Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question If an employer matches an employee’s donation, can the matched amount be considered for zakat purposes? For example, if I owe $4,000 in zakat and donate $2,000, and my employer contributes the remaining $2,000, would my zakat obligation be considered fulfilled? Answer Thank you for your question. May Allah reward […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question A few years ago, I broke several oaths and mistakenly fed ½ kg of chicken biryani per person instead of 1.5 kg of rice as expiation. Is my expiation valid considering the biryani’s weight and content, or must I repeat it—and if so, can I feed different needy Muslims […]

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question What should one do with a caged bird that cannot survive outside, may be impure, and is illegal to keep—should it be released or given to an organization even if it may suffer? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Merciful and Compassionate I hope you’re doing well, insha’Allah. […]

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I performed my first ‘Umra without being in a state of valid ihram. I performed another ‘Umra later correctly. What must I do about the first one? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you […]