[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][u_heading css_animation=”fadeInUp”]HikmahWay Institute Islamic Question & Answers[/u_heading][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_toggle title=”Q 1. How should a Muslim approach each day during ramadhan. “]Question: asamu alaykum wrbt. i pray everyone is having a blessed ramadhan. My question is how should a Muslim approach each day and night during ramadhan. – Should he/she save all his good actions for the last ten nights? –  Give more zakat, perform more tarweeh and qiyam? or – Should he generally spread it out or look at each day as potentially as his last? inshaa Allah that makes sense jazakumallahu khair, asalamu alaykum wrbt   Amswer: For complete answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q2. My wife is pregnant, she is wishing to do fast in the Ramadan. “]Assalamu Alaikum. My wife is pregnant, she is wishing to do fast in the Ramadan. She is now in the third trimester, so I suggested her not to fast and complete it later or give fidya. Would you please let us know what is exact Islamic direction to this situation? JazakAllahu Khairan.   For Complete details Click Here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q3. What is the ruling on traveling in Ramadan?”]Assalamualaykum warahmatullah Jazaakumullahu khaira for this platform. I have a question InshaAllah. What is the ruling on traveling in Ramadan? If the flight leaves the city at 5pm and maghreb is at 7pm, must one fast that day and break the fast in the plane or can one decide to not fast even if most of the day will be spent not travelling? جزاك الله خيرا   Answer: For complete answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q4. Is there any specific Dhikr after every four rak’ahs of Salatul Taraweeh?”]I notice some of the masjids in my locality recite a specific Dhikr after every four rak’ahs of Salatul Taraweeh, just wondering if this is from the sunnah of prophet (saws)?   Answer: For complete answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q5. What is the strongest opinion in praying witr?”]Asalamu alaykum. I was just wondering on what is the strongest opinion in praying witr. A couple of years ago i saw difference of opinion based on various ethnicity which at one point caused a bit of division due to it. One opinion says they pray 2 then 1 and another prays 3 all in one and i believe on the third after al fatiha. Instead of going for ruko’o, i assume a quiet du’a is made. Can u explain this method? and are both acceptable? Jazakum allahu khair For complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q6. Is it permissible for Zakat to send your money to an organisation who will convert your money to food and send it to the poor ?”]Assalamu alaikum, Jazak Allah Khairan for providing this forum. I pray it is ok for me to ask a question about Zakat as well. Is it permissible for Zakat to send your money to an organisation who will convert your money to food and send it to the poor ?   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q7. What is the ruling on going to the mosque to pray Isha, taraweeh, and witr in congregation?”]Question 7 : Assalamualaikum Shaikh. I am wondering which one takes precedence? 1) Going to the mosque to pray Isha, taraweeh, and witr in congregation or 2) if wife is unable to go to mosque due to certain circumstances like (kids sleeping time, etc), pray all these prayers in congregation with family at home. Also please take into consideration that unlike Australia, countries that have long days like US, Canada, Europe, where Isha is at >10pm and teraweeh at the mosque ends at >12am, bearing in mind that most brothers work the next day at 8am. Jazakumullahu khayran wa barakallahu feekum.   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q8. Should I go by the mosque times for starting and stopping the fast or can I continue to use the athan clock ?”]Assalamu alaikum shaikh, I have a question if you could please answer. I have an AlFajr Athan clock which I use to determine when to stop and start fasting. I noticed the Kuraby times published are slightly different to the athan clock. The Kuraby Mosque time to start the fast is a couple of minutes earlier and to finish the fast is four to five minutes later. Should I go by the Kuraby mosque times for starting and stopping the fast or can I continue to use the athan clock ? For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q9. What will one do if found defunct or damaged piece in online shopping ?”]Question 9 : Salaam sheikh. I ordered an item online with specific design requirements and agreed to pay half at the time of ordering and the rest after receiving the item in the given time. They sent it to me really quickly but it didn’t meet my requirements. It did not even function. After asking them to fix it multiple times and them failing to i cancelled the agreement. Am i obliged to pay the rest of the money which they are demanding?   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q10. What is the ruling on Congregational Dua whilst completing the Quran in Home or in Masjid ?”]Question  10 : Asalaam Aleykum, Is it sunnah to Make dua together in a congregation when you complete the Quran whilst praying Taraweeh at home with family and friends? This is referring to the similar situation in a masjid when Ramadan finishes and the Quran is completed, and the Imam makes Dua with the congregation.   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q11. She had her monthly period last week. This morning she is bleeding again. Can she fast today or not?”]Question 11 : Assalamualaikum A sister asked this question. She had her monthly period last week. This morning she is bleeding again. Can she fast today or not?   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q12. Am I liable to zakat on the invested money which will be used up now to build the house or I estimate the income and pay 2.5% on the returns.”]Question 12 : Assalamualikum sheikh. I sold my house in August 2016 and bought a land to build my new house. My land title was delayed and had also some other issues with the land. The money to build the house was invested in September 2016. I do not know how much will be returns until August 2017. Am I liable to zakat on the invested money which will be used up now to build the house or I estimate the income and pay 2.5% on the returns. Please advise. Jazakallah khairan   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q13. Is zakat payable on money that is being pooled together fortnightly as part of a yearly collection fund?”]Question 13 : Asalamu Alaikum Sheikh and Ramadan Mubarak. I hope I can articulate my question so it makes sense. Is zakat payable on money that is being pooled together fortnightly as part of a yearly جمعية (collection fund for personal use) in which participating members are paid out the total lump sum for their scheduled month? For example, the last member to be paid out is at the end of 2017 and has now Zakat due at Ramadan of 2017, is there any zakat payable on the lump sum payment? InshAllah this makes sense, JazakAllah Kheir.   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q14. While watching live taraweeh somewhere and there’s sujood tilawah, what do we do?”]Question 14 : Assalaamu ‘alaykum Shaykh, 2 Questions: If we’re watching live taraweeh somewhere and there’s sujood tilawah, what do we do? If we are in prayer and sujood tilawah at end of the Surah or portion we’re reading then what to do?   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q15. Do I have to pay zakat on stock market investment?”]Question 15 : Assalamualaykum Respected sheikh. One question from me – Do I have to pay zakat on stock market investment? Jazakumullahukhairan In advance for your answer   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q16. How is starting a new Jama’ah for Isha prayer while Taraweeh jama’ah is in session in the masjid?”]Question 16 : Assalam alikum Shaikh, we see during Taraweeh people who come late they start a new Jama’ah for Isha prayer and that disturbs a bit who are already praying Taraweeh? What is the correct approach to this, should they join Taraweeh or continue what they doing?   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q17. Is 17th of Ramadan is the day that the Quran was sent down to the Prophet saws?”]Question 17 : Assalamualaikum Shaikh, I understand that the 17th of Ramadan is the day that the Quran was sent down to the Prophet. However is there any evidence that supports this? And is it according to the Sunnah to celebrate this day with special duas?   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q18. What is the ruling on combining the sunnah prayers after isya’ (Ishaan) and taraweeh?”]Question 18 : Assalamualaikum Sheikh, May Allah bless you abundantly, I have a question, What is the ruling on combining the sunnah prayers after isya’ (Ishaan) and taraweeh? So I pray two rakaah but with two niyyahs.   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q19. What do u do if you turn up late for isha and they have just started praying taraweeh?”]Question 19: Asalamu alaylum shiekh What do u do if you turn up late for isha and they have just started praying taraweeh, should u wait for the jammat to finish taraweeh and then pray your isha or should u pray ur isha with the jammat but with the intention of praying isha. Jazakallahu khair   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q20. How do we pray witr?”]Question 20: Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatu How do we pray witr? (In 3rd rakah)After reciting surah fatiha, then surah ikhlas, do you raise your hands, say Allah Hu Akbar and then recite Dua quanoot and give salam or pray 2 rakahs give salam than pray the 3rd rakah seperately Jazak Allah khairan   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q21. Is there any specific duas recommended during Ramadan? “]Question 21: Assalamualaikum Shaikh. I am wondering if you could share with us the specific duas recommended during Ramadan? Jazakallahu khayran   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q22. What is the ruling on accepting the invitation of iftar from a person who’s income is not halal?”]Question 22: Asalamu alaikum Sheikh. My question is as follows: If your family has invited you for Iftar. You know that their source of income is not through halal sources example the person may be working in a bank or in a gambling company for instance. At the same time not going may affect family relationship. Are you allowed to accept the invitation and go? What is the ruling on this? JazakumAllahu khair Sheikh   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q23. What is the best way to paying zakat locally or abroad ?”]Question 23:  Assalamu alaikum Shaikh, I pray you are receiving many blessing from Allah during this Ramadan. I have a question concerning paying zakat locally or abroad. There is a push locally for people to pay their zakat locally. They state the four great imams RA were of this opinion. I see a lot of people in more need overseas but I don’t want to go against any rulings in regards to zakat. Also sending money back overseas to a home village; would that be regarded as local ?   