At Tajir: Islamic Laws Pertaining To Borrowing An Item – Mufti Yusuf Moosagie

Is it necessary to cover one’s Satr when alone in a room?

Answer: Yes, it is necessary (wajib) to cover one’s minimum nakedness (between the navel and knee for both men and women), even when alone. The exception is when there is a need, such as taking a shower, relieving oneself, or changing one’s clothes. Even in such...

What is the ruling with regards to sleeping after Fajr Salaah before sunrise?

Answer - It is a Sunnah to stay awake after the Fajr Salaah engaging in the Thikar of Allah until the sun has risen, and to then pray 2 or 4 Rakaats of Salatul Ishraq. The time for performing Salah Ishraq commences approximately twenty minutes after sunrise when...

Halaal Nail Polish, Hair Straightening, Treating With Haraam Medicine, etc

1) is it permissible to hate a Faasiq? 2) What is the ruling with regard to 'halal nail polish'? 3) Is it true that a cure cannot be found in Haraam? 4) What is the proof that one cannot put the Noble Quraan on the floor? 5) Is hair straightening allowed?...

Is it permissible to have a Brazillian wax or laser hair removal of the entire body at a salon?

Answer: At the outset, one should understand the importance of modesty. Nabi صلى الله عليه و سلم said: عن أبى هريرة - رضى الله عنه - عن النبى - صلى الله عليه وسلم - قال « الإيمان بضع وستون شعبة ، والحياء شعبة من الإيمان » . صحيح البخارى “Iman consists of sixty-odd...

Is it permissible to eat and drink from gold or silver utensils?

Answer: Abi Laila narrates that while Sayyidina Hudhaifa R.A was at Mada'in, when he asked for water. The chief of the village brought to him a silver vessel. Hudhaifa threw it away and said, إِنِّي لَمْ أَرْمِهِ إِلاَّ أَنِّي نَهَيْتُهُ فَلَمْ يَنْتَهِ، "I have...

Salaah With Animate Pictures on Bank Notes| Late Payment of Utility Bills & Zakaat on Rental Income

1) Is it permissible to perform Salaah with bank notes of animate objects in one’s pocket? 2) What is the ruling with regards to paying a fine because of late payment of utility bills? 3) Is there Zakaat on rental income?...