Know Your Deen

Islamic QA for North America

August 27, 2010
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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zakah groups

Q: I have $4500 Zakat to give and wanted to give it to a large international nonprofit Islamic group, based in the US and possibly Canada and Europe. Based on what you (the Imaam) stated earlier: one cannot expect their Zakat to gain acceptance if they do not care as to where it goes. So here is my case. Continue Reading →

August 26, 2010
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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woman issue

Q: Assalamualaikum

I understand this may be a sensitive and private issue but I wish to get information and advice as I’m confused about my problem.
During the first week of Ramadan I experienced my menstruation which lasted the usual cycle. Now I have been fasting for atleast a week now but however today I woke up to find bleeding. I am confused in whether I should be praying/fasting as it has only been 10 days since I finished my cycle. I understand there must be atleast 15days between two cycles?
I would deeply appreciate any help or advice given.
Jazakallah Continue Reading →