March 7, 2026
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q: Does child need to pay zakah on investments made by his parents for him. He has about 345 000. He is 9. We see some say yes, some say no. Clarify.
A: If you follow the Hanafi school, no Zakah on this 9 year old till he is Baligh (Islamically matured).
Allah Certainly Knows Best.
P.s. If you follow another school of though, kindly go to person of that school of thought. If you want us to answer as per Maliki, please specify and we would assist.
March 1, 2026
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q: can a person have multiple niyah when giving sadaqah, fidya and sadaqatul fitr?
A: Here is the simple rule for combining intentions:
Allah Certainly Knows Best.
February 23, 2026
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q: At Iftar event people wear perfume. I was told perfume breaks fast. Is this true?
A: The confusion regarding scents is due to the following: Form vs the non-form of the product. Inhaling smoke-based scents (like Bakhoor or Agarbatti) intentionally breaks the fast because smoke contains physical particles. However, spraying or smelling liquid perfume does not break the fast, as it has no physical body—especially if you avoid inhaling the wet mist or simply smell it on clothing.
Allah Certainly Knows Best.
February 22, 2026
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q: Our imam recites surah sajdah on Friday’s. Sometimes we hear it as we enter the musjid but miss it. Same this can happen in taraweeh. We may be outside, hear them going doing in sajdah, what do we do? Do we just do a sajdah? What happens when we praying nalf and he read ayah of sajdah.
A: If you hear a verse of Sajdah while in prayer with the Imam, its fulfillment depends on your timing. If you join the Imam in the same Rakah the verse was recited and even though you did not do it with him, your Sajdah is considered fulfilled by the prayer of that Rakah itself, even if you missed the actual prostration within that Rakah. However, if you join the Imam after that Rakah has concluded, (in the next rakah) then you must perform the Sajdah Tilaawah independently after finishing your prayer.
By contrast, if you hear the verse from an outside source while you are performing a private prayer (like Nafl), you must not perform the Sajdah during your ‘private salah.’ Doing so would be an invalid addition to your prayer. Instead, simply complete your Salah first and then perform the sajdah separately afterward.
Allah Certainly Knows Best.
February 21, 2026
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q: Is wearing makup during fasting prohibited or allowed? JazakAllah
A: Wearing makeup is permissible while fasting. Makeup is not absorbed into the pores to an extent that it would ever enter the digestive tract. Due to it does not “nourishing” the body or entering a natural opening like the mouth or nose, it has no effect on the validity of the fast.
The Spiritual Standard
We must remember that Ramadan is a month of Dhikr (remembrance of Allah) and internal reflection. While it is permissible to wear makeup to look presentable and neat, one should consider the spirit of moderation in its usage.
Allah Certainly Knows Best.
February 21, 2026
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q: Does niyah for fasting have to done loud or verbally or in the heart is ok? I did it in the heart only and i read that this is not valid and have to redo.
A: The Heart as the Seat of Niyyah
The Niyah for fasting does not need to be verbal; the firm resolve within the heart is sufficient. Confusion often arises because some traditions encourage verbalizing to “anchor” the mind, but the core of this worship is internal.
The Hanafi Proof
Imam Abu Hanifa maintained that if the intention exists in the heart, it is fully valid. Amongst the arguments made by the Ahnaf is the is very act of waking for Suhoor, which is also a physical proof of intention. Afterall, you would not be eating at pre-dawn unless you intended to fast.
Allah Certainly Knows Best.
P.s. This idea that things done in the heart as been sufficient does not apply to everything.!
February 16, 2026
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q: Can a child receive Zakah when it is known that the parents are irresponsible in how they handle money? For at least food?
A: A minor is eligible to receive Zakat provided they meet the criteria of need. While it is often recommended to give the funds to the parents due to a child’s general immaturity, a child who demonstrates responsibility and understands the value of money may receive the funds directly.
In cases where the father does not own the Nisab (the minimum wealth threshold), the child is eligible to receive Zakat from anyone other than their direct ancestors, such as parents or grandparents.
For a ten-year-old minor, there are two primary ways to handle the distribution:
DirIf the child is mature enough to manage the money responsibly, some scholars permit giving the Zakat directly to them.
If the child is not yet capable of managing the funds, the Zakat should be entrusted to a reliable guardian to be spent specifically on the child’s essential needs, such as education, food, and clothing.
