Jurisprudence & Religious affairs
Investment of Charitable Donations
Can we place the money collected as charity for the poor in an investment on the condition that we use the profit as well as the capital exclusively for the benefit of the needy.
Canonical Purification by virtue of Sunlight
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Gifts Offered by Government Contractors to Government Officials
If a government contractor were to give a monetary gift to the government official by whom he is hired or to the government supervisor who is responsible for assessing and overseeing his work, would this be a permissible action?
Purchasing Israeli Made Products
Is there a problem with buying products made in the territory occupied by the Zionist regime of Israel?
Polluting Natural Water Sources
Some individuals and entities, neglecting the critical significance of water quality to public health and wellbeing, dispose of their waste by discharging it into the ever-diminishing bodies of surface water (rivers, wetlands, lakes, etc.), making them harmful to and unusable by the surrounding population. What is the religious precept governing this practice?
Performing Ablution while Having Artificial Nails on One’s Fingers and Toes
How can women wearing artificial nails perform the ablutions of wuḍū and ghusl?
Prostration of Gratitude Did you know…
To perform the prostration of gratitude (sujūd al-shukr) ...
Performing Ablution while Wearing Mascara
If we are wearing mascara, do we need to wipe it off before performing the ablutions of wuḍū and ghusl? If so, how well do we need to wipe it off?
Removal of Mosque Property
After praying at a mosque, I mistakenly took the turbah, which belonged to that mosque, with me when I left. What am I supposed to do now? Do I have to return it to that same mosque?
Performing Ablution while Having Hair Spray On
Can we perform the ablutions of wuḍū and ghusl if we have hair spray, hair styling glue, or other such hair styling products on?
Spending Monetary Gifts Given to Children
Can parents use the gifts of money given by relatives to their children to pay for the family’s regular expenses?
Renting a Mosque’s Basement for Use as a Restaurant
Our neighborhood mosque was rebuilt a while ago. In the rebuilding process a basement was added, which was initially used as a prayer hall but was later rented out and is now being used as a restaurant. Is this repurposing permissible?
Performing Ablution while Wearing Nail Polish
Is it permissible to perform ablution if one has nail polish on?
Making Use of Husband’s Illegitimate Income
What is the duty of a woman whose husband’s income is gained through Islamically illegitimate and impermissible means? Does she need to be divorce?
Reading the Translation of the Prostration-Requiring Verses
Does reading the translation of the prostration-requiring verses[1] obligate one to perform a prostration?
The Ghusl of Friday
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Praying in a Language Other than Arabic
When performing a canonic prayer (ṣalāt), can we ask Allah for something in English or a language other than Arabic?
Playing Dafs in Celebratory Ceremonies
Is it permissible to play dafs (frame drums) at women-only gatherings, say gatherings held for celebrating festive religious occasions, weddings, etc.?
