Worship

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The Hanafi School’s approach to Wudhu with Nabidh al-Tamr in the Absence of Water

Wudu with Nabidh al-Tamr is valid only if the water in it predominates over the dates.

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Does vomiting break the wudhu?

Vomiting breaks wudu only when it is a mouthful or more, i.e. an amount that cannot be held back without difficulty.

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Does holding in wind break Wudhu?

Holding in wind does not break wudu.

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What is the ruling of bleeding again before 15 days of purity elapse?

Bleeding before 15 days of purity counts as continuous bleeding; use your previous cycle pattern to decide which days are hayd.

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Is it permissible to recite Surah Fatiha as a dua in the state of Haydh?

A menstruating woman may recite Surah al-Fatihah with the intention of du'a.

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To what extent must one venerate the Qibla direction during sleep and whilst relieving oneself?

A bed or toilet facing 169° is fine as it is 50° from the qiblah (119°); feet turning toward it in sleep is not blameworthy.

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If someone says the water is pure, can I accept what they say?

Accept an upright Muslim's report that water is impure; if unsure of their reliability, use your own judgement.

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Is the blood residue in poultry pure?

Blood left in the veins or on the skin of a properly slaughtered chicken is pure; only flowing blood is impure.

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Will the Salah be nullified if the allowable period for wiping on leather socks expires?

If the period for wiping over leather socks expires during salah, the salah is nullified at once.

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Can a man and woman eat, drink and cook when they slept together and need a ghusl?

One may eat, drink and cook before ghusl after intimacy, though washing mouth and hands first is better.

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Is it permissible to perform wudhu in a washroom?

Wudu may be done standing at a washroom basin; washing feet in a toilet cubicle is allowed if there is no other option.

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Is it permissible to have intimate relations multiple times without performing ghusl in between?

Repeated intimacy without ghusl in between is permissible; ghusl, or at least wudu or washing, in between is preferable.

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Can chlorine purify my swimming pool?

A large pool stays pure unless impurity changes it; a small pool is purified by overflowing water. Chlorine alone does not purify it.

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Will Ghusl be valid if one has to wear glued on braces?

If glued braces are necessary and the teeth cannot be washed, rinsing the mouth suffices and the ghusl is valid.

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Do I have to do Ghusl again if a white substance comes out after doing Ghusl?

Repeat ghusl only if you did not walk, sleep or urinate before it; otherwise the later discharge does not require it.

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Are budgie droppings impure?

Budgies are lawful birds, so their droppings are pure and need not be removed for salah, though cleaning is better.

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Is it permitted to perform fresh wudu’ for nafl salah?

Renewing wuḍūʾ after an act of worship is recommended, so making fresh wuḍūʾ for ishrāq after Fajr is encouraged.

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What is the blood experienced by a woman during pregnancy regarded as?

Bleeding during pregnancy is istiḥāḍah, not menstruation; she keeps praying, making wuḍūʾ for each prayer time.

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How Is Wudu Valid Whilst Using a Spray Bottle?

Wudu with a spray bottle is valid if every required area is washed and at least two drops drip; use it only when normal wudu is difficult.

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Is it permissible to urinate whilst standing?

Urinating standing without a reason is disliked, as it is seen as repugnant and risks splashes.

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Does a cervical screening test necessitate Ghusl?

A cervical screening test does not require Ghusl, though Wudhu must be redone.

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Is it permissible to delay having a shower after relations?

It is permissible to rest and sleep after relations with one's spouse before taking a Ghusl.

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Does the breaking of Wudhu during Ghusl necessitate restarting Ghusl?

Ghusl need not be restarted if Wudhu breaks; Wudhu must be redone if the Wudhu limbs are not washed later in the Ghusl.

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How do I purify tiles which have impurity on it?

Smooth surfaces like tiles are purified by wiping the impurity with a wet cloth.

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How will my garden become pure from impurity?

A garden is pure once dry with no trace of impurity; visible traces should be removed by pouring water.

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How will my carpet become pure from impurity?

Wash the affected area of the carpet and dry it with any conventional method such as a hairdryer or fan.

