Playing Chess
6829 – 0237 Question: Assalamu alaikum ww. What is the ruling on playing chess as a hobby to exercise the
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Utilizing the Government Funeral Benefit for Kafn and Burial Expenses
6829 – 0236 Question: Assalamualaykum Hope you are well. At work we have to have a funeral benefit, is it
ʿIddah not at Husbands Home – Will She Receive Maintenance?
6829 – 0235 Question: Will a woman who doesn’t spend her iddat at her husband’s house get nafaqah during her
Two Lengths Hair
6829 – 0234 Question: السلام علیکم و رحمة الله و بركاته I hope that this query finds you in the
The Application of Khiyār al-Ruʾyah for Online Sales
6829 – 0233 Question: السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته I humbly request your guidance and a detailed, evidence-based response regarding
Playing Jinx
6829 – 0232 Question: ٱلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ ٱللَّٰهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ My question is regarding a common practice amongst children nowadays of
Ethanol in Ice Cream
6829 – 0231 Question: Is it permissible to eat ice-creams containing ethanol? Answer: As salām ʿalaikum wa raḥmatullāhī wa barakātuhu
Puberty, Ṣalāh, and Covering the Hair in the Home
6829 – 0230 Question: Assalamalaikum WW Trust you are well. We need clarification on the following points: 1. At what stage
Qazaʿ, Two Lengths Hair, and Women Cutting Their Hair
6829 – 0228 Question: Question: Assalāmu ʿalaykum wa-raḥmatullāhi wa-barakātuh. Modern barbers commonly offer “fade” or “undercut” styles in which the
Docking Employee Wages for Late Clock-ins
6829 – 0227 Question: بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيم السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته I humbly request your guidance and a
Wearing a White Wedding Dress
6829 – 0226 Question: As-salāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatallāhi wa barakātuh Q: Regarding the colour of the nikkah clothing of women.
Cutting the Hair and Nails During the First Ten Days of Dhū al-Ḥijjah
6829 – 0225 Question: Question related to Qurbaani and the removal of nails and unwanted hair السلام عليكم Hope all
A Menstruating Woman Reading or Touching a Qurʾān Translation
6829 – 0223 Question: السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Most respected Muftī Sab, We seek Muftī Sab’s invaluable guidance regarding
A Very Dark Tunnel, Darker Than Our Graves
6829 – 0222 Question: Assalamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatulahi Wa Barakaatuhu I trust that all my Beloved Ulema at MUBZ are
Not Completing Secular Education to do the ʿĀlimiyyah
6829 – 0221 Question: Salaams I need advice. Am I wrong for disobeying my parents wishes for me to finish
Abusive Husband
6829 – 0220 Question: AA. I done istikhara for guidance as to whether or not I should take out a
The Loss of a Son & Ādam and Ḥawwā’ (ʿAlaihima al-Salām)
6829 – 0219 Question: Assalamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakaatuhu May my email find you under the best of conditions
Copyright
6829 – 0218 Question: Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmahtullah. Hope mufti Sahib is well. Mufti I have a few questions: 1.
Lack of Intimacy in a Marriage
6829 – 0217 Question: Assalamu Alaikum, I hope you’re well. I’m struggling with a lack of intimacy and affection in
Stimulating One’s Spouse to the Point of Satisfaction While Fasting
6829 – 0216 Question: If I am fasting and making up a fast I missed in Ramadhaan, and my husband
Calculating Zakāh on an Incorrect Date
6829 – 0215 Question: السلام عليكم ورحمۃ اللہ وبركاتہ Most Respected Muftī Sab, We would truly appreciate Muftī sab’s guidance
Trimming the Eyebrows
6829 – 0214 Question: ٱلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ ٱللَّٰهِ I wanted to ask about a fiqh ruling that I’m confused about.
Stipulating That the Husband May Not Marry Again
6829 – 0213 Question: Hope Moulana is well bifadhlillah Moulana when a girl is getting married, can she stipulate in
Taṣawwuf & the Dhikr of Ṣufī’s
6829 – 0212 Question: what is our view on tasawwuf supposed to be ? and is the whole sufi dancing
Cryptocurrencies, Meme Coins & Investing in Shares
6829 – 0211 Question: As-salamu alaykum, I hope this message finds you in the best of health and spirits. I
Is it Permissible to Play Video Games?
