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John Starling
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Hajj for the Elderly and Chronically Ill
Q: My parents are very old and have not made Hajj yet. Traveling has become difficult for them. Must they still go? A: Whoever has met...
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Wearing Shoes in Ihram
Q: What kind of shoes should I wear when in Ihram? A: You should wear your most comfortable pair of sandals. The sandals should leave...
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Recommendations When Making Ihram
Q: I'm going to make Hajj and Umrah, are there any recommendations when making Ihram? A: Before you make Ihram it's recommended to do the...
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What is the Ruling of Hajj and Umrah
Q: What is the ruling of Hajj and Umrah? A: Hajj and Umrah are individual obligations that must be fulfilled once in a lifetime for those...
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John Starling
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The Day of Doubt
Q: If we cannot see the moon on the 29th night of Shaban, is it good to fast the following day or is that disliked? A: If the sky is...
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John Starling
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International or Local Sighting
Q: Does Ramadan start with the international sighting or local sighting? A: Ramadan starts when the new moon of Ramadan is sighted. If it...
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Can I Pay Fitrana for Someone Else
Q: Can I voluntarily pay zakat al-fitr for my friend? A: It is permissible to voluntarlity pay zakat al-fitr for someone you are not...
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Should I Pay My Parents' Fitrana
Q: For years my father has paid my zakat al-fitr. Should I be paying it instead? A: You are obliged to pay your own zakat al-fitr as well...
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John Starling
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Zakat on Personal Property
Q: Do I have to pay zakat on personal property I intend to sell? A: As a general rule, zakat is not due on personal property. If you...
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John Starling
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Exceptional Prayers During Prohibited Times
Q: Are there any prayers that can be prayed during the prohibited times? A: The prohibited times include the following; 1. The time of...
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John Starling
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Zakat on Commercial Inventory
Q: I own a store and sell various physical products, do I have to pay zakat on the products? A: Yes. Zakat must be paid in cash, after...
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John Starling
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Coughing or Laughing in Prayer
Q: Is prayer invalidated due to clearing the throat without need (hawking), talking or laughing? Is this during the prayer itself or only...
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John Starling
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What is the best Hajj ritual-type to perform?
Q: What is the best Hajj ritual-type to perform for my first Hajj? A: There are three ritual-types; Tamattu', Ifrad, and Qiran. Though...
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Is it permissible to dye my hair?
Q: Is it permissible for me to dye my hair? A: It is permissible to dye your hair. However, dying the hair pure black is disliked in...
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Do I have to pray before I sit in the Masjid?
Q: Do I have to pray before I sit in the Masjid? A: The 2-rakah prayer to “greet the masjid” before sitting is sunnah based on the...
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How do I make the adhan and iqamah?
Q: How do I make the adhan and iqamah? A: The Adhan "consists of 15 phrases. The caller slowly recites it while elevated, ritually pure,...
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