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How should I become pure if I had a wet dream on a plane?

If Ghusl or Tayammum is impossible, imitate the postures of Salah without recitation and repeat the Salah once pure.

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How do I purify phone screen from a blood stain?

A phone screen is purified simply by wiping off the visible impurity, e.g. with a wet wipe.

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What shall I do if I have a plaster and I need to do Wudhu?

If removing the plaster is harmful or painful, simply pass a wet hand over it during Wudhu.

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Forgetting to say Bismillah at the start of Wudhu

The Sunnah time for Bismillah is missed, but one is still encouraged to recite it when remembered during Wudhu.

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Doubts in Salah

With doubts in salah act on your stronger belief; if unsure take the lower count and perform Sajdah al-Sahw.

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Doing Adhaan from within the Masjid

The adhan may be called from inside the masjid if it reaches as many people outside as possible, e.g. via speakers.

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What is the Hanafi Madhhab’s view on Qiyamul Layl?

Organised congregational Qiyam al-Layl in the masjid is severely disliked in the Hanafi school; pray privately at home.

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What to do when the row in Salah ahead is full

If the row ahead is full, the latecomer should simply join the prayer standing alone behind it.

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Can Tahiyyat al-Masjid be performed outside of al-Masjid al-Nabawi ﷺ?

Pray Tahiyyat al-Masjid inside the Prophet’s ﷺ mosque building; if there is no room, it may be prayed outside.

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Can one go into Ruku straight after performing a Sajdah Tilawah?

Going straight into ruku after a Sajdah Tilawah is disliked; recite a few verses first, then bow.

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Can one join the Jama’ah even after the Imam has performed Sajdah al-Sahw?

One may still join the congregation after the imam has performed Sajdah al-Sahw; the prayer is valid.

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What is the ruling of Qada of Qasr Salah performed as four instead of two Rak’at?

Qada prayers that should have been shortened but were prayed in full do not need to be repeated.

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Imam Forgets Takbirat in Id Salah

A missed Eid takbir is remedied with sajdah al-sahw, which the imam may omit if it would confuse the congregation.

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Does making a sound in Salah whilst moving invalidate the prayer?

Making a sound like 'mmm' without uttering actual letters or words does not invalidate the salah.

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Is it acceptable to clean one’s nose during Salah?

You may quickly take out a tissue with one hand and wipe your nose during salah without losing your posture.

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Can one Imam lead two Tarawih prayers?

One imam may not lead two separate congregations for the full tarawih, as his second prayer is only nafl.

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Can the sunnah prayers be performed sitting down?

Sunnah and nafl prayers (except the Sunnah of Fajr) may be prayed seated, though habitually doing so reduces reward.

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How many Sadja Tilawa have to be performed if one listens to multiple Sajda verses from different students?

A teacher owes a separate sajdah al-tilawah for each student's recitation, but only one if one student repeats the same verse.

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How to fill a gap in the row in front of you

Fill a gap ahead by taking up to two steps; more steps need pauses, as continuous walking invalidates the salah.

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How does a Musafir complete his Salah when joining Jama’ah at a Masjid?

A traveller who joins a resident imam, even only in the last sitting, must complete the full four rakʿat.

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Can a mother carry a child in Salah?

A parent may hold a child in salah when there is a pressing need, using one arm; without need it is makruh.

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What is the actual time of Maghrib Prayer?

Maghrib and the time to break the fast begin as soon as the sun sets, the time listed as sunset in the calendar.

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Is it wajib to do Sajdah Tilawah when reading an English translation of the Qur’an?

Sajdah tilawah is wajib on someone who reads the English translation of a sajdah verse.

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Performing Taraweeh at home individually

Taraweeh at home loses the masjid's reward unless one has a valid excuse; Isha must precede it or taraweeh is invalid.

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Is it permissible to recite the zikr written in the margins of the mushaf in nafl salaah?

The dhikr in the margins of the mushaf may be recited in nafl and sunnah salah, but not in fard or wajib prayers.

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Will I be a musafir by travelling to Dehli from Kashmir for less than 15 days? Especially when I have a house and business in Dehli also?

