Recent Fatwas
A scholar Says Zakat Must Be Paid Only on Income. Is This Correct?
The assertion maintained by certain individuals—that the obligatory alms of Zakat apply solely to earned income while exempting vast holdings of wealth valued in millions of rupees simply because …
I give the rent from my mother’s property to my younger brother. Do I have to pay Zakat?
When rental income is derived from a mother’s property, but the individual receiving it does not retain the funds for himself and instead transfers them directly to his younger …
If a person is cheated when joining a business as a partner, can the loss be deducted from Zakat?
When an individual enters into a business partnership and is subsequently deceived, leading to financial loss, the religious jurisprudence surrounding whether this loss can be deducted from one’s Zakat …
Is Zakat payable on a residential plot purchased in 1974 for 1,000 Rupees?
In assessing whether Zakat is obligatory upon a residential plot acquired in 1974 for the sum of one thousand rupees, it becomes essential to evaluate the threshold of eligibility …
How is Zakat calculated for agricultural produce?
The divine rulings regarding Zakat on agricultural produce, alongside a detailed examination of differing scholarly opinions and the legal authenticity of related Hadiths, present a clear and precise framework …
Is Zakat Due Again on the Same Livestock After It Has Already Been Paid?
Under an Islamic administrative framework, the systematic collection of Zakat on livestock—such as sheep, cattle, and camels—is governed by precise and inherently just principles designed to prevent any form …
Zakat on Buried Treasure
The Islamic legal rulings and procedures regarding Zakat on buried treasure are remarkably clear and explicit. Buried treasure refers to valuable items discovered purely by chance and without prior …
The Zakat Collector Must Go to the Location to Collect
Under an Islamic system of governance and administrative structure, when collecting the obligatory alms (Zakat) for livestock such as sheep, cattle, and camels, the appointed official must personally travel …
The Zakat Collector Must Exercise Flexibility
Under the Islamic system of governance, the procedures followed by officials collecting Zakat—the obligatory alms—for livestock such as sheep, cattle, and camels, as well as the religious rulings governing …
Do Not Use Deceit When Collecting or Giving Zakat
Zakat is one of the essential pillars of Islam. It is not permissible to use any trickery or deceit (*heelah*—cheating methods) when calculating, collecting, or giving Zakat. Property or …
Rulings on Giving Animals of Larger or Smaller Size/Age for Zakat
According to Islamic law, when calculating Zakat on livestock (camels, cattle, sheep/goats), an animal of a specific required age must be given. However, if a person does not possess …
How to Calculate Zakat on Cattle (Cows and Buffaloes)
Regarding the Zakat on cattle, particularly cows and buffaloes, the prescribed threshold (Nisab) for obligation mandates that a person must own a minimum of thirty cattle, as any count …
How is Zakat calculated on goats?
According to the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), the rules governing Zakat on goats and sheep are as follows: A fundamental condition for Zakat to …
Zakat Nisab: Gold or Silver?
When studying the criteria for the obligatory threshold (Nisab) and rate of Zakat on wealth other than livestock, buried treasure, and agricultural produce, two different criteria are found in …
Valuing Zakat Assets Using Currency
In the early days, even before the time of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), the barter system was the common practice among people. Under the barter system, …
How is Zakat calculated on Camels?
The system of Zakat for camels, although it might seem inapplicable to people living in Tamil Nadu today, is an essential area of knowledge for understanding the history and …
Zakat is not applicable again on property/assets for which Zakat has already been paid
Zakat is a vital pillar of Islamic jurisprudence. A fundamental question frequently arises regarding its fulfillment: if a person pays Zakat on a piece of wealth once, must they …
Is Zakat obligatory only after one year has passed since acquiring the wealth?
