Year: 2020
Giving away Haram money
Question: Assalamualaikum, my company invested some amount to my 401k plan without my knowledge and consent to some Haram stocks, now those stock prices have increased and I have some earnings. so now my question is can I give that money to my cousin's or relatives who are really...
Continue ReadingIsa Alaihissalam returning as an Ummati
Question: Assalamualikum, I have a question. When Jesus (AS) returns and we as Muslims follow him. Would that make us amongst the followers of Jesus (AS) or would we still be considered as followers of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)? So as Muslims, should we follow Jesus (AS) on his return even...
Continue ReadingNeutering a cat
Question: We have a cat , it is permissible to neuter it. Jazak Allah Khair Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. Kindly see the following link: http://askimam.org/public/question_detail/2057.html And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best (Mufti) Abdul Azeem bin Abdur Rahman
Continue ReadingGiving Zakah to a Syed
Question: Assalamualaikum Mufti Sahab, I would like to know if one can give zakah money to Syed people. Jazakallah Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. The payment of Zakah purifies one’s wealth. Zakah is the filth that has come out of...
Continue ReadingCovering face during Salah
Question: Are we allowed to cover our face during salah? Cause I heard that your face should be open during salah, especially for woman? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. It is permissible to cover one’s face during...
Continue ReadingZakah on loan from 401K account
Question: Assalam o Alaikum, I want to take loan out of my 401K and pay it back to my lender as soon as i get, so my question do i have to pay zakat on the loan taken from the 401K? Jazak-Allah khairuk Answer: In the Name of...
Continue ReadingFasing and sickness
Question: ASSALAM U ALAIKUM Is it permissible to continue to keep fasting with high fever which causes difficulty in not taking timely medicines? When is it permissible to break ones fard fast in sickness and how can one derive the tipping point of when to do break it? Jazakallah...
Continue ReadingEye drops while fasting
Question: assalam walaikum warahmatullah mufti shahb can someone suffering from severe allergies use eye drops during fasting . jazakallah hu khai Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. It is permissible to apply eye drops while fasting. Eye...
Continue ReadingInvesting in the stock market
Question: As Salam-O-Alaikum Mufti Sahab, I had a question if investing in Stock Market is halal or not? According to some only investing in non halal companies (Alcohol etc) is haram. Wanted to get some answers from a reliable source. Looking forward to you reply. May Allah keep you...
Continue ReadingDeducting loans for Zakah
Question: I recently bought a house and renovating it.in order to spread costs I took a few interest free loans for windows (3 yr interest free) and appliances (1 yr interest free) which I intend to pay off within 12 months InshaAllah. do I pay zakat on these amounts included...
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