Answered By Shaykh Dr. Muhammad Fayez Awad Question What debts are deducted or added when calculating Zakat for both the debtor and the creditor? Answer All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, his Family, and his Companions. Zakat, the third pillar of Islam, […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question Saudi laws allow a woman to travel for Umra and Hajj without a mahram when she reaches the age of 45. As for the Shafi‘i school of thought, it’s advisable to consult with a knowledgeable scholar or authority within that school to determine their specific stance on this matter. This […]

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question If my husband divorces me (by saying it) three times on three different occasions (on one day or a few days apart each time), does this count as an irrevocable divorce? We have no intention to get back together and I was wondering what my Iddah period was? Is […]

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What are the limitations of video recording for Islamic and other educational programs in the Shafi‘i School? In schools, certain activities require the children to draw animated pictures. Is this permissible? For some occupations, digital photography of the human body is required, including private organs. In light of Islamic law, […]