Entries by sufyan

Is There a Solution to Nullifying Wudu When Touching My Wife?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question: Assalamu alaykum I am following the Shafi’i school. I was wondering if it is possible for us to not have our wudu nullified when we touch our wife’s skin as a daily practice? Answer: Wa’alaykum assalam. Thank you for your question. The reliable opinion in the Shafi’ school is […]

How to Deal With a Husband Who Doesn’t Practice?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question: Assalamu alaykum My husband is not fasting this year citing work as reason. But even on holidays, he refuses to fast saying that it will alter his routine. He is not regular in prayer’s as well. He just prays on friday. Sometimes he eats non-halal. I am losing my […]

Why Are Sexual Relations Prohibited Before Marriage?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question Doesn’t the following reasons make sense for two people to live together and even have sexual intercourse before getting married? 1-In order to see each other in the different circumstances of life, especially the worst states and bad times. 2-To make sure they are sexually compatible before getting married […]

How Is Puberty Reached According to the Shafi’i School?

Answered by Shaykh Abdurragmaan Khan Question: Assalam alaykum, How is puberty reached according to the shafi’i school? Answer: Wa alaykum al-Salam Thank you for your question. The signs of puberty (bulug) are three. Two apply both to a young male and female and the third to a female only. ONE: reaching the age of 15 […]

Do I Have to Pay Zakat on Land? (Shafi’i)

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question: Assalamu alaykum (1) A friend bought land as an investment and didn’t have any other intentions. Is there a Zakat to this land? (2) A friend bought land for agriculture. He didn’t have any intention to sell it later. But, later decided to sell. Is there a Zakat to […]

Would It Be Valid to Give Zakat to a Hospital?

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum Would it be valid to give Zakat to a hospital in a Muslim country where the money would be used to purchase hospital equipment? Answer: Wa alaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, No, it would not be permissible to give your zakat to a hospital which in turn will […]

To What Extent Can I Deduct My Upcoming Expenses Before Paying My Zakat?

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum I have zakat due from my retirement. Can I deduct upcoming expense for the next month only or should I deduct the entire rest of the Islamic calendar such as home payments, foods, utilities, etc? Answer: Wa alaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, You can deduct your known upcoming […]

When Can I Deem Pure the Floor of My House?

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum We had builders in our house and they urinated on the floor of our bathroom and toilet seat. Someone volunteered to clean it. After removing the physical traces with a tissue they started spraying water much greater than the impure area. How should we sort this out […]