Regarding the legal guidelines for the timing of the obligatory charitable contribution known as Zakat in Islam, 95% of contemporary scholars are providing the public with guidance that is …
Zakat on all wealth
According to the principles of Islamic ethics, all personal belongings and assets are defined under the comprehensive term ‘wealth’. In the Arabic language, this is expressed as Maal (plural: …
Zakat varies according to property
Allah(Swt) has generally stated in the Holy Quran that Zakat is obligatory on wealth. However, the amount of Zakat is not fixed at 2.5 percent for every single type …
Clothing from the perspective of Islam – Part 24
In this post, we turn to something often overlooked yet deeply misunderstood topic which is about Footwear (sandals, shoes) A Surprising Reality In many societies today, Footwear is treated as …
Clothing from the perspective of Islam – Part 23
In the previous session, whether adornment in clothing is permissible. We explained how homes may be beautified and decorated. Now the question moves further: When it comes to clothing whether …
Clothing from the perspective of Islam – Part 22
In the previous posts, we explored: The concept of Zeenah (adornment) The limits placed by Islam And how misunderstanding leads to confusion In this post, we move deeper into …
Clothing from the perspective of Islam – Part 20
After establishing with overwhelming clarity that Face covering is not an obligation in Islam, We now turn to the final arguments presented by those who still insist otherwise Because when evidence …
Clothing from the perspective of Islam – Part 19
We have now reached a crucial stage in our discussion. Until now, we have examined: Daily life of the companions Social interaction Linguistic meaning of Hijab In this post, …
Clothing from the perspective of Islam – Part 18
In the previous posts, we have been examining: Whether Islam commands women to cover their faces and each time, from different angles we have seen that there is no such …
Clothing from the perspective of Islam – Part 17
If we look into the previous posts, we have been examining one question: Did Islam command women to conceal their faces? Through Hadith, daily life incidents and logical reflection, we …
Clothing from the perspective of Islam – Part 16
In the previous posts, we have examined one central issue: Did Islam command women to cover their faces? We did not rely on: Emotions Cultural influence Social pressure Instead, …
Clothing from the perspective of Islam – Part 15
In the previous posts, we have carefully examined one central question: Is face covering obligatory for women in Islam? We did not approach this emotionally. We approached it through Qur’an, Hadith …
Clothing from the perspective of Islam – Part 14
In the previous part, we examined: The Qur’anic verse of Jilbab The importance of recognition And the absence of clear obligation for face covering We now examine the real-life …
Clothing from the perspective of Islam – Part 13
In this post, we address one of the most debated and emotionally charged topics in the Muslim world: Is covering the face (niqab) obligatory in Islam? Did Allahﷻ or …
Islamic ruling for congregation prayer between three people and what is Imam’s responsibility in doing so?
Question: When three people are praying in congregation, how should the rows be arranged? If a third person arrives late, should he go to the front or behind? Is …
Is it permissible for Muslims to join political parties?
Question: Is it permissible for Muslims to join political parties, whether Muslim-based parties or others like DMK, Congress, etc.? What are the Islamic guidelines? Answer: The principle is: if …
Picture with Salawat recitation and having picture bring blessings in life: Is it true according to Islam?
Question: Someone has sent an image with a salawat and claims that reciting it 21 times and then looking at a certain picture will remove difficulties and bring blessings …
Menstruation begins during fasting: Is the fast valid or not?
Question: If a woman is fasting and menstruation begins in the evening or afternoon, is her fast valid? Does she have to make it up later? Answer: Some people …
Is the term “Katuppa” in naming acceptable in Islam?
Question: My name is Sayyid, and I am 45 years old. My family name is Kattuppa. A certain scholar said that this name has no meaning in Arabic or …
Is it obligatory to say “Bismillah” before starting wudu? What if someone omits it?
Question: Is it obligatory to say “Bismillah” before starting wudu? If someone omits it, is their wudu valid? Answer: There are hadiths on this matter. Some schools of thought …
Is it permissible to perform wudu (Ablution), pray Sunnah or go to the bathroom when Adhan is being recited?
Question: When entering a mosque and the adhan (call to prayer) is being recited, is it permissible to perform wudu (ablution), pray sunnah, or go to the bathroom? What …
Is it permissible to say “SadaqAllahﷻ” after reciting the Qur’an?
Question: I have heard that after reciting the Qur’an, one should not say “SadaqAllahﷻul ‘Azim” (Allahﷻ the Almighty has spoken the truth). My question is: Based on the command …
Who Records Ongoing Rewards After Death in Islam?
Question: After a person dies, the angels who recorded their deeds depart. If that is the case, who records the ongoing rewards from ongoing charity (sadaqah jariyah), beneficial knowledge, …
How Revelation Was Received by the Prophet ﷺ?
Question: I have been watching your class, and you mentioned something about revelation coming to the Prophetﷺ. You said that Jibreel(AS) would come and recite to him, and after …
Clarifying the Duration of the People of the Cave mentioned in Surah Al-Kahf: 300 or 309 Years?
