October 30, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. Can this be explained to us: the Islamic perspective on voting, being part of the electoral process, voting for a given candidate, the value of voting from the viewpoint of Islam. Can and should Muslims vote? We are young, … Continue reading
October 29, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. I got a gift. Must I pay the Zakat on it, or must the one who gave me the gift pay the Zakat on it? Like for example, my husband… A. If the gift was money, gold, silver or, … Continue reading
October 29, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. Must I inform my mother that I am giving her Zakat? A. YOU CANNOT GIVE YOUR MOTHER, FATHER, GRANDPARENTS, AND ALL THOSE THAT GO UPWARDS ON THIS CHAIN, NOR CAN YOU GIVE CHILDREN, GRANDCHILDREN, GREAT GRAND CHILDREN AND ALL … Continue reading
October 29, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. When do I put on the ihram? 45 minutes before landing? In Jeddah? There is so much confusion with our hajj group. A. If your intention is to go to Makah-tul-mukarramah first, then you should put on your Ihram … Continue reading
October 29, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. I like to scratch my hair follicles, and might do this a lot while in Hajj. Must I give Damm like cut a camel for penalty? A. Scratching resulting in falling of hair does not constitute penalty (Damm), so … Continue reading
October 28, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. My dad is getting old. He wants to go for Hajj. I was told that I cannot pay for his Hajj because he owes money for the car, sister’s wedding, etc. A. A person owing money needs to pay … Continue reading
October 28, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. Many woman have the fear of Menstruating during the Hajj, what do we do in such a situation? A. Many woman overreact to this situation. When a woman begins menstruating during the days of hajj, she must continue doing … Continue reading
October 28, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. I am a successful woman and very independent. Allah has blessed me with money. I was told the importance of Hajj and so I wish to go for Hajj. One problem, because I am a convert, I do not … Continue reading
October 27, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q. What is the amount of Nisab? How is the Nisab amount calculated? Is it a fixed dollar amount?
October 27, 2008
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q1. I took out a loan and still paying the loan amount. I also took a loan to help pay for my brother’s schooling. I am worth 250 000 dollars and I have a debt of 375 000 dollars. How … Continue reading