If Delhi is your secondary residence where you once stayed 15 days, you are not a traveller there and pray in full.

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How many Takbir in Eid salaah?

Hanafis say six extra takbirs in Eid salah: three at the start and three in the second rak'ah before ruku'.

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Can jumuah salaah be performed in the following place?

Jumu'ah is permissible in La Grande Fontaine, as it lies within the vicinity (fina') of St Paul; the river does not separate it.

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If the fajr jamaah has already started, do we perform fajr fardh first and then the sunnah?

Pray fajr sunnah first only if you can still catch the congregation; otherwise join and pray it after sunrise, not before.

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Does this error in recitation invalidate the prayer?

The recitation error did not change the meaning to a corrupt one, so the prayer was valid.

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Can I perform the qadha salah outstanding on my late parent?

Salah cannot be prayed on behalf of a deceased parent; missed prayers can only be offset by fidyah, which the children may share.

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Do I have to repeat my salāh if it was performed with clothing soiled with madhī?

If madhi on clothes exceeded the palm's hollow, those salahs are invalid and must be repeated; if less, they are valid but disliked.

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When should a person say salam in salah?

When praying alone, turn the face then say the salam; in congregation, the follower says salam as soon as the imam does.

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When do I stop performing prayer as a traveller?

One remains a traveller until entering one's home city, so at Heathrow Zuhr is prayed as two rak'ats, and in full once in Birmingham.

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Should the hands be raised for the dua after adhan?

The du'a after adhan is a fixed dhikr, so the hands should not be raised when reciting it.

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How do I perform Salah on an aeroplane?

Salah must be prayed on board, standing and facing the qiblah; a prayer seated in one's seat is invalid and must be repeated.

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What happens if I am performing Fajr and sunrise begins?

If the sun rises during Fajr the prayer is nullified; stop, wait about 15 minutes after sunrise, then make up Fajr.

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Is salah valid if the feet do not completely touch the ground during sajdah?

Sajdah is valid if one toe touches the ground for one tasbih; lifting some toes is disliked, and no toes means repeating the salah.

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Can Jumuah salāh be performed in a place where five times salāh do not take place?

Jumuah in a musalla without all five daily prayers is valid if the conditions of Jumuah are met; a masjid brings more reward.

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When does a musafir (traveller) become a muqim (resident)?

A traveller becomes resident only by intending 15 nights in one place; this family shortens prayers throughout the 25 days.

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What should be done if one’s cell phone rings during salāh?

If a phone rings during salah, switch it off with one hand; the salah remains valid, though slightly disliked. Silence phones beforehand.

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Salah with the wrong intention, breaking one’s salah and performing salah in the wrong sequence

A wrong intention cannot be changed mid-salah; restart. Break salah with one salam; if sajdah precedes ruku, correct it and do sajdah sahw.

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Is the Salah valid if a person’s buttocks become visible in sajdah?

Salah breaks if a quarter of an awrah limb is exposed carelessly, or involuntarily for three tasbihs; less than that does not break it.

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What is the ruling of performing salah in front of a mirror?

A mirror in front does not make salah disliked in itself, but it does if it distracts; better to pray elsewhere.

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What is the correct way to respond to Hayyā alā al-Salāh and Hayyā alā al-Falāh?

When the muezzin says Hayya ala al-Salah and al-Falah, respond with La hawla wa la quwwata illa billahi al-Aliyy al-Azim.

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When is the Tahajjud prayer? Can I perform Tahajjud before sleeping?

Tahajjud's actual time is after waking from sleep; one unable to wake may pray nafl before sleeping instead.

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Can Tahiyyatul Wudu be performed any time after making Wudu?

Taḥiyyat al-Wuḍūʾ should be prayed straight after wuḍūʾ, as long as it is not a disliked time for nafl.

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If I can’t do Sajdah due to extreme pain, what do I do?

Someone able to stand but not make sajdah may pray standing or sitting with gestures; praying fully seated is best.

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Is it wajib (compulsory) upon women to recite the Takbīrāt al-tashrīq?

The Takbīr al-Tashrīq is wājib for women as well, recited softly after farḍ prayers from 9 to 13 Dhul Ḥijjah.

