Answered by Shaykh Faraz A. Khan Question: How do I calculate the zakat due for gold of different carats? Do we have to find out how much per gram for 21 Carat, how much per gram for 22 Carat how much per gram from 24 Carat? Or can we give an average of 22 Carat? […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz A. Khan Question: Global warming is so disturbing…I feel that by consuming energy in everyday life, I am contributing to the problem, such as when I turn the light on, drive my car, use electricity, etc. What does the Sharia say about everyday energy consumption? Answer: Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah, I […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz A. Khan Question: I was wondering what the amount of nisaab (hirman zakaat) needed to be reached for sadaqah al-fitr is in dollars? Answer: Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah, I pray this finds you in the best of health and faith. Based on today’s market value of gold (7/13/2011), the nisab amount […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz A. Khan Question: My question is regarding the various hadith regarding certain medical treatments apparently recommended by the Messenger of God (sullAllahu alayhi wasalaam), specifically: Do they relate to a general recommendation to seek out what is known to be effective medicine in the society of the time, or are they […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it a sunna or bida to worship on the night of the 15th of Sha‘ban? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful A Blessed Opportunity The majority of Sunni scholarship considers the 15th of Sha‘ban to be a blessed day and night. It is recommended […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz A. Khan Question: I have heard many times that the Quran itself prohibits Muslims from consuming ANY type of intoxicant. If this is the case, then why do people not view caffeine, which is a known intoxicant to not be haram. Answer: Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah, I pray this finds you […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz A. Khan Question: Is one’s prayer valid if he/she is not able to completely recite Surah Fatiha in 3rd or 4th rakat behind an imam because he went to ruku early? I noticed that many imams recite surah fatiha in loud part (first 2 rakahs) slowly but during 3rd and 4th […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question Is it compulsory for women to wear Niqab according to Hanafi fiqh? Can you please briefly explain this with some evidence? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful I asked Mufti Mahmoud Ashraf Usmani, an ocean of knowledge and humility, this question. He answered that in […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question: What is the hukm regarding things received from another which were acquired with unlawful money? What about if this other persons money is partly lawful and partly unlawful? Answer: In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Walaikum assalam, There are a few possibilities here: If the wealth […]
Answered by Shaykh Faraz A. Khan Question: 1. What are the Islamic rulings on making money from teaching Islamic classes, selling them on cd, and being an Imam? 2. Can a Qur’an reciter accept money for reciting the Qur’an? Can they record their recitation and sell CDs and make a business out of their CDs […]
