I know one is not allowed to trim facial hair and nails in the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah if they are paying for the slaughtering. Does that include body and pubic hair too?

Slaughtering
18 Jul

ANSWER: Yes, all of this is included.

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It is said that the duaa should be made on arafa day, now this is for people who are at arafa ground.for those 9 of dulhija differs from arafa day can the duaa be made between dhuhar and asar prayer on 9th, is there Any specific time for the duaa.

Slaughtering
18 Jul

ANSWER: There is no specific time on the day of arafah to make dua. One should make use of the whole day especially the time between asr and sunset.

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What kind of dress should a woman wear during prayers? And also what body parts can be kept uncovered?

Prayer, Women clothing
17 Jul

ANSWER: Women must wear a very loose outer garment over the normal clothes, that covers her entire body and conceals her bone structure and curves and a very loose, thick and long abaya does the job perfectly. Only her face and hands until the wrists should be uncovered when there are no non mahrams around.

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Is it better to recite directly from the Mushaf of the Quran than an electronic device?

Reading/Reciting the Quran
17 Jul

ANSWER: Both have the same reward in sha Allah.

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Wudu after answering the call of nature: before urinating I say the dua. After finishing if I want to make wudu, do I have to leave the bathroom say ghafranka and say bismillah and enter again to do wudu? Or can I just continue making wudu in the bathroom after urinating.

Ablution (Wudhu)
17 Jul

ANSWER: No need to go out and come back in.  Simply say bismillah in your heart and make wudu. Saying bismillah before making wudu is not mandatory though.

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is it permissible for someone who’s offering slaughter for eid Adha to brush and wash her hair with the possibility of hair falls if she doesn’t cut her hair at all?Thanks

Slaughtering
17 Jul

ANSWER: No problem whatsoever in taking the shower, brushing the hair! No problem if hair falls naturally.

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Can men sleep on silk material pillow cases and bed sheet?

Halal/Haram Matters, Men Clothing
17 Jul

ANSWER: This is not permissible if it’s natural pure silk. https://islamqa.info/en/answers/158299/it-is-haraam-for-a-man-to-wear-natural-silk-or-to-sit-or-sleep-on-it

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How to say dhul hijj takbeer after obligatory prayer.? Astagfirullah,then allahuma antas salam….then subahna allah,Alhamdulillah,allahu akbar each 33times & la ilaha illallahu wahdahu…then ayatul kursi then takbeer of dhul hijjah..like this or After astagfirullah & allahuma antas salam..will directly go to dhul hijjah takbeer(without Subhanalla & all)?which one should I do.?

Slaughtering, Supplications
17 Jul

ANSWER: There isn’t anything prescribed.  I would say astaghfirullah 3 times, allahumma anta assalam…., and then begin with the takbeer. 

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We are living in joint family system. Me, my wife, 1 son, 2 brothers who are earning among them one is married so his wife is also with us, 1 sister unmarried and our parents. Shall each of us earning and having wife have its own animal to sacrifice on Eid or one from our father will be sufficient for everyone?

Slaughtering
15 Jul

ANSWER: If everyone is living under one roof and eating from the same kitchen then only one sacrifice is sufficient for the whole family, regardless of the earning members.

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If there are 4 people in house, 2 brother’s,dad & mom, 1 brother does job and lives in Qatar, if dad doesn’t work but income is from house rent & shop rent. Kindly tell how to give qurbani this eid…

Slaughtering
15 Jul

ANSWER: One ram suffices for those living in one house. The one living abroad must offer one for himself. 

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