June, 2012

• 2 June

  Using Zakaat monies for the building and upkeep of the masjid

  Q: Is it permissible to use zakaat monies for the building and upkeep of the masjid? A: It is impermissible to use zakaat monies for the building and upkeep of the masjid. و يشترط أن يكون الصرف تمليكاً لا إباحةً كما مرّ لا يصرف إلى بناء نحو مسجد (الدر المجتار …
• 2 June

  Combing one’s hair in the Masjid

  Q: Is it permissible for one to comb his hair in the masjid? A: Combing ones hair in the masjid is permissible. However, care should be taken that the strands of hair do not fall in the masjid. لأن تنظيف المسجد واجب (بدائع الصنائع 2/115, الشامية 2/445) Answered by: Mufti …
• 2 June

  Experiencing a Wet dream in the Masjid

  Q: What should a person do if he had a wet dream in the masjid? A: He should immediately leave the masjid to perform ghusl. ولو احتلم فيه إن خرج مسرعاً تيمّم ندباً وإن مكث لخوفٍ فوجوباً ولايصلى ولايقرأ (الدر المختار مع رد المحتار 1/172, حاشية الطحطاوى 144) Answered by: …
• 2 June

  Using Masjid musallahs and mats in the Eid-gaa

  Q: Can the musallahs or mats of the masjid be used in the Eid-gaa and then returned to the masjid? A: If the musallahs or mats are given as waqf to the masjid it will be impermissible and if they are given as sadaqah it will be permissible. شرط الواقف …

May, 2012

• 31 May

  Using Masjid waqf items elswhere

  Q: Can items given to a masjid as waqf be removed and used elsewhere? A: Items given to a masjid as waqf cannot be removed and used elsewhere. شرط الواقف كنصّ الشارع (الدر المختار 4/433, البحر الرائق 5/245) وفي الدرر وقف مصحفا على أهل مسجد للقراءة إن يحصون جاز وإن …
• 1 May

  Arriving Late for the Janaazah Salaah

  1. A person who joins the Janaazah Salaah at the time when one or more takbeers have been completed will be regarded as a masbooq (a late comer). The law of the masbooq is that he will recite the takbeer and join the salaah immediately when he arrives. This takbeer …
• 1 May

  The method of placing the Janaazahs when performing one Janaazah Salaah for several deceased

  When there are several janaazahs present and the imaam wishes to perform one Janaazah Salaah upon all, then the method of performing the Janaazah Salaah will be that the first mayyit will be placed in front of the imaam. The second mayyit will be placed next to the first mayyit …

April, 2012

• 30 April

  Performing Several Janaazahs at One Time

  If there are several Janaazah’s present at one time, performing a separate Janaazah Salaah on each deceased is better. However, if one Janaazah Salaah was performed on all the deceased, it will be permissible.[1] The dua of the children should be read after the dua of the adults. Upon which …
• 30 April

  Performing Janaazah Salaah whilst Seated in a Vehicle

  It is impermissible to perform the Janaazah Salaah whilst seated on the ground or in a vehicle without a valid shar’ee excuse.[1]
• 30 April

  Delaying the Janaazah Salaah

  It is makrooh to delay the Janaazah Salaah in the anticipation of a larger crowd. Similarly, if a person passed away on a Friday, then it is makrooh to delay the janaazah till after the Jumuah Salaah in anticipation of a larger crowd.[1] However, if due to being involved in …