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Disposing of Bank Interest

Q: What can we do with the interest we get through our bank saving account? A. Interest money must be given to the poor without making the intention of Thawaab (reward) for it. It can also be used to pay rates and any form of state taxation. Mufti Siraj Desai

Disposing of Bank Interest

Q: What can we do with the interest we get through our bank saving account? A. Interest money must be given to the poor without making the intention of Thawaab (reward) for it. It can also be used to pay rates and any form of state taxation. Mufti Siraj Desai

Drugs and Divorce

Q: My husband has been using drugs and has been unfaithful. We have a 6 month old son together whom he adores. I feel torn between what's best for me and what's best for my child. If I get one divorce to see what my life can be like without him, can I remarry my …

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Drugs and Divorce

Q: My husband has been using drugs and has been unfaithful. We have a 6 month old son together whom he adores. I feel torn between what's best for me and what's best for my child. If I get one divorce to see what my life can be like without him, can I remarry my …

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Sabreen as a Name

Q: Is Sabreen an accepted Islamic name? A: Sabreen is from the root word Sabr which means patience. From the same root word Saabirah will be a better choice. Moulana Yusuf LaherChecked and approved by: Mufti Siraj Desai

Sabreen as a Name

Q: Is Sabreen an accepted Islamic name? A: Sabreen is from the root word Sabr which means patience. From the same root word Saabirah will be a better choice. Moulana Yusuf LaherChecked and approved by: Mufti Siraj Desai

Juma in Musjid

Q: Is it a requirement for the validity of Jumuah that it be in a masjid and not an ordinary Musallaa? If so, what is the proof for it? A: If you look at the conditions for the validity of Jumu’ah Salaah in all Schools of Fiqh, you will not find any mention of a …

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Juma in Musjid

Q: Is it a requirement for the validity of Jumuah that it be in a masjid and not an ordinary Musallaa? If so, what is the proof for it? A: If you look at the conditions for the validity of Jumu’ah Salaah in all Schools of Fiqh, you will not find any mention of a …

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