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What Should I Do If I Cannot Remember the Next Verse During Prayer?

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum If during the recitation of the passage in prayer I realize that I cannot remember a part of it, then I will stop the recitation of that passage, recite one of the short surahs, and then proceed with the prayer. Is this considered acceptable? Answer: Assalamu alaikum […]

Is It Lawful to Enter Into a Draw Which a Supermarket Offers?

Answered by Ustadh Salman Younas Question: Assalam aleykum 1. Is it lawful to enter into a draw which a supermarket offers for free after you have done shopping of a specific amount? 2. Are loyalty programs lawful? Answer: assalamu alaykum 1. This would only be interdicted and considered gambling if there is a risk of […]

Does Unintentional Masturbation Break the Fast ?

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum I used to masturbate but I left it. I looked at some pornographic content and felt a wet sensation and saw fluid out of my penis. I decided to just rub it so I went to the bathroom but to my surprise fluid came out. What should […]

Should I Pay Zakat on Animals I Own?

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum I have started a business of dry animals. I purchased animals (cows and calfs) and intend to sell them when they fatten. Is Zakah due on them? Answer: Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah, Yes, if the animals are purchased for resale, they would be deemed zakatable. Hence, you […]

Is Wearing a Silver Bracelet Permissible for Men?

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum Is wearing a silver bracelet permissible for men? Answer: Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah, It is not permissible for men to wear jewellery made from silver or otherwise. However, the silver ring is excluded from this general ruling as it is established in the sunna. The reason for […]

Can I Perform Hajj or Umra on Behalf of Someone Else?

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum Can I perform Hajj or Umra on behalf of someone who is old enough but is not able to afford it financially? Answer: Wa alaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, It is valid to perform the Hajj on behalf of somebody who is physically unable to go themselves. The […]

Is It Wise to Send My Zakat to Distant Relatives?

Answered by Ustadh Salman Younas Question: Assalam aleykum I don’t have any direct relatives who are poor but my father does. He prefers I send them my zakat but although I know they are poor I don’t know if they are so poor that they qualify to recieve zakat. What should I do? Answer: assalamu […]

Is It Valid to Pray Make-Ups Behind Tarawih Prayers?

Answered by Shaykh Jamir Meah Question: Assalamu alaykum I have been making up my missed Fajr prayers in Tarawih congregations at a mosque. I make the intention that I am making up Fajr every two rak’as with the Imam and followed him. Is what I did sound? Answer: Assalam ‘alaykum. Thank you for your question. […]

Is There Fasting Expiation for Accidentally Swallowing Water?

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum Today I was in the bath and swallowed water while fasting. I involuntary swallowed it. Because of this will I have to do perform the fasting expiation? The reason I ask about expiation is because I waited even though I knew I might involuntary swallow. Answer: Assalamu […]

Is the Fast Invalidated by Water Entering the Ears?

Answered by Ustadh Tabraze Azam Question: Assalam alaykum Is the fast invalidated by water entering the ears? Answer: Wa alaikum assalam wa rahmatullah, No, the fast is not invalidated by water entering the ears because they aren’t considered to be a valid point of entry into the body. The exception, however, would be in the […]