What is the Islamic ruling on seeking Ruqya from a third party?
It is permissible to ask a third party for Ruqya, especially if one attempted to do self-performed Ruqya, which did not bring noticeable results. It is always better to start […]
What is Shahadah?
Shahadah is the Islamic declaration of faith and the first of the Five Pillars of Islam. It is a fundamental tenet of the Islamic faith and serves as a declaration […]
What is fiqh?
What is fiqh? Fiqh is the Islamic jurisprudence that encompasses the understanding and interpretation of Islamic law based on the Quran and the Sunnah (traditions and practices of the Prophet […]
What time are the prayers?
I want to observe a prayer at the mosque. How do I know when they take place? On the home page, scroll down to the Prayer Times section. There are […]
Etiquettes of visiting the mosque
What etiquette rules do I need to observe when visiting the mosque? Cell Phones A ringing cell phone is a distraction to any service at the mosque. Please remember to […]
What should I wear to visit the mosque?
What should I wear to visit the mosque? It is most appropriate to wear modest, loose-fitting clothes. For men, we recommend wearing long pants and sleeved shirts, and for women […]
Do I need to remove my shoes?
Do I need to remove my shoes in the mosque? We ask that you remove your shoes before entering the prayer area at the mosque, so that the floors and […]
Visiting the mosque for the first time
Visiting the Mosque: What do I need to know? Whatever brings you to be interested in learning more about Islam and Muslims, we’re delighted to have you visit our mosque. […]
Do I make up the missed days of fasting, pay fidya, or both?
Fasting and Fidya Regarding the Pregnant and Breastfeeding Mother By Osman Umarji A common question and concern for Muslim women has been the rules regarding fasting and making up fasts […]
What do I do if I am pregnant and/or nursing and cannot fast?
For a pregnant or nursing woman, there are some details to mention and there are many differences of opinion among the scholars as to how and when she should make […]
What if the medical condition is not chronic and not lasting?
If their medical condition is not lasting or they can make up the days when the days are shorter, they would make up the days rather than paying the Fidya.
How much is the Fidya for a person who cannot fast?
Such a person would pay Fidya equivalent to feeding a poor person a decent meal for each day of fasting they have missed. The dollar amount of this will vary […]