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q24. when do the last 10 days of Ramadan start?”]Question 24: Asalamu alaikum, when do the last 10 days of Ramadan start? Jazakallah kheir   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q25. If someone missed the taraweeh with the imaam at the masjid and wanted to pray at home?”]Question 25: Assalam alykum ya shaykhana :) , I have a couple of questions re Taraweeh prayers. Q1: If someone missed the taraweeh with the imaam at the masjid and wanted to pray at home, does he have to pray at least 11 Rakah at home in order to get the reward of the hadith of having all his previous sins forgiven? Q2: If someone wants to pray more taraweeh at home after finishing taraweeh at the masjid and thus his intention was not to do tasleem with the imaam at the witr Rakaah and instead continue another Rakah and do more prayers at home before finishing with witr. Then, when the imaam did tasleem, that person forgot and did tasleem with the imaam. What should he do? Should he stand up and just pray another rakaah and do sujuud AsSahw and continue as planned (i.e. pray more at home then do witr before to go to sleep) or should he just stop with the imam and pray at home the rest of the prayers in twos and consider that he just prayed witr with the imaam at the masjid? I hope my questions are clear especially writing them late at night :)   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q26. Please clarify whether or not Laylatul Qadr has a fixed date or changes from year to year.”]Question 26: Salaamu alaykum Shaykh Can you please clarify whether or not Laylatul Qadr has a fixed date or changes from year to year. Jazaakallaahu khayr.   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q27. Is there a specific dua / prayer when paying the zakaat?”]Question 27: Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wa may Allah blesses us in the last 10 days of Ramadhan. Ya Syaikh, is there a specific dua / prayer when paying the zakaat? Some brothers when gave zakaat money they asked for a dua. I remember also in my country one day when I paid my zakaat the ameel held my hand and made a dua or recited something   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q28. Is it still acceptable to do itikaf only on certain days and go to work after fajr and return back to the masjid before maghrib?”]Question 28: Assalamualaikum Shaikhs. May Allah reward you both graciously for this initiative. According to the Sunnah, to perform the itikaf, one must enter the masjid on the 20th of Ramadan before the sun sets and only leave the masjid once Ramadan ends. Is it still acceptable to do itikaf only on certain days and go to work after fajr and return back to the masjid before maghrib?   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q29. Can Zakat be paid to help with medical care/bills?”]Question 29 : Assalamaualaikum Respected Sheikhs, I pray that Allah grants you barakah and increase from all your good deeds in this blessed month, and that He preserves and protects you and your families. I have three questions relating to Zakat; I’d be much obliged if you could answer them for me please: Question 1: A brother is purchasing a property on interest-free instalment basis. The agreed amount was $140,000 paid within 5 years, out of which he has paid $100,000 already. He has $40,000 remaining to be paid by this time next year. The question is, does he have to pay Zakat on the portion/share of land that he now owns? That is, the $100,000 value he now holds. Note that he doesn’t have the title or ownership until the full amount is paid. Question 2: Can Zakat be paid to help with medical care/bills? There is a brother overseas whose son suffers from a rare condition. The family is known to us, so we know that they’re genuinely in need of help with the expenses. Can we use Zakat for that? Question 3: A brother owns an investment property which he rents out. The question is: does he pay Zakat on the $24,000 rent that he receives per annum, or on the value of the house, which is about $500,000? Thanks very much, and JazakumAllah Khair.   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q30. Most organisations now have a tax deductible in which you can claim it on tax.. Can u explain this to me and does this somehow nullify your intention?”]Question 30: Asalamu alaykum wrbt. I understand giving zakat or any type of sadaqa is good and it all begins with the intention.. But most organisations now have a tax deductible in which you can claim it on tax.. Can u explain this to me and does this somehow nullify your intention or take away the purpose of giving sadaqa. In the end we want to do what is pleasing to Allah swt. Jazakum allahu khair.   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q31. Do i need to give Zakat Ul Fitr for my baby expected to be delivered by July?”]Question 31:  Assalamualaikum, I would like to ask question about zakat fitr. Right now my wife is pregnant and the due date of delivery is early July. Do I need pay zakat fitr for my son?   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q32. Reading Surah Ikhlaas 3 times so it is like you have read the whole Quran on Laylatal Qadr?”]Question 32: Assalamu alaikum shaikhs, mashallah there are two shaikhs now, May Allah reward you and the Hikmah Way staff for this initiative and put baraka in your endeavors. There are a lot of great ideas for maximising the last 10 days of Ramadan floating around. One idea is to read Surah Lkhlaas 3 times so it is like you have read the whole Quran on Laylatal Qadr. Is this the correct application of this hadith ? Narrated Abu Said Al-Khudri: A man heard another man reciting (Surat-Al-Ikhlas) ‘Say He is Allah, (the) One.’ (112. 1) repeatedly. The next morning he came to Allah’s Apostle and informed him about it as if he thought that it was not enough to recite. On that Allah’s Apostle said, “By Him in Whose Hand my life is, this Surah is equal to one-third of the Qur’an!” Shahih Al Bukhari :: Volume# 6 :: Book# 61 :: Hadith# 534   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q33. Is it compulsory to fast when we are on a trip?”]Question 33: A salam Aleikoum Sheick , I have two quick questions. First , Is it compulsory to fast when we are on a trip ? Let’s say you have come down to Sydney for just a day and you are travelling back the following day , is it compulsory to fast during the course of your stay ? Secondly lets say we have decided to fast while on a trip ,do we have to break our fast using our permanent residence’ time or the trip’s location ? Many thanks For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q34. What is ruling on the people who left the fast for their honors or exams etc?”]Question 34: Assalamu Alaikum, what is the ruling for some who intentionally (e.g.for getting better grade) break the fast for few days during final exams such as honors or masters exams? How can he fill this up? Zazak Allahu Khairan.   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q35. Is it mandatory to shave the hair of girls for the purpose of akikah or naming?”]Question 35: Assalamualaikum Sheikh. Is it mandatory to shave the hair of girls for the purpose of akikah or naming? JazakAllah   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q37. Is it permissible to offer salaah haajat and salaah taubat in the congregation?”]Question 37: Assalaamu alaikum Sheikh. Alhamdulillah during the last ten nights, some of the masaajid in my country conduct tahajjud prayers and then they will provide sahur for the jemaah. However some masaajid during their tahajjud prayers also do solat haajat and solat taubat in the congregation and they mention it before starting the prayer. My question is, during those prayers that they do, should I just join the congregation with the intention to just pray tahajjud or should I leave and possibly just wait until they do the witr prayers. Mind you, when they pray solat hajat in the congregation, they pray a silent prayer (sirr). Jazaakumullahu Khair.   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q38. What is the difference between Sunnah and Nafil Itikaaf?”]Question 38: Asalaam Aleykum Sheikhs I pray your a well and May Allah reward your for your efforts. I wanted to ask about the difference between Sunnah and Nafil Itikaaf, and if there was any or such a difference? I hope that I didn’t confuse you. Jazakumu Allah Khairun   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q39. Things to do in last ten nights of Ramdan? Is reading the tafseer of Quran, one of the ibadah? “]Question 39: Assalaamu ‘alaykum dear Sheikhs, If I remember correctly, one of the recommended things to do in the last ten nights of Ramadaan is tadabbur/pondering/contemplation of Quraan. Is this correct? If so, does this imply reading the tafseer? To what extent?   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q40. I am in itikaaf and wanted to know the rulings on showering when the shower is in the office space next Door at Masjid”]Question 40: Asalaam Aleykum, I pray that you are well and making most of the last days of Ramadan. I am in itikaaf and wanted to know the rulings on showering when the shower is in the office space next Door at Kuraby Masjid. Jazakumu Allah khairan.   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q41. What is status of Salatul Tasabih and it’s authenticity?”]Question 41: Assalaamu a’laikum waRahmatullah. My question is about Salatul Tasabih and it’s authenticity. From what I have read, the hadith can be regarded sound with respect to its chain but weak with respect to its content. Can one perform it knowing it is weak and still expect reward? Or would it be wiser to abstain out of fear of doing bid’ah? Jazakumullahu khayr.   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q42. “One sister missed 2 fasting days last year and couldn’t make it up before this year’s Ramadan, what can she do?“”]Question 42 : Assalaamu ‘alaykum Sheikhs, From my friend: “Mum got a question from one of the sisters. She missed 2 fasting days last year and couldn’t make it up before this year’s Ramadan, what can she do?”   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q43. Is it allowed to pay the zakaat to brother who has debt so he can pay?”]Question 43:  Assalamualaikum Alhamdulillah thank you for the Q&A groups. I have two questions about zakat

