Assalaamu alaikum wrwb Respected Mufti saheb Some family members have moved to a new town and are struggling to start up a business. At the moment, their debts are substantially more than the money they have, to the extent that they only have a little savings left for rent for a month or 2. Is it permissible to use zakaat ... Read More »
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Eating with two fingers
Respected mufti Did nabi saw ever eat with 2 fingers only? Is it permissable to eat with 2 fingers: the thumb and forefinger Shukran Read More »
Breaking of Fast due to heat
As Salaamu Alaykum I hope muftisaab is well. During Ramadaan, whilst fasting my husband had to do a work-related day trip. Due to the heat and not being able to manage, he broke his fast. Does this constitute intentionally breaking a fast, for which Kaffarah is due? Or is this a fast that just Qadha needs to be made of? ... Read More »
Increasing Charge due to late payment
Assalaamu allaykum. Duas Mufti Saheb is well. Is it jaiz to charge a customer a higher price than normal due to the fact that payment terms are being provided and he takes longer than the stipulated time to pay. Bearing in mind the price is fixed before the transaction and the extra amount is “not” added at a later stage. ... Read More »
Women cutting their hair
Assalaamu allaykum Mufti Saheb. Can my wife cut her hair by a few finger lengths as it is gone extreamly long. We no that a woman shouldnt cut her hair short. But is she allowed to cut it at all? Jazzakallah Read More »
Amber Beads and Teething
As Salaamu Alaykum Can Mufti saheb please explain if Amber Bead necklaces are permissible for infants to wear when teething. It is claimed to work in the following manner: “we believe that the power within amber to soothe pain lies in the fact that it creates an electromagnetic field which enhances the human frame of mind.” “Amber is associated with ... Read More »
Female Studying and Working
Assalamu Alaikum Am a 17-year old girl finishing matric this year In sha Allah, and i decided to do bachelor of accounting science next year and thereafter further my studies to chartered accounting. I would like to know if according to Islam, we are allowed to work at audit firms like deloitte etc as a CA? Regards Read More »
Use of Tampons
I hope that Mufti-saheb is in good health, insha-Allah. Please could you advise on the following. Is it permissible for a woman to use tampons during her haidh or is it not permissible to use because it prevents the blood from flowing out of the body? Are menstrual cups permissible to use? Here too, the blood is collected and it ... Read More »
Reciting Quran whilst in Haidh
As Salaamu Alaykum Can a woman read Qur’an without touching the pages while in haidh? My friend from Mozambique sent this message to verify if it is correct. Down below is the other half message that was sent It is the ruling for the students by the scholars. I will help her to turn the pages In Shaa Allah. Please ... Read More »
What to do with Chicken Fat
لسلام عليكم و رحمة الله When cleaning meat, chicken etc. is it permissible to throw the fat away? Is it permissible to throw the bones away after eating? Read More »
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