QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

DOES AN INJECTION BREAK THE FAST?

No. Injections will not break the fast, unless they are administered directly into the stomach or brain.

JUMUAH MUBARAK

To greet with “Jumuah Mubarak” is a bid`ah. Muslims greet with “Assalaamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakaatu”

RECIPIENTS OF FIDYAH AND FITRAH

Fidyah (for missed fasts and Salaat) and Fitrah can ONLY be given to Muslims who qualify for Zakaat

CAN FITRAH FOR AN IMMATURE CHILD BE TAKEN FROM THE CHILD’S WEALTH?

Yes, if the child has sufficient wealth, Fitrah may be taken and paid from there.

IS IT PERMISSIBLE TO EAT CALAMARI?

Calamari si HARAAM for Hanafis

CUTTING THE PUBIC HAIRS DURING I’TIKAAF

If there is a real need to cut hair during I’tikaaf, it should be done inside the Musjid (in one’s tent), However, one must be careful not to allow the hairs to fall on the Musjid carpet. A sheet must be used

ZAKAAT ON STOCK IN TRADE

Zakaat on stock must be paid on the current market value. That is, the price the trader will pay to buy the goods on the day his Zakaat is due