  1. Is it allowed to pay the zakaat to brother who has debt so he can pay?
  2. Is it allowed to pay zakaat to dawaa organisation and used to pay the operational cost?

Jazakallahu khair For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q44. Can you enlighten us about the Maqasid Quran (Shariah), please?”]Question 44: Assalaamualaykum warahmatullaahi wabarakaatuh Dear respected Shaykhs Can you enlighten us about the Maqasid Quran (Shariah), please? I was in a restaurant and I heard this man (a well educated professor in a local uni) talked about Quran and that we follow the backward Quran and he follows Maqasid Quran. Jazaakumullaahu khayran wa BaarakAllaahu feekum Wassalaamualaykum warahmatullaahi wabarakaatuh   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q45. Is there any difference in terms of getting the reward for reading Qur’an from electronic Mushaf (mobile app) and hard copy printed Mushaf?”]Question 45: As Salaam Alaikum wr..Dear Sheikh, Is there any difference in terms of getting the reward for reading Qur’an from electronic Mushaf (mobile app) and hard copy printed Mushaf? JazakAllahu Khairan.   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q46. Is it permissible to teach subjects that involve riba.. Like teaching finance/economics at univeristy or high school level ?”]Question 46: Asalam walkom sheikh Aslam, Is it permissible to teach subjects that involve riba.. Like teaching finance/economics at univeristy or high school level ?? Barakallhu feek. My other question is-how can charging inflation rate on loans be harm if the money used doesn’t have a fixed value like in the prophet’s time? If I lend you $100 and you pay back that loan in 3 years time and inflation increased by 3% … If you pay me 100 you are technically paying me less than what I gave you. Barakallhu feek   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q47. A student started fasting in Brisbane, whose fast started a day later than Singapore. Singapore’s fast last 29 days in 2017.”]Question 47: Assalamualaikum Sheikh. May Allah bless you and your family abundantly. Qn: A student started fasting in Brisbane, whose fast started a day later than Singapore. Singapore’s fast last 29 days in 2017. Does the student has to fast one extra day outside of Ramadan since he/she will only be doing 28 days? Any other payment does the student has to do?   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q48. What is the ruling on bringing the children into the masjid/musalla to pray, especially in Ramadaan for taraweeh?”]Question 48: Assalaamu ‘alaykum Shaikhs, What is the ruling on bringing the children into the masjid/musalla to pray, especially in Ramadaan for taraweeh? Does it very between Muslim and non-Muslim countries? Some masjids chase the kids away and some places the kids go nuts! What advice do you have for: – parents, – people who run masjids/musallas, – musallees praying where kids are not behaving? What’s the responsibilities of the parents when they bring their kids to masjid? What can the masjids do to help?   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q49. Is Sajdah Tilawat Waajib when you read it or hear it from the qur’an.”]Question 49: Bismillah, Assalamu-‘alaikum-warahmatullah Sheikh Is Sajdah Tilawat Waajib when you read it or hear it from the qur’an. I’ve heard that it isn’t because a hadeeth states that the Prophet (S.A.W.) recited Surah Sajdah in salat and he prostrated when he came to the ayat of sajdah, and the next time he prayed it he recited Surah Sajdah again but did not prostrate at the ayat of Sajdah, is this hadeeth authentic and are there any more proofs/evidences on Sajdah Tilawat NOT being Waajib (if it isn’t)?? Jazakallah Khair for any answers (a.s.a.p. please)   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q50. I have a question in regards to the 6 days voluntary fasts of Shawwal.”]Question 50 : Eid Mubarak Shaykh, Taqabbal allaahu minna wa minkum, May Allaah accept from us, and from you. I have a question in regards to the 6 days voluntary fasts of Shawwal. The Prophet (SAW) mentions in the hadith, whovever fasts the month of Ramadaan then follows it with fasting 6 days in Shawwal shall get the reward of as if they fasted the entire year. Because we only fasted 29 days this year for Ramadaan, would that suggest we fast 1 extra day in Shawwaal in addition to the 6?   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q51. ‘Our family relatives don’t get along but should the children of those relatives still call the elders and don’t get involved into their arguments'”]Question 51 : Question forward: ‘Our family relatives don’t get along but should the children of those relatives still call the elders and don’t get involved into their arguments’ Jazak Allah khairan   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q52. Is it permissible for one to work in a company that is related to ONLINE Gambling? “]Question 52 :  Assalaamu ‘alaykum Sheikhs, I would like to ask your opinion in regards to this matter I’m facing. I received an offer to work overseas but having a second thought in accepting it. Is it permissible for one to work in a company that is related to ONLINE Gambling? My role would be designing game element and drawing some artwork that is related to the gambling subject.   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q53. What is the ruling of wearing beanie in extreme winter, is my sujood completed without touching my forehead on ground?”]Question 53: Assalaamu ‘alaykum Sheikhs, I have a question, given that it’s winter time now, sometimes I wear a beanie and it covers most of my forehead. When I do sujood, my nose touches the ground and my forehead is also down, but the beanie is in between. Is the sujood still valid? Jazaakum Allahu khairan   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q54. Question about prayer for injured/elderly people. Can they sit for the whole prayer?”]Question 54 : Assalaamu ‘alaykum Sheikhs, Question about prayer for injured/elderly people. Say someone is injured or old and cannot do sujood but can stand and sit. Can they sit for the whole prayer? Jazaakum Allahu khairan   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q55. Would you please upload the updated list of halal or prohibited ingredients in bread, chocolate and other food such as emulsifiers 471, 472, 482 if not form vegetable derivatives? “]Question 55: Assalamu alaykum Sheiks or Admins. Would you please upload the updated list of halal or prohibited ingredients in bread, chocolate and other food such as emulsifiers 471, 472, 482 if not form vegetable derivatives? We will be benefited so much inshaAllah. One brother has asked me about 476 but I was not sure to answer about this one. Jazakallahu khairan   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q56. I would like to know something about Empathy.”]Question 56: As Salaam Alaikum wr.. Dear Sheikh, I would like to know something about Empathy: A great Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Not many people know the power of empathy in enhancing their own personal well-being, as well as in changing the way they interact and feel about the world around them. Bellow are few points that you may go through.

