Answered by Ustadh Salman Younas Question: My question is in regards to the sacrifice of animals for Eid: (1) What is the ruling on the purchasing of the animal? (2) Does the purchasing of an animal by the husband cover the wife? Does the wife have to purchase her own animal? (3) Does the wife […]
Answered by Shaykh Rami Nsour Question: What is the ruling on joining prayers when traveling according to the Maliki teachings? Answer: According to the Maliki madhab, it is a permissible dispensation (rukhsa) to join prayers while traveling. The travel does not have to be one where the distance allows you to shorten the prayer, […]
Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: I would like to know what is the extent of differences between the various riwayat of Qur’an? For example, do some riwayat have completely different words in certain ayats (for example the word “‘fi’ (in)” in one riwayat is “min (from)” in another riwayat, or even completely different sentences […]
Answered by Ustadh Salman Younas Question: I am a little bit confused due to this part of response to a former question: “As a final note, please be aware that if one begins the day (when Fajr enters) as a resident (i.e. non-traveler) then they must fast, and complete the fast of the day, even […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: What is the ruling on a 10 year old child leading tarawih and other congregational prayers? Answer: In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, It is a condition for the validity of congregational prayer in the Hanafi school that the imam be […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz A. Khan Question: We sometimes read in various works references to Allah as the Lawgiver (al-shari’). This is neither one of Divine Attributes nor the Divine Names. So is there any basis or validity of describing Allah by this title? Answer: Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah, I pray this finds you […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz A. Khan Question: I meet the requirements for Hajj and, thus, am planning to go this year Inshallah as I have yet to do my fard Hajj. However, parents are not happy as they would want me to use the money to contribute to a siblings wedding later this year(anticipated to […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz A. Khan Question: Because of all the Islamophobia going around, is it permissible to pray either sitting down or in the car if you are afraid that someone might cause harm to you? Also please let me know if there a fiqhi difference in opinion on this issue. Answer: Assalamu […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz A. Khan Question: Are Fixed Returns Permissible?… such as the following scenario: Person A says “Invest in me and I will double your money in 6 months” Person B says “I will invest £100 pounds and then after 6 months I get £200 back Person A says “Agreed” Answer: Assalamu […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz A. Khan Question: There are many things in modern society that are harmful, but they are not considered haram because they did not exist during the life of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). One example is driving a car which pollutes God’s creation. How do I go about […]