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Miscellaneous Rulings of Takbirat al-Tashriq

The Takbīr al-Tashrīq is wājib once after each farḍ prayer from Fajr of 9 Dhul Ḥijjah to ʿAṣr of the 13th, for men and women.

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Is there Qada’ of the Sunnah prayers?

Missed sunnah prayers are not made up, except Fajr sunnah with its farḍ before midday and the four Ẓuhr sunnah within Ẓuhr time.

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Can a dua be recited between the two Sajdah in a fardh prayer?

Reciting established duʿās between the two sajdahs is preferable in both farḍ and nafl prayers, without burdening the congregation.

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What is the ruling of salah performed with a slight deviation from the Qiblah?

Deviating up to 45 degrees from the qiblah does not invalidate salah, so the prayers of the past eight years are valid.

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The Fiqh of Mistakes in Qira’ah

Diacritic errors never invalidate salah; errors in letters, words or verses invalidate it only when they corrupt the meaning.

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Is it necessary to verbally respond to all the Adhans that I hear?

Responding verbally to every Adhan is not necessary; responding to the first is encouraged and responding to all is rewarding.

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DislikedFasting (Ṣawm)

Does the use of a tampon invalidate the fast?

Using a tampon does not break the fast, though tampon use is disliked and external products are advised.

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How to deal with confusion in Iftar time

Maghrib and iftar begin at sunset; the site cannot explain the local timetable differences and advises asking local scholars.

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Permissibility of eating in the masjid during I’tikaaf

A person in i'tikaf should eat in the masjid, keeping it clean; leaving to eat is allowed only if no food can be brought.

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The fiqh of the six fasts of Shawwal

The six Shawwal fasts are recommended; Hanafis allow them consecutively or separately, though consecutive is best.

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Does the application of Vicks on my nose break my fast?

Applying Vicks to the nose does not break the fast; merely smelling or feeling it has no effect.

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Does the application of eye drops invalidate the fast?

Eye drops do not break the fast even if tasted in the throat, since the eye is not a valid entry point.

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Is it permissible to use an inhaler whilst fasting?

Using an inhaler breaks the fast; in a genuine attack one may use it and make up the fast later, without kaffarah.

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When can I leave the masjid if I perform i’tikaaf?

One in sunnah I'tikaf may leave the masjid only for Jumu'ah, calls of nature, ghusl, or external necessities such as collapse.

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Can I be vaccinated whilst fasting?

A vaccination injection does not break the fast and is permissible while fasting.

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Can a menstruating woman eat during the day in Ramadhan?

A woman whose period starts while fasting may eat and drink for the rest of the day, discreetly.

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Does the insertion of suppositories break the fast?

Inserting a suppository into the rectum invalidates the fast.

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Is it permissible to have a blood test whilst fasting?

A blood test is permissible while fasting, though postponing a non-urgent test until after Ramadan may be advisable.

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Will the following IVF procedures nullify the fast?

Injections, IV anaesthetic, testicular biopsy, ICSI and embryo transfer do not break the fast; inhaled gas anaesthetic does.

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Will a nicotine patch break the fast?

Using a transdermal nicotine patch while fasting does not break the fast, though one should try to free oneself from nicotine.

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Will a Rotahaler break the fast?

If visible particles of the Rotacap powder reach the throat the fast breaks; if breathing requires it, use it and make up the fast later.

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Fasting FAQs

FAQs: eye drops and injections do not break the fast; nasal sprays, suppositories and smoking do; toothpaste and mouthwash are disliked.

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Will an internal pelvic ultrasound break the fast?

An internal pelvic ultrasound does not break the fast, as the female private part is not linked to the digestive system.

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When should one break a fast when residing in high altitudes and the sun is visible?

If the sun is still visible from a high building, wait until you see it set or are sure it has; a few minutes past the timetable suffices.

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Is it Necessary to do an Additional Qadha for a Broken Qadha Fast?

No extra fast is needed for a broken Qaḍā' fast; only the original Ramadan fast is made up.

