Question: What should I do if I read a Soorah within which there is a sajdah (prostration of recital) whilst praying [in congregation] behind the imaam? Response: Do not prostrate because following the imaam is obligatory [and therefore takes precedence]. The prostrations of recital are a Sunnah, and in the case of a person praying […]
Category: Fatwa – religious verdicts
The junub making wudhoo. before going to sleep
Question: Is it permissible for one who is junub to sleep before making wudhoo.? Response: There is no sin upon him if he slept without making wudhoo. However, it is better that he makes wudhoo. before he sleeps, as the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) did this and encouraged it. And with Allaah lies all success and may Allaah send prayers […]
Taking a ghusl even if ejaculation did not occur
Question: Is it obligatory for the married couple to take a ghusl after sexual intercourse, even if ejaculation did not occur? Response: Yes. It is obligatory for them both to take a ghusl, even if ejaculation occurred or not. This is according to the hadeeth of Abu Hurayrah (radhi-yallaahu ‘anhu) that the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) said: […]
Buying alcohol for use as fuel
Question: Is it permissible to buy alcohol (which is an intoxicant) to use it in such a way by which it will be destroyed, such as using it as fuel or in some manufacturing processes? And is it permissible to sell it to people who one is certain will use it for such purposes? Response: […]
Fasting voluntary fasts whilst having days (outstanding) from Ramadhaan
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Question about fasting
Question: Someone used to fast the six (days) of Shawwaal. If he (then) becomes ill or something prevents him from fasting or he just becomes lazy from fasting in a particular year, is there any sin upon him, because we have heard that whoever fasts them (six days of Shawwaal) in (any particular) year then it is […]
Fatwa of Fasting
Question: I began fasting the six (days) of Shawwaal, however I was unable to complete them because of extenuating circumstances and work. Now I have two days remaining, so what do I do O Eminence (Shaykh), do I make these days up or is there any sin upon me? Response: Fasting the six (days) of […]
Fatwa Of Fasting
Question: Is the fasting of the six days (of Shawwaal) a must after the month of Ramadhaan immediately after the day of ‘eed, or is it permissible (to do so) after ‘eed by (a number of) days in the month of Shawwaal or not? Response: It is not a must for him to fast immediately […]