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Vol 27 No 05

The Majlis Vol 27 No 05

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I deal with cattle and sheep.

Zakaat is paid on animals which graze on natural pastures for more than six months. Also if the animals are kept for breeding and milking, then Zakaat is payable. There is no…

Zakaat The Majlis Vol 27 No 05, p.6

The water was disconnected by the municipality.

Neither your Tayammum nor your Salaat was valid. Tayammum in a city/town/ village will not be valid merely due to disconnection of the water. You have to search for water elsewhere…

Salaat The Majlis Vol 27 No 05, p.7

Is Makkah and Aziziah regarded as one?

No, they are completely independent of each other. Makkah is separated all sides by tunnels which is greater in distance than a Galwa, approximately 137 meters which is the…

Hajj and Umrah The Majlis Vol 27 No 05, p.11

What is the meaning of giving Dumm?

Giving Dum means to sacrifice a sheep or goat as an expiation for committing a violation during Hajj or Umrah. The animal must be sacrificed within the boundaries of the Haram and…

Hajj and Umrah The Majlis Vol 27 No 05, p.12

I made Umrah whilst I was in Haidh.

It is abhorred and extremely sinful to make Tawaaf whilst in haidh. A Dumm is necessary. However, as long as one is still in Makkah, one should repeat the Tawaaf after attaining…

Hajj and Umrah The Majlis Vol 27 No 05, p.13

I am unable to wake up for Tahajjud.

Perform Tahajjud before going to bed and make dua for Taufeeq to rise after midnight. Resolve firmly to get up. If your intention is sincere, Allah Ta‟ala shall bestow the…

Salaat The Majlis Vol 27 No 05, p.24

My husband has not yet paid my Mehr.

Zakaat will be payable on the Mehr only when it is given to you. Zakaat on the Mehr will not be paid for the years that you had no possession thereof. ARABIAN MEADOWS AND GREEN…

Zakaat The Majlis Vol 27 No 05, p.24