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The Transformation of Wine to Vinegar

The Transformation of Wine to Vinegar

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته   Assuming you are referring to vinegar that does not carry certification from a recognized scholarly body, please note the following: While the Shāfiʿī school…

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Preventing Visitation of Grandparents

Preventing Visitation of Grandparents

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته   Assuming that by “biological father” you are referring to an Islamic father, meaning that the child was conceived within a marriage, please be advised:…

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Death Benefits and Inheritance

Death Benefits and Inheritance

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Concerning your query, please be advised: 1. The death benefit is a lump sum paid to an employee’s beneficiaries or dependents in the event of…

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Is an Umrah Ticket Competition Permissible?

Is an Umrah Ticket Competition Permissible?

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم   1. Gambling (qimar) is where two or more parties wager money with the possibility of either gaining the entire amount or losing their stake. 2.…

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An Explanation on Fitrah and Fidyah calculation

An Explanation on Fitrah and Fidyah calculation

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته   1. The Ḥanafī School is the only school that permits the payment of Fidyah and Fiṭrah in cash. Historically, Cape Shafi’ī Muslims have adopted…

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Are Credit Cards Permissible To Use?

Are Credit Cards Permissible To Use?

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Regarding your query, please be advised: 1.⁠ ⁠Credit cards function as a three-party transaction involving a buyer, a seller, and a financial institution. The financial…

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Seeking Debt Counselling

Seeking Debt Counselling

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته   With regards to your query regarding the permissibility of seeking debt counseling, please be advised: Our understanding of the process of debt counseling and…

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Effect of Apostasy on Marriage

Effect of Apostasy on Marriage

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته With regards to your query, please be informed of the following: Please be hereby informed that when any of the parties to an Islamic marriage…

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