  1. What is Empathy?
  2. Empathy in Islam?
  3. How Showing Empathy Can Transform Our Life?
  4. How To Develop Our Empathy?

I do appreciate your thoughts. May Allah (SWT) reward you.   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q57. Is it permissible to combine Friday prayer with asr?”]Question 57: Assalamualaykum dear sheikhs. Is it permissible to combine Friday prayer with asr? Any imam of the madzhab mentioned any ruling regarding this? Jazakumullahukhairan for your answer.   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q58. Is the mention hadith informing about the reward of Jumua Salaah is correct?”]Question 58: Assalaamu ‘alaykum Sheikhs, I got sent this message: Assalamu Alikum Is this authenticated hadith? Remember: من غسل يوم الجمعة واغتسل، وبكر وابتكر، ومشى ولم يركب، ودنا من الإمام واستمع، ولم يلغ كان له بكل خطوة عمل سنة أجر صيامها وقيامها.. *Translation of the Hadith*: *Whoever performs,* 1- Ghusl on the day of Jumaah. 2- leaves early to( the masjid). 3- goes walking not riding. 4- sits close to the Imam. 5- listens without talking. *he will earn FOR EACH STEP the reward of Fasting and making Qiyam for one year*. In other words: *for 1 step*= *you will get a reward of 1 year fasting &qiyam allleyl* *100 steps = 100 years fasting &qiyam* By the way: 1 kilometre walking = around 1150 steps & this will give you a reward of 1150 years fasting & 1150 qiyam alleyl.   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q59. Can we combine the intention for fasting? Syawal and qadha or Syawal and Monday, Thursday and other?”]Question 59 : Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi ya Syaikhs Can we combine the intention for fasting? Syawal and qadha or Syawal and Monday, Thursday and other? Jazakallahu Khair   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q60. One brother’s wife will delivering a baby soon. Are there any specific rulings to do with burying the placenta?”]Question 60 : Assalaamu ‘alaykum Shaikhs, One brother’s wife will delivering a baby soon. Are there any specific rulings to do with burying the placenta?   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q61. Now that we have graduated from Ramadhan, how do we maintain the level of taqwa that we may have obtained during Ramadhan?”]Questions 61: Assalamualaikum wa rahmatullahi Now that we have graduated from Ramadhan, how do we maintain the level of taqwa that we may have obtained during Ramadhan?   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q62. When praying alone (either fardh of sunnah/nafil) should we pray loud (fajr, maghrib, isha)?”]Question  62 : Assalaamu ‘alaykum Shaikhs, When praying alone (either fardh of sunnah/nafil) should we pray loud (fajr, maghrib, isha)? Jazaakum Allahu khairan   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q63. What is the ruling (in Islam) for a taxi driver in Canada who sometimes is requested to fetch a customer to a place where alcohol is served (bar/pub) or from there to the customer’s house. “]Question 63 : What is the ruling (in Islam) for a taxi driver in Canada who sometimes is requested to fetch a customer to a place where alcohol is served (bar/pub) or from there to the customer’s house. And if it is haraam in Islam is there any (expiation) kaffarah for that? Despite the above, working as a taxi driver is convenient for me as I can stop the car whenever I can and go to pray in the masjid at the time of the prayer.   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q64. I have found a comprehensive list of halal, haram and mushbooh E-codes of ingredients from the website http://melbournehalalfoodguide.blogspot.com.au/search/label/E-code that may be very useful for us.”]Question 64 : Assalamualaikum dear Sheiks and admins. I have found a comprehensive list of halal, haram and mushbooh E-codes of ingredients from the website http://melbournehalalfoodguide.blogspot.com.au/search/label/E-code that may be very useful for us. But this list was updated in 2010. I am not sure about the authenticity but some of ingredients we know are fallen into the correct category. Allah knows best.   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q65. May I know the ruling on an-nasheed? Are the ones without music permissible ?”]Question 65 :  Assalaamu alaikum Sheikhs, May I know the ruling on an-nasheed? Are the ones without music permissible and if so what types are permissible in terms of content. Also, if it is, are we allowed to play it at a walimah for example? Jazaakumullahu Khair.   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q66. In the community, one of the ways to burn fat really quickly is through intermittent fasting. So essentially, what intermittent fasting is: a fast of food for a period between 12-14 hrs (some more than that). …?”]Question 66 : Assalamualaikum Sheikh. May Allah have mercy on you and your family. I have a question re intermittent fasting. In the community, one of the ways to burn fat really quickly is through intermittent fasting. So essentially, what intermittent fasting is: a fast of food for a period between 12-14 hrs (some more than that). One may drink water during the periods of fasting. So by doing so, one can have more portions of food during the feeding periods instead of having to eat smaller portions of food throughout the day to reduce fat. Such fasts last as long as u see results. So there are no determined length of fast. It is all on the individual. My question is, is such practice allowed in Islam since it is not so similar to a fast in Ramadan?   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q67. I am wondering if it is okay to eat meat from restaurants here in the US?”]Question 67 : Assalamualaikum Shaikh. I am wondering if it is okay to eat meat from restaurants here in the US? The reason why I ask is because I have seen many people from certain Middle East countries eating chicken/beef from restaurants such as Cheesecake Factory, PF Chang, McDonalds, etc, and feeling guilt-free. I would give them the benefit of doubt but there are actually many halal butchers and halal restaurants around. Jazakallahu khayran.   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q69. Are we allowed to combine prayers if we are outside our homes?”]Question 69 : Assalaamualaikum wa rahmatullah. I could not find an answer online so posting here. Are we allowed to combine prayers if we are outside our homes? Where I am now there aren’t enough facilities for women to pray outside, and time of prayer (isha) will start quite late. My family have a dinner invitation to attend to and my mother wanted to pray isha before we left our home. Can she do that if the time of prayer hasn’t started yet? Jazakumallahu khayr.   