QUESTION: I am a Maz'oor sometimes. I wear leather socks. Sometimes I wear my leather socks before I make Wudhu. Sometimes I wear my leather socks after making Wudhu. Sometimes I become Ma'zoor before wearing leather socks and sometimes afterwards. Sometimes I am...
Tahaarah
Using fresh water for Masah
QUESTION: Is it necessary to take fresh water for Masah? ANSWER: The Fuqaha state that it will be necessary to take fresh water for every Masah and it will not be permissible to make Masah on the leather socks with the left-over water from Masah of the Head [Re:...
Reciting Durood, Istighfaar and Duas during menses
QUESTION: Can we recite various Durood, Istighfaar and Duas while menstruating? ANSWER: A lady is permitted to recite all forms of Durood, Istighfaar and Duas during her menstrual cycle. [Re:Kitaab-un-Nawaazil Vol:3 Pg:182-183/Pg:186-187] قال في الدر المختار: ولا بأس...
Haa’idha giving Ghusl to deceased
QUESTION: Is it permissible for a woman in Haidh/menses to be assisting with Ghusl? ANSWER: Our view is that a female in a state of Haidh should not participate in the Ghusl of the deceased. واختلفوا في اخراج الحائض والنفساء من عنده (نور الايضاح) عن إبراهيم قال كانوا...
Method of Tayammum
QUESTION: Can Tayammum be made with one hand at a time,or is it necessary to strike both hands on the ground simultaneously? ANSWER: The Masnoon method of making Tayammum is to strike both hands on the earth or a brick. If the stone or brick happens to be small (in...
Validity of Wudhu due to food particles stuck in the teeth
QUESTION: I made Wudhu for Asr Salaah and gargled thrice. I kept thinking a food particle is stuck where I generally find it stuck between my gum and tooth. When I got on my Musallah, I felt it come out went to the bathroom, spat it out and gargled my mouth again,...
Intimacy during Haidh
QUESTION: 1. If an individual succumbs to his Nafs and has relations during Haidh - is Taubah sufficient? 2. Is it Fardh to give charity after the above sin. If yes, what is the stipulated amount? 3. If one is limited on finances will a verbal Taubah or any amount of...
Females in Nifaas emerging from their rooms
QUESTION: What is the ruling in Shariah regarding Nifaas as opposed to the Indian custom where a lady in Nifaas cannot leave her house and should stay secluded in a room because she is Napaak? Also, will she be allowed to attend a Walimah? ANSWER: There is no...