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PermissibleZakat

Is a Deposit for a House Purchase Deductible for Zakat Purposes?

Cash set aside for completing a house purchase already sold subject to contract is not zakatable.

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Zakat on HMRC Refund

An expected HMRC tax refund is a discretionary gift in Shariah and is not zakatable until you receive it.

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Deducting Amazon Fees for Zakat Calculation

Amazon fees tied to future sales are not debts and cannot be deducted for zakat; outstanding fees like storage may be.

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Giving Bedding as Zakat to Orphans

Zakat can fund orphanage beds if the orphans are made owners of them, or if money is given to their agent to buy them.

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Can outstanding Zakat payments be paid from the estate?

Outstanding zakat is paid from the estate only if bequeathed, up to one third; beyond that adult heirs must consent.

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Benefiting from Corporation Tax Relief through Zakat Payments

A company may claim tax relief on charitable donations, including disposed haram money; the relief is a gift from the government.

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Can Gift Aid be considered as part of my Zakat payment?

Gift Aid cannot count toward your zakat, as it is the government's money, not a payment made on your behalf.

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Can Zakat be paid in advance?

Zakat may be paid early if intended as zakat and nisab is reached; top up any shortfall on the due date.

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Is zakat due on my luxury sports car?

No zakat is due on the sports car: personal-use items are not zakatable even if surplus to needs.

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Do I have to pay zakat on my property?

Zakat is not due on one's house; only gold, silver, cash, merchandise, crops and livestock are zakatable.

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Will zakāt paid in advance suffice for the fluctuation in the wealth during the course of the year?

No additional zakat is due on the R10,000; zakat looks at year-end wealth, not fluctuations during the year.

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How is Zakat paid on a business partnership?

Each partner pays zakat on his share of the stock at market price; fixed assets are exempt and cash is combined with stock.

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How will zakat be calculated on an investment in the Al Mabroor Buffalo Scheme?

Buffalo bought for capital gain is merchandise, so zakat is paid on its market value on the zakat date, not by livestock rules.

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Do I have to pay Zakat on a diamond?

No zakat is due on a diamond ring worn personally; precious stones are only zakatable when held as stock for resale.

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Is there zakat on leased out property?

A rented-out property is not subject to zakat; the rent received is added to one's wealth and becomes zakatable.

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Is there zakat on fruits and plants in one’s garden?

No zakat or ushr is due on fruit-bearing trees in one's own garden that are not for business.

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Can a traveller who was robbed accept zakāt funds if he still has access to his bank account?

A stranded traveller may take zakat only if he cannot access his wealth; if he can reach his bank funds, he may not.

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Is zakat compulsory on child benefit payments and who is the owner of child benefit payments?

Child benefit is owned by the parent, not the child, so it is included in the parent's assets when calculating zakat.

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Is there Zakat on savings for an operation?

Savings are zakatable, so zakat is due on money saved for a future operation.

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Is there Zakāt on white gold jewellery? – Clarification

White gold is treated as gold and is zakatable; multiply the item's full weight by the gram price of gold of that carat.

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Zakat FAQs

A zakat FAQ: who must pay, the silver nisab, 2.5% of net assets, exempt personal items, gold, cash, loans and debts.

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Is it permissible to give Zakāt to refugees?

Zakat may be given to a Muslim refugee who lacks niṣāb, or who cannot access his assets back home.

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How would a couple calculate Zakat on a joint account?

Each spouse pays zakat on their own share of a joint account; if shares are unknown, split the balance 50/50.

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What is the ruling of Zakat on gold given to a relative to pay off their debt?

Gold given to pay off a relative's debt is a loan: you pay zakat on its gold content and take back the same weight.

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Is there Zakat on a tenancy deposit?

No zakat is due on a protected tenancy deposit because it is not in the tenant's physical or constructive possession.

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Is Zakat payable on funds in a SAYE (Save As You Earn) Scheme for a Royal Mail Employee?

Funds in a Royal Mail SAYE savings contract are withdrawable savings and fully subject to zakat.

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Is Zakat payable on Fixed Term Deposit accounts in Islamic Banks managed under Wakalah?

