Can I pay my Zakat to my married sister?
Yes, for specific family members that meet Zakat conditions and for whom the Zakat giver is not obliged to provide.
Can we pray Taraweeh or Night prayers while holding the Quran and reading from it? And can a person who does not understand Arabic praying Taraweeh behind the Imam hold the translation of the Quran to follow the Imam’s recitation so they can understand?
Yes, it is permissible to do so while praying optional prayers based on the following evidence: Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) led the people in prayer […]
If someone forgets to turn off the humidifier on a CPAP machine while fasting, does that invalidate the fast?
There is no need to make up this day because it is like when you accidentally eat while fasting out of forgetfulness.
Can a woman pray after a miscarriage?
If the fetus has clear human features, then her bleeding after that is regarded as postpartum bleeding, so she should stop praying and fasting, and her husband should avoid her […]
What is the Islamic Sunnah timeline to read Surah Al-Kahf on Friday?
Al-Imam Al-Manawi said: “Al-Hafiz ibn Hajar said in his Amali: “In some reports, it says ‘the day of Jumu’ah’ and in some reports it says ‘the night of Jumu’ah’. They […]
Is it Islamically permissible to use perfumes while fasting in Ramadan?
It is permissible to use perfumes while fasting in Ramadan. However, incense should not be used or inhaled according to some scholars. The scholars who carry this view say it is not […]
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 […]
