Inheritance distribution
(#170) Question Inheritance: My father X died on 24-03-2023,leaving behind wife Y issueless, one brother Z, two daughters of deceased first wife A,B, how to take shares. (Please note that names have been removed-Darul Ifta) Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته حامدا و مصليا و مسلما Muhtaram We have…
Arabic letters on socks
(#169) Question Is it permissible to wear socks with Arabic letters on them? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته حامدا و مصليا و مسلما Muhtaram/ah We have received your query dated 2023-03-09, we apologise for the belated reply, our response is as follows: It is against proper etiquette to…
Asthma Inhaler whilst fasting
(#168) Question Assalamualaikum.. Does the use of an inhaler for Asthma break a fast during Ramadhan. And what is the ruling if it is used for an Asthma attack as opposed to just regular daily use to regulate the onset of an attack. Jazakallahu Khairan Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم و رحمة الله…
Alcohol in shampoos, deodorants etc
(#167) Question As-salamu alaykum, I notice most of my hygiene produces have alcohol like, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol. Do I have to fine alternatives? They are in Shampoo, deodorant, conditioner. Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته حامدا و مصليا و مسلما Muhtaram We have received your query…
Azaan and neighbours
(#166) Question Assalam wa alaikum, In Sha Allah this email finds you well and in good health by the grace of Allah SWT. A quick question regarding causing trouble for neighbours. Alhamdolillah I have great neighbours however giving of the Adhan before prayers is causing alot of problems for our neighbours as our properties are…
Changing ones surname
(#165) Question Assalam wa alaikum, It has been some time since I sought below clarification however I have another pressing question. In the Quran in Surah Ahzaab, Allah SWT mentions about blood relationships and that one will be called by their fathers name in the Aakhirah. After being adopted I was given my adoptive fathers…
Working in a place which deals with Haraam
(#164) Question As-salamu alaikum, I’m just wondering if it’s permissible for someone to work at a supermarket/grocery store that sells halal and non-halal items (such as pork, alcohol, etc.)? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته حامدا و مصليا و مسلما We have received your query dated 05/12/2022, our response…
Completion of a gift
(#163) Question Greetings brother in Islam How is hiba of empty land considered completed in shariah? If ownership document i.e title deed is in giftee’s name but title deed itself remains in original owner’s custody will it have an impact on ownership, or the process of hiba is complete now that title deed is in giftee’s name which allows him the…
Working for IT department of a Bank
(#161) Question السلام عليكم I want to understand the ruling on working at a Bank generally and in particular in NZ. This is not day to day banking work, instead this is related to working at the IT department, which provides and makes systems to support customer needs. Is it fine to work in a…