The whole balance of a Wakalah fixed-term deposit is zakatable, since funds are invested in assets held for resale.

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Can a debt be relieved as a form of Zakat payment?

Forgiving a debt counts as zakat only when the debt is your only zakatable asset and you forgive all of it, not 2.5%.

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Is it permissible to pay Zakat in installments?

If a lump sum is hard, pay in monthly instalments in advance; some muftis also allow instalments in arrears when unable to pay.

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Is there Zakat on Air Miles?

Air miles, frequent flyer miles and travel points are not subject to zakat, whatever they can be redeemed for.

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Is there Zakat on Aviva Life Insurance Plan?

No zakat is due on premiums paid into the policy, but life insurance without legal necessity is prohibited and sinful.

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Can Zakat be Used to Buy a Charity Cake in Auction?

Zakat cannot be used to buy a cake auctioned for charity.

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Is The Profit and Loss Account Used For Zakat Calculation?

A company's profit and loss account is irrelevant; zakat is calculated from zakatable assets on the balance sheet, even in a loss year.

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Can a Creditor Be Paid Zakat Directly on Behalf of a Debtor?

Zakat may be paid straight to a poor debtor's creditor if the debtor agrees; otherwise it counts only as voluntary charity.

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Is Zakat due on Monies Invested in Kitty and Committee Schemes?

Money paid into a kitty or committee scheme is zakatable, and anything you still owe the scheme is deducted.

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Is Zakat Due on Child Trust Funds?

In the Hanafi school no zakat is due on a minor's Child Trust Fund; the question only arises once the child reaches puberty.

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Is a Property Purchased to Resell and Thereafter Leased but Still on the Market For Sale Zakatable?

A property bought for resale and leased in the meantime is Zakatable while the intention to resell remains.

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Is A Buy To Let Property With Plans To Sell Upon Favourable Market Conditions Zakatable?

Such a property is not Zakatable now or when listed; Zakat applies to the net proceeds held after sale on one's Zakat anniversary.

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Is Zakat due on the packaging used in sales?

Packaging is Zakatable if customers are billed for it; otherwise it is not.

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Is there a Zakat levy on one’s Bitcoin holdings?

Bitcoin holdings are Zakatable at 2.5%, paid in Bitcoin or the local-currency equivalent.

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What is the Zakat liability on a director’s loan into their company?

A director's loan is a Zakatable receivable; pay yearly or pay for all outstanding years upon receipt.

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Can Tax Relief be Claimed Upon Zakat Payments?

It is permissible to claim and accept tax relief on Zakat payments.

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Is Zakat due on money lent to my brother?

Zakat is due on a loan every year, paid either annually or for all past years once the money is received.

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Is Zakat due on money saved to buy a house?

In the Hanafi school, money saved to buy a house in future is subject to Zakat now.

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How Should Raw Materials be Valued in a Business for Zakat?

Raw materials for sale items are Zakatable at current industry value, or at cost price if no clear valuation exists.

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Can an overpayment of Zakat be considered an advance payment for subsequent years?

Excess Zakat paid can count as an advance payment for the following year or years.

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Is it Permissible to Invest in a Property Fund and What is the Zakat Liability on Such a Fund?

A rental property fund is a permissible investment if nothing else is non-compliant; Zakat is due only on its 4% cash portion.

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Can I give Zakat in the form of items and goods needed by recipients?

Zakat may be given in kind as long as the items' monetary value covers the Zakat liability.

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Can a husband pay Zakat on behalf of his wife?

A husband may pay Zakat on his wife's behalf, with her consent or prior acknowledgement, and it is rewarding.

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Do I pay Zakat on the annual salary that I earn?

Zakat is not levied on annual salary; it is paid on the net wealth held on one's Zakat anniversary.

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How do I calculate the value of my gold jewellery for Zakat?

All gold and silver is Zakatable in the Hanafi school; value jewellery at its current resale or scrap value.

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Are Deposits Held in an Offset Mortgage Account Subject to Zakat?

Money held in an offset mortgage account is subject to Zakat; interest-based mortgages are impermissible and one should switch to an Islamic plan.