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q70. If someone able to do ruku’ but not able to do Sujud. So he prays with a stool for example. when he wants to do ruku’, should he do a proper ruku’ (Like how we normally do) or he sits on the stool and do his ruku’ while sitting?”]Question 70:  Assalamualaykum Sheikhs – I have one question regarding prayer. If someone able to do ruku’ but not able to do Sujud. So he prays with a stool for example. when he wants to do ruku’, should he do a proper ruku’ (Like how we normally do) or he sits on the stool and do his ruku’ while sitting? Some people pointed out to me that if he do proper ruku’ and then he sits to do the sujud, his sujud position will be higher than his ruku’ position. What is from the sunnah if someone have to pray while sitting. He able to do his ruku’ but not able to do proper sujud. I hope this Question makes sense Jazakmullahukhairan   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q71. if i woke up for fajr and prayed and decided i wanted to fast that day. would my fast be acceptable or would i have to do a niyah before fajr as well as have suhoor.”]Question 71 : Asalamu alaykum shiekhs I am asking in regards to a scenario and whether or not your fast would be acceptable. if i woke up for fajr and prayed and decided i wanted to fast that day. would my fast be acceptable or would i have to do a niyah before fajr as well as have suhoor. if acceptable is there a hadith where the prophet s.a.w did that or something similar. jazakum allahu khairan   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q72. Best acts of worships in regards to someone who might not have much longer lifespan in this Dunya.”]Question 72 : Assalamualaikum respected Sheikhs. Just a quick question in regards to the best acts of worships in regards to someone who might not have much longer lifespan in this Dunya. So basically, the doctor said my Grandmother in law have not much left and pretty much waiting for her time to be called to Allah. She’s pretty much on the bed now, barely speaking and as though she couldn’t hear or respond. Barely wants to eat or even drink. So, firstly, what would be the best acts of worship that the relatives could do in regards to ‘help’ her, if I may say so? Secondly would be, if possible, the acts of worship that my Grandmother can do while waiting before she is being called by Allah? Jazakumullahu khayran kathira!   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q73. Cases in which it is permissible not to use resuscitation equipment”]Question 73  : Why do we need three specialist doctors to confirm? For some, it would be quite a hefty sum to pay to get even one specialist review. The question in summary is: Cases in which it is permissible not to use resuscitation equipment.   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q74. What you advice regarding attendance of graduation ceremony?”]Question 74  :  Asalaam Aleykum Seikh, what you advice regarding attendance of graduation ceremony?   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q75. If someone has an addiction or sin should they keep it private between them and Allah while trying to rectify it or should they try to seek assistance and advice from a sheikh or trusted family member/friend?”]Question 76 : Assalaamu ‘alaykum respected Shaikhs. I got asked this: If someone has an addiction or sin should they keep it private between them and Allah while trying to rectify it or should they try to seek assistance and advice from a sheikh or trusted family member/friend? Jazaakum Allahu khairan   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q76. What can we do for masjid ul aqsa from Australia?”]Question 76 : Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatu What can we do for masjid ul aqsa from Australia?   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q77. Got a question regarding giving charity for the deceased.”]Question 77 : Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullah sheikhs, Got a question regarding giving charity for the deceased. I know that when a believer passes away, there are only 3 acts that continue to be beneficial to him. As for us, if we give in on going charity (e.g. maybe to the building of a mosque) in the name of the deceased, would that still benefit the deceased? JazakAllahu khairum in advance :) p.s. sorry I couldn’t spend more time with you all on the last trip back. Know that even the short time seeing you was very special to me :) and barakAllah to all the recent graduates!   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q78. when I’m travelling and I join a congregation prayer in the 4th rakah , do I pray the full 4 rakah or shorten my prayer to 2 rakah ?”]Question 78 : Assalamu alaykum Dear Sheikh, I have two questions 1) I was praying behind an imam who was going too fast, in the 3rd and 4th rakah he got up from ruku before I could finish reciting surah fatihah…so was my prayer and going to ruku after completing reciting fatihah correct? 2) when I’m travelling and I join a congregation prayer in the 4th rakah , do I pray the full 4 rakah or shorten my prayer to 2 rakah ? I hope you are able to comprehend my questions. Jazaak Allah khayr   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q79. Sale with Partial Charity. Is it allowed?”]Question 79 : Assalaamualaykum warahmatullaahi wabarakaatuh If some food vendors join together. They said this is a charity project. They put the food up for sale and some percentages of their profit will be given to the appointed charity. So the food vendors will get their cost and some profits recovered. Is it allowed? Is it included in term of buying/selling with 2 aqad/contracts or 2 prices? Please clarify this issue. Jazaakumullaahu khayran wa BaarakAllaahu feekum.   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q80. Does an Imam, when they do Du’aa does it have to be in plural?”]Question 80 :  Assalaamu ‘alaykum Dear Shaikhs, If someone is imam in the prayer, when they do Du’aa does it have to be in plural? Example: dua of opening – اللهم باعد بيني وبين خطاياي Would that have to be changed to: اللهم باعد بيننا وبين خطايانا Etc.? For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q81. Is it allowed to become a real estate agent in this country?”]Question 81 : Assalaamu’alaykum warahmatullaahi wabarakaatuh, Dear Sheikhs Is it allowed to become a real estate agent in this country? Jazaakumullaahu khayran wa BaarakAllaahu feekum   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q82. Is it normal for the supplication, “Astaghfirallah“, to invoke connotations of guilt and shame.”]Question 82 : Assalaamu ‘alaykum Dear Respected Shaikhs, I received the following below from one of my friends. * Is it normal for the supplication, “Astaghfirallah”, to invoke connotations of guilt and shame. So by extension, if we are to seek forgiveness 70 times a day (one way through this supplication) we are to feel guilt and shame on a daily basis? Now that I’ve written this down, it has got me thinking to maybe mould the relationship with the supplication with one to the mercy of Allah. The less sins we need to ask forgiveness for, the more that turns into a conversation of mercy. Thanks for talking through this with me.   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q83. Is it allowed to use free pdfs of textbooks found online?”]Question 82 : Assalaamu ‘alaikum. Is it allowed to use free pdfs of textbooks found online? Especially when there are non-free versions from the publisher available for sale. Jazakumullahu khayr   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q84. Should I stop a friend who is travelling with me from performing the naafil prayers?”]Question 83 : Assalaamu alaikum SheikhAslam Abuismaeel and SheikhArshad Abujafar , Am I right to say that the only sunnah prayers that we should do while travelling is the qablah fajr? Should I stop a friend who is travelling with me from performing the naafil prayers even when we know we are travellers and we shorten our prayers. Hope my question is clear. Jazaakumullahu khairan.   