Answered by Shaykh Ashraf ʿAlī Thanwī (may Allāh’s mercy be upon him) Rendered into English by Yūsuf Badāt Question: Regarding the sighting of the new crescent, how far a distance can the news be considered from one city to another city? Is there a difference of opinion or not among the scholars and what is…
By Shaykh Muftī Radā-ul-Ḥaq Rendered into English by Yūsuf Badāt Questions: Regarding our questions, we would like to bring to your attention that Muslims of various countries and continents of the world have populated Canada, in large numbers. Masājid, schools and religious institutions have been established as well. Muslims of various backgrounds constantly marry, work…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Is it permitted to change one’s Iḥrām into another? Answer: In the Name of Allāh, Most Kind, Most Merciful Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. While in the state of iḥrām, there is no objection in changing into another iḥrām, regardless of reason such as the garments…
Answered by Shaykh Omar Subedar Question: My children (a 12 years boy and an 8 years old girl) and I are planning to go for ʿUmrah next March during the school break in-shā Allāh. My question is that can my 12 year old son be considered my maḥram (non marriageable relative) as I have separated from my…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: What is the ruling of using soap during Iḥrām? Answer: Using perfumes and scents are forbidden during the sacred state of iḥrām. It is advisable to only use scentless soaps and or shampoos. If one uses a soap or shampoo while taking a shower or bath, that has a…
By Shaykh ʿOmar Subedār Definition of Zakāh Zakāh is technically defined as ‘the transfer of ownership of a specific portion of one’s wealth to a specific type of person for Allāh’s sake.’ Who is obligated to pay Zakāh? Zakāh must be paid by every person who is; A Muslim (irrespective of gender) Mature i.e. the…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: We are investigating a possible theft at our institution. Can you kindly define what ‘theft’ is according to Islam? Answer: In the Name of Allāh, Most Compassionate, Most Kind Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for contacting Mathābah for your concern. Theft according to Islamic jurisprudence occurs when the following…
By Ustadh Abdus Shakur Great Rewards for Maintaining the Foundations of Islam The Messenger of Allāh (peace and blessing upon him) said: The foundations of Islam are five: The testimony that there is no deity except Allāh and Muḥammad is His messenger, establishing the prayer, paying the Zakāh, performing Ḥajj and fasting the month of…
Answered by Shaykh ʿOmar Subedār Question: I have a question regarding zakāh. I am a university student who has some savings through part time employment, and in-shā’Allāh I shall be graduating this year. I do not have a full-time job yet and I have to repay my loan that I have borrowed to study, which…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: There are a number of Ramaḍān timetables that are circulating. There are multiple beginning times for Fajr (dawn). This confuses me. According to which timing do I end my suḥūr (pre-dawn) meals? Which timetable do I follow? Answer: In the Name of Allāh, Most Kind, Most Merciful Thank you/…