Q: Should we condemn the recent killing of a Shiah Imam in Ottawa? Or what should be our attitude? A: In this country of South Africa killings are, sadly, the order of the day. We seek Allah’s protection from such violence and anarchy. We condemn all wanton destruction of human life and property, making no distinction …
Q: Is a cell phone contract deductible from one’s assets when calculating zakaat? A: Yes, the money owed on a cell phone contract may be deducted for zakaat purposes.
Q: Are married couples allowed to shower together while fasting? A: If doing this will not lead to sexual intercourse then it is permissible while fasting. If there is fear that being together in this state will result in the fast breaking, then it is not permissible for spouses to shower together during the day …
Q: For certain illnesses a gas is pumped into the rear private part. Does this nullify the fast? A: Any substance that is introduced into the rear private part will break the fast. In this case one qadha will be necessary.
Q: We always hear of Deoband and the Deobandis. Some speak negatively about Deobandis, while others will laud their achievements. Can you shed light on what is Deoband and who are Deobandis? Is this some type of cult or sect? Please explain. A: Deoband is the name of developing town situated in Northern India in …
Q: When a woman goes for a gynae checkup and a vaginal probe is used to scan, will ghusal become compulsory or is it just the wudhu that becomes invalid? (The probe is inserted inside.) Also if ghusal was compulsory and was not done, do I have to make qadha of all the salaah read …
Q: If the husband dies in Madinah, can the wife proceed to Makkah to complete her Umrah? A: In this case she is allowed to complete her Umrah and then return home when it is time for her flight back. Allah Ta’ala knows best
Q: Can a person make istigfaar on behalf of the ummah or an individual? A: It is permissible to make istighfaar on behalf of the whole Ummah and for a single person as well. In fact the former is encouraged in some ahadeeth.
Q: Can musallees sit in Itikaaf in a musjid if it’s not waqf? And if they do sit not knowing it’s waqf,what then? A: I’tikaaf cannot be made in a place of worship that has not been declared Musjid. Declaring it a Musjid means making it waqf for that purpose. I’tikaaf is only valid in …
Q: I am intending to preform hajj tammatu. We are flying out on the 23rd August. The issue is I will be on my 5th day of menses and won’t attain purity until the 28th of August. Would I make intention for ihram and be in the state of ihram and how would I proceed …
