Rakibul Islam Via Email Question: I run a computer training center along with a photocopy service. I provide computer training and offer photocopying. However, to meet the needs of the residents, I also have to take passport-style photographs. While this is not a photography studio business, I Continue Reading

Answer: The Holy Quran is the supreme book of guidance revealed by Almighty Allah for humanity. Every chapter contains crucial teachings regarding faith, worship, character, and life management. Surah Al-Kawthar, the 108th chapter of the Quran, is extremely brief with only three verses. However, within this concise chapter, Allah declares a special favor upon His […]Continue Reading

Osman Ali Mondal From Email Question: A vow was made to use the money from the first month’s salary after getting a job to feed the worshippers at a mosque. Can the money instead be given to a mosque, madrasa or poor people without feeding the worshippers? Answer: No. This is because feeding the worshippers […]Continue Reading

Imran Hossain Via email Question: I sometimes fall asleep while listening to Quran recitation on my mobile phone or through headphones. In such a situation, does this amount to any disrespect to the Quran or involve any other mistake? Answer: The recitation should be stopped when you are about to fall asleep. If the recitation […]Continue Reading

Masudur Rahman From Email Question: Is it halal to pick up and eat fruits that have fallen from someone else’s tree? And if the tree is enclosed by a fence, would eating such fruit be haram? Answer: It may be eaten if it appears that the owner has given permission. However, if various indications suggest […]Continue Reading

Jasim Uddin From Email Question: What should be said in response to “As-Salatu Khairum Minan-Nawm” in the Fajr adhan? Answer: In response to “As-Salatu Khairum Minan-Nawm,” one may say, “Sadaqta wa Bararta.” Answered by: Allama Mufti Ubaidur Rahman Khan Nadvi Source: Jameul Fatawa, Islamic Fiqh and Fatwa Encyclopedia To send questions, please use the email […]Continue Reading

Mr Mohiuddin From Email Question: Due to pain in the legs, if a person performs Sujood on the bed while sitting on a chair, will the prayer be valid? Answer: If the pain prevents the person from being able to perform Sujood, then the prayer will be valid in this manner. Answered by: Allama Mufti […]Continue Reading

Zobennesa Mustafiz via email, Question: I am a working woman who has been in government service for about 16 years. During this long period, I have handed over almost all my salary to my husband for his business and to build a house. I have kept only a very small amount for my personal expenses […]Continue Reading

Jasim Uddin Via email Question: Is it necessary to respond to the iqamah (call to prayer) given before the congregational fard prayer? And should one respond to the adhan given before the Friday sermon? Answer: There is a Sunnah method of responding to the iqamah. One should follow that method. You may learn the Sunnah […]Continue Reading

Nurul Islam From Email Question: A few days ago, I heard someone say that deceased people come to visit their relatives on Thursdays. How true is this? If they do come, what should we do as good Muslims? Answer: Deceased people never come to visit their relatives. Only martyrs do. A martyr means someone who […]Continue Reading