The congregational takbeer for the `Eid prayer.

Question: What is the ruling regarding the congregational takbeer for the `Eed prayer. Response: It has been legislated for a person to make takbeer from his home to the musallaa (area designated for the `Eed prayer), and whilst at the musallaa he should audibly (continue to) do so, each person unto himself, such that the place vibrates with the […]

Is it permissible to discharge Zakaatul-Fitr in money?

Question: Is it permissible to discharge Zakaatul-Fitr in money? – with mention of the evidences *Please appropriately reference this fatwa to: www.fatwa-online.com, thankyou!* Answer: Zakaatul-Fitr is not permissible except (to be paid) from FOOD. And it is not allowed to discharge its value in money. This is because the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) made […]

Is it permissible to discharge Zakaatul-Fitr from meat?

Question: Is it permissible to discharge Zakaatul-Fitr from meat? Some of the desert dwellers don’t have food to distribute for Zakaatul-Fitr, so is it permissible for them to slaughter some of their animals and distribute it to the poor? *Please appropriately reference this fatwa to: www.fatwa-online.com, thankyou!* Answer: This is not correct, because the Prophet […]

The ruling for denying Zakaatul-Fitr.

Question: What is the ruling for denying Zakaatul-Fitr and how is the denier to be dealt with? Response: It’s denial is not permissible (muharram)! Because it is egressing from that which the Messenger of Allaah (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) has legislated, as has just preceded from the hadeeth of Ibn ‘Umar (radhi-yallaahu ‘anhumaa) (who said): […]

Lailatul Qadr: It’s Significance.

One of the most distinctive aspects of the month of Ramadhan is that it includes lailatul qadr (the night of power), which is the most blessed night of the year. This is that very night in which Allah Ta’ala chose to reveal the Holy Quran upon our beloved Rasool (s.a.w.). This is also the night […]

The Last Ashrah(The last ten days of Ramadan).

The month of Ramadhan enjoys and intrinsic superiority over all the other months of the year. Likewise, it’s last ‘Ashra or ten days are superior to the two earlier ‘Ashras, and lailatul Qadr or the Night of Power, generally, falls in it. That is why, the sacred Prophet (peace & blessings upon him) devoted himself […]

The Last Ten Days Of Ramadan.

How to take full advantage and benefit from the last part of Ramadan ? Though all parts of Ramadan are full of blessings and rewards, its last ten days hold a special status reflected in the recommendations and practices of the Messenger of Allah, salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam, and his companions. I will focus […]