Zahid From email Question: Some people work in the same organization. One gets a raise every year, while another gets no extra pay even after ten years. Is this fair? Answer: It is hard to say in simple words whether this is fair or not. If there is no condition for regular raises, then not Continue Reading

Abu Huraira From E-mail Question: If a girl gets married without the consent of her guardian and the guardian later accepts the marriage, will the original marriage remain valid, or will the marriage have to be solemnised again? Answer: The ruling is that a minor girl cannot marry without the consent of her guardian. Moreover, […]Continue Reading

Question: After entering a mosque upon reciting the supplication for entering the mosque, is it permissible to greet the worshippers present there? Many people may be praying in the mosque. What should one do after entering the mosque in such a situation? Answer: One may greet worshippers nearby in a low voice that does not […]Continue Reading

Question: My father gave my mother five percent of land, and my mother later gave it to me. I built a house on the land and live there. I have two daughters and no son. After my father’s death, I helped establish my younger brothers and sisters and arranged my sisters’ marriages with my earnings. […]Continue Reading

Rufaida Tuba From email Question: I am owed a good amount of money by a person. For a long time he has kept saying he will pay, but he does not. There is no guarantee that I will get it back. In this case, do I have to pay zakat on this money too? Answer: […]Continue Reading

Sabiha Tasneem Via email Question: Sometimes, while performing wudu, I am almost finished. For example, I may be washing my feet or wiping my head when something happens that breaks my wudu. In that situation, should I start the wudu again from the beginning, or should I continue from where I stopped? Answer: If a […]Continue Reading

Nurul Islam From Email Question: A few days ago, I faced a difficult situation. At the time, I made a mental vow that if Allah rescued me from the trouble, I would give some charity in the way of Allah. My in-laws are currently facing a financial crisis and are among those who may receive […]Continue Reading

Monirul Islam Via Email Question: In our area, there are some people who take responsibility for land from the owner after agreeing on a certain price at which the owner wants to sell it. Later, whatever amount they can sell the land for above the agreed price, they keep for themselves. The same practice is […]Continue Reading

Question: I try to wake up early at night, and I usually have enough time before Fajr. Can I perform my missed (Qaza) prayers before the mandatory (Farz) Fajr prayer? Also, is it permissible to perform Qaza prayers right after the Farz Fajr prayer? Answer: Missed prayers can be offered before the Fajr prayer. However, […]Continue Reading