Year: 2016
Saying Ameen during Khutbah and repeating words of Khutbah Adhan
Question: I wanted to know if it is permissible to say ameen when the juma khutbah is ending. Secondly is it permissible to repeat the words of Azan of the khutbah. Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. In principle, during...
Continue ReadingIs gel with alcohol allowed
Question: Assalamu Alaykum Mufti Abdul Azeem, I wanted to ask you a question about whether gels and deodorant products with alcohol is allowed. I was telling some people that they should avoid these products because of the doubt in it, but they say it is a different alcohol which is allowed....
Continue ReadingWearing prosthesis and socks during Ihram due to necessity
Question: Assalamualaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatahu My son is 13 1/2 years old. He had A rotational plasty surgery done in October 2014 because of bone cancer in his left femur. Alhamdulillah he is doing good now. He wears a prosthesis during the day time to walk by himself...
Continue ReadingZakah and credit card debt
Question: When I pay my yearly 2.5%, what if I have $10,000 in assets or cash? But I owe $8,000 on credit card debt Do I pay taxes on $10,000 or only on $2000? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi...
Continue ReadingZakah calculation
Question: Assalam Alaikum, I would like to know the best way to calculate zakat. There are many website that offers calculations based on income and assets you have. Please advise as I owned rental properties as well as other business I also have mortgage and other liabilities such as...
Continue ReadingHome financing
Question: If a lender purchase a house for $100,000 and add their profit $25,000 and sell this to a customer for $125,000 in installments, is this Halal Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. In principle, if one purchases...
Continue ReadingUsing an Inhaler while fasting
Question: Assalamualaikum. I was wondering if using the inhaler during fasting breaks your fast? Can you please explain if it does or not? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. In principle, if only air is taken in the...
Continue ReadingZakah
Question: I started a new job last July. I have accrued 20000 in that time, I have no expenses, am I due to pay zakah on the amount this year. As the time this year i did not have income and had 0 dollars. Is this due next year? Answer: In...
Continue ReadingFasting During Pregnancy
Question: If my wife found out she was pregnant yesterday, is she obligated to fast Ramadan or can she fast Ramadan? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. In principle, a pregnant woman is permitted to not keep the fasts of...
Continue ReadingBleeding after miscarriage
Question: Assalamualaikum I hope you are doing well In Shaa Allah. I was pregnant and had a miscarriage on 4/28/16 . I was exactly 8 weeks pregnant. I went to the doctor and she did confirm that it was a miscarriage and I will have bleeding for 2-3 weeks....
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