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Is Umrah Compulsory by a Transit Through Jeddah?

Umrah does not become obligatory on someone who is only transiting through Jeddah.

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Does having the offer of Hajj expenses being paid for make Hajj obligatory?

Hajj is not obligatory on someone who lacks the means, and accepting an offer to pay for it is not required.

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What should be done when Zamzam containers are mixed up?

If mixed Zamzam containers cannot be identified, one may take any, provided the handler releases them and none is owner-marked.

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Where should Hajj al-Badal be performed from?

Hajj al-Badal must be performed from the appointer's country, unless a deceased's estate cannot cover that cost.

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Am I Sinful if the Hajj Quota is Full and I cannot go for Hajj This Year?

A full quota does not remove the Hajj obligation; if unable all one's life, provide for proxy Hajj; there is hope of no sin.

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What should a person do if a visa for Hajj is not granted?

If Hajj is obligatory but no visa is granted, instruct heirs to have Hajj performed by proxy from a third of the estate.

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Performing the Two Rak’at of Tawaf After Asr Salah

Praying the two rakʿat of tawaf after Asr (until sunset) is makruh; if prayed they are valid but should be repeated.

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If I use scented soap in Ihram, do I have to give Damm?

Mildly scented soap in ihram does not incur damm but should be avoided; if used, give the amount of sadaqat al-fitr.

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Where should Damm and Sadaqa for Ihram violation be paid?

A damm penalty must be discharged within the Haram, not through a local charity; one may appoint an agent to do it there.

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How much hair should be trimmed by a woman in Ihram?

To exit ihram a woman must trim a fingertip's length from at least a quarter of her hair; trimming the whole head is recommended.

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Is it permissible to wear a pouch in Ihram?

Wearing a pouch around the waist in ihram is permissible.

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Is Hajj obligatory on me if I owe a debt soon?

If paying your upcoming debt leaves too little for Hajj costs, Hajj is not yet obligatory; the debt takes precedence.

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Is it permissible to pause Tawaf to drink Zamzam water?

You may briefly pause tawaf to drink Zamzam and resume where you stopped; long unnecessary breaks are disliked.

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What is the ruling if the scent of perfume spreads on one’s body in the state of Ihram?

Perfume applied before ihram that later spreads to other parts of the body does not violate ihram.

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When should the shoulder be revealed by men in the state of Ihram?

Uncover the right shoulder only during a tawaf followed by sa'i; keep it covered in salah and at other times in ihram.

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Does Umrah becoming compulsory if one wants to visit Jeddah?

Visiting Jeddah without intending to go to Makkah does not make Umrah binding, though making a short Umrah trip is encouraged.

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Please advise me regarding the sandals that should be worn for Umrah and Hajj?

In the Hanafi school, only sandals that leave the instep and ankle exposed may be worn in ihram; a back heel strap is allowed.

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Is it permissible to wrap myself with a blanket whilst in the state of Ihram?

A person in ihram may wrap in a blanket covering the whole body and feet, but not the face and head.

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What does Ihraam mean?

Ihram is the state of accepting hajj or umrah prohibitions with intention, not merely the white garments; it must precede the miqat.

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What are the differences between a male and female when performing Hajj?

Lists differences for women in hajj: face uncovered but veiled, gloves and socks, quiet talbiyah, no raml or running, trimming not shaving.

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Can I sit on a wheelchair to do Tawaf?

Walking in ṭawāf is wājib, but a wheelchair is allowed with no penalty for someone unable to walk or in genuine pain.

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What is the penalty for carrying a baby with a dirty nappy in Tawaf?

No penalty is due for ṭawāf while carrying a baby with a dirty nappy, but it is makrūh if the baby cannot walk yet.

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What is the penalty for kissing one’s partner without passion in Ihram?

A kiss without passion in iḥrām does not require dam, though all intimacy should be avoided; a passionate kiss makes dam binding.

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Is it compulsory to go for Hajj if someone offers to cover one’s travel expenses?

Hajj becomes compulsory only if you own enough cash for a package; you are not obliged to accept someone's offer to pay.

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Is it Permissible To Operate an Agency Business For Hajj al-Badl (Hajj by proxy)?