6829 – 0210 Question: السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Respected mufti What is the fiqhi ruling regarding video games with
Delaying the Janāzah Ṣalāh & Burial to Take the Body to the House
6829 – 0209 Question: السلام عليكم After the ghusl of the mayet is complete, is it permissible to take the
Taking a Salary from a Partnership & Masbūq Leading Others in Ṣalāh
6829 – 0208 Question: 1) can an active partner in a partnership take a salary on his own? without a
Moonsighting in the UK
6829 – 0207 Question: السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ Maaf for the troubles wanted to ask, I was a bit
Paying Madrasah Fees with Zakāh Funds Received
6829 – 0206 Question: اسلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته How are you dear mufti saheb A brother asked me to
Sleeping and Studying after ʿAṣr
6829 – 0205 Question: Alot of ppl say sleeping after asr and maghrib is not good for you as well
Will I Meet My Mother in Jannah?
6829 – 0204 Question: I don’t know if I’ve sent this question before if I have sorry Assalamu Alaykum Sheikh
Will Children Inherit if The Father has Relinquished Parental Responsibilities
6829 – 0202 Question: Assalaamu ‘alaykum. Would children still have the right to inherit should their father pass away even
Looking At the Sun During Sunrise and Sunset
6829 – 0201 Question: Salaams I’m a bit confused at this.Is it good to watch sunrise and sunset?On the other
Attending Qawwālī gatherings
6829 – 0200 Question: As salaamu alaikum respected Mufti Saheb. What is the ruling on Qawaali’s and attending such funtions
Inappropriate Relationship between a Man and His Mother-in-Law (Ḥurmah al-Muṣāharah)
6829 – 0199 Question: اَلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ ٱللَّٰهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ I’m seeking advice with regards to the following matter إِنْ شَاءَ
Working As an Accountant for a Company That Deals with Interest
6829 – 0198 Question: Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. I have a question regarding permissibility on working as an accounting/ in the
Keeping the name Asmā’ or Ayān
6829 – 0197 Question: Question: السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته I hope this email finds you well. Alhumdurillah, my husband
How to Calculate Zakāh?
6829 – 0196 Question: Assalamu alaykum. How do you calculate zakat? Answer: As salām ʿalaikum wa raḥmatullāhī wa barakātuhu In
Does a Woman Need Permission from Her Husband to Work or Study?
6829 – 0195 Question: بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Topics: 1. Women earning from home: Can a woman earn from home
Reciting Qunūt al-Nāzilah in All Ṣalāhs & Raising the Hands for Qunūt
6829 – 0194 Question: ألسّلام عليكم I am a Hanafiyy and I have recently moved to another city to study.
Is The Pool Water Impure If a Dog Jumps into It?
6829 – 0193 Question: Asalaamulaykum. Respected Muftisaab. If there’s a pool and it’s about 6x5meters +-30 sqm…. If a dog
Born Muslim vs Revert Muslim
6829 – 0192 Question: Asalaamu alaykum Does being a revert or a born Muslim affect a shar’i rulling? Because my
Planting a Tree in the Masjid
6829 – 0191 Question: Is it permisable to plant a living tree within the prayer area of a masjid jazakallah
Extra Funds in My Account
6829-0190 Question: Assalamualaykum Hope Muftisaab is well. I have an account in a transport company. I always ensuring that I
Sharīʿah Banking, Investments, & Profit Sharing
6829 – 0189 Question: Aslm what’s the ruling in shariah banking ? What’s the opinion in shariah investments ? Is
Inheriting a Life Insurance Policy
6829 – 0189 Question: Salaams, I would like to know what is the law in terms of shariah with regards
Non-Acceptance of Duʿā
6829 – 0188 Question: Asalamualaikum wrwb I had a dua which to any person may seem that it would have
Eating at Muslim Owned Restaurants
6829 – 0187 Question: Should we take muslim home industries and muslim-owned restaurants word when they say their products or
Grandparents & Grandchildren
6829 – 0186 Question: As-salāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatu -llāhi wa-barakātuhū Mufti My brother and sister in law do not allow