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The Status of the Tarawih Supplication (Tasbih) The Status of the Tarawih Supplication (Tasbih)

By Abrar Mirza
Tasbīh al-Tarāwīh
Traditionally, in each tarwīhah, the mustahabb break between each set of four rak’ahs of the Tarāwīh prayer, the Muslims of different regions, especially in Makkah and Madīnah, observed different acts of worship.  …

The Laws of Fasting According to the Qur’an and Sunnah as Deduced by the Hanafi School The Laws of Fasting According to the Qur’an and Sunnah as Deduced by the Hanafi School

Abridged from al-Siyam wa Ahkamuhu by Shaykh Wahbi Sulayman Ghawji al-Albani
Translated by Suheil Laher
1.1 Order and encouragement to fast
O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for …

Wearing a Watch: Which Hand? Wearing a Watch: Which Hand?

Question:
I just wanted to know in which hand would it be considered Sunna or recommended to wear the wrist-watch.
Answer:
In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful,
Obviously, it is not possible to find a specific …

Is a Contract Termination Fee Riba? Is a Contract Termination Fee Riba?

Question:

I have signed a housing contract. The terms stipulate that if I wish to vacate the property before the contract period finishes, I will be charged a monetary penalty. If I withdraw from the contract …

When Does the Soul Enter the Fetus? When Does the Soul Enter the Fetus?

By Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
Question:
What grounds do we have to say that life starts at 120 days? The verse of the Qur’an (Surah Mu’minun, 14) seemingly says that life is breathed into the …

Is it Shameful for the Woman’s Family to Propose Marriage? Is it Shameful for the Woman’s Family to Propose Marriage?

Answered by Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
Question:
In my culture, it is often considered offensive for a woman’s family to propose marriage. I just wanted to know if there was anything wrong in Islam with a …

Fixing a Price in Advance for Car-Repair Fixing a Price in Advance for Car-Repair

Answered by Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
Question:
I just wanted to know the ruling on repairing and servicing cars. Many people just take their cars to the mechanic and ask for it to be repaired without …

Rules Related to an Excused Person (Ma’dhur) Rules Related to an Excused Person (Ma’dhur)

Answered by Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari

Question:
Can you explain the rulings with regards to Wudhu and Taharah for a person who has an excuse, such as continuous urine drops?
Answer:
In the name of Allah, Most …

Zakat on Trusts Zakat on Trusts

Answered by Mufti Muhammad Zubair Butt
Question:
In the name of the Allah, The Beneficent, The Merciful
Many assets are held under trust, whereby the owner of the assets (settlor) transfers legal ownership to trustees who hold the …

The Legal Ruling on Burning the Holy Quran The Legal Ruling on Burning the Holy Quran

Answered by Mufti Mohammed Zubair Butt
Question:
I.M.W.S. Is a community based organization for the community and provides various services for the community. In the past we have purchased burial grounds in the local cemetery and used …