child? By this I mean in terms of: 1) at what age/period should the child be told that he/she was indeed adopted? 2) if the child is a boy, when he reaches the age of… read more »
Q. 1. A lady has two brothers who are not practising muslims and do not perform their own qurbani. Can she do qurbani on their behalf from her own money and does she need their permission to do this? 2. If we wish to do qurbani on behalf of someone who is alive eg. family… read more »
Q. At what age can you start to call the adhaan? A. It will be permissible for a person to start calling the Azan when he reaches an age where he can call the Azan properly, is fully aware of its proper timings, and is also acquainted with its importance and sacredness in Islam. Hence,… read more »
As Salaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah, In light of the present situation in our country where the Government has instructed all citizens to ‘stay at home’ and not to ‘come out’ except for essential goods and services, it is necessary for all Muslims to abide by these laws and must not do anything to violate them…. read more »
QUESTION: As Salaamu Alaikum, With the advent of the Coronavirus in Trinidad, what is the ruling for Jumah salaah as this is a congregation of many people where the virus can spread. Can you advise what is to be done in such an instance, and what is the position of Darul Uloom if the Government… read more »
QUESTION: Asalaam walakom I haven’t aqiqah for my family. Please can you advise me we are 7 members that I would like to aqiqah for inshallah, which includes my late dad , my mum, 3 kids, myself and my husband. What do I slaughter and how do i go about doing the aqiqah and can… read more »
Question: As Salaamu Alaikum, In the case of a divorce, what are a man’s child support responsibilities to his kids? Answer: Bismillahi wa billahi at Tawfeek Wa Alaikum As Salam At all times, the father of the child is responsible for maintaining the child. In the case of a female, until she marries. And in… read more »