Rafiqul Islam Via email Question: I am outside the country and have to perform wudu in a small basin while on duty. I wear a shirt, pants and shoes. If I remove my shoes, I may face problems with senior officers. Can I wipe my shoes with wet hands without removing them? Will my wudu […]Continue Reading

Tanvir Islam (from e-mail) Question: After the Fajr prayer, is the Chasht prayer, which is offered 23 minutes after sunrise while sitting in the mosque, required to be performed only in the mosque? If I pray Fajr in the mosque and then return home to offer this prayer, will it be valid? Also, should the […]Continue Reading

Mr. Abdullah Muhammad, via email Question: Is it acceptable to cut relations with an older brother who engages in illegal (haram) activities? Answer: No, it is not allowed. One must try to rehabilitate him politely while respecting his dignity. However, breaking off or ruining relationships is prohibited as it is another illegal conduct. A prohibited […]Continue Reading

Md. Monir Bhuiyan Via email Question: If a person wakes up shortly before sunrise and finds that Ghusl has become obligatory, what should they do if taking a bath would leave too little time to perform the Fajr prayer before sunrise? Answer: If Ghusl is obligatory, the person should perform Ghusl before offering the prayer. […]Continue Reading

Mahdi Hossain via email, Question: I borrowed some money from someone, but there was no contract or agreement for an additional return. Considering that I had utilised their funds, I willingly contributed an additional sum to the repayment. Is it acceptable to offer and receive this extra sum? Answer: If there was no previous condition, […]Continue Reading

Md. Mizanur Rahman Via email Question: I work in a garment factory. Both of my parents are sick and live in my village. I am considering leaving my job to care for them. But without a job, it will be difficult for me to support my family. What should I do? Answer: Working away from […]Continue Reading

Saiful Islam Via Email Question: Is there any problem if a pre-recorded adhan is played over a microphone at a market-based prayer mosque? It is worth noting that the recording is played over the microphone after the adhan is given at the local mosque. Answer: Playing the adhan over a microphone does not fulfill the […]Continue Reading

Mizan Rahman Via Email Question: A person opens a DPS (Deposit Pension Scheme) at a bank and tells his parents that when the DPS matures, they should use the money to perform Hajj. However, after the DPS matures, when he asks them to use the money for Hajj, they say they do not want to […]Continue Reading

Kabir Hasan via E-mail Question: ‘During my Aqiqah, I was given the name ‘Md. Kabir Mia’ by my parents; ‘Mia’ is my family name. I would like to change my family name and first name to ‘Miraj Khan’. Is this allowed?’ Answer: ‘No, it is not allowed. Since ‘Khan’ is a family name (a lineage), […]Continue Reading

Ariful Islam Via email Question: When does the time for Witr prayer end? Answer: Witr prayer can be performed until the time for Fajr begins. Witr refers to making the final prayer of the night an odd-numbered prayer. Those who finish their prayers after Isha may perform Witr at that time. However, those who are […]Continue Reading