Ibadaat

Qurbani for Deceased

Q: Can a man sacrifice a sheep or goat after the death of his parents for them for reward? A. One is allowed to make Qurbani for a deceased. This is substantiated from the books of Hadeeth and Fiqh. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi wa Sallam) requested Sayyidina Ali (Radhiyallaahu Anhu) to offer Qurbani on his behalf

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Method of Hanafi Witr

Q: Can you please advice of the correct method of performing Witr salaah for Hanafis? A. The method of performing three Rakaats Witr Namaaz is as follows: Perform two Rakaats as is usually done.After Tashahhud (Attahiyyaat) in the second Rakaat, stand up for the third Rakaat.Recite Surah Faatihah and Surah in this third Rakaat.After reciting

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Calculating Fidya

Q: My mother passed away several years ago. I was quite young. I would like to pay fidyah for her missed fasts. Kindly inform me how to calculate the amount. A: For every fast you shall pay the amount of one fitra (sadaqatul-fitr) that is paid on the day of Eidul-Fitr. You have to take

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