Day: July 24, 2015
Accepting food invitation from haram income
Question: Assalamwalikum, I have read that if you are going to a family member's house and you know their income is haram, take a gift with the intention of paying for the food you will be eating. I was wondering if the same scenario is applied if the family member's...
Continue ReadingRuling on baby showers/bridal showers
Question: 1. Many people in my family celebrate baby showers and bridal showers following the American culture. They play the typical games and sometimes play music. I tried explaining to them that in Islam we celebrate a baby through an Aqiqa and a wedding through nikkah and waliam but they...
Continue ReadingGiving Zakah to one’s step-daughter
Question: Assalam alikum Can a man give some of zakat money to his step daughter (wife's daughter) who lives in the same house to use towards college fees. She does not work and has no savings? Since she does not inherit him. Thank you Answer: In the Name of Allah,...
Continue ReadingReceiving interest or bribe money while selling goods or services
Question: Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Respected Ulama-e-Keram As Salamu Alaikum Oa Rahmatullah I wهll be very grateful if you respond to my following query. (1) If someone receives interest or bribe money from buyer while selling goods or services will it be permissible for him (a) when the buyer owns the...
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