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Zaka'h on Shares and Investments I have some shares that have diminished in value since I purchased them. Will I calculate zakat on the original purchase price or…
Earlier archiveThe Implication of 'Holy War' in the Word 'Jihad'The Implication of 'Holy War' in the Word ' Jihad ' I have read in Catholic apologetic books that jihad literally means self-defense instead of holy war that…
Earlier archiveA Further Comment on Why 'The Qur'an and The Sunnah' Why Not 'The Qur'an and The Ahl al-Bayet'?A Further Comment on Why 'The Qur'an and The Sunnah ' Why Not 'The Qur'an and The Ahl al-Bayet '? I am already well aware of your hostility…
Earlier archiveThe Meaning of a Verse of the Qur'an (Al-Rahmaan 55: 17)The Meaning of a Verse of the Qur'an ( Al-Rahmaan 55: 17) I want your comments on the explanation I have given below of the verse '17' of…
Earlier archiveA Further Clarification Regarding the Law of Divorce...A Further Clarification Regarding the Law of Divorce... I read your response to my question. I also read your article "Pronunciation of Triple Talaaq at the Same Time...",…
Earlier archiveAn Unintentional Emotional Involvement...An Unintentional Emotional Involvement... I would very grateful if you could answer my question and as quickly as you can. You see, I am in a very emotionally…
Earlier archiveMore on 'Living Together After Divorce'More on ' Living Together After Divorce ' My husband wants divorce because of cultural differences and because he is no longer attracted to me (I guess). These…
Earlier archiveMore Regarding the Food of the Ahl-e-Kitaab...More Regarding the Food of the Ahl-e-Kitaab ... My dear brother, I have great respect for you. However, I disagree with you on the referred issue. The two…
Earlier archiveGuaranteeing a Fixed Rate of ProfitGuaranteeing a Fixed Rate of Profit The Supreme Court of Pakistan, in determining the applications and implications of the term "Riba" asked for assistance of religious scholars and…
Earlier archiveA Proposed Business Arrangement...A Proposed Business Arrangement... I wish to have your opinion regarding the following business transaction under the Islamic Law: Assume that two persons jointly develop a computer software.…
Earlier archiveDonating to a Christian Organization for a Human Cause...Donating to a Christian Organization for a Human Cause... If you have time I would like to forward a query which was written by a friend. Could someone…
Earlier archiveA Saying of the Prophet Regarding Fighters inA Saying of the Prophet Regarding Fighters in "Hind" (India) The Prophet has said that two groups in my ummah (group of my followers) shall be successful. One…