I have a sister that is divorced and lives alone with her daughter, can I give my zakat al mal to her? As in, would it count as zakat on my behalf or would it be sadaqa?
May Allah accept – her eligibility is based on whether she would qualify under the categories of the ayah as from al-fuqaraa or al-masakeen – that is, if she lacks […]
Are all IRAs restricted like the 401(k) with the same Zakat rulings?
No. Some IRAs (like Roth IRAs) have their contributions taxed and because of this are penalty-free; so they work differently than 401(k) and non-taxed IRAs. At age 59-and-a-half, after one […]
What if one owes Zakat on a retirement account that one can’t pay?
The Fiqh Council of North America has ruled the following on this topic:If one’s due Zakat payment on such an account exceeds what one has the means to pay from […]
What is the argument for paying Zakat on restricted accounts?
Scholars who contend that one must pay Zakat on restricted accounts hold that one can, in fact, withdraw from a restricted account, even if one incurs a penalty, fees, and […]
Is Zakat owed on retirement accounts, such as a 401K?
Yes, if one has full, free access to the account.
Is it permissible for a man in the state of Ihram to approach his wife in foreplay physically or verbally?
This is considered of the category of sexual acts along with fore leading sweettalk that a person in a state of Ihram (husband or wife) should avoid.
If the place of residence has a strong fragrance that leaves a trace on the body or clothes of a person performing Umrah, what is required of him?
Nothing is required of him if this is a result of the presence of fragrance in the airand not an intentional act of perfuming the body.
What is the ruling on postponing the performance of Umrah due to exhaustion from the long journey?
There is no harm in that, but he must be cautious not to cover his head or fall intoany of the prohibitions.
What is the ruling on using deodorant for a person in the state of Ihram?
There is no haram in that, as long as the deodorant is unscented.
Is it permissible to use cleansing products with fragrances while showering?
The prohibition applies to the use of any scented product, especially if it leaves aresidual scent on the body or clothes after its use. If a person performing Umrah took […]
Is it permissible to shower before Umrah?
Yes, as that was proven to be done by some of the companions beforeperforming the rituals.
What is the ruling in changing Ihram clothes for a man or a woman due to sweat or uncleanliness?
This is permissible and for any reason.
