Following are from the chapters on Zakat that detail its rules from the book 'Funds in the Khilafah State' by Sheikh Abdul Qadeem Zalloom (rh). Zakat The Sadaqat which represent a revenue for the Bait ul-Mal is the Zakat. Sadaqah when mentioned generally means Zakat, and Zakat when mentioned generally means Sadaqah. Zakat linguistically means the increase, and it … Continue reading Fiqh of Zakat
Category: Usool-Fiqh
What is the official flag of the Caliphate?
The official flag of the Islamic State is called the rayah (الراية). It is a black rectangular flag with the words لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا ٱلله مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ ٱلله written on it in white. A full explanation of the ijtihad behind this is below. Historically, flags were mainly used in warfare to identify the different armies on the battlefield. In … Continue reading What is the official flag of the Caliphate?
Q&A: Demonstrations, Marches and the Hadith of Muslims Marching out in Two Rows
To: Moadh Seif Elmi Question: Our honourable Sheikh, Assalamu Alaikum. Is the hadeeth regarding the Muslims going out in two rows, one headed by Omar (ra) and the other by Hamza (ra), weak? Thank you. And To: Andalusi Maqdisi Andalus Asalamu Alaikum our honourable Sheikh, In your answer regarding demonstrations, may Allah protect you, you … Continue reading Q&A: Demonstrations, Marches and the Hadith of Muslims Marching out in Two Rows
Q&A: As-Salam and its Relationship with Selling a House before it’s Constructed
Question: Bismillah ar-Rahman ar-Raheem, My brother, may Allah protect you Do you have a clear answer to this question? Are the property development companies (FOPROLOS) advance credit sale (As-salam) or not? Is this permissible according to Shariah, i.e., to acquire a house before it is built? From Farah Farhat Answer: Wa Alaikum Assalam wa Rahmatullahi … Continue reading Q&A: As-Salam and its Relationship with Selling a House before it’s Constructed
Q&A: What is Considered Hujja (Definite Proof) from the Qur’an is What Has Been Transmitted to us by Mutawatir
Answer to QuestionWhat is Considered Hujja (Definite Proof) from the Qur’an is What Has Been Transmitted to us by MutawatirTo: Tariq Mahmoud Question: Assalam Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakatuh My honourable Sheikh, may Allah bless you continuously with good health and support you with the strong and pious Muslims and grant victory by your hands, … Continue reading Q&A: What is Considered Hujja (Definite Proof) from the Qur’an is What Has Been Transmitted to us by Mutawatir
Q&A: The Obligation of Successive Fasting of the Expiation (Kaffara)
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Answer to QuestionThe Obligation of Successive Fasting of the Expiation (Kaffara)To: Abu Hanifa Al-Shami(Translated) Question: May Allah bless you, our eminentAmeer, What if he starts fasting the two months in the month of Dhul-Qi’dah, for example, is it permissible for him to fast on the day of al-Adha, or is it … Continue reading Q&A: The Obligation of Successive Fasting of the Expiation (Kaffara)
Q&A: The Sighting of the Crescent and the Astronomical Calculation
Answer to QuestionThe Sighting of the Crescent and the Astronomical Calculation(Translated) Praise be to Allah and prayers and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah, his family, companions and those who are loyal to him, and so… To the brothers and sisters who sent to our webpage asking about the sighting of the crescent and … Continue reading Q&A: The Sighting of the Crescent and the Astronomical Calculation
Q&A: We Take Astronomical Calculations in Determining Prayer Times We Do Not Use Them to Determine the Start of Fasting and Eid
Answer to QuestionWe Take Astronomical Calculations in Determining Prayer TimesWe Do Not Use Them to Determine the Start of Fasting and EidTo Abu Al-Asim Ash-Shami(Translated) Question: Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakatuh our dear Ameer. This question has been on my mind for a long time. I hope that it will be clarified by you. … Continue reading Q&A: We Take Astronomical Calculations in Determining Prayer Times We Do Not Use Them to Determine the Start of Fasting and Eid
Q&A: What the Shari’ah Kept Silent About Them
Bismillah Al-Rahman Al-RaheemQ&A: From Usul ul-Fiqh: What the Shari'ah Kept Silent About Them(Translated)To: Yahya Abu Zeinah========= Question: Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh, May Allah protect you our sheikh, help you to carry the trust, and support you with His near victory, with His (swt) permission. First of all, I apologize for the many questions … Continue reading Q&A: What the Shari’ah Kept Silent About Them
Zakat on Honey and all other Trading Merchandise
Question by Amel Ht: Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh, May Allah bless your efforts and make the Ummah benefit from you, our eminent Ameer, and support you with victory, empowerment, and make this in the scale of your good deeds, InshaAllah. I have a question if you allow me. My question: Is there Zakah … Continue reading Zakat on Honey and all other Trading Merchandise