Zakah on Gold and Silver Jewelry for Women
Question Is Zakat due on gold jewelry that is worn for personal use? Bottom Line Yes, gold doesn’t escape Zakat just because it’s shiny on your wrist. ...
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Sending Money Abroad for Qurbani: Is It Valid?
Question If I send money overseas for Qurbani, but their Eid prayer is later than ours, is my sacrifice still valid? Bottom Line Follow the place of slaughter: after their E...
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Can a Non-Muslim Pay for Someone’s Hajj?
Question Can a non-Muslim sponsor the expenses of someone’s Hajj, and does this affect the validity of the pilgrimage? Bottom Line Hajj remains valid if sponsored, regardles...
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If Someone Can’t Afford Hajj, Is It Still Required?
Question I have a bank loan, but also a strong desire to go for ʿUmrah and Hajj. Some say I must first clear all debts before traveling. Am I still required to perform Hajj if I cannot afford it due to debt? ...
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Is Paying for a Wife’s Medical Care Obligatory?
Question If a wife becomes sick, either temporarily or chronically, is it obligatory upon the husband to pay for her medical treatment and related expenses? Bottom Line Medi...
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Wife Working Without Her Husband’s Permission?
Question Can a wife work outside the home, and what are the rights of the husband and wife regarding her income? Bottom Line The wife may work if it does not conflict with h...
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Can Zakat Be Given to Wife Or it is Charity?
Question Is it permissible for a husband to give his zakah to his wife in order to pay off debts she incurred before marriage? Bottom Line Yes. A husband may give his zakah ...
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Charity on Behalf of a Deceased Family Member
Question My father died, may Allah have mercy on him, and I want to give ongoing charity on his behalf, such as building a mosque or printing a beneficial book. A shaykh told us this would not benefit him since it...
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Selling a Gift: Permissible or Not?
Question One member of my family was gifted a box of masks. Since she didn’t need so many, she sold some of them. Is this wrong? Please provide relevant hadiths about giving, accepting, and rejecting gifts. ...
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Is Udhiya Obligatory for a Capable Muslim Wife?
Question Is a wife obligated to perform Udhiyah separately if her husband offers one? Bottom Line A wife is included in her husband’s Udhiyah if he intends it for the househ...
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