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Islamic QA for North America

September 11, 2009
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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zakat. Yes or no?

Question: Assalamualaikum Shaik, I have one question on Zakat. Recently I have purchased some property. Do I need to give zakat on the property value? I have read in some islamic sites that we dont need to pay the zakat … Continue reading

September 10, 2009
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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woman and janazah

Q. Why is it that sharia has banned woman from performing salat-ul-janaza? A. Where did you get your data from? How did you draw such a conclusion? Women are allowed to pray salatul janaza, however, it is not preferred. All … Continue reading

September 7, 2009
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Desires and fasting

Q. How does one control haram sexual desires in Islam? I am not married. (sent June 6th) A. Fasting curbs desires (hadith).  Such fasting must be done out of sincerity and for sometime before one can attain its  full benefit. … Continue reading