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Zakat: General Questions
Shaykh Abu Usamah
I'm confused regarding a few things on Zakat. How does zakat work? Does one pay 2.5% of their monthly salary or is it 2.5% of the annual income? what about money that is spent on food and clothing etc. does that be taken…
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Have their been any female prophets?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Hi, i was just wondering whether or not there has been any female prophets in the past? If there have been, then how many? If not then what is the reasons for this?
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Fiqh al-Sunnah: Is it reliable?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
I am sure you are aware of the growing prevalence in the West of Sayyid Saabiq's Fiqh-us-Sunnah, as a fiqh manual for the shebab who rely upon it. What is your opinion of this book, and what it contains?
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Is there a God?
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I cannot find answers to objections atheists raise to the existence of God. What are the proofs to existence of God as I need help to reconfirm my belief. Thanks.
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Friend's sister is "marrying" a non-Muslim
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I am asking this question on behalf of a friend. She comes from a family where her mother is a convert, her father a pious Muslim, and she and her siblings were raised in an Islamic environment.
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The Inner Dimensions of Zakat
Imam Abu Hamid Muhammad Al-Ghazali
The inner dimensions of zakat Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful ZAKAT The Inner Dimensions of Zakat Excerpts from Imam al-Ghazali’s Inner Dimensions of Islamic Worship [From a subscriber] Certain …
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Were Zoroaster and the Buddha Prophets?
Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I've heard many (muslim) people saying that (most or few) non-muslim gods are actually the prophets (or wali-allah) sent by Allah and eventually the followers have distorted their preaching and teaching alike Judaism, Ch…
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miscarriage
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I recently had a miscarriage (induced labour) at my first scan I found out that my 16 weeks (4 months) baby had a lot of fluid in its head, lungs, stomach because of which it would not have survived...I took a second opi…
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The Minimum Zakatable Amount (Nisab)
Shaykh Ilyas Patel
Brother, please could you tell me how is the nisab (minimum amount you have to possess) to be eligible to pay zakat calculated?
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parents won't let me divorce
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Please advise me on this matter. As I told you earlier, I married someone who I really didn't want to but did to make my mom happy. In over 11 years, the situation has become worse and is affecting my deen.
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When is Zakat Due?
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I have a question about calculation of zakat on running bank balance. One of the conditions for zakat is that asset should be there for a period of 1 year.
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What a loving muslim wife should do when her husband shakes hands with non-muslim women ?
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
What a loving Muslim wife should do when her husband shakes hands with non-Muslim women ? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Dear Sister, Assalamu…
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Zakat: Article, Calculation, Salafis, Relatives, and more
Shaykh Abu Usamah
Do you have any article regarding Zakat that specifies the method of calculation, and what is included. Also, can I give Zakat to some relatives on my mother's side.
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Zakat: Calculation
Shaykh Abu Usamah
Is there a spreadsheet or can someone devise a spread sheet detailing Zakat Calculations in the modern world? Every year I find it difficult to know that what I am calculating is correct. I believe that I am not the only…
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Zakat Cannot Be Given To Non-Muslims
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Zakat Cannot Be Given To Non-Muslims Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Walaikum assalam, There is scholarly consensus (ijma`) that zakat cannot be given to non-Muslims, as mentioned by Ibn al-Mund…
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Zakat & Fitr Cannot Be Given For Projects & Da'wah: The Meaning of 'In the Way
Shaykh Sohail Hanif, SunniPath Academy Teacher
The students Islamic society has approached me and asked if they may use the monies collected for fitr for the society. they usually collect the money and send it to the nearest 'big' mosque, which is some miles away in …
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Divorce due to leasing a car
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I got married 6 months ago and have a leased car. My husband is totally against interest bearing transactions - I understand that, and am trying to find alternatives so that I don't have to lease a car again.
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Pornography Addiction
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I have a pornography problem. I am 16 years old and when I am finished pleasing myself I often feel guilty and disgusted by myself and what I become at times for those couple of minutes. And now I have noticed that I am …
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Education and Family life
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
If a woman is married while she was studying in a professional college and by the blessings of Allah she becomes a mother, what is she supposed to do regarding her education? Her family is pressuring her to go back to co…
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Zakat - I am a student: do I have to pay zakat?
Shaykh Abu Usamah
I wanted to know if Zakat is an obligation (fard) on me? My reality is that I am a Full time Student at a University. I do not have a part time job, however I do get some allowances from my parents for expenses such as f…
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'Salafi' Tampering of Riyad al-Salihin
Shaykh Gibril F Haddad
'Salafi' Tampering of Riyad al-Salihin Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Warning: Avoid this English translation of Riyad al-Salihin!
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Alcohol in Perfumes, Aftershaves etc.
Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Alcohol in Perfumes, Aftershaves etc.
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Becoming a haji through three umrahs
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I was told by an elder that if I go Makkah-tuk-Mukarrama three times and perform umrah each time then I would have the title of Hajji (although Hajj would still be compulsory on me since I have not yet performed Hajj).
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Platinum Rings for Men
Sidi Abu Yahya
Are platinum rings halal for men? same question for titanium, steel, and iron rings, please. Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful As-Salaamu 'Alaykum Yes, platinum, titanium, steel and iron rings are…
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Soaps Made from Animal Fat
Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher
Many, if not most, mass-produced soaps contain … substances derived from animal fat. What is the position of the Shafi’i school on using such soap? Does it matter if the animal fat came from a cow vs. a pig?
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Is it permissible to marry wife's niece?
SunniPath Answer Service Team
Is it permissible to marry wife's niece? Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful In the name of Allah Most Merciful Most Compassionate I pray you are well and in the best of health and iman.
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Umra Acceptance and Husband's Dua Against It
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I went to umrah with my husband a few weeks ago, and subhanallah it was such an amazing experience. A few days before we arrived home me and my husband had an argument, in the heat of the moment he said i hope your umrah…
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what is the punishment for a married women having sexual talks with other guys ?
SunniPath Answer Service Team
I wanted to know what does Islam say about a married women having sexual chats with another guy on the phone and on online chat or any other way ? and what can one do to stop her from doing it as she is a family member a…
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Raising Children
Shaykh Hamza Karamali, SunniPath Academy Teacher
I just wanted to confirm that we should gently start treating children as adults when they reach age 7 , and start enforcing it at age 10.
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Du'a after Iftar
SunniPath Answer Service Team
Du'a after iftar Answer In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate Du‛ā after Iftār The following two du‛ās should be recited after breaking the fast.