Question: Is it essential to follow the sequences in Wudhu as prescribed in fiqh books? Answer: الجواب باسم ملهم الصواب It is Sunnah Muakkadah (emphasised) to follow the sequence whilst performing Wudhu – according to Imam Abu Hanifah (rahimahullah) and Imam Malik (rahimahullah). Although, according to Imam Shafeyi (rahimahullah) and Imam Ahmad (rahimahullah), it is
Question: Is it okay to acknowledge a child’s birthday and say happy birthday? Also, can I give a present on birthday but not throw a party? My son is going to be 5 this month and keeps asking me for a birthday present. Answer: الجواب باسم ملهم الصواب Giving presents to one’s own children is
Question: What is the ruling regarding reciting Tashahhud, before reciting Surah Fatiha, in the third rak’ah of a Fardh salah? Does it necessitate Sajdah Sahw? Answer: الجواب باسم ملهم الصواب If a person recites Tashahhud before reciting Surah Fatiha in Fardh Salah, no Sajdah Sahw will be necessary to perform. However, if Tashahhud is recited
Question: What is the ruling regarding when one person delivers Jumu’ah Khutbah (Friday sermon) and another person leads the Jumu’ah Salah? Answer: الجواب باسم ملهم الصواب It is preferred that the same person delivers the Khutbah and leads the Salah. However, if two different people perform the above tasks, no harm will be done and
Question: My son has a bandage on his feet due to a wound. Is he permitted to perform Tayammum, or does he need to perform Wudhu and wipe over the bandage? Answer: الجواب باسم ملهم الصواب The general principle is that if most of the body parts of a person (which are washed or wiped
Question: Which fingers should be used for the mas-h of the ears in Wudhu? Should it be done immediately after the mas-h of the nape, and no fresh water is needed? Answer: الجواب باسم ملهم الصواب When performing mas-h (wiping) of the ears, a person should use the inside of his thumbs for the outer
Question: When at work, is it OK to wipe over socks when doing Wudhu? Answer: الجواب باسم ملهم الصواب If your socks meet the required conditions of the validity of wiping over socks, then you can wipe over them whilst performing Wudhu, instead of washing your feet – regardless of whether at work or home.
Question: Is it permissible to pay Zakah to madrasas (Islamic seminaries)? Answer: الجواب باسم ملهم الصواب It is permissible to pay Zakah to madrasas where students’ food and accommodation are provided for free. As the students are considered ‘poor and needy’, they are eligible to receive Zakah. However, the Zakah fund must not be spent
Question: Is it permissible to pay Zakah money to masjids? Answer: الجواب باسم ملهم الصواب It is not permissible to pay any Zakah amount to masjids. Only Allah knows best. Answered by: Abdullah Fahim Imam & Khateeb, Masjid Taqwa Kyrwicks Lane, Birmingham 22 Rajab 1443 AH/ 23 February 2022 احسن الفتاوى: ج 4، ص 292
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