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Suppose a husband and wife both had the money to sacrifice their own animal slaughter, do they do so or would it be sufficient that the husband does one Qurban on behalf of himself and his wife while the wife uses this ‘extra money’ for other purposes.

Slaughtering

13 Sep

It is he husband’s duty to slaughter one sheep for his whole family,

wanted to know what was the direction of prayer of Prophets before Muhammad Sallalaho ALyhi Wasallam.. I mean Muhammad Sallalaho ALyhi Wasallam used to pray towards Masjid Aqsa but what about other prophets who came before him?

Prayer

13 Sep

I don’t know. Probably to Bait Almaqdis

Is it necessary to give zakah only in Ramadan or can it be given throughout the year.Im in possession of some gold but we are under debt what’s the ruling

Zakat

13 Sep

You have to pay zakat when a lunar year is completed over your savings that exceed the nisab amount (85 g of gold or 585 g silver or their respective value). If you have been in possession of the gold for a lunar year, you should give zakat for it.

One of my friend has three daughters with an age gap of about one to one and half years between each daughter. Now she is pregnant again. She wants to know if she can abort the pregnancy. The youngest daughter is 8 months now.

Q&A / Fatwas

12 Sep

If it is below 40 days, it is permissible to abort it.

if I am wearing a purse/abaya/khimar in a particular color or design that I don’t feel is odd or flashy, but another woman tells me she likes the color or she likes the design on me, does this mean that what I am wearing is too attractive and hence, not permissible?

Women clothing

12 Sep

You have to look into the norm of your county. What counts is the men way of looking at you!

If I have an exam during Maghrib time can I combine Isha with Maghrib after the time of Maghrib expires, or do I have to make an alternative arrangement for the exam?

Prayer

12 Sep

If you can reschedule the exam, this is a must. Otherwise, you can combine.

I am over 30 years.from Nigeria,i usually get sexual temptations to watch nude women or touch sensitive parts of women.abut though I have never commited zina,but am pressed to go ahead and start doing these things because I know d places that prostitutes stay.please how can i resist all these sexual temptations?am a graduate I don’t have a job doing…so please you people should make dua for me to quickly get a job that am well paid and get married to a well practising muslimah.

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners

12 Sep

You have a problem my friend. You have to stop watching these filthy things and protect your eyes from it. If you can not marry, try to fast and also be in the company of good muslims brothers who will remind you always to fear Allah.

If we have to lower our gaze, how do we speak to women if needed?

Etiquette, Morals and Heart-Softeners

12 Sep

You speak while lowering your gaze or looking at something else!

How do you make Wudu if your nose is stuffed. Or if one of your nostril’s is stuffed. I have this problem a lot.

Q&A / Fatwas

12 Sep

Get the water up to the best of your ability!

one issue that has been troubling me lately is my recent addiction to a Turkish Tv serial entitled ‘Sultan Suleiman’. Being addicted to that serial I have neglected salah at its proper time, quran recitation and Zikr. I feel so bad and sinful. what can I do to rid myself of this addiction? I am so addicted to the serial that I get depressed at some events happening in it. I have mood swings and feel unhappy. Please help me with your advice shaykh.

Sports, Entertainment and Music

12 Sep

Stop watching this thing, remove the channel that is broadcasting it, repent and seek help from Allah. Watching it in your case is a major sin that would end you up in hell!

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