Author Archives: Dar al-Fatwa al-Misriyya
Paying zakat on pieces of land whose price is paid in installments
Last year I bought a piece of land and completed its purchase, paying the price in full. Continue reading
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Is it permissible for me to pay zakat to my poor sister and needy brothers?
Is it permissible for me to pay zakat to my poor sister and needy brothers? Continue reading
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preventing father from visiting graves of Awliya
Am I entitled to prevent [my father] from going to commemorations of the pious and from visiting shrines? Continue reading
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Commemorating Awliya
What is the ruling for commemorating the righteous by celebrating, hanging lights and decorations? Continue reading
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Is is permissible to make offerings at graves of the Awliya?
Many people take sacrifices with them as offerings of thanks and appreciation to the grave of the pious, friends of Allah. Is this permissible? Continue reading
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