If the case is dire neglect, the child can receive it directly, more if there is neglect with regards to food, shelter and clothing and education.
Allah Certainly Knows Best.
February 16, 2026
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q: Asalamualikum,
Generally, items with stiches is forbidden during ihram (for men). How about knee braces (or similar products) for a person that would have a challenge walking without it? Or by not wearing it an injury could be caused? Any compensation needs to be given should a person wear such a brace?
A: Walaikumsaklam:
For individuals with knee injuries or mobility issues that make walking a challenge without support, wearing a medical brace or similar compression structure is permissible in Ihram. When such support is recommended by a Muslim physician due to medical necessity, it is categorized as a ‘functional medical wrap’ rather than ‘stitched clothing.’ Consequently, since it is a medical requirement, no compensation (Fidya) or feeding of the poor is required.
May Allah (SAW) take you and your loved ones with safety and may Allah accept all your duas, ameen.
Allah Certainly Knows Best.
February 13, 2026
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q: Last yr our Musjid had over 13 000 saved from collecting Iftar money. Can we give that money for Taraweeh Huffaz this year for Hadya/gifting/or even for other musjid projects. We are divided. Some say it is for Musjid so yes, some say no.
A: When handling community donations, one must adhere to the principle of Amanah (Trust) as it releates to public funding.
1. The General Rule: Specificity of Intent
When congregants are asked to donate specifically for “Iftar,” they are creating a specific trust for the purpose of feeding those who are fasting.
The collector acts as an agent (Wakil) for the donor. If a donor specifies “This is for Iftar or gives it based on the request of it being for Iftar,” the funds are legally restricted to food and drink for Iftar. If they say, for iftar and whatever goes with it, then plates, etc. can be used with that money.
Under this restriction, you cannot take money donated for food and redirect it toward a Hadya (gift) or salary for the Imam/Huffaz. Doing so would violate the donor’s original intent without their authorization.
2. When Is Redirection of Iftar Monies Permissible?
There are two primary scenarios where surplus Iftar funds may be gifted to the Imam or Huffaz:
If the collection was marketed with a broader scope—for example: “We are collecting for Ramadan Iftar expenses as well as general Masjid needs, including gifts for our Huffaz and whereever else we feel necassary, however, our focus would be Iftar as much as possible”—then these funds are not restricted to food. In this case, gifting the surplus to the Taraweeh leaders is perfectly valid and maybe even encouraged.
If the funds were originally “Iftar-only,” you may seek retroactive permission, by making a public announcement stating: “We have a surplus in the Iftar fund and intend to gift it to the Imam/Huffaz and take care of other musjid needs; please let us know if there are any objections.” Only those present can have their monies towards the gifting, etc. the money of the rest of the donors that you cannot get hold of should be carried over for the next Ramadan.
I appreciate you folks wanting to do the correct thing.
Allah Certainly Knows Best.
February 13, 2026
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Q1: Can a woman married to a Hindu AND worships at the temple inherit from her father?
No, she cannot inherit from her father.
By voluntarily participating in the religious rituals of another faith (such as idol worship or Hindu prayers) and adopting their creed, she is classified as a Murtad (apostate) in Hanafi Fiqh.
One of the absolute bars to inheritance is Ikhtilaf in deen (difference of religion). Rasool ﷺ said: A Muslim does not inherit from a non-Muslim, nor does a non-Muslim inherit from a Muslim.
Since she has left the fold of Islam through her actions and beliefs, she is legally disqualified from inheriting from her Muslim father.
Allah Certainly Knows Best.
Q2: If a woman is married to a Hindu but does NOT worship like him or with him as he does his hindu worship, can she inherit from a Muslim?
Yes, she can inherit.
Marrying a non-Muslim that is a hindu is a severe violation of Surah Al-Baqarah (2:221) and is a major sin. However, in Hanafi Fiqh, committing a major sin does not make a person a Kafir (disbeliever).
She is regarded as a Fasiq (a sinful Muslim). Her marriage is Batil (null/void) and her relationship is Haram, but she is still a member of the Islamic faith.
Sin—no matter how grave—is not a barrier to inheritance. Only homicide, slavery, and difference of religion block a legal heir from their share.
Since she is still a Muslim (though a sinful one), she retains her full Quranic right to inherit from her father.
Allah Certainly Knows Best.