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q85. How to distribute the property in this scenario?”]Question 85  :  Assalamualaikum sheikh. I have one thing to be clear from you. For example, A has husband, only one daughter, no son. A has also brothers and sisters. A’s daughter is married and has sons and daughter as well. A has some valuable land properties that are actually acquired by her husband and registered in A’s name. Now A is critically ill and in hospital for last three months. As we know as per shariah law, after A died, her husband will get one-sixth and her daughter will get one-half. The remaining properties will go to A’s brothers and sisters. Now, A wants to transfer her all properties to her husband or daughter by heba or gift or will. The important point is that A’s husband also wants to transfer properties to his name. Husband has actually acquired all this properties in his life time. Sheikh, what should be the Islamic solution? Please advise me. JazakAllahu khairan.   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q86. How to determine when we can cut our nails or hairs if we do our qurban through a charity program (out of the country)?”]Question 86 : Assalaamu ‘alaikum warahmatullah wabarakatuh. Dear Syaikhs. When we refrain from cutting our hairs and nails from the first day of Dzulhijjah until our qurban is slaughtered, how to determine when we can cut our nails or hairs if we do our qurban through a charity program (e.g. qurban for Palestine)? Jazaakallahu khayran   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q87. I heard that the cloth on Kaaba is soak in perfume, if someone in Ihram touches it, Is it invalidate ihram?”]Question 87: Dear Sheikhs, I have never been to hajj. I heard that the cloth that covers the Kaaba is soaked with perfume. Is this correct? If it’s true, would someone in ihram invalidate his Ihram if he touched the cloth? Jazakumullahukhairan Sheikhs   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q88. Eid falls on a Friday. What are tue rulings if one chooses to pray one and not the other?”]Question 88: Assalamualaikum Sheikh. May Allah reward you and your family abundantly. I have a question. Eid falls on a Friday. What are tue rulings if one chooses to pray one and not the other?   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q89. One brother ate ham by mistake. As soon as he realized he stopped and tried to vomit it out but couldn’t.”]Question 89 : Assalaamu ‘alaykum dear Shaikhs, One brother ate ham by mistake. As soon as he realised he stopped and tried to vomit it out but couldn’t. He feels very bad and asked what he should do.   For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q90. Is offering Fajr Sunnah Prayer valid if Fardh jamaa is in session?”]Question 90 : Assalaamu ‘alaikum Shaikhs, InshaAllah this question will be covered in the free fiqh courses at 7:00 pm on Fridays at UQ but for those that are unable to attend; I arrived late to Fajr prayer. The second rakat had started. The person walking in front of me stopped and prayed the Sunnah prayer before joining the obligatory one. After the prayers, I mentioned to him that the prophet pbuh said There is no Sunnah prayer after iqamah and you can pray Sunnah after Fajr prayer. He said to me the Hanifa school of thought is you can do Sunnah prayer as long as you can join the Fajr prayer before it finished. If you miss Sunnah prayer before Fajr prayer, you can’t do your Sunnah prayers until 12 minutes after sunrise. He said he will check with his Shaikh. I am asking is what I understood him to say correct? For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q91. Is it ok to have a long time gap between the 2 rakah and one rakah of witr?”]Question 91 : Assalaamu ‘alaykum respected Shaikhs, Is it ok to have a long time gap between the 2 rakah and one rakah of witr? Say I pray 2 Sunnah and 2 part of witr at masjid, then go home and do other things and before going to sleep I pray 1? For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q92. Should Sahabah reply to prophet even if they are offering salaah? Please calarify in the light of below hadeeth.”]Question 92 : Aslamwalkom shiekh aslam, I have a question regarding this hadith below, Are we to assume that Abu Said Al-Mualla was praying sunnah?? or that you have to come, when ordered by the prophet even if you are praying salah?? Barakkalhu feek shiekh Aslam and May Allah increase you in knowledge and wisdom ameen!. Volume 6, Book 60, Number 226 : Narrated by Abu Said Al-Mualla While I was praying, the Prophet passed by and called me, but I did not go to him till I had finished my prayer. When I went to him, he said, “What prevented you from coming?” I said, “I was praying.” He said, “Didn’t Allah say” “O you who believes Give your response to Allah (by obeying Him) and to His Apostle.” (8.24) Then he added, “Shall I tell you the most superior Sura in the Qur’an before I go out of the mosque?” When the Prophet intended to go out (of the Mosque), I reminded him and he said, “That is: “Alhamdu-lillahi Rabbil-‘Alamin (Surat-al-fatiha)’ which is the seven oft repeated verses (Al-Mathani) and the Grand Quran which has been given to me.” For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q93. is there any objective measurement of eating one third of food i.e. how many grams of water or food etc?”]Question 93 :  Assalamualaikum Sheikh. May Allah reward you and your family abundantly. I have a question. Guidelines from the Prophet Sallahu Alaihi Wassalam for eating is a third for food, a third for water and a third for air. My question, is there any objective measurement of such guideline i.e. how many grams of water or food etc? For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q94. Can you please clarify on when Salatul Isha time finishes ?”]Question 94 : Assalaamu alaykum Shaykh. Can you please clarify on when Salatul Isha finishes. I’ve always had the belief that Salatul Isha finishes when Salatul Fajr begins, but I’ve recently learnt that there is an opinion that it finishes at midnight. For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q95. Can someone takes our Sutra while we are praying under it ?”]Question 95 : Assalamu alaikum shaikhs, may Allah reward you with the highest levels of Jannah. This happened a while ago. I thought I would confirm what I heard was correct. I was praying in a mosque using a chair as a sutrah. There were a lot of chairs around. A person come over and took the chair I was using as a sutrah and moved it about 1 metre to the side sat in it and started praying. When he finished, I went over to him and said I am not sure whether you should move someones sutrah while they are praying. He said he was an imam long time ago. He knows about this stuff and it is ok. I wanted to confirm if this is correct ? I saw in Al Masjid an Nabawi someone carrying a bag. They would put the bag down in front of the person praying to act as a sutrah, then walk past the person around the bag, then take the bag and keep walking. They were using this technique to walk past people praying to make their way out of the masjid. Is this acceptable ? For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q96. Is one allowed to make Umrah or Hajj on behalf of someone who has passed away?”]Question 96 : Assalamualaykum warahmatullahi wabarakaatuh. May Allah reward and honor you. I have 2 questions asking on behalf of friends.

