Zakaah recipients & transfer of Zakaah according to the Sha’fee Mazhab
(#210) Question Assalamu Alaikum, I have two questions regarding on whom to pay Zakat according to the Shafi’i mazhab. 1) Is it obligatory to spread out the zakat as to include all the eight categories? And is it correct that a minimum of three persons from each category should receive it? And if that is…
Position of feet in Salaah
(#209) Question As salamu alaykum respected Ulama There was a fairly significant problem: a prior was challenged by the imam when it was necessary to straighten the ranks; the imam told him that he had to touch his feet; a prior made himself challenged by the imam when it was necessary to straighten the ranks…
Meat exported to the United Kingdom
(#207) Question Salaams. We are seeing lots of Halal meat from New Zealand in UK stores. Are the halal meat abattoirs verified by or checked by muftis as authentically halal? Answer بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته حامدا و مصليا و مسلما Muhtaram We have received your query regarding meat…
Rules relating to Mahr
(#206) Question Salam Ayalcom, I have a 3 part question. 1. Is Mahr/Dowry considered a gift in Islam, as it is typically negotiated. 2. If the wife wants to end the Islamic marriage what are the rights of the husband regarding the dowry considering they have lived together for only 1 month. Also may the…
Method of Circumcision
(#205) Question Assalāmu Alaikum respected Mufti Saheb. I seek advice regarding the following: 1. When a male child is born, is there any particular Sunnah timeframe to do circumcision (for eg, on 7th day?) 2. I am unaware of the methods of circumcision and only learning now due to anticipated birth of my child. Apparently…
Method of Circumcision
(#205) Question Assalāmu Alaikum respected Mufti Saheb. I seek advice regarding the following: 1. When a male child is born, is there any particular Sunnah timeframe to do circumcision (for eg, on 7th day?) 2. I am unaware of the methods of circumcision and only learning now due to anticipated birth of my child. Apparently…
Circumcision for reverts
(#204) Question Assalamu alaikum brother in Islam. I hope you are well. I am a revert to Islam and I want to know if as a revert to Islam, is it compulsory to have circumcision done as an adult or if it is a sin not to do it. Jazakallah khayr Answer بسم الله الرحمن…
Living with ones in-laws
(#203) Question Assalamu alaikum, I have been married since 3 years and have been living with my in laws and my brother in law and his wife but when it comes to doing cooking and house chores my husband asks me to take care of everyone’s food and not just his but I don’t mind…
Relationship before marriage.
(#202) Question Asalam Alaykum dear Imam how are you ? Here is my scenario . I work at a car dealership and there is an Afghan muslim female seeming a couple years or more younger who works as a mechanic in whom she is very kind to me , friendly , and I feel honestly…