Is it permissable to use zakath money to build a well to obtain water for a rural community as an ongoing charity.

Zakat
21 Apr

ANSWER: No, this is not permissible.  Zakat must be given in cash to poor and needy Muslims and they will do whatever they want with it. 

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UMDATUL AHKAAM: Ep. 146: AL-‘IDDAH – WAITING PERIOD OF A DIVORCEE AND A WIDOW (1)

7+8 - MARRIAGE + DIVORCE [13 EPISODES], Audio Files, Umdatul Ahkaam Series (CH: 0 - 9)
20 Apr
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UMDATUL AHKAAM: Ep. 145: DIVORCE (2)

7+8 - MARRIAGE + DIVORCE [13 EPISODES], Audio Files, Umdatul Ahkaam Series (CH: 0 - 9)
20 Apr
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UMDATUL AHKAAM: Ep. 144: DIVORCE (1)

7+8 - MARRIAGE + DIVORCE [13 EPISODES], Audio Files, Umdatul Ahkaam Series (CH: 0 - 9)
20 Apr
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UMDATUL AHKAAM: Ep. 143: MARRIAGE (9)

7+8 - MARRIAGE + DIVORCE [13 EPISODES], Audio Files, Umdatul Ahkaam Series (CH: 0 - 9)
20 Apr
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When praying Tahajjud and Terawih, can we read from the Mushaf on a stand in front of us. This way we do not make any unnecessary movements whilst in prayer.

Taraweeh, Tahajjud and Qiyam-ul-Layl
20 Apr

ANSWER: If you are NOT praying behind an imam, this is permissible.

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I want to know can we maintain distance frm relatives who tell im spoiling their daughter inlaw or tell about about me n my hubby in the same relation….can i keep the kinship with only salam please clarify…

Dealings and Attitudes with Relatives
20 Apr

ANSWER: Allah mandates that you uphold ties with those who are in your kinship. You must maintain Salam at least when you see them or call them every now and then to check up on them or see if there is anything you can do for them. The in laws on the other hand are […]

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I’ve been working as a freelancer since 2011 neither I know to pay zakat on money nor I remember how much money I had by end of every past year but after 2017 I have money in bank by end of year and I decided in 2018 to pay zakat on my money in 2019 around august.so as far i do not remember the past years in which i dont remember my money what should I do for years before 2017.Im afraid now

Zakat
18 Apr

ANSWER: You must look at all the bank statements of these past years and must pay zakat for all these years if the savings reached or was above nisab and you must repent sincerely to Allah as zakat is one of the pillars of Islam and you cannot be so easy about not fulfilling this […]

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In India, people have started a new tradition. When the Imam recites/reads the NIKAH contract of the couple, he does not mention the amount the MAHR (DOWRY). Is NIKAH (marriage contract) valid? Because earlier, the person reciting/reading the NIKAH used to mention the dowry amount like fr SR 5000/-, this marriage contract has been done.

Marriage Contract
18 Apr

ANSWER: There’s no problem in this.

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I wanted to ask if a girl is engaged (no nikah just a promise that they will get married in front of both familiesa) Is she allowed to talk on the phone with her husband to be?

Engagement
18 Apr

ANSWER: No, this is not permissible.  He can talk to you only during the first meeting when he comes to see you in the presence of your father (wali).

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