Category: Misc
Kaffarah for Breaking an Oath
The Kaffarah (Expiation) for breaking an oath is: Free a slave, or Feed ten poor people an average two meals, or Clothe ten poor people…
Curse of Ham
He [Ibn al-Jawẓī] wrote, “As for that which has been narrated that Nūḥ’s privates were uncovered and Ḥām did not cover it due to which…
Reserved Parking in Masjid Compound
Question: Assalamu alikum mufti, the masjid compound and the masjid are waqf, so is it correct to have reserved parking spaces for special musallees? Trinidad….
Saying R.I.P. (Rest in Peace) to the Dead
Question: Is it allowed for a muslim to say RIP (Rest in Peace) for a dead person (both muslim and non-muslim)? Answer: R.I.P. effectively is…
Writing on Gravestones
Question: Assalaamu Alaikum I am seeking guidance in an issue concerning marking graves. Someone suggested that we can mark the graves based on rows and…
My daughter in University! How much do I know?
Question My daughter is very interested in higher studies and wants to go to UK to study for a degree in a field where…
Coloured Contact Lenses
Question: What is the ruling of wearing coloured contact lenses? Answer: حامدا ومصليا ومسلما The ruling of wearing coloured contact lenses for a woman differs…
Depth of a Grave
Question. If a grave is dug and it’s a bit shallow. Not the standard requirement depth. What do you do? Bury? Dig it to correct…
Hunting and Fishing in Ramadan
Question: In the matter with regards to the slaughtering / hunting of animals in the month of Ramadan? Is it permissable when hunting / slautering…
What is the ruling on wearing anklets?
Question: What is the fatwa on wearing anklets? Answer: حامدا ومصلياومسلما Males, whether adult or minor, are not allowed to wear any type of anklet…