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Condolence to Shia
Q: Is it permissible to offer condolences to Shias on the death of family members? A: It is permissible to offer condolences to kuffar upon
Shia Imaam killing
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
Zakaat on mobile contract
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
Showering together while fasting
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
Medication via rear private part
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
Do I start a new khatam for Ramadhan
Q: If I was busy with one khatam of the Quran before Ramadaan, now when Ramadaan enters do I start a new khatam of continue
What are Deobandis
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
Is ghusl necessary after vaginal examination
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
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Making salaam before fulfilling of a missed rakaat
Q: I joined the jamaat after missing one rakaat. When the Imam made salaam at the end of the salaah, by mistake I also made
Refund for faulty software on a working device
Q: Zaid bought a device from Amar. When Zaid received it he switched it on and it gave a firmware error. (Firmware is a term sometimes
Carp and prawns
Q: Is carp halaal? What about prawns? A: Carp is a fish and is, therefore, totally halaal. Prawns are not halaal in the Hanafi math-hab because
How many makrooh is a sin?
Q: Is it true that 40 makrooh equal one haram? A: There is no teaching or law in Shariah that says 40 makrooh equal to one