Question I am an adherent to Hanafi fiqh. What is the ruling on Zakah when a couple has a joint account? Is it OK if only the husband pays zakah on the total amount of the joint account? Please be aware that both husband and wife have full access to the account. Answered by Shaykh Yusuf…
Question Aslaamualaikum, I had a few questions regarding Hajj because, Inshallah, my mom and dad are really considering it this year. They have the money to go and were skeptical about certain issues that were clouding their judgment. First, my mom is very hesitant to go because of the fact that we have a house…
I had a question regarding when Isha time expires. I recently heard that the common view that Isha time lasts until Fajr is incorrect. Can you kindly verify or let me know when the time of Isha expires according to the Hanafi school of Islamic law? By: Darul Iftaa of Jamiah Islaamiyah Maseehul-Uloom, Banglore Translated by Mufti…
By Madrasah Ashraful Uloom Translated by Yūsuf Badāt The Search for the Lost As the crescent of Shawwāl is sighted, many soldiers [of worship and obedience] are lost and missing. They were last seen on ʿEīd Al-Fiṭr day. Following the celebrations, they are no where to be found at the masājid. Their description is such…
By Shaykh Omar Subedar – Mathabah Foundation Observing the Taräwëh prayer during the blessed nights of Ramaźhän is an extremely virtuous act. Many benefits have been enumerated in various hadëths regarding its observance. Amongst them is; whoever stands [in prayer during the nights of] Ramaźhän with ëmän and hope [in Allah’s reward], all his past…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: How many rakā’at are to be prayed in Tarāwīḥ? How many rakā’at did Prophet Muḥammad (peace and blessings upon him) pray? Answer: Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh Thank you for your question. This is a matter that is extensively discussed with varying opinions based on interpretation of source…
By Shaykh Mazhar Mahmood Just as Muslims are encouraged to abide by the pristine commands of Allāh Almighty in the Qur’ān, they are also encouraged to recite and understand the book of Allāh to the best of their abilities. Many a times, we find ourselves in a situation, where we engage with the book of…
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: Is it permissible to donate money for a church? I met someone who was collecting donations for the church and I gave them some money. Answer: Jazakumullahu Khayran/ Thank you for your question. A Muslim’s actions and beliefs are based on the concept of tawhid (worship to the One…
Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Why did the Prophet (peace be upon him) have multiple marriages? Isn’t this bad? Answer: In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Most Kind Jazāk Allāh Khayr/ Thank you for your question. All Prophets (peace and blessings upon them) remain of high status, ethics, and exemplary character, even though…
Answered by Shaykh Mazhar Mahmood Question: I plan on investing in a clothing line. My partners and I were planning on naming our line of clothing siḥr (magic). Would this be permissible? Answer: We thank you for contacting Mathabah for your query. We ask Allāh Almighty to bless your endeavors and the line of business…