The following is a translation from Arabic. بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Question: It has been said in our books that a poor person is one who does not have sufficient resources to satisfy his basic needs (food, clothing and shelter) and zakat can be paid to him. But there are other needs which are almost … Continue reading Q&A: Giving Zakah for other than basic needs?
Category: Usool-Fiqh
Zakah when there is no Islamic State?
Question: It has been said in our books that a poor person is one who does not have sufficient resources to satisfy his basic needs (food, clothing and shelter) and zakat can be paid to him. But there are other needs which are almost similar to the basic needs and the Islamic State used to fulfill such … Continue reading Zakah when there is no Islamic State?
The Dar Paradigm and Identity
Muslim residence in a non-Muslim land is not a new phenomenon to Islamic Law. Indeed one finds mention of laws pertaining to such domicile scattered unevenly within the pages of classical juristic works. However, such treatment was brief and circumstantially limited and understandably since Muslim migration to the West from the 1980’s onwards is different … Continue reading The Dar Paradigm and Identity
Clarifying the issue of Taqleed
TaqleedTaqleed linguistically is following others without scrutiny. It is said 'he imitated him in such and such' i.e. he followed him without scrutiny or examination. Legally, Taqleed is acting according to the statements of others without a binding proof or argument, such as the layman's adoption of the opinion of a Mujtahid. Or the Mujtahid's … Continue reading Clarifying the issue of Taqleed
Jilbab and the Muslim Woman’s Dress Code
Sources of Islamic Law The sources in Islamic law are primarily the Qur’an and Sunnah[1]. The Qur’an, the book held sacred by Muslims, contains approximately 500 verses dealing with diverse topics which are of a legal relevance. The Sunnah represents the repository of reports of sayings, acts and consent of the Prophet Muhammad. The role … Continue reading Jilbab and the Muslim Woman’s Dress Code
The Role of Isnad in the Preservation of the Islamic Civilisation
Introduction The Islamic ideology derives from the Qur’an and Sunnah. Legislation in Islam also derived from these two sources. Therefore if any one of these sources is lost or distorted then the risk is to the ideology as a whole. In this respect the study of Isnad is not a peripheral discipline in Islam but … Continue reading The Role of Isnad in the Preservation of the Islamic Civilisation
Regarding the Nisaab for Zakat in Trading Offers
Question Our respected Sheikh, kind greetings, blessings from AllahAssalamu Alaikom Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu My question is in relation to the Nisaab of Zakat in trading offers: it was mentioned in Funds in the Khilafah State book, page 142 (English version), that the Nisaab of Zakat in silver-which is 200 Dirhams- becomes 595 grams, or … Continue reading Regarding the Nisaab for Zakat in Trading Offers
Q&A: Hijra from land of the disbelivers & having an Ameer in Dar al-Kufr?
The following is a translation from Arabic. Question 1: In origin is it permitted for Muslims to live in the land of the disbelievers as some ahadith indicate that this is prohibited. The Prophet (saw) said in translation, “I am not responsible for any Muslim who stays among polytheists.” They asked: ‘Why, Apostle of Allah?’ He … Continue reading Q&A: Hijra from land of the disbelivers & having an Ameer in Dar al-Kufr?
The Qur’an – The First Source of Law
The following is an extract from the book 'Understanding Usul al-Fiqh'. It is necessary to define the Qur’an, from this definition we will know what is allowed to be read in prayer and what is not. What is a proof in Hukm Shara’i and what is not? It also tells us what makes somebody a Kafir … Continue reading The Qur’an – The First Source of Law
Definition of the Quran
It is necessary to define the Quran, from this definition we will know what is allowed to be read in prayer and what is not. What is a proof in Hukm Shari and what is not. Also it will tell us what will make somebody a Kafir by denying and what does not constitute disbelief. … Continue reading Definition of the Quran