Zakah: Purity and Growth - II
Furthermore, Zakah is a practical expression of brotherhood in Islam and is a realistic application of the morals of the Muslims on the part of the giver of Zakah. In addition, paying Zakah plays a great role in achieving security and stability. When the poor person...
Remaining Steadfast After Ramadan
Sufyan ibn `Abdullah, may Allaah be pleased with him, said: “O Messenger of Allah, tell me something about Islam, after which I won't need to ask anyone besides you.” He, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, said: “Say: 'I believe in Allah' and then be steadfast [upon that].” [Muslim (38)] The narration is proof that the servant is obligated, after having faith in Allah, to persevere and be steadfast upon obeying Him by performing the obligatory...
Glittering stars in Ramadan – I
It was narrated that Imaam Maalik, may Allah have mercy upon him, would take leave of his friends after completing his lessons of knowledge in order to contemplate the life of the Companions of the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, and study the books...
Female medical examinations while fasting
Question: I would like to know: During fating, can a women (a) get a gyne (internal) checkup done? And for medical purposes some sample of the fluid be taken to check for cancer? (b) After the checkup (as above) does she need to take purification Ghusl? Or only Wudu is sufficient? Fatwa: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger, may...