Saturday, 26 September 202615 Rabīʿ al-thānī 1448 AH
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Trusted Islamic guidance from the MJC Fatawa Committee
The issue of travelling without a mahram has been the subject of much discussion amongst scholars in recent years. This is primarily because contemporary modes of travel are considerably different…
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Contributions made to the growth of the other’s estate could either take the form of services or be monetary. In the case of services rendered, if there was no agreement…
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Many have criticized the Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) for taking numerous wives. However, one who contemplates and attempts to understand the reality of his situation, the…
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Life policies in South Africa, with very few exceptions,[1] are structured on the basis of commercial insurance. Commercial insurance is not permissible in Sharīʿah. The total pay-out received on such…
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With reference to your query, please be informed as follows: As a form of judicial procedure, faskh al-nikāḥ (annulment of marriages) is circumscribed by a very clear and precise set…
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With reference to your query, please be informed as follows: After an internal examination by a gynecologist, there is no need for a farḍ ghusl. As a rule, ghusl becomes…
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With regards to your query, be informed of the following: The Sharīʿah does give the walī (in your case, your father) a certain discretionary right in the choice of partner.…
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Interest that accrues on money unequivocally falls within the category of ḥarām funds. The general rule that applies to any form of ḥarām funds is as follows: Where the rightful…
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With reference to your query, please be informed as follows: Loyalty programs and customer incentives have become fairly common commercial offerings in recent years. eBucks—and the same may be said…
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With regards to your query, please be informed of the following: As a rule, the time for ʿAṣr is to be calculated from the length of an object’s shadow after…
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السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Re: Zakah to hifz student Of the eight categories outlined in the Qurʾān as eligible to receive zakāh, the first two are those whose eligibility…
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With regards to your query (and with due appreciation for the additional information provided), be informed of the following: Interest in the Sharʿī status of milk banks and their social…
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