Question: I listened to one of your Friday sermons. You mentioned the verse from Surah Al-Kahf (18:25) about the people of the cave staying 300 years. But in the …
How Allah Destroys Interest (Riba) Despite Its Apparent Increase
Question: In the Qur’an, Allahﷻ has forbidden interest (riba) and says: “Allahﷻ destroys interest and gives increase for charities” (Qur’an 2:276). You also mentioned in a lecture that interest …
Islamic Rulings on Passing in Front During Prayer and Filling Gaps in Congregational Rows
Question: When iqamah is given for the obligatory prayer and the rows are being straightened, if I am standing in a row and the person behind me is praying …
What is the expiation for not fulfilling a vow to Allahﷻ?
Question: When my son was unwell, I made a vow to Allahﷻ that if he recovered, I would fast for a whole year. But now, I could not do …
Does Equal Retaliation Cancel Sin? Islamic Perspective on Verbal Abuse
Question: He (the questioner) has written about two incidents. Incident one: Someone cursed me obscenely on my phone. He spoke wrongly about my mother, my wife, and the women …
Is Sahih Muslim 1471 Authentic? How Does the Qur’an Intercede?
Question: Is Sahih Muslim Hadith 1471 strong or weak? And explain the concept of the Quran interceding for us with Allahﷻ. That is, in Sahih Muslim, Hadith 1470 (or …
Authenticity of the Hadees about 29 days in Ramadan
Question: He (the questioner) sends a hadith found in books like Bayhaqi, Ibn Hibban and asks if it is correct. The hadith narrated by Abu Hurairah (may Allahﷻ be …
Can Zakat Be Given to Local Food Distribution Schemes?
Question: I reside in Mangalam village, Tiruppur district. In the JAQ mosque here, which is associated with an organization called JAQ, under the scheme “No Hunger, Provide Food,” every …
Did the Prophetﷺ specifically mention those killed in Palestine as martyrs?
Question: Some scholars say that all those killed in the conflict in Palestine are martyrs (shuhada). Is this correct? Did the Prophetﷺ specifically mention those killed in Palestine as …
Will the curses my husband utters affect me? Will I be affected in the Hereafter?
Question: My husband scolds me a lot. He curses me, saying, “May you become guilty before Allahﷻ because you don’t listen to your husband. You frequently go to your …
Is the ‘Licking Sores’ Hadith About a Wife’s Duty Authentic?
Question: A video in Urdu has been circulating stating that a wife’s duty toward her husband is so great that even if her husband was covered from head to …
If a person performs Umrah and passes away, Will he receive the status of a martyr (Shaheed)
Question: A man intended to perform Umrah on behalf of his deceased mother. While in the state of ihram, during Sa’i between Safa and Marwah, he fell unconscious and …
Clarification about the Qur’anic Verse “Seize Him and Cast Him into Hellfire”
Question: The Qur’an says in Surah Al-Haqqah, verse 30: “Seize him and cast him into Hellfire.” This seems to indicate direct entry into Hell. However, we understand that there …
Are Non-Halal Meat Exports Being Misrepresented to Muslim Markets?
Question: Non-Muslims in India export meat to Arab countries, using Arabic names for their companies. They do not observe halal principles, and there is even a possibility that dead …
Making False Promises to Children, is it a sin?
Question: When children throw tantrums, parents often make false promises to calm them—saying they will buy something when they have no intention or ability to do so. Does this …
Are Broken Marriage Promises Accountable on the Day of Judgment?
Question: The Qur’an states that promises will be questioned. In many places, parents arrange marriage promises between their children when they are young. When the children reach maturity, the …
Can We Pray in a Mosque Where Leaders Commit Wrongdoing?
Question: You have said in your Ramadan speeches that food offered to deities (like those used in idol worship) is not haram to consume if it is not a …
The Hadith about the Boy, the Sorcerer, and the Monk – Authenticity and Analysis
The questioner gave a huge hadith sample which nearly goes about a page and asks for clarification regarding the authenticity The hadith is found in Sahih Muslim, and since …
The Obligation of Will (Wasiyyah) – Does It Conflict with Inheritance Laws?
Question: In the second chapter of the Holy Qur’an, verse 180 states that making a will at the time of death is an obligation. However, you and many other …