Question: Is it permissible for a woman to uncover her hair, neck and arms infront of her mahrams – such as her father and her brother? Response: Yes, it is permissible for a woman to have them – and that which is similar – uncovered in the presence of her mahrams. And Allaah has the […]
Eating Camel Fat
Question: Does eating camel fat nullify the wudhoo? Response: As for camel fat, then [eating] it does not nullify the wudhoo, because it is not meat. Shaykh ‘Abdur-Rahmaan as-Sa’dee
Paying people to perform voluntary Hajj on behalf of myself and my parents
Question: My financial status is very comfortable, and all praise is due to Allaah (alone), therefore last year I paid three men to perform the (voluntary) Hajj on behalf of myself, my father and my mother; Keeping in mind that I have already performed (my obligatory) Hajj, I intend to continue to pay three men […]
Giving in charity without intending so
Question: I donated (money) for a charitable project out of fear and shame of my immediate manager at work; If he had left the matter to me I would not have donated, not even half a penny! So am I rewarded in full for this action of mine, just as I would (have been rewarded) […]
Praying behind the Imaam and reading a Soorah in which there is a Sajdah
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 […]
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: […]
The Importance of Manners
Hadith – Bukhari’s Book of Manners #271, Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, Ahmad, and Ibn Hibban. …Abu Darda’ reported that the Prophet of Allah, صلى الله عليه و سلم, said, “Nothing is weightier on the Scale of Deeds than one’s good manners.” Hadith – Bukhari’s Book of Manners #286 and Ahmad Abu Huraira, r.a., said, “I heard Abu […]
Fasting voluntary fasts whilst having days (outstanding) from Ramadhaan
ppropriately reference this fatwa to: www.fatwa-online.com, thankyou!* Question: What is the ruling regarding the one who has days of fasting remaining from the month of Ramadhaan yet wishes to fast voluntary fasts or fast the day of ‘Aashooraa. (tenth day of Muharram)? For example, he wants to fast both the tenth and eleventh days with the intention […]