  1. Is one allowed to make Umrah or Hajj on behalf of someone who has passed away?
  2. Does the butcher have to make an intention for slaughtering an animal for sacrifice for a customer Eg. Aqeeqah or Qurban? If not, then can one just go and buy an already slaughtered animal hanging on a hook at the butchers and use it as a sacrificed animal?

Jazaakumullahu khaira For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q97. Can we Fast whole complete month of Muharram ?”]Question 97 : Assalamualaikum wa rahamatullah Sheikh. I had a question. It’s said in the Hadith that the best month to keep fast after Ramadan is Muharram. But there are also hadiths which state that the prophet never fasted a whole month except Ramadan. So should one fast the whole month or just increase the number of days of fasting in the particular month. Zazakallah khairun For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q98. People cook special dishes for some occasions e.g. Muharram, Rajab, Rabee’ al-Awwal… is it permissible to eat it?”]Quesiton 98 : Assalaamu ‘alaykum warahmatullahi wabarakaatuh Dear respected Shaikhs, Sometimes people cook special dishes in certain Islamic months, eg Muharram, Rajab, Rabee’ al-Awwal… I think the reason (for the Muharram one at least) is commemorating the death of Husain Radiya Allahu ‘anhu. If someone gifts us some food cooked for the special occasion, is it permissible to eat it? For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q99. Can we use the “hafidzahullah“ suffix to refer to any person’s name, or is it reserved only for scholars?”]Question 99 : Assalaamu’alaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakaatuh. I’d like to ask a question, ya SheikhAslam Abuismaeel. Can we use the “hafidzahullah” suffix to refer to any person’s name, or is it reserved only for scholars? Jazakumullahu khayran For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q100. I am a lecturer and I have a class at the time of Maghrib salaah, please advice what to do?”]Question 100 :

Assalaamu ‘alaykum Dear Shaikhs,

A muslim brother who is lecturer at uni asked this question:

At uni I teach two classes. Both start at 6 pm. Given that Maghreb now starts around 6 pm, if I pray and then go to the class, I will be late. The students will have been kept waiting too.

I don’t know what I should do in this situation.

Would you please suggest in light of fikh?

Jazak Allah

For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q101. What is the ruling on advance payment or receipts ?”]Question 101 :

Assalamualaikum ya Syaikhs. May Allah always protect you and your families.

I have a question regarding financial transaction. In a company sometimes we make advance payment either it’s to employee as salary advance or to supplier as advance payment for future goods or service. Is this advance considered as loan? I know that every benefit taken from a loan is riba. Then are we allowed to have terms and condition to the loan?

For example, a company may give salary advance to an employee. The company then ask the employee to work overtime to pay the salary advance. Another example to supplier. The company may ask the supplier to supply the goods in certain time period maybe faster then the usual time.

Jazakallahu khair may Allah reward you abundantly

For Complete Answer Click here[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Q102. What is the ruling on using products such as soap and shampoo contain unknown animal ingredients ?”]Question 102 :

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabaraktuh ya Shaykhs. I hope this question finds you in the best of health.

A brother told me that some of the products he used such as soap or shampoo contain ingredients from animals and that it was haram. He threw them away and advised me to do the same. I notice this happens often with other people and they declare goods/products to be haram without consulting scholars and just search for it on the internet.

For example, if they believe that goods such as juice, bread or other consumables may contain haram ingredients which are not so clear cut, they will immediately warn others so that they do not consume haram themselves. Their intention may have been good, but is this unintentionally spreading fitnah? They or the people they are advising may not have enough knowledge themselves regarding halal and haram to come up with their own verdict.

I might be mistaken but I learnt from class that if we had any doubts or if something is a grey area we should refer to a scholar first before telling others about it. Does that apply to this situation as well? Or is this a small matter that we can just google the ingredients ourselves to see if they are haram/halal and warn others about it.

JazakAllahu khairan barakAllahu feek.

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