Smelling Vicks whilst fasting
Question (#013) I understand that using nose drops will break my fast, what if I apply some Vicks to my nose and inhale it? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته حامدا و مصليا و مسلما Muhtaram We have received your query with regards to Vicks, our response is as…
Nisaab
Question (#012) Could you please explain what is Nisaab? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته حامدا و مصليا و مسلما Muhtaram We have received your query with regards to Nisaab, our response is as follows: The amount of wealth which makes one liable for Zakaat is called Nisaab.If a…
Blood in ones saliva
Question (#011) Will swallowing blood in ones saliva break ones fast? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته حامدا و مصليا و مسلما Muhtaram We have received your query with regards to swallowing one’s saliva which is mingled with blood, our response is as follows:In normal circumstances the ruling is…
Vomiting whilst fasting
Question (#010) Does vomiting break ones fast? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته حامدا و مصليا و مسلما Muhtaram We have received your query with regards to vomiting whilst fasting, our response is as follows:Deliberately inducing oneself to vomit will break the fast if the vomit is a mouthful….
Fidyah
Question (#009) Assalamualaikum. I have one kidney. I still have a lot of pain where I had operation. I cannot stand up more than five minutes. My question is should I fast in Ramadhan or should I give Fidyah? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته حامدا و مصليا و…
Long term debt and Zakaat
Question (#008) I have a house that has a mortgage on it, I have some cash in the bank which is far less than the mortgage due amount, so was wondering if there will be Zakat payable on the cash that I have in the bank. Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم و رحمة…
Using Zakaat money on a Masjid
Question (#007) Can Zakat money be used in a building or maintaining a Masjid? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته حامدا و مصليا و مسلما Muhtaram We have received your query with regards to Zakaat, our response is as follows: It should be borne in mind that for Zakaat…
Zakaat on money set aside for purchasing a house
Question (#006) I have set aside some money for purchasing a house which I intend to purchase after the date I normally give Zakaat, do I have to give Zakaat on this money as well? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته حامدا و مصليا و مسلما Muhtaram We have…
Blood test while fasting
Question (#005) Will my fast break If I go for a blood test? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته حامدا و مصليا و مسلما Muhtaram We have received your query with regards to the ruling of going for a blood test whilst fasting, our response is as follows: A…
Eye drops while fasting
Question (#004) Will my fast break If I use eye drops? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته حامدا و مصليا و مسلما Muhtaram We have received your query with regards to the ruling of eye drops whilst fasting, our response is as follows: Eye drops will not break ones…