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Does Zaka'h Apply if one Owes a Loan? Do one have to pay Zaka'h , if one owns a house on mortgage? Shahid Takliwala, USA Reply Zaka'h is…
Earlier archiveRiba, Interest and Inflationary Adjustment...???Riba, Interest and Inflationary Adjustment ??? Is riba the same as modern day interest? Does not riba mean the "inordinate" exploitation of a person? Like a person lends…
Earlier archiveDid the Prophet Bear Witness of His Prophethood in the Same Way as We Do?Did the Prophet Bear Witness of His Prophethood in the Same Way as We Do? In Shahadah we said " There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad…
Earlier archiveOne of our friendsOne of our friends, has given the following suggestion for those who want to avoid such greetings, while remaining polite and friendly: Assalaam Alaykum, As the Christmas holidays…
Earlier archiveWahabisAbout Wahabis What can you tell me about Wahabis? I have heard they have some strange practices? Reply The term "Wahabi" is used as a derogatory label for…
Earlier archiveProphets (Nabi) and Messengers (Rasu'l)Prophets ( Nabi ) and Messengers ( Rasu'l ) While reading over Surah Yasin , I was wondering a little bit about the distinction, if any between a…
Earlier archiveMarriage Ceremonies in Interfaith Marriages...Marriage Ceremonies in Interfaith Marriages... At the end of high school, I met and fell in love with a Muslim friend of mine; however I am Christian. We…
Earlier archiveMarrying a Divorced WomanMarrying a Divorced Woman... I would like to have a question answered relating to the concept of adultery. I have a lady friend who is about to leave…
Earlier archiveCustody of Children in case of DivorceCustody of Children in case of Divorce... Who shall have the custody of children, according to the Islamic law, in case of the separation or divorce of parents?…
Earlier archiveSome Clarifications Regarding Prohibition of Certain Animals...Some Clarifications Regarding Prohibition of Certain Animals... Masha Allah , your website is the most beneficial for me in many regards. Please accept my heartfelt congratulations for it.…
Earlier archiveSterilizing Oneself...Sterilizing Oneself... Please can you explain the Islamic ruling on sterilizing oneself? I have read that it is against the Shari'ah to sterilize oneself, except for health reasons,…
Earlier archiveRegarding the Concept of Zaka'h...Regarding the Concept of Zaka'h ... Is Zaka'h a form of income tax or are the two different? Is a person, who owes a loan exempted from paying…