`Ibadat – Worship



Worship of Allah, the Creator, in all its various forms.


Should I announce to the one whom receives my zakat

I want to be clear about zakat: if I give zakat to someone it is necessary for me to tell him that it is zakat or not need to tell him and just give him? Continue reading

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Zakaat

A brother and sister would like to know how much the amount of zakat is eligible to be paid for the following: Continue reading

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Mentioning the Prophet (s) in the Salat

Allah in the Quran clearly states as does Mohammad (s), that you should not mention anyone or thing while doing the Salat prayer, yet, Mohammad is mentioned. Continue reading

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Mother of a disabled child and fasting in Ramadan

I’ve a 2 year-old disabled child. I take care of her & drive her to therapy everyday. Plus I started a new oxygen treatment for her which I’ve to be part of. This treatment raises my metabolism. During the month of Ramadan… Continue reading

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Breaking Fast

I just wanted to ask Shaykh, would it be ok if I break my fast daily with water mixed with some honey as I cannot eat dates. Continue reading

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Fasting while sick

Please advise as we have numerous different opinions on this matter. If somebody has been sick and it is obvious by looking at them that they are struggling with their fast… Continue reading

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Jamak Prayer

Question: May Allah always bless you in health and happiness. I have friends asking me whether they can do jamak prayer although they’re not traveling because of their meetings or stuck in traffic to avoid missing prayer. Well I told … Continue reading

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Is this correct?

Question: Assalamualaykoum warahmatullah wa barakatu, Please forgive me if I am incorrect but I believe it is wrong to utter prayers in Arabic only. The reason I believe this is because to me it is limiting. This is like saying … Continue reading

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Monetary gift for non Muslim friend due to death of family member

I have a query with regards to giving monetary donation/gift to a non Muslim friend of mine. His father recently passed away and other colleague are planning to give small monetary… Continue reading

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Khalwat and Sholat

There were disturbances in my mind while reading a story about the khalwa of Syeh Nazim with Syeh Abdulloh ad Dagestan. The story explained that Syeh Nazim just came out to see the sun and when for praying in jamaah….
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