Ataullah Via email Question: I would like to know when the Day of Judgement will come. Answer: Belief that the Day of Judgement will come is a fundamental tenet of Islam. However, Allah (SWT) has not revealed its exact timing. Only Allah (SWT) has knowledge of when it will occur. Nevertheless, Continue Reading

Question: The imam of a mosque often arrives late for Zuhr prayer and leads the congregational prayer without first performing the four Sunnah rak‘ahs. If this becomes a regular habit, is it appropriate for him to continue leading the prayer? The muezzin at the same mosque also gives the Adhan without wudu on most occasions. […]Continue Reading

Ibrahim Hossain Via email Question: If someone performs ghusl by fulfilling its three obligatory requirements, is a separate wudu necessary before offering prayers? Is it true that wudu is not required separately after ghusl? Answer: Yes, this is correct. A separate wudu is not required after performing fard ghusl because ghusl includes all the necessary […]Continue Reading

Mahfuza Akter Via email Question: When I went to sit for my Class Eight examination, some of my female classmates suggested that I secretly marry a boy from our class. When I refused, they kept pressuring me and said that if my parents did not agree after learning about the marriage, the boy would end […]Continue Reading

Sohel Hasan Via email Question: I have a sister who is not yet married. Some money has been saved to cover her wedding expenses. Who is responsible for paying zakat on this savings—my mother or my sister? Answer: Zakat must be paid by the person who currently owns the money. The intended purpose of the […]Continue Reading

Question: Is it permissible in Islam to honour a sculpture or a building by placing flowers on it? Answer: This is not permissible according to the ruling given here. Islam prescribes specific forms of conduct and respect for the Holy Kaaba and the Black Stone. Going beyond these prescribed practices can also be sinful. The […]Continue Reading

Question: I do not know whether chickens served as fried chicken at Chinese restaurants or by companies such as Kazi Farms Kitchen are slaughtered in the name of Allah. Is it permissible to eat them? Answer: In a Muslim society, it is generally reasonable to assume that those who prepare and serve commonly consumed food […]Continue Reading

Question: My father-in-law died last year, and he had no sons. My mother-in-law wants to perform Hajj with me, and she will cover my expenses. Is this permissible under Islamic law? Can I also perform Hajj on behalf of my deceased father-in-law? Answer: You may perform Hajj with your mother-in-law as her son-in-law because you […]Continue Reading

Question: If someone mistakenly performs a prayer before its prescribed time begins, must they perform it again? If someone cannot perform prayers due to unavoidable circumstances, can they make up all the missed prayers together later? Will this reduce the reward? Answer: One of the essential conditions for a prayer to be valid is that […]Continue Reading

Farnuz Via Email Question: I usually keep my eyes closed for most of the time while performing fard and Sunnah prayers. It helps me concentrate better. Is this correct? Answer: Keeping the eyes closed is not the proper way to improve concentration during prayer. Try to focus while keeping your eyes open, as keeping the […]Continue Reading