QUESTION: 1. How does a person who is wheelchair-bound and has the right hand amputated (from the elbow) perform Tayammum? 2. Which finger can one raise when sitting in Sajda and reciting Tashahhud? ANSWER: 1. The Fuqaha have written that if a person’s hands are...
QUESTION: I have a lot of doubt if I passed wind in Salaah. I get a feeling of something pulling at the side at the back passage. Does my Wudhu break or not? ANSWER: The doubt of passing wind does not nullify one’s Wudhu unless there is certainty that wind has emerged...
QUESTION: Due to an issue with my scalp, I apply an oil-based cream on my head. Is my Wudhu valid if I apply the cream before Wudhu? ANSWER: You stated in your query that you have a scalp issue and therefore, you apply an oil-based cream to your head. The scalp refers...
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:...
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,...
QUESTION: When does one make Khilaal of the beard, fingers and toes? ANSWER: The Fuqaha have mentioned that one should make Khilaal of the fingers after washing one’s hands up to the forearms during Wudhu. و تخليل الأصابع اليدين بالتشبيك... وفي البحر ويقوم مقامه: أي...
QUESTION: If a Muslim intentionally gets a tattoo, will their Wudhu be valid? ANSWER: Tattooing is impermissible in Islam, whether it be of animate, or inanimate objects. Nabi Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam cursed the person who tattoos, and the one upon whom it is done....
QUESTION: A person underwent eye surgery and the doctor instructed her not to wash her face for 20-25 days. Please advise as to how she should make Wudhu to pray Salaah. ANSWER: She may make Masah (that is passing wet hands over the face) if washing the face will...