In the Hanafi school, charging a service fee or running Hajj al-Badl for profit is not permissible; only the proxy's expenses may be covered.

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ConditionalQurbani (Uḍḥiyah)

Until when can Qurbani be delayed?

Qurbani can be performed up until Maghrib on the twelfth of Dhu al-Ḥijjah.

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Can multiple people sacrifice one sheep for Qurbani?

Under the Hanafi school, several people cannot share one sheep for the obligatory Qurbani; it would only count as nafl.

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Conditions for a valid Qurbani

Lists Qurbani conditions: eligible species and ages, no major defects, ownership, Eid days, and after Eid salah in cities.

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What is the best animal for Qurbani?

The best Qurbani animal is the most valued: healthy, well-fed, good-looking and free of defects.

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Are receivables considered when calculating one’s eligibility for performing Qurbani?

Receivables count toward the Qurbani nisab, but it is not obligatory without funds or liquid assets to buy an animal.

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Can I perform Qurbani on behalf of my wife?

A husband may buy a Qurbani animal for his wife and it discharges her obligation; ideally do so with her knowledge.

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Can one qurbani animal or share be slaughtered on behalf of a number of people?

A sheep or one share counts for one person only; one must perform one's own wajib Qurbani first and may do others' only with surplus funds.

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Is Udhiyyah/Qurbani necessary for children?

Qurbani is not compulsory on children however wealthy, and parents are not obliged to do it on their behalf.

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Can an Aqiqah share be combined with Qurbani shares in a cow?

Shares for Aqiqah may be allocated in a cow that also carries Qurbani shares.

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Is it necessary to distribute the Qurbani meat?

Distribution is not required; splitting into thirds is preferable, and one may give all away or keep all the meat without sin.

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What do I do if I failed to perform Qurbani despite being wajib upon me?

Someone who missed a wajib Qurbani must give the value of a Qurbani animal as sadaqah.

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Will my Uḍḥiyyah be valid in a country where `id is one day before?

The ʿĪd of the country where the Uḍḥiyah is slaughtered counts, so it is valid even if your own ʿĪd differs.

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Is Qurbani valid if at the time of purchasing it the price was unknown?

The Qurbani is valid, but the unpriced sale was void and sinful; pay the animal's market value and repent.

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Is it Necessary for a Butcher to Mention Both the Cost Of The Animal of Udhiyyah & The Service Fee?

A butcher need not list the animal's price and his agency fee separately; one total price for the Qurbani is fine.

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Is Qurbani necessary for a young teenager with a Child Trust Fund but no other funds?

Qurbani is not necessary if the teenager's only wealth is an inaccessible Child Trust Fund.

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Is it Disliked to Slaughter Qurbani Animals at Night?

Slaughtering at night is only discouraged if poor light affects the slaughter; with adequate lighting there is no dislike.

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What does one need to do if they failed to perform Qurbani?

One who missed Qurbani must give ṣadaqah equal to the value of a Qurbani animal from the days of sacrifice.

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Requires detailDeath & Burial (Janāzah)

How should a dying person be positioned?

Sunnah is to lay the dying person on the right side facing the qiblah; lying on the back with feet to qiblah, or any comfortable position, is allowed.

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What should be done with a Muslim who passes away in a crash with severed limbs?

Ghusl, shroud, janāzah prayer and burial apply if over half the body, or half with the head, is recovered; otherwise wrap and bury.

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ConditionalMosque & Qurʾān etiquette

Can the apartment of the Imam be located directly above the masjid?

An Imam's flat may be above the masjid only if that space was excluded when the masjid was established; not afterwards.

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Is it permissible to use a Qur’ān app on a smartphone without Wudhu?

Without wudu one may not touch Qur'anic script on the screen; with the app closed no wudu is needed. Keeping wudu is better.

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Is it permissible to kiss the Mushaf?

Kissing the Muṣḥaf is reported from Companions and is permissible.

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Is it permissible for a person wearing a urine catheter to enter a Masjid?

A person with a urinary catheter may enter the masjid as long as the urine bag is hidden and secured.

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