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Title: Does Zaka'h Apply if one Owes a Loan? Question: Does one have to pay Zaka'h , if one owns a house on mortgage? Answer: Zaka'h is not…
Earlier archiveHow does God select His Prophets?Title: How does God select His Prophets? Question: I am fond of your site. And I appreciate your efforts and your understanding of Islam. I am basically a…
Earlier archivePunishment for RapeTitle: Punishment for Rape Question: What is the punishment for a rapist? Answer: The Shari`ah has actually prescribed the punishment for four major crimes. It has prescribed the…
Earlier archiveThe Concept of Nisaab in Zaka'hTitle: The Concept of Nisaab in Zaka'h Question: I have two questions regarding Zaka'h : I have searched your site for information about Nisaab of Zaka'h . But…
Earlier archiveAuthenticity of the Prophet's Experience of RevelationTitle: Authenticity of the Prophet's Experience of Revelation Question: Assalam-u-alaikum, Can you demonstrate how the Prophet (p) tested the voices that brought him the revelation to be genuinely…
Earlier archivePunishment of Rajam (i.e. Stoning to Death in case of adultery)Title: Punishment of Rajam (i.e. Stoning to Death in case of adultery) Question: Background This question relates to an article on Islamic punishment for sexual relations outside marriage…
Earlier archiveZaka'h on Investments and Assets in Personal Use...Title: Zaka'h on Investments and Assets in Personal Use... Question: Do we need to pay Zak'ah on 401(K), IRA's account, and Stocks, because their value keep changing how…
Earlier archiveRelating to the Infallibility of the Prophet (pbuh)...Title: Relating to the Infallibility of the Prophet (pbuh)... Question: I want to see what are the limits of infallibility? What is the level of infallibility that we…
Earlier archiveProhibition of Zaka'h for the Prophet (pbuh) and his FamilyTitle: Prohibition of Zaka'h for the Prophet (pbuh) and his Family Question: I know that one of the reasons that Zakat was forbiden for the Ale Muhammad was…
Earlier archiveIs Zaka'h to be Paid on Land Purchased for Investment?Title: Is Zaka'h to be Paid on Land Purchased for Investment? Question: I have a land, which I have purchased about four years ago. My intention was to…
Earlier archiveAre Prophets Sinless?Title: Are Prophets Sinless? Question: Our belief is that ALL Prophets are sinless. I have been asked if there is any proof from the Quran for this. Do…
Earlier archiveShould the Husband Pay Zaka'h for his Wife?Title: Should the Husband Pay Zaka'h for his Wife? Question: Please, inform me about wife receiving money from husband for her needs and luxuries. Is there any Hadith…