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Is isbal haram without arrogance?
Walekumussalam,For men, allowing the pajama, shalwar, trousers, or any other garment to extend below the ankles is known as Isbal. The Prophetic Hadiths contain...
Rulings on birthdays and mawlid
Walekumussalam,1. The Ruling on Celebrating Birthdays, Cutting Cake, Eating Out, and Giving GiftsWith regard to the question, it should be understood that the c...
Reciting behind the imam
In a congregational prayer, it is not permissible for the person following the Imam (muqtadi) to recite Surah al-Fatihah or any other Surah behind the Imam, whe...
Age, death and divine decree
With regard to the question, it should first be clarified that there is no general principle established in Shariah that only the Prophets (peace be upon them)...
Ruling on niqab in islam
Walekumussalam,1. Is covering the face and hands in front of non-mahram men obligatory/wajib or merely recommended?It is Islamically obligatory for a woman to o...
Minor’s oath in islam
Walekumussalam,In the situation mentioned, if your brother is 11 years old and has not yet displayed any signs of puberty, then he is Islamically considered a m...
Business profit from an interest loan
Walekumussalam,In the situation described, if your mother is engaged in a lawful clothing business and has taken an interest-bearing loan for this business, the...
Can the dead Hear our duas?
There has been a difference of opinion among the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) regarding whether the dead hear the living, and this difference has...
Assalamu Alaikum, I would like to ask about the permissibility of using Zakat money to pay for the MBBS education of my maternal aunt’s son. He wants to pursue MBBS, but his family is financially unable to afford the fees and other educational expenses. I am willing to help him with my Zakat money so that he can continue his medical education. My questions are: 1. If he and his family are eligible recipients of Zakat due to their financial condition, can I give my Zakat to him for his MBBS fees and educational expenses? 2. Can Zakat money be used specifically for university/medical college tuition fees? 3. Is there any issue with giving Zakat to my maternal aunt’s son, since he is my relative? 4. If the college requires the fees to be paid directly to the institution, can I pay the college directly from my Zakat money, or does the money first need to be given into his ownership (Tamleek) for the Zakat to be valid? 5. If Tamleek is required, what would be the correct Shariah-compliant procedure for arranging the payment of his MBBS fees? Please answer according to Hanafi fiqh and clarify the correct method so that my Zakat is valid. JazakAllahu Khairan.
Walekumussalam,1. Can Zakat be given to an eligible relative for MBBS fees?Yes. If your maternal aunt’s/maternal uncle’s son is legally eligible to receive Zaka...
Smelling perfume while fasting
In the situation described, merely smelling perfume, an alcohol-based disinfectant, wet wipes, or similar substances